Bin lorry drivers are on strike over a number of days. We apologise but this is out of our control. We are continuing to try and find a resolution that will get drivers back on the streets.
Read the latest updatePublished on Monday, 17 January 2022 in Environment and waste news
Coventry City Council has been informed today of further strike action by the union Unite, which represents bin lorry drivers.
Published on Saturday, 15 January 2022 in Public health news
The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) have confirmed there is avian influenza A(H5N1) in the wild bird population in Coventry.
Published on Friday, 14 January 2022 in Environment and waste news
A further three drop sites will be opening to help more residents manage waste amidst the bin lorry driver strike.
Published on Thursday, 13 January 2022 in Business and licensing news
Today, the West Midlands Gigafactory joint venture has taken the next step in its journey to deliver a Gigafactory in the West Midlands with planning committees supporting the outline planning application for its site in Coventry and Warwickshire.
Published on Thursday, 13 January 2022 in Health and wellbeing news
The middle of January can be challenging for many people. With the cold winter weather prevailing and the festive period over, some people may need extra support for their mental health and wellbeing.
Published on Thursday, 13 January 2022 in Adult Social Care learning and development news
Each year, Coventry City Council writes to a random sample of those who use Adult Social Care services, or care for someone who does, to get their views on their experience with the service.
Published on Thursday, 13 January 2022 in NHS services news
As cases of Covid-19 rise, the NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire is urging people to take steps to protect themselves, others and the NHS.
Published on Wednesday, 12 January 2022 in Community, leisure and culture news
The Earlsdon Avenue North police cordon remains in place – Wednesday 12 January.
Published on Wednesday, 12 January 2022 in Environment and waste news
The two cafes at War Memorial Park will be closing from 12 January for approximately 3 months while they undergo a refurbishment.
Published on Wednesday, 12 January 2022 in Environment and waste news
After Unite announced strike dates would continue into March, Coventry City Council has announced a plan for every household to get their green-lidded household waste bin emptied every other week.
Published on Wednesday, 12 January 2022 in Children and families news
Councillors have approved plans to create a new home in the city for children who are looked after by the authority and have a disability.
Published on Tuesday, 11 January 2022 in Community, leisure and culture news
The latest update about the Earlsdon Avenue North police cordon is that a Coventry man continues to barricade himself in his home for a third day in Earlsdon - (1pm) Tuesday 11 January.
Published on Monday, 10 January 2022 in Community, leisure and culture news
As we work closely in partnership with Police colleagues, we are providing a reminder about an ongoing incident at a house in Earlsdon Avenue North, Coventry.
Published on Wednesday, 05 January 2022 in Environment and waste news
The Council has issued a statement in response to claims made by the Unite union regarding the ongoing strike action.
Published on Wednesday, 05 January 2022 in Arts and culture news
The Lounge Society will be bringing their lively and assured sound to the Central Library this April.
Published on Tuesday, 04 January 2022 in Environment and waste news
Planned talks today to try and prevent the start of industrial action by bin lorry drivers over the next two days have not taken place.
Published on Tuesday, 04 January 2022 in Environment and waste news
Two new drops sites are set to open this Thursday, 6 January at Wyken Slough and Leicester Row car park to provide more options for residents who want to drop off any waste.
Published on Friday, 24 December 2021 in Children and families news
Santa, Rudolph and one of his helpers were out and about this week surprising dozens of families as they delivered early Christmas gifts to 500 children across the city.
Published on Thursday, 23 December 2021 in Children and families news
Local cartoonist Nick Shingler has donated copies of his “The Cov Kids cartoon colouring book” to local schools and libraries in a lovely gesture to inspire all to draw and let their creativity flow.
Published on Wednesday, 22 December 2021 in Community, leisure and culture news
A local developer working on a major school development has donated £250 to help a local church provide Christmas food hampers to local families in need
Published on Wednesday, 22 December 2021 in Jobs and careers news
Five Coventry residents with learning disabilities have successfully been recruited to paid employment in CV Life, following a new partnership training programme.
Published on Wednesday, 22 December 2021 in Homelessness news
The Council’s rough sleeper outreach team and partner agencies in the city are reminding local people what to do if they see someone sleeping rough - especially during severe winter weather.
Published on Wednesday, 22 December 2021 in Children and families news
Deeley construction have been a massive help in supporting the Coventry food networks campaign to get food donated to 14 organisations across Coventry.
Published on Tuesday, 21 December 2021 in Adult education news
You could win a £50 Love2Shop voucher for telling the Employment and Skills team your views about available training and courses in the city.
Published on Tuesday, 21 December 2021 in Community, leisure and culture news
Christmas can be a difficult time for many, and now more than ever, the charitable organisations who run the ‘social supermarkets’ across the city need support in bulk purchasing food items and receiving donations as demand for their services continues to soar.
Published on Monday, 20 December 2021 in Housing news
The way in which Coventry residents search and bid for social housing changed recently.
Published on Friday, 17 December 2021 in Business and licensing news
The new station building, multi-storey car park, and taxi drop off point at the Coventry Railway station will now open in the New Year.
Published on Wednesday, 15 December 2021 in Community, leisure and culture news
Coventry City Council is seeking feedback on draft Planning Policy documents that will add further detail to the policies of the Local Plan.
Published on Tuesday, 14 December 2021 in Family support news
Coventry Haven Women's Aid recognise the importance of taking action to end Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) by supporting the #16WeeksOfAction campaign against sexual violence and abuse.
Published on Tuesday, 14 December 2021 in Council and democracy news
Coventry is among a cross-party group of 30 of the lowest funded councils across the country that has joined forces to call for a £300 million temporary fix to ‘level up’ local government finance.
