Reinventing the Wheel
coventrysociety The Coventry Society had a talk about the history and future of Coventry’s cycling infrastructure by Andrew Saffrey on 8th January. Andrew is the Council’s Active Travel Innovation Manager and…
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Allesley Hotel Site to be Re-developed for Housing
A planning application has been submitted to redevelop the site of the Allesley Hotel on Birmingham Road in Allesley. The application is for permission for the demolition of the former…
Gone in an Instant, but not Forgotten …
Anyone who has visited Earlsdon recently will be fully aware that a number of properties on Earlsdon Street have stood empty for several or in some cases many months awaiting…
Local Plan Review Consultation
The review of the Coventry Local Plan has taken another step forward this month. The Council’s Cabinet has given the go-ahead for public consultation on the revised plan. The consultation…
Government Christmas Presents for Planning
Nobody could accuse the Government of not being busy this Christmas season! Since it took office in July we have had a plethora of announcements about planning, housing and local…
Protecting the River Sherbourne
The Coventry Society is concerned about a recent planning decision which we feel has not given adequate protection to the River Sherbourne. We would like to see the protection of…
The Oak Inn
The Coventry Society is disappointed to see the heritage damage done to another listed building in the city. The Oak Inn at 120 Gosford Street is a Grade II listed…