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Support For Your Community

Have a look at what support is available for your community, organisation or yourself!


Coventry City Council are developing a long-term vision and plan and aiming to produce a 5-year Carers Strategy, delivered by a multi-agency steering group.

The strategy will support to:

  • Embed the voices of Coventry residents into a long-term vision for carers
  • Inform and develop our commissioned services during the duration of their contract cycle
  • Continue the momentum of system led improvement for carers
  • Evaluate project support from Accelerated Reform Fund projects and embed learning
  • Strengthen council wide and partner approaches to Young Carers

We are asking for the views of current carers, former carers, and those who may care in the future.

To have your say complete the survey

https://letstalk.coventry.gov.uk/carers-strategy-2026-2031/surveys/carers-strategy-2026-2031-have-your-say


Big Changes for Private Renters from May 2026 – What Tenants Need to Know

Major reforms to England’s private rented sector are coming into force on 1 May 2026, bringing new rights and protections for most tenants. The changes are introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 and apply automatically by law – even if your tenancy agreement is not updated.

Goodbye fixed-term tenancies

From 1 May 2026, private rented homes will no longer be let on fixed-term contracts. All assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) will become rolling (periodic) tenancies, usually running month to month. Any end date in your current agreement will no longer apply. These changes will be automatic without ending your current tenancy or requiring you to sign a new contract. Your tenancy will continue until you choose to leave, you and your landlord agree to end it, or the landlord has a valid legal reason to seek possession.

Stronger protections against evictions

So‑called “no‑fault” evictions are ending. From 1 May 2026, it will be illegal for landlords to use a Section 21 notice to evict tenants. Instead, landlords must rely on specific legal grounds for possession, such as serious rent arrears, antisocial behaviour or property damage. Some grounds – including wanting to sell the property or move a family member in – cannot be used in the first 12 months of a tenancy.

All evictions will require a Section 8 notice, the correct notice period and, if you do not leave, approval from a court. Landlords must prove their case, and tenants can challenge evictions they believe are unfair.

Changes to rent increases

After 1 May 2026, rent review clauses can no longer be used. Landlords will have to follow a formal legal process to increase rent. Increases will be limited to once per year, must come with at least two months’ written notice, and must not exceed market rent. Tenants will have the right to challenge higher rents at the First-tier Tribunal.

More flexibility and new pet rights

Tenants will be able to end their tenancy at any time by giving at least two months’ written notice, timed to end on or just before a rent day. Shorter notice periods can be agreed in writing. From 1 May 2026, tenants will also gain the right to request a pet, and landlords will not be able to refuse unreasonably.

Support and advice

If you need help or believe your rights are not being respected, free advice is available from Shelter and the Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service. Coventry tenants can also contact the City Council’s Housing Enforcement Team or HMO Team to report disrepair, unlicensed HMOs or other concerns.

Support For Your Community

Have a look at what support is available for your community, organisation or yourself!


Coventry City Council are developing a long-term vision and plan and aiming to produce a 5-year Carers Strategy, delivered by a multi-agency steering group.

The strategy will support to:

  • Embed the voices of Coventry residents into a long-term vision for carers
  • Inform and develop our commissioned services during the duration of their contract cycle
  • Continue the momentum of system led improvement for carers
  • Evaluate project support from Accelerated Reform Fund projects and embed learning
  • Strengthen council wide and partner approaches to Young Carers

We are asking for the views of current carers, former carers, and those who may care in the future.

To have your say complete the survey

https://letstalk.coventry.gov.uk/carers-strategy-2026-2031/surveys/carers-strategy-2026-2031-have-your-say


Big Changes for Private Renters from May 2026 – What Tenants Need to Know

Major reforms to England’s private rented sector are coming into force on 1 May 2026, bringing new rights and protections for most tenants. The changes are introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 and apply automatically by law – even if your tenancy agreement is not updated.

