The Statues on the Cross
coventrysociety There has been a lot written recently about the history of the Coventry Cross, but little has been written about what it all means. The following description of the cross…
July 2023
Plans for the Ikea Building move forward
Plans are developing for the memorably named “City Centre Cultural Gateway” or CCCG, known to most of us as the Ikea Building. The building, which has been vacant for three…
More on the Coundon Wedge Planning Application
The planning application by the City Council to develop part of the Coundon Wedge has been re-advertised with more information and an Environmental Impact Assessment. Although an attractive scheme has…
The Coventry Cross Returns
The Coventry Society’s campaign to save the Coventry Cross came to fruition this month, with the unveiling of the rebuilt cross in front of Holy Trinity Church. The Society gives…
New bus, cycling and walking routes in the city
Plans for new cycling, walking and bus routes serving one of Coventry’s major development and growth areas are currently being drawn up following the award of over half a million…
Palmer Lane Scheme Moves Forward
The City Council’s Cabinet is due to give the final go-ahead to the Palmer Lane regeneration scheme this week. Palmer Lane is the final element of the Burges High Street…
CovSoc Visit to Charterhouse
The Coventry Society visited the Charterhouse on Thursday 13th July 2023. Peter Walters, Chair of the Society, writes….. Just three months after opening to the public, Coventry’s newest visitor attraction…
Grant for Spencer Park Pavilion
The Coventry Observer has reported that a bid to save Spencer Park Pavilion and give it a new lease of life for the community has received a cash boost totalling…
Local Plan Review
The City Council planning Team has taken a report to Cabinet to seek approval to publish a draft Issues and Options Paper for consultation. This is the first stage of…
The Old Gasworks
Archaeology Warwickshire held an Open Day at the former Abbott’s Lane Gasworks site last Friday. The dig is revealing a lot about the one of the oldest gasworks sites in…