Work Starts at Palmer Lane
coventrysociety Work has finally started on the long-delayed Palmer Lane environmental scheme. The scheme will de-culvert part of the River Sherbourne in the city centre and create an attractive landscaped space…
Planning and Design
Consultation on Extended HMO Licensing Scheme
Coventry City Council are set to launch a 12-week consultation on proposals to renew the city-wide additional licensing scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) to improve the management and…
Sherbourne Recycling
A group from Coventry Society visited the new Sherbourne Recycling centre on 13th February 2024. Here is our report.Sherbourne Recycling Ltd is a new company that has taken on the…
City Centre South Rescued by West Midlands Combined Authority
The City Council’s Cabinet is set to accept a further £12.24 million grant from the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to make City Centre South viable. This is in addition…
School Streets
The City Council is embarking on an experimental scheme to address problems around school entrances at the start and end of the school day. “A School Street is a road…
Council Publishes Local Plan Timetable
On Tuesday 13th February the City Council’s Cabinet is set to approve the timetable for the publication and adoption reviewed Coventry Local Plan. At the meeting, the Cabinet is expected…
The Future of the Baths?
It appears to be getting near to crunch time for Coventry’s iconic Swimming Baths and Sports Centre. The Council has admitted that it is not capable of finding an alternative…
Brandon Stadium Saved?
A Planning Inspector’s decision to refuse planning permission for a housing development on the site of Brandon Stadium demonstrates the importance of local plans in protecting community facilities. The stadium…
Solar Farm set for Approval
The City Council proposal for a new solar farm in the north of the city is scheduled to be considered by Planning Committee next month and is recommended for approval.…
Changes to the Planning System
In mid-December, the government made a series of announcements that affect the planning system. The most significant of these is an updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) which takes immediate…