Goodbye fixed-term tenancies

From 1 May 2026, private rented homes will no longer be let on fixed-term contracts. All assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) will become rolling (periodic) tenancies, usually running month to month. Any end date in your current agreement will no longer apply. These changes will be automatic without ending your current tenancy or requiring you to sign a new contract. Your tenancy will continue until you choose to leave, you and your landlord agree to end it, or the landlord has a valid legal reason to seek possession.

Stronger protections against evictions

So‑called “no‑fault” evictions are ending. From 1 May 2026, it will be illegal for landlords to use a Section 21 notice to evict tenants. Instead, landlords must rely on specific legal grounds for possession, such as serious rent arrears, antisocial behaviour or property damage. Some grounds – including wanting to sell the property or move a family member in – cannot be used in the first 12 months of a tenancy.

All evictions will require a Section 8 notice, the correct notice period and, if you do not leave, approval from a court. Landlords must prove their case, and tenants can challenge evictions they believe are unfair.

Changes to rent increases

After 1 May 2026, rent review clauses can no longer be used. Landlords will have to follow a formal legal process to increase rent. Increases will be limited to once per year, must come with at least two months’ written notice, and must not exceed market rent. Tenants will have the right to challenge higher rents at the First-tier Tribunal.

More flexibility and new pet rights

Tenants will be able to end their tenancy at any time by giving at least two months’ written notice, timed to end on or just before a rent day. Shorter notice periods can be agreed in writing. From 1 May 2026, tenants will also gain the right to request a pet, and landlords will not be able to refuse unreasonably.

Support and advice

If you need help or believe your rights are not being respected, free advice is available from Shelter and the Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service. Coventry tenants can also contact the City Council’s Housing Enforcement Team or HMO Team to report disrepair, unlicensed HMOs or other concerns.

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  • Share Octobers Support Offer's on Facebook Share Octobers Support Offer's on Twitter Share Octobers Support Offer's on Linkedin Email Octobers Support Offer's link

    Octobers Support Offer's

    over 3 years ago

    CovConnects has Launched!

    For Get Online Week this year, CovConnects launched as the councils new digital inclusion programmes and initiatives to ensure all Coventry residents have access and equal opportunities to use digital tools, technologies and services in the right way for them. Please see below overview of two new initiatives

    Digital Drop-ins @ Central Library, every Tuesday and Saturday 10am – 12pm

    Digital drop-ins are now taking place in central library, where residents can go to get 1:1 support and learn new digital skills such as using a device for the first time, setting up an email address, staying... Continue reading

    CovConnects has Launched!

    For Get Online Week this year, CovConnects launched as the councils new digital inclusion programmes and initiatives to ensure all Coventry residents have access and equal opportunities to use digital tools, technologies and services in the right way for them. Please see below overview of two new initiatives

    Digital Drop-ins @ Central Library, every Tuesday and Saturday 10am – 12pm

    Digital drop-ins are now taking place in central library, where residents can go to get 1:1 support and learn new digital skills such as using a device for the first time, setting up an email address, staying safe online, and accessing online services. Support is offered by our trained digital champion volunteers and will be individual and tailored to what the learner would like to know.

    The National Databank

    We know that there are many residents may not be able to get online due to rising costs, but we understand that staying connected is vital to access services, support and stay connected with others.

    Coventry City Council has signed up with the National Databank to help distribute data to residents who are struggling to afford to keep connected.

    Who is eligible to receive support from the National Databank?

    To be eligible to receive data from the National Databank, the individual must: 

    • Be 18+ years old
    • and be from a low-income household 

    And qualify in one or several of the following statements: 

    • Has no access or insufficient access to the internet at home
    • and/or has no or insufficient access to the internet when away from the home 
    • and/or cannot afford their existing monthly contract or top up

    How do I access the data?

    To access the National Databank, you can request support by:

    • Speaking to a member of the Meet and Greet team in the Customer Service Centre at Broadgate House
    • or emailing CovConnectsDigital@coventry.gov.uk

    Are you an organisation interested in supporting your community via the National Databank?

