Coventry City Council

The Council’s Strategic Energy Partnership with E.ON will be supporting more schools in Coventry to introduce solar panels and other renewable energy kit💚

Thanks to E.ON and the council, St Christopher's was able to install solar panels and air-source heat pumps to help lower their carbon emissions – and bills☀️

YouTube video by Coventry City Council Regeneration at Coventry Schools

Watch as some very smart children from St Christopher's Primary School tell @cllrjimoboyle.bsky.social all about the cleaner energy technology they have had installed this year♻️🌎

Watch: youtube.com/shorts/zGCSH...

Demolition is well underway as part of City Centre South (CCS).

CCS will transform our city centre by introducing new green spaces, new leisure opportunities, new homes and new retail opportunities.

Watch this video to find out more from @cllrjimoboyle.bsky.social and Stuart from the Hill Group.

The Whittle Arch lit up

We’re joining the international remembrance 'Illuminate the World for VJ Day 80' campaign. Tonight, the city will be lit up in red, purple, and white not just to remember the past, but to honour the peace and community that was bravely fought for 80 years ago.

Continued improvements in 2025 exam results for Coventry young people – Coventry City Council Congratulations to Coventry sixth form students who are celebrating their success in the summer of 2025.

www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article...

Three Sidney Stringer pupils smiling as they hold their A-Level results.

🎉 A Level's Success ! 🎉

Our young people have done it again—exam results are up across the board! 👏🏻👏🏻

Huge thanks to students, teachers and families for their dedication. 🥳

Head to the link below to read the full story! 👇🏾

More fake dolls

One of the main issues with these fake ones is that they contain detachable small parts which a young child can choke on.

Real dolls will have a correct (and traceable) holographic QR code.

Please be vigilant and only purchase toys from reputable sources.

A picture of a fake labubu

A picture of a fake labubu

SCAM

This is a Labubu. Or at least it looks like a Labubu.

Labubu dolls are currently quite popular (honestly we promise they're big on TikTok) which has made them a prime target for counterfeiters.

In fact we've already seized a number from retailers in the city.

Read the full story on our website: www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article...

Clegg Construction staff, along with Woodland Ward Councillors and staff and pupils at Woodlands School.

Work is moving at pace on the £23m transformation of Woodlands School thanks to Clegg Construction 🚧

From new walls, to car parks, to a pupil-designed mural, this project is building more than classrooms – it’s creating a space where young people can thrive.

Full story below! 👇🏻

In our excitement we forgot a caption... these are the new sunflowers in the city centre 😀

A picture of the sunflowers with the spire in the back.

A picture of the sunflowers near Marks and Spencers

A picture of the sunflowers

YouTube video by Coventry City Council What we're investing in - Budget 2025 update

Six months ago, during our budget announcement, we said we were investing £2.2m into key areas like fly-tipping and road repairs.

Here’s an update on that work - youtube.com/shorts/KknhG...

Heritage Open Days 2025 in Coventry – Coventry City Council Heritage Open Days 2023 in Coventry

✨ Showcase your space, share your story and help visitors discover the richness of our city’s heritage.

Find out more - www.coventry.gov.uk/heritage-ope...

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This year's event has a theme of architecture🏛️

Whether you host a special event or open your doors to the public, you can be a part of it for any length of time from 12-21 September.

The inside of Coventry Cathedral

📣 Calling all cultural and heritage venues in Coventry!

Be a part of Heritage Open Days 2025 in Coventry, the UK’s biggest celebration of history and culture!

Council awarded significant grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund – Coventry City Council Council awarded nearly a £1 million by The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Find out more - www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article...

YouTube video by Coventry City Council Coventry receives funding to improve green spaces

We're delighted to announce that we've received significant funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to transform our city's green and blue spaces!

Here's @cllrjimoboyle.bsky.social to tell you more - youtu.be/JHYqStlZKL4

We'd like to thank National Lottery players for their support.

Cultural Resilience Grants – Coventry City Council Details of grant funding for cultural sector business resilience

Grants up to £10,000 are available and applications close on 14 August 2025.

www.coventry.gov.uk/culturalresi...

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A new Community Resilience Grant has been opened up to the cultural sector in the city🌟

The funding is dedicated to supporting the resilience of local cultural and creative organisations and groups aiming to boost cultural vibrancy across Coventry during these difficult times.

An learner giving a thumbs up!

Read more about this amazing achievement: www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article...

A tutor and learner taking place in an art class at Coventry City Council.

Huge thanks to our amazing staff and learners who make inclusion more than just a word — it’s our way of life here in Coventry! 💙

A tutor and learner smiling over a laptop

This award recognises the heart of what we do — creating a welcoming space where everyone, no matter their background or ability, can learn and thrive.

Adult Education staff at Coventry City Council collecting their award

We’re proud to announce that Coventry Adult Education Service has been named Inclusive Learning Provider of the Year at this year’s prestigious West Midlands Adult Learner Awards! 🥳👏🏻

Tiny Forest Discovery Day: Tarrant Walk, Coventry – Coventry City Council Come and join us so we can explore your local Tiny Forest here in Tarrant Walk, Coventry! Enjoy our fun family-friendly activities, connect with nature, meet other members of the community or try out ...

More details for you

www.coventry.gov.uk/events/event...

A picture of the woods

A series of Discovery Days are taking place at the 6 Tiny Forests planted across the city.

The first, at Tarrant Walk, takes place on Monday 14 July 3.30pm-6pm and all are invited to take part in the citizen science experiments run by Earthwatch.

Coventry to consider £15 million investment in Housing Support services – Coventry City Council Coventry City Council's Cabinet will consider a major £14.8 million investment in housing support services in response to a 90% increase in people seeking housing help since 2020.

You can read more on our website

www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article...

Our Cabinet will be considering a major £14.8 million investment in housing support services.

If approved, the services will support five key groups:

- adults with complex needs
- older single people (25+)
- young people (18-24)
- families
- women with complex needs

Coventry Music and Go CV strike a chord with new partnership – Coventry City Council Coventry Music and Go CV strike a chord with new partnership

www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article...