Coventry Residents Hit by Another Bus Fare Rise Under Richard Parker Thursday, 2 July, 2026 Councillor Mattie Heaven has criticised Mayor Richard Parker following the latest increase in West Midlands bus fares, saying Coventry residents are once again being asked to pay more at a time when many households are already struggling with rising costs. From 28 June 2026, the cost of an adult West Midlands day ticket increased from £5.20 to £5.50, with weekly, monthly and annual passes also... Local News
The Coventry Covenant - Our Plan for Coventry 30th March 2026 Coventry Conservatives have set out their plans for the city ahead of critical local elections. The comprehensive five-year plan lays out a new settlement... Local News
Minister Apologises for "Year of Silence" over Illegal Coventry Demolition 17th February 2026 The Government has apologised for the delay in responding to the illegal demolition of a historic building in Coventry. Alison McGovern MP, said the case is... Local News
Illegal Earlsdon Demolition: A Year of Silence 12th January 2026 More than a year has passed since the illegal demolition of a historic building on Earlsdon Street in Coventry, yet the community is still in the dark about the... Local News
Call to use Drones to Tackle Fly-Tipping 8th January 2026 Coventry Conservatives are calling on the Council to adopt drone technology as part of a strengthened local strategy to tackle persistent and costly fly-tipping... Local News
Coventry Councillors set to debate tourist tax 7th January 2026 A resolution has been brought forward by Conservatives opposing the prospect of a tourist tax in the city. It comes after the Government set out plans to allow... Local News
Planning Application Withdrawn to Protect Jubilee Wood Green Fields 12th June 2025 More than 575 residents have signed a petition launched by Cllr Tarlochan Jandu and Cllr Jaswant Singh Birdi, voicing strong opposition to proposals for self... Local News
Petition Surges Against Housing and Burial plan in Coventry 10th June 2025 More than 1,000 people have now signed a petition opposing plans to build 600 homes and a multi-faith burial ground on green fields next to Bannerbrook Park... Local News
Labour planning reforms open door to Solihull ‘grey belt’ development near Coventry 15th May 2025 Labour’s planning reforms have opened the door to a new and unwanted green fields development on the edge of the city. That’s according to Woodlands Ward... Local News
Public urged to object to illegal Earlsdon demolition appeal 7th May 2025 A developer who began tearing down a historic Edwardian building in a conservation area without permission is now appealing a legal order that halted the work... Local News
Kemi calls for defence spending increase 15th June 2026 Kemi delivers speech calling on the government to cut welfare and fund defence. National News
Labour Forced into U-Turn on Under-16 Social Media Ban 14th June 2026 Keir Starmer has now confirmed that the government will introduce a full social media ban for under-16s. National News
Kemi delivers speech on Equality under the Law 9th June 2026 Kemi has set out the Conservative plan to remove identity politics from public services. National News
Conservatives call on the Government to cut the benefits bill 1st June 2026 Under Labour welfare spending has spiralled out of control, and it isn’t slowing down. National News
Energy prices continue to soar under Labour 27th May 2026 When they came into office, Labour pledged to cut energy bills by £300. Instead they're up by £221. National News
Conservatives force U-turn on Fuel Duty Increase 19th May 2026 Rachel Reeves has backed down on her plans to increase the fuel duty tax by 5p this September. National News