    We are working with community organisations to increase our National Databank network across the city. If your organisation supports residents, please consider signing up to the National Databank to join us in reducing data poverty and keeping our residents connected.

    How do organisations sign up with the National Databank?

    The National Databank is open to all community organisations that are members of the Good Things Foundation’s Online Centres Network. If you are not a member yet, you can sign up free to join, enabling access to training, the National Databank and other funding opportunities.

    If you are already a member of the Good Things Foundation’s Online Centre Network, you can apply to be part of the National Databank by accessing their funding opportunities.

    If you are interested in joining the National Databank network please email CovConnectsDigital@coventry.gov.uk

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    September's Support Offers

    over 3 years ago

    Cost of living support

    As the costs of necessities such as food and heating continue to increase, many people are struggling to keep up with their rising household costs. If you are a Coventry resident find out what support your may be entitled to.

    https://www.coventry.gov.uk/cost-living-wellbeing-support#

    Help for households

    Many of the Help for Households measures and policies, including Energy Bill Support and Cost of Living Payments, are available through the government website. For more information and to see what cost of living support you could be eligible for visit - https://helpforhouseholds.campaign.gov.uk/(External link)

    Household Support Fund

    The Household Support Fund... Continue reading

    Cost of living support

    As the costs of necessities such as food and heating continue to increase, many people are struggling to keep up with their rising household costs. If you are a Coventry resident find out what support your may be entitled to.

    https://www.coventry.gov.uk/cost-living-wellbeing-support#

    Help for households

    Many of the Help for Households measures and policies, including Energy Bill Support and Cost of Living Payments, are available through the government website. For more information and to see what cost of living support you could be eligible for visit - https://helpforhouseholds.campaign.gov.uk/(External link)

    Household Support Fund

    The Household Support Fund is available to support families and individuals with access to food, energy, water bills and other essential items. The aim is to give vulnerable households peace of mind as we recover from the pandemic by helping those who need it to have food on the table and other essentials, so every child remains warm and well-fed. More information is available here.(External link)


  • Share August's Support Offers on Facebook Share August's Support Offers on Twitter Share August's Support Offers on Linkedin Email August's Support Offers link

    August's Support Offers

    over 3 years ago

    Time to Spare

    Time to Spare is a free and easy to use online software platform that helps you to to get all of your client, volunteer and activity information together in one place, reach more people and easily measure your impact for funding reports and grant applications.

    It has been used by over 500 charities across the UK, meaning that they no longer rely on a mixture of online forms, spreadsheets and paper registers to do the following:

    • Take and track payments
    • Manage bookings
    • Take registers and surveys
    • Store client information and demographics
    • Report back to funders.

    If you... Continue reading

    Time to Spare

    Time to Spare is a free and easy to use online software platform that helps you to to get all of your client, volunteer and activity information together in one place, reach more people and easily measure your impact for funding reports and grant applications.

    It has been used by over 500 charities across the UK, meaning that they no longer rely on a mixture of online forms, spreadsheets and paper registers to do the following:

    • Take and track payments
    • Manage bookings
    • Take registers and surveys
    • Store client information and demographics
    • Report back to funders.

    If you would like to find out more, they are hosting a webinar on Thursday 15th September, especially for Coventry charities, which you can sign up to here. Or, if you have any questions get in touch with Will (co-Founder) by email: will@timetospare.com or go to timetospare.com

    Clothing Coventry- School Uniform Scheme

    Clothing Coventry is supporting families struggling with the cost of school uniform by providing free, good quality second hand school uniforms.

    You can request school uniform, or other clothing and shoes, by heading to www.clothingcoventry.org/referrals and providing information about the items you need including gender, age clothes they are wearing and school colours.

    Parents can self-refer using this form, and collect from their warehouse in Hillfields, or you can ask clothes parcels to be delivered to HAF venues.

  • Share July's Support Offers on Facebook Share July's Support Offers on Twitter Share July's Support Offers on Linkedin Email July's Support Offers link

    July's Support Offers

    almost 4 years ago

    Targeting help to increase family income

    The Council is writing to a number of Coventry residents who may be eligible for Pension Credit.


