Consultation Begins on Binley Cycleway
coventrysociety Further to our recent publication of plans for cycleways in the city, the City Council has published its plans for the first phase of its proposed cycle route from the…
September 2020
Lighting the Way
The City Council has unveiled plans for an eye-catching trail of light which will guide people between Coventry’s railway station and the city centre. It is set to be installed…
Alan’s Latest Creation
Local community entrepreneur Alan Denyer has expanded his restoration company, AWD Restorations, by setting up a community support operation to help local grassroots cultural projects in the city. Named AWD-CP…
Geoffrey Clarke – A Far From Pointless Artist
It would make a good question for Pointless! Name the famous artists associated with Coventry Cathedral. Sutherland and Epstein would probably score 80 closely followed by Piper and perhaps a…
Two Friargate Gets the Go Ahead
The City Council has given the go ahead to the construction of Two Friargate, the second building in the Council’s ambitious business quarter development, adjoining the railway station. Two Friargate…
Bike Plans Take Shape
Since the Coronavirus hit Coventry, there has been a massive uptake in the use of bicycles in the city and the Council and its partners have responded with a wide…
Work Starts on Daimler Powerhouse
A major transformation has started to convert the historic Daimler Powerhouse into a new £2.4 million creative hub for artists in time for UK City of Culture 2021. Scaffolding has…
Scooting Around Coventry
A government backed trial to look at the best approach to legalising the use of e-scooters will get underway in Coventry this month. The Government originally planned to run the…
Work starts on Priory Row
Specialist conservation contractors have been appointed to transform some of Coventry’s oldest buildings into special short stay visitor accommodation in time for the city being UK City of Culture 2021.…
Heritage Open Days 11th – 20th September 2020
Heritage Open Days are going ahead again this year but with COVID-19 considerations. There is a smaller programme and some events have to be booked. The event runs from Friday…