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Twelve intrepid members and friends of Coventry Society braved the impact of climate change on Saturday morning 11 July for a 90-minute walking tour of Spon Street. It was led by Mark Webb, who has a long association with the city and is involved with the Historic Coventry Trust. Spon Street has 25 timber-framed buildings… Read more: Spon Street Walking Tour

As reported in the press recently, the Coventry School Foundation decided a few weeks ago to close King Henry VIII Pre – Prep School, known locally as Swallows. The School is located on the Firs, off Kenilworth Rd. across the road from The War Memorial Park. The School closed on July 3rd, with very little notice, giving parents very little time to make alternative arrangement for… Read more: The Firs Back on the Market

In March 2025 we reported that the council is rolling out a programme of new food waste bins in Coventry in response to new government legislation. The council had planned to introduce the new bins in March, to comply with a Government deadline of April 2026. Unfortunately, this has been delayed. The new service will… Read more: Date Fixed for New Recycling Bins

From Shrimp Shells to Cactus Leaves: Could the Oil Crisis Accelerate the Bioplastics Revolution? As the world grapples with mounting plastic pollution and rising concerns over fossil fuel dependence, a new generation of environmentally friendly plastics may finally be poised for its breakthrough moment. Conventional plastics, derived primarily from crude oil and coal, have become… Read more: Are Bioplastics the Future?

The future of the Priory Visitor Centre has been secured for the next two years. The LTB Showrooms has now been set up as a charity and has secured a lease from the City Council on the Priory Visitor Centre and Undercrofts until the summer of 2028. Head trustee of the charity, Alan Denyer, said:… Read more: The Future of the LTB at the PVC Secured

Coventry’s premier park, The War Memorial Park, is likely to see a series of investments in the next two years which are intended to modernise and broaden the Park’s appeal across all age groups and should ensure that the Park remains a high quality destination for residents and visitors alike. These are exciting times ahead!… Read more: Changes afoot at The War Memorial Park

CovSoc founder member, Paul Maddocks, tells us a little of the history of the mosaic in the Chapel of Christ in Gethsemane. Paul writes…… The mosaic-style artwork in the Chapel of Christ in Gethsemane at Coventry Cathedral is most likely a depiction of St Michael, an angel of the Lord holding a cup to strengthen… Read more: Chapel of Christ in Gethsemane

Last week we reported on the controversial plan to bring forward a site at Pinkett’s Booth for employment use. This article explains the background to the issue. The Coventry Local Plan Inquiry and a current planning application have identified a threat to Coventry’s economy – a shortage of land for local economic development, and an… Read more: Coventry’s need for employment land

The Coventry Society took part in the Annual River Festival at FarGo Village on the weekend of 6–7 June. The festival was a weekend-long celebration featuring live music, theatrical performances, river walks, arts and crafts, and interactive stalls focused on celebrating the hidden River Sherbourne, which many people do not realise flows beneath Coventry city… Read more: River Festivals

The bumpy ride of the proposed solar farm in Coventry continues. The solar farm is being developed by Coventry City Council in partnership with E.ON. It is located on Lenton’s Lane in Alderman’s Green. The main part of the scheme is in Coventry but a smaller part is in Rugby borough. The development is promoted… Read more: Another Knock Back for Solar Farm