Improving outcomes and tackling inequalities within our communities
By delivering this priority we will create a city where our residents get the best possible start in life, experience good health, and age well, in a city that embraces diversity, protects the most vulnerable, and values its residents and communities.
We have amended the One Coventry Plan following your feedback on this priority by:
Being clearer in our commitment to tackling violence and abuse in all forms
Strengthened our intent to narrow and close the gap in education performance measures for vulnerable groups at each phase.
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By delivering this priority we will create a city where our residents get the best possible start in life, experience good health, and age well, in a city that embraces diversity, protects the most vulnerable, and values its residents and communities.
We have amended the One Coventry Plan following your feedback on this priority by:
Being clearer in our commitment to tackling violence and abuse in all forms
Strengthened our intent to narrow and close the gap in education performance measures for vulnerable groups at each phase.
Please view the tabs below to read our recent articles and get involved in our ideas and stories tools.
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Dementia Heroes to be a part of new city Hub
Share Dementia Heroes to be a part of new city Hub on Facebook Share Dementia Heroes to be a part of new city Hub on Twitter Share Dementia Heroes to be a part of new city Hub on Linkedin Email Dementia Heroes to be a part of new city Hub linkThe Coventry Dementia Partnership Hub (CDPH) team is counting down the weeks until the new hub opens!
The renovations are scheduled to finish in late June, with the hub officially open in mid-July. The hub is replacing the Council-run Maymorn Centre in Holbrooks and will act as the go-to place for people with dementia and their carers.
Upon opening, there will be a launch to celebrate the new hub, which will be a welcomed place of support for those living with dementia.
The facility will offer a range of rooms for hire, a social space for people with dementia and their carers, and a Dementia Friendly Café.
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New play area coming soon to Coombe
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New line-up for Council’s new municipal year announced
Share New line-up for Council’s new municipal year announced on Facebook Share New line-up for Council’s new municipal year announced on Twitter Share New line-up for Council’s new municipal year announced on Linkedin Email New line-up for Council’s new municipal year announced linkChanges to Coventry City Council’s Cabinet and Chairs of its Scrutiny Committees have been revealed.
Leader Cllr George Duggins, who serves for the 8th year with Cllr Abdul Khan as his deputy, has gone for continuity and stability within his Cabinet as all positions remain the same apart from one.
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Coventry decides
Share Coventry decides on Facebook Share Coventry decides on Twitter Share Coventry decides on Linkedin Email Coventry decides linkCoventry residents went to the polls on Thursday 4th of May to vote in the local elections.
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Channel 4 gains rare access to care system with Kids
Share Channel 4 gains rare access to care system with Kids on Facebook Share Channel 4 gains rare access to care system with Kids on Twitter Share Channel 4 gains rare access to care system with Kids on Linkedin Email Channel 4 gains rare access to care system with Kids linkA new three-part show starting on Channel 4 next month takes a close-up look at teenagers and their families in the care system in Coventry – and those working to help and support them.
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Bookstart packs giveaway
Share Bookstart packs giveaway on Facebook Share Bookstart packs giveaway on Twitter Share Bookstart packs giveaway on Linkedin Email Bookstart packs giveaway linkCollect these lovely Bookstart 3-4 year packs from your local library until the end of June.
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New Coventry Libraries app
Share New Coventry Libraries app on Facebook Share New Coventry Libraries app on Twitter Share New Coventry Libraries app on Linkedin Email New Coventry Libraries app linkDownload the new Coventry Libraries app, which replaces Iguana. The app can be installed on your phone.
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Focus on wellbeing in stress awareness month
Share Focus on wellbeing in stress awareness month on Facebook Share Focus on wellbeing in stress awareness month on Twitter Share Focus on wellbeing in stress awareness month on Linkedin Email Focus on wellbeing in stress awareness month linkApril is stress awareness month and Coventry City Council is reminding people of the support available to help residents recognise and manage stress through improving their general wellbeing.
Find out what support is available via our website.
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Council warning about rent increases
Share Council warning about rent increases on Facebook Share Council warning about rent increases on Twitter Share Council warning about rent increases on Linkedin Email Council warning about rent increases linkCoventry City Council is reminding tenants to know their rights when faced with sudden rent increases.
The Council's housing enforcement team is seeing more complaints from tenants about rent increases and wants them to get in touch if they need advice or support.
For more information on how to contact the Housing Enforcement team, click here.
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Plans to limit HMOs in the city move a step closer
Share Plans to limit HMOs in the city move a step closer on Facebook Share Plans to limit HMOs in the city move a step closer on Twitter Share Plans to limit HMOs in the city move a step closer on Linkedin Email Plans to limit HMOs in the city move a step closer linkThe Council has now published a development plan document that sets out how proposals for Homes in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) will be assessed through the planning application process.
For more information on this story, click here.