    It’s part of a wider effort to help people who are facing the most difficulties with the increasing costs of living to look at how they can urgently be supported.

    The Council will also be writing to households and families who are struggling with rent arears, debt issues, or who could be eligible for receipt of free school meals or support with council tax payments. The hope is to help individuals and families to increase their income.

    ... Continue reading

    Targeting help to increase family income

    The Council is writing to a number of Coventry residents who may be eligible for Pension Credit.


    It’s part of a wider effort to help people who are facing the most difficulties with the increasing costs of living to look at how they can urgently be supported.

    The Council will also be writing to households and families who are struggling with rent arears, debt issues, or who could be eligible for receipt of free school meals or support with council tax payments. The hope is to help individuals and families to increase their income.

    We are aware that there are older people who may not be receiving the full the Pension Credit support they are entitled to, so we are explaining how to make an application.

    The process to apply for Pension Credit is straightforward and you can apply by any of the following methods:

    • Phone the Governments Pension Credit claim line on 0800 99 1234
    • Or by Textphone on 0800 169 0133.

    You can ask a friend or family member to help you make the call if you wish.

    Successful applicants can receive up to £65 a week through the government scheme.

    Anyone who receives the letter, who may be worried that it is a scam, can confirm its authenticity by calling Coventry City Council on 08085 834333.

    For general help visit www.coventry.gov.uk/costofliving

    Clothing Coventry- School Uniform Scheme

    Clothing Coventry is supporting families struggling with the cost of school uniform by providing free, good quality second hand school uniforms.


    You can request school uniform, or other clothing and shoes, by heading to www.clothingcoventry.org/referrals and providing information about theitems you need including gender, age clothes they are wearing and school colours.

    Parents can self-refer using this form, and collect from their warehouse in Hillfields, or you can ask clothes parcels to be delivered to HAF venues.


  • Share June's Support Offers on Facebook Share June's Support Offers on Twitter Share June's Support Offers on Linkedin Email June's Support Offers link

    June's Support Offers

    almost 4 years ago

    Staying Safe in the Hot Weather- Met Office Heat Alert

    As the hot weather sets in the Met Office have issued a heat alert to ensure everyone stays safe.

    Temperatures will rise through the weekend, becoming particularly hot from Monday next week. For more information, please visit: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/heat-health/...(External link)

    Extreme heat can pose serious health risks and cause excess mortality, particularly among older people, the very young and people with long term conditions.

    Please find in the link below the heatwave plan for England, that sets out key actions for NHS and care providers, plus voluntary sector partners. There... Continue reading

    Staying Safe in the Hot Weather- Met Office Heat Alert

    As the hot weather sets in the Met Office have issued a heat alert to ensure everyone stays safe.

    Temperatures will rise through the weekend, becoming particularly hot from Monday next week. For more information, please visit: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/heat-health/...(External link)

    Extreme heat can pose serious health risks and cause excess mortality, particularly among older people, the very young and people with long term conditions.

    Please find in the link below the heatwave plan for England, that sets out key actions for NHS and care providers, plus voluntary sector partners. There are some useful posters also for the general public and also for care home settings: https://www.gov.uk/.../publicat.../heatwave-plan-for-england(External link)

    Keeping Coventry Warm – Energy Efficiency Grants and Energy Saving Advice

    More people than ever are likely to experience fuel poverty this year and, with the cost of living increasing, we are going to see many of those who have never worried about their bills getting into debt and really struggling.

    However, we are here to help. Coventry City Council, in partnership with local charity Act on Energy provide a variety of support for Coventry residents including referrals for grants towards insulation, solar PV and other energy efficiency measures. They can also support with bill advice, tariff switching, and onwards referrals to other agencies if appropriate. Home owners interested in free energy efficiency measures can contact Act on Energy, who will check eligibility, provide support through the application process.

