In Need of a Loo?
coventrysociety Do you remember the old gents’ toilet in Lower Ford Street? CovSoc founder member Paul Maddocks certainly does. Paul writes…. It was one of those Coventry landmarks that probably attracted…
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A Makeover for the Market
Coventry’s iconic indoor market is to get at least £1.25m of external improvements, the council has announced. The works to the exterior of the Grade II-listed Coventry Market will include…
Coventry City Council’s Children’s Service: Children’s Homes
On 12 th August 2026, a meeting was held at the Council House with officers from Corporate Parenting & Sufficiency. In setting out the reasons behind the request for this…
Planning Application Decision for 34-36 Earlsdon Street
On Thursday 13 th August 2026, a meeting of the Planning Committee was held at which a decision was taken to allow application no PL/2026/0000534/FUL, granting permission for the construction…
Keresley Development Refused
Plans to build 350 new homes in Keresley have been refused, following objections by the Coventry Society and local people. The applicant, Richborough, submitted outline plans for the development of…
Spon Street Walking Tour
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…
Another Knock Back for Solar Farm
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…
Three Hillfields Flat Blocks to be Demolished
Citizen Housing have announced plans for a regeneration programme in Hillfields, with three residential tower blocks set to be demolished over the next three years to make way for better…
Earlsdon Street Rebuild Not Up to Standard
Coventry Society has objected to the latest planning application relating to 34-36 Earlsdon Street. The former bank in the Earlsdon Conservation Area was partially demolished over the New Year holiday…
CovSoc Member Becomes Lord Mayor
Councillor Roger Bailey has become the first member of the Coventry Society to serve as Lord Mayor of Coventry, marking a proud moment for both the Society and the city…