Tackling the causes and consequences of climate change

The name and history behind a new play area being opened in the grounds of Coombe Abbey Park have been revealed.

Hermit’s Hollow is the name of the new attraction being created by Coventry City Council.

Councillor Jim O'Boyle, Cabinet Member for Jobs, Regeneration and Climate Change alongside Councillor Patricia Hetherton, Cabinet Member for City Services, catch up with Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School as they visit Binley Cycleway and find out how they are enjoying the cycleway and using it as part of their PE lessons.

On Tuesday 9th of May, Cllr Jim O'Boyle presented to the Transport Committee in Parliament, to explain why our pioneering Coventry Very Light Rail can lead the green industrial revolution and help tackle climate change.

Watch the video here.

To mark its 10th anniversary Healthwatch Coventry is running a competition to find some of the best photos of Coventry.

Find out how to enter the competition on the Healthwatch Website.

Find out about what you can expect to gain from attending this year's Big Zero Show

Coventry Building Society (CBS) Arena, Tuesday 20 June 2023

Net Zero presents a different puzzle for everyone - but finding all the pieces relies on the right strategy!

No one knows this better than Bret Willers, Head of Sustainability and Climate Change here at Coventry City Council (CCC), who will be speaking at this year's Big Zero Show. Bret will be explaining how Coventry is plotting its own journey towards sustainability.

With a track record of managing change in sustainable development and regeneration, Bret has been a key player in driving progress towards a greener future.

From leading Cardiff's Environmental Strategy to helping to draft the European Commission's Strategy for Sustainable Cities and Towns and the Aalborg Charter, Bret has shown time and again that he is not afraid to take on big challenges. You shouldn't be either!

Now, as Head of Sustainability & Climate Change at CCC, Bret is working to reduce the city's carbon emissions, develop a climate strategy and working across the council and city to help build a more sustainable future.

At the upcoming conference he'll be sharing his insights and joining forces with other net zero heroes, to demonstrate how you can cut your carbon footprint and make a difference in the fight against climate change.

So, if you're ready to start your green journey, join Bret Willers for free, at the Big Zero Show.

Whether you are a public sector organisation or big or small business, if you are looking to know more about sustainability and net zero, join in the event on Tuesday 20 June at the Coventry Building Society Arena.

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Spot the wildlife on your doorstep this spring and help put nature on the map.

Coventry residents are being encouraged to join people of all ages from 400+ cities across the world for the 6th international City Nature Challenge, an epic global mission to record as much wildlife as possible over four days in spring.

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West Midlands to receive specimen tree to mark King’s Coronation.

Nearly 40,000 trees were planted in just 18-months in Coventry as part of the Queen's Green Canopy (QGC) – a nationwide initiative created to mark the Platinum Jubilee in 2022 which closed on March 31, 2023. Across the West Midlands Lieutenancy area, more than 150,000 trees have been planted.

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Coventry Very Light Rail took a significant step forward yesterday as construction of a test site for its unique track system was completed at the Council’s Whitley Depot facility.

Find out more about the VLR track at Whitley Depot.

Cllr Jim O'Boyle visited the Coombe Abbey Park visitors centre this week to see the progress on its new solar panel installation project.

The Council has launched its draft Climate Change Strategy for Coventry and is talking to organisations, businesses and the community about what it means for them and how they can support it.

The draft strategy sets out the foundations for creating a sustainable zero carbon city, and the local authority now wants to discuss it with local people to deliver a community engagement programme over the coming months.

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To take part in the consultation, click here.