https://www.coventry.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:42:23 +0000 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:42:23 +0000 https://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/5551/new-bus-service-to-welcome-coventry-city-back-to-the-premier-league Mayor Richard Parker has struck a deal to launch a direct bus service linking Coventry Arena and Coventry Railway Station, after a request from Coventry City Council and Coventry City Football Club. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:39:00 +0100 https://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/5550/digital-access-for-all-coventry-shows-government-what-s-working Representatives from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) visited Coventry to learn about #CovConnects, the Council's digital inclusion programme. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:19:00 +0100 https://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/5549/coventry-students-celebrate-gcse-success-as-english-and-maths-results-improve Thousands of Coventry students are celebrating their GCSE results today, with the city seeing encouraging improvements in both English and maths. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:26:00 +0100 https://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/5548/-bold-start-bright-futures-giving-coventry-children-the-best-start-in-life A launch event is being held on Friday 21st August between 1.30-3.30 pm to tell families all about the Best Start in Life programme in Coventry and what it can offer. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:21:00 +0100 https://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/5547/success-for-coventry-students-as-2026-results-maintain-high-standards Congratulations to Coventry sixth form students who are celebrating their achievements after receiving their provisional A level and vocational qualification results for 2026. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:54:00 +0100 https://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/5546/coombe-abbey-park-scores-highly-in-national-visitor-attraction-rating Coombe Abbey Park has been recognised as one of the region’s leading visitor attractions, with a high-scoring rating by VisitEngland. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:36:00 +0100 https://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/5545/hidden-books-to-spread-the-joy-of-reading Children and families are being invited to ‘Look for a Book’ when they’re out and about in the city. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:43:00 +0100 https://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/5544/communities-invited-to-shape-grants-programme-to-support-local-events Coventry City Council is looking to hear from communities ahead of the launch of a new grants programme to support community events. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:54:00 +0100 https://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/5543/playzones-set-to-start-opening-across-coventry Coventry residents are set for a major boost to local sport and physical activity, as six new PlayZones open across the city. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:41:00 +0100 https://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/5541/investment-transforms-historic-tile-hill-homes Forty historic homes in Coventry have been transformed following the completion of a £2.1 million refurbishment programme. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:20:00 +0100 https://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/5540/football-match-shines-spotlight-on-victims-of-domestic-abuse Colleagues in our Housing and Homelessness Team have been linking with Sky Blues in the Community to host a World Cup-inspired football tournament recently. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:38:00 +0100 https://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/5539/city-centre-set-for-a-big-summer-takeover-with-free-family-events-on-saturdays-in-august Coventry City Council is bringing a burst of summer energy to the city centre this August with the Big Summer Takeover – a month‑long series of free family events in the city centre at weekends Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:04:00 +0100 https://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/5538/coventry-shop-ordered-to-close-for-repeated-sales-of-illegal-tobacco-smoking-products-and-vapes Tile Hill Mini Market, located on Station Avenue within Coventry, has been ordered to close for persistently selling illegal tobacco and vapes for the third time. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:55:00 +0100 https://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/5537/support-for-people-affected-by-honour-based-abuse The Council has been highlighting victims of honour-based abuse (HBA) as part of a national day. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100 https://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/5536/award-recognition-for-coventry-parks Six of Coventry’s parks and green spaces have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award, an international quality mark for the best parks and green spaces in the country. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:19:00 +0100 https://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/5535/joint-operation-to-close-shop-selling-illicit-substances-in-coventry We’ve closed down a shop in Coventry following reports of criminal activity, including the repeated sale of illegal vapes and illicit tobacco. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:38:00 +0100 https://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/5534/major-spon-end-house-building-gets-underway Construction has started to build new affordable homes in the first phase part of a regeneration scheme in Spon End. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:20:00 +0100 https://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/5533/helping-victims-of-anti-social-behaviour Coventry City Council is strengthening its work to support repeat victims of anti-social behaviour (ASB). Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:37:00 +0100 https://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/5530/over-60-000-awarded-to-support-community-arts-projects-across-coventry Fifteen creative projects across Coventry have been awarded funding through the Council’s new Made in Cov Arts & Creative Grants programme. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:46:00 +0100 https://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/5532/coventry-celebrates-with-a-night-of-live-music-at-coventry-music-s-summer-showcase- Hundreds of people gathered on Tuesday 30 June to enjoy an evening of live performances from young and talented musicians from across Coventry at Warwick Arts Centre. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:37:00 +0100