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The Coventry Society
Coventry Society is Coventry's civic society, affiliated to Civic Voice, and a registered
charity . The Society is a membership organisation open to anyone who supports our objectives:
charity . The Society is a membership organisation open to anyone who supports our objectives:1. To promote the environmental, social, economic and cultural improvement of Coventry for the benefit of people living and working here.
the environmental, social, economic and cultural improvement of Coventry for the benefit of people living and working here.2. To promote high standards of planning, urban design and architecture in or affecting Coventry.
high standards of planning, urban design and architecture in or affecting Coventry.3. To preserve, and to promote understanding and appreciation of, the built, landscape and environmental heritage and history of Coventry.
understanding and appreciation of, the built, landscape and environmental heritage and history of Coventry.4. To promote high quality public amenities and services for the people of Coventry.
high quality public amenities and services for the people of Coventry.5. To promote harmonious relations among the community of all races, beliefs and cultures in Coventry.
harmonious relations among the community of all races, beliefs and cultures in Coventry. The Society was formed in 1970 and was revived in 2004.
Registered Charity No. 500229
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Next Meeting
Unfortunately because of the Covid-19 Epidemic we have decided to
Cancel all meetings and visits until further notice
We have organised a programme of online meetings and members will be kept informed about these.
We will inform you of our plans for the future once they are confirmed.
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Read the CovSoc Annual Report for 2019-20
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READ OUR RECENT NEWS ON OUR NEW COVSOC NEWS SITE / BLOG
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Recent Planning applications 20/11/2020
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Recent News Stories on our News Site:
Five Parks Win Green Flag Award – 28/10/2020
1970 – The Year We Were Born – 26/10/2020
The Free Men of Coventry – 23/10/2020
CovSoc AGM Goes Online – 23/10/2020
Alpha House that Jacks Built – 19/10/2020
Drapers Bar set for Culture Role – 16/10/2020
Coventry’s Newest Hotel Due to Open Soon – 14/10/2020
Coventry Heritage Gets a £231,000 Covid Boost – 12/10/2020
Frederick Lanchester – Britain’s Leonardo – 9/10/2020
Taking a Good Look at the Tapestry – 7/102020
Jabet’s Ash and Pit – 5/10/2020
The Pavilion in the Park – 2/10/2020
Consultation Begins on Binley Cycleway - 30/10/2020
Lighting the Way - 28/9/2020
Alan’s Latest Creation – 25/9/2020
Geoffrey Clarke – A Far From Pointless Artist – 23/9/2020
Two Friargate Gets the Go Ahead – 21/9/2020
Bike Plans Take Shape – 18/9/20
Work Starts on Daimler Powerhouse – 16/9/20
Scooting Around Coventry – 14/9/20
Work starts on Priory Row – 11/9/20
The Coventry Society is Coventry's civic society, affiliated to Civic Voice, and a Registered charity .
The Society is a membership organisation open to anyone who supports our objectives:
- To promote the environmental, social, economic and cultural improvement of Coventry for the benefit of people living and working here.
- To promote high standards of planning, urban design and architecture in or affecting Coventry.
- To preserve, and to prmote understanding and appreciation of, the built, landscape and environmental heritage and history of Coventry.
- To promote high quality public amenities and services for the people of Coventry.
- To promote harmonious relations among the community of all races, beliefs and cultures in Coventry. The Society was formed in 1970 and was revived in 2004.
The Coventry Society campaigns for...
Quality in Coventry
We want to see better quality in the streets, squares, parks and buildings in all parts of Coventry. We want to see well designed streets with active frontages, not dominated by road signs, guard rails and other clutter.
Coventry Amenities
We want Coventry to have the leisure, sports and cultural facilities and services you would expect for a city of its size.
Diversity and distinctiveness in Coventry
We do not want Coventry to look like every other city. We need different types of shops and cultural amenities, catering for everyone. We promote and protect independent retailers and other small businesses.
Coventry Heritage
Coventry's heritage is important for the City's sense of identity and belonging. The character and quality, that old buildings and other historic features bring to our city centre and neighbourhoods, needs to be protected. Urgent attention needs to be paid to making good use of old buildings.
The Coventry Society....
- holds lively monthly meetings on topics relevant to the quality of our city
- organises other events where people can find out what is going on in the city and get their views heard
- produces an informative monthly newsletter for its members and this web site
- monitors planning applications and campaigns to improve the quality of new developments
- keeps an eye on Coventry's heritage and works actively to find new uses for old buildings
- co-operates with community groups, the City Council, architects and developers to promote quality in the built environment
- works to encourage all Coventry's citizens to have a say on the future of our city
- comments on City Council and other policy that affects the future of our city
Registered Charity No. 500229
Download a leaflet about the Coventry Society.
Download the Coventry Society's Constitution
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