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      <title>5 things to know about the Renters Right's Act</title>
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      <description>The renters right act came into effect in May 2026.</description>
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      <title>Joint inspections crackdown on illegal HMOs </title>
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      <description>Coventry City Council’s Safer Housing and Communities team, along with partners, have carried out a series of targeted enforcement visits across the city.</description>
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      <title>Barry named Coventry’s latest Good Citizen</title>
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      <description>Barry Price has been honoured with Coventry’s Good Citizen Award for his incredible fundraising efforts for local charities.</description>
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      <description>Coventry City FC has been awarded the Honorary Freedom of the City in recognition of its promotion back to the Premier League and outstanding contribution to the life of the city.</description>
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      <title>Extreme heat alert for Coventry and West Midlands</title>
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      <description>The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have issued two Heat-Health Alerts for our region.</description>
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      <title>Coventry Launches “Best Start in Life” Strategy to Improve Outcomes for Children and Families</title>
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      <description>Coventry City Council, in partnership with key local organisations, is proud to announce the launch of its “Best Start in Life” Strategy.</description>
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      <title>Homegrown talent and national stars come together for Godiva in the City</title>
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      <description>David Rodigan, The Selecter and Chip are set to headline this year's Godiva in the City event, with tickets set to be available from 10am on Tuesday 23 June.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:27:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Major city-wide collaboration to drive new era for arts and culture in Coventry</title>
      <link>https://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/5519/major-city-wide-collaboration-to-drive-new-era-for-arts-and-culture-in-coventry</link>
      <description>Working in partnership with Coventry University, Coventry City Council is pleased to be involved in the delivery of a major new initiative - Shape Coventry.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:32:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>City to unite to thank Armed Forces</title>
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      <description>Armed Forces Day will be held later this month, with Coventry residents invited to join the country’s tribute at a parade and service in the city.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:28:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Free summer holiday activities and meals for Coventry children</title>
      <link>https://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/5517/free-summer-holiday-activities-and-meals-for-coventry-children</link>
      <description>Coventry City Council is encouraging parents and carers to check if their children are eligible for FREE holiday activities and nutritious hot meals through the Holiday Activities and Food  programme.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:23:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Coventry City Football Club to be awarded the Honorary Freedom of the City</title>
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      <description>Coventry City Council has called an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) at which councillors will be asked to award the Sky Blues the Honorary Freedom of the City.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>City to stage first ever Windrush Festival</title>
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      <description>Coventry is to stage its first Windrush Festival, with five days of events and activities to celebrate the anniversary and pay tribute to those who travelled to build new lives and a new city.</description>
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      <title>Ambitious plan to transform support for Coventry children with special educational needs</title>
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      <description>Coventry City Council has published plans to transform how children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are supported across the city.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:27:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>City Centre shop closed that persistently sold illegal tobacco, vapes, and dangerous toys</title>
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      <description>Spon Mini Market, located on Spon Street within the Coventry City Centre, has been ordered to close for persistently selling illegal tobacco, vapes, and dangerous toys. </description>
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      <title>Bands in the Park returns to Coventry this summer with free family concerts</title>
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      <description>Coventry City Council’s popular Bands in the Park series returns next month, bringing eight free live music performances to the city’s green spaces throughout the summer.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:25:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <description>Following an announcement today the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated the Council’s Adult Social Care Services as good. </description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 09:43:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Three arrested from High Street stores in Coventry operation</title>
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      <description>We’re taking tough action against High Street stores which are funding organised crime through sales of illicit goods and fuelling anti-social behaviour and violence.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 14:12:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Coventry City Council confirms Leader and Cabinet for 2026/27</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:56:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Our Children’s Services are ‘outstanding’</title>
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      <description>Coventry City Council’s Children’s Services has been awarded an ‘outstanding’ rating by Ofsted.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:39:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <description>Major reforms under the Renters’ Rights Act are now in place that will transform renting in Coventry.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:35:00 +0100</pubDate>
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