    To find out more about grants, information and advice, please visit Act on Energy website at: Act On Energy - Energy Efficiency, Grants & Advice(External link)

    Email: advice@actonenergy.org.uk(External link) Or call 0800 988 2881

  • Share April/May News Updates on Facebook Share April/May News Updates on Twitter Share April/May News Updates on Linkedin Email April/May News Updates link

    April/May News Updates

    almost 4 years ago


    ‘Has talk of the Energy Crisis worried you? What does the ‘price cap’ mean?

    More people than ever are likely to experience fuel poverty this year and, with the cost of living increasing, we are going to see a those who have never worried about their bills getting into debt and really struggling.

    If this is something that is playing on your mind, Act on Energy can help.

    Act on Energy are a local independent charity set up to help residents who are experiencing problems with their energy bills, whether that is a not being able to afford to pay... Continue reading


    ‘Has talk of the Energy Crisis worried you? What does the ‘price cap’ mean?

    More people than ever are likely to experience fuel poverty this year and, with the cost of living increasing, we are going to see a those who have never worried about their bills getting into debt and really struggling.

    If this is something that is playing on your mind, Act on Energy can help.

    Act on Energy are a local independent charity set up to help residents who are experiencing problems with their energy bills, whether that is a not being able to afford to pay the bills, issues being faced with the energy supplier, or the need for a new more efficient heating system, we can help.

    Call our freephone line now on 0800 988 2881 or email advice@actonenergy.org.uk. You can also take a look at our website actonenergy.org.uk


    Household Support Fund

    The Household Support Fund is available to support families and individuals with access to food, energy, water bills and other essential items. The aim is to give vulnerable households peace of mind as we recover from the pandemic by helping those who need it to have food on the table and other essentials, so every child remains warm and well-fed. More information is available here.


  • Share Household Support Fund, Adult Social Care Annual Report, Support and Employment Fair on Facebook Share Household Support Fund, Adult Social Care Annual Report, Support and Employment Fair on Twitter Share Household Support Fund, Adult Social Care Annual Report, Support and Employment Fair on Linkedin Email Household Support Fund, Adult Social Care Annual Report, Support and Employment Fair link

    Household Support Fund, Adult Social Care Annual Report, Support and Employment Fair

    about 4 years ago

    Household Support Fund

    The Household Support Fund is available to support families and individuals with access to food, energy, water bills and other essential items. The aim is to give vulnerable households peace of mind as we recover from the pandemic by helping those who need it to have food on the table and other essentials, so every child remains warm and well-fed. More information is available here.



    Adult Social Care Annual Report


    Every year Coventry Adult Social Care produce a report which documents the on-going activity throughout the year. The year 2020-21 was possibly the most challenging year for... Continue reading

    Household Support Fund

    The Household Support Fund is available to support families and individuals with access to food, energy, water bills and other essential items. The aim is to give vulnerable households peace of mind as we recover from the pandemic by helping those who need it to have food on the table and other essentials, so every child remains warm and well-fed. More information is available here.



    Adult Social Care Annual Report


    Every year Coventry Adult Social Care produce a report which documents the on-going activity throughout the year. The year 2020-21 was possibly the most challenging year for Adult Social Care in history, as we navigated our way through the pandemic. We hope the report captures a reflection of the challenges, the successes and some positive stories about the role of social care in people's lives. It will give you a flavour of the way we work, the partnerships we have and the diversity of the work. You can find the report here





    Support and Employment Fair at The Moat Leisure Centre

    This is an event specifically arranged for the people of Bell Green, Wood End, Henley Green and Moat House.

    At the event, there will be a range of opportunities with the emergency services, local businesses and national organisations offering employment and training opportunities as well as apprenticeships for local young people.

    If someone is finding it difficult to get into, or back into work, there will be support and advice available from organisations that can help with mental health, financial advice on how working can affect your benefit entitlement as well as debt advice and support with self-confidence and CV writing skills.

    People can come and see what there is to offer and if they want to let us know what you think about the event, there’s a chance of winning a family pass to the new Wave waterpark!



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