Decisions, government and civic life shaping Coventry.
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Coventry jobseekers aged 19 and over will see expanded course options at local colleges after the Combined Authority adjusted its 2026-27 skills funding formula to match per-capita levels applied in Birmingham and Manchester.
By Coventry Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 1 min read
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Coventry residents face significant shifts as the Eastern Green expansion, City Centre South redevelopment, Renters' Rights Act and new HMO planning rules reshape the local housing landscape.
By Coventry Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
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Residents can submit views on extending the City Centre Public Spaces Protection Order until November 2029 through an online platform, with the consultation closing on 26 July 2026.
By Coventry Policy Desk · 18 July 2026 · 1 min read
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Voters decide July 18 on a proposed 0.8 percent business rates supplement expected to finance transport upgrades and training facilities tied to 1,800 projected construction and logistics positions.
By Coventry Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
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A closer look at Coventry City Council's latest policy decisions reveals a sharper divide between residents who stand to benefit from new affordable housing schemes and those who will face reduced local services from August.
By Coventry Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read
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By Coventry Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 1 min read
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Residents can expect visible changes to local infrastructure and services between 2026 and 2029, with the first funded projects due to begin procurement by autumn.
By Coventry Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read
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The strategy sets priorities for local health services that shape access to prevention and care for Coventry residents.
By Coventry Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 1 min read
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New lot size rules effective January 1, 2026 require 1.5 times the minimum lot area in GR and VR zones for such housing, directly affecting property owners planning developments in those districts.
By Coventry Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
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As Washington tightens climate policy on public gatherings, local event planners face new federal permits and liability rules that could reshape Independence Day celebrations across the city.
By Coventry Federal Desk · 4 July 2026 · 3 min read