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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

If we missed your recycling collection today (Friday), please leave your bin out tomorrow (Saturday) and crews will return as soon as they can. Thank you for your patience.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The Annual Canvass carries on! If you've had a letter from us asking who lives at your address, please respond online. It only takes five minutes. If you fill it out early, the Council won’t have to send you any reminders and can leave you alone!

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Every year, we have to check if the details we hold on the Electoral Register are correct. This is called the Annual Canvass and it started last Friday (17 July). So we're going to be sending you a form.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

With temperatures set to rise to 30°C and above, our bin crews will start one hour earlier than usual to avoid some of the heat. So please have your bins out and ready for 6am. We recommend putting them out the night before the collection. Thank you for your patience.

A green wheelie bin with a blue lid standing on a paved patio next to a red brick wall.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Due to the heat, collections are taking longer than usual to allow crews to take regular water breaks. Tomorrow, we'll only collect green and brown bins. If your blue bin is due, please still put it out . We'll collect it on Saturday or Monday instead. Thank you for your patience.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

It remains impossibly hot and the Red Heat-Health alert is still in place. Please take care of yourselves and look out for others, particularly those that are vulnerable. Remember to drink lots of fluids, apply suncream and please don’t leave anyone in a closed vehicle.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

The World Cup has started!⚽ Win or loose, it is never ok to take your feelings out on those around you. If you think that the result of any games will affect your behaviour, it’s time to get help via the link below. If you have experienced abuse, there is help available.

West Midlands Police campaign: 'Whatever the score, there's no excuse for abuse'. Man watching football, looking stressed.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

In honour of Coventry City FC’s incredible return to the Premier League, councillors will consider awarding the club the Freedom of the City at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on Tuesday 23 June. Find out more on our website. Link in the comments

Coventry City Football Club celebrates on stage with a trophy, cheered by a large, phone-wielding crowd.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Coventry City Council has confirmed its Leader and Cabinet following yesterday's Annual General Meeting of Full Council. Cllr George Duggins continues as Leader, heading a minority Labour administration following May's elections which returned a council with no overall control.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

We need your help! We want to hear your views about voting in Coventry, whether you voted or not on May 7. Your answers will influence how we share information about elections going forward. Follow the link below to have your say.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

We want to understand your views and experiences of vaccinations across the city. There are no right or wrong answers – we’re genuinely interested in your honest opinions. Complete the survey and have your say by visiting the link below.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Our Children’s Services have been rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. This recognises years of progress, with four out of five areas rated ‘Outstanding’ and one ‘Good’. Huge achievement for our teams and great news for children in Coventry. 🌟 Link in the comments for more info.

Coventry City Council Children's Services staff celebrate being rated 'Outstanding' with a banner and balloons.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Major reforms under the Renters’ Rights Act are now in place. To support private sector landlords and answer any questions that they have, the Council is hosting a drop-in session on Thursday 21 May from 6.15 to 8pm at the Council House. There is no need to book, just call in

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Election results All wards have now declared. The seats are as followed: Labour – 24 Reform – 20 Conservative – 6 Green Party – 4 No party has a majority as it stands. To see the full results go to our website.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

We’re at the CBS Arena for the count There are 18 wards and 54 seats being contested at this election. We’ll be posting updates on our Facebook and Instagram stories. Results will be posted as they come through and you can watch a livestream of the declarations by clicking the link below.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The local elections take place tomorrow. Polls open from 7am- 10pm. Don't miss out on your chance to have your say on our city's future. Unsure of where to vote? Check your poll card or follow the link in the comments below 👇

A graphic saying looking for your polling station. Check your poll card or visis www.coventry.gov.uk/elections'

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

The Local Elections take place this Thursday 7 May. You will need to bring an accepted form of photo ID to vote. Make sure you bring yours so you can have your say on our city's future. 👇

A graphic saying 'Don't forget to bring your photo ID!'

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Travel around the city on Monday will be busier than usual due to the CCFC parade, We Are Back : Live and Earlsdon Festival. We encourage all residents to plan ahead. For more information on travel options and a list of available car parks, please visit our website.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Make sure you know what you can take into We Are Back: Live. In order to ensure the safety and enjoyment of everyone at Monday's event, a number of items are banned. This includes things like flares, large umbrellas, glass bottles, drones and flag poles. Read the full list on our website.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Travelling around the city on Bank Holiday Monday? Make sure to plan ahead. There will be rolling road closures from 8am–9pm on Monday 4 May, reopening in stages once it’s safe to do so. Link below for the latest updates on road closures and diversions around the CCFC celebrations.

A red 'ROAD CLOSED' sign with a traffic cone beside it on a closed road.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Renting is changing. The new Renter's Rights Act 2025 gives tenants new rights and landlords more responsibility.. Make sure you know your rights. Click the link in the comments below to find out more.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Heading to the CCFC celebration event at War Memorial Park on Monday? There will be no public parking at the event or on nearby roads. The pick-up and drop-off point for the event will be Grovesnor Road Car Park. Council-owned car parks will be free on the day. Link below for the full list.

A parking sign with a blue 'P' and a car silhouette, in front of a red brick building.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Tickets for We Are Back: Live are now on general sale! 🎉 All tickets to the event are being sold by Coventry City FC. For any ticketing enquiries, please contact the club directly. Join us in celebrating our champions. 💙 Link in the comments to get your tickets.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Happy St George's Day 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Thanks to everyone who joined us in the city centre today.! Remember, there's another event to celebrate St George's Day taking place this Saturday. Details in the comments below 👇

The Lord Mayor of the City, Cllr Rachel Lancaster, poses with flag

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

We’re looking forward to celebrating our Championship winners, Coventry City FC, on Monday 4 May. 🥳 Take a look at the open-top bus parade map to see where the team will travel. Full parade details and road closures can be found on our website. Link in the comments!

Coventry parade route map for 4 May 2026, showing the route from Holbrooks to Hearsall Common.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Massive congratulations to Coventry City FC on winning the EFL Championship! 🏆 To the players, manager, staff, owner, and everyone connected with the club, the whole city is proud of you.

A crowd of football fans wave light blue Coventry City flags, with a young boy on shoulders in the foreground.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Huge congratulations to Coventry City FC ⚽⚽ We are back where we belong. Looking forward to turning the city sky blue with you on Monday 4 May.

A picture of a child in the middle of a crowd of CCFC flags

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Tonight Coventry City could return to the Premier League for the first time in 25 years. If so, let's make it unforgettable for the right reasons. Celebrate the sky blues - but do it safely and proudly. Here's a joint statement from the Club, the Police and ourselves.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

The names of the candidates for each ward at the upcoming local election on May 7 have now been published. They can be found at orlo.uk/64LXD Remember, you need to be registered in order to vote at that election. The registration deadline is April 20.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

The Council wants to ensure that everyone can vote with ease and in comfort. As a result, we've been making changes to our polling stations to make them accessible for everyone.

A picture of the materials including tactile voting devices, polling stations passport, magnifiers, pencil grips and coloured overlays

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

For everybody celebrating over the next few days, we wish you a very happy Easter.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Have you registered to vote yet? The local elections on 7 May represent a chance for you to shape the future of our city. Register now and have your say.

A graphic with a ballot paper and the words 'Have you registered to vote.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Pre-election period has begun. This will have an effect on the content we issue and how we moderate comments on this channel. Visit www.coventry.gov.uk/websites-soc... to understand more.

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Online communities and social media – Coventry City Council

Information about how we use social media in the Council.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

We're investing in community gardens within some of the most green deprived parts of Coventry. Each of these spaces will be given over to the local communities to use. Here's @cllrjimoboyle.bsky.social to explain more. Link - youtube.com/shorts/WPQVM...

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Bringing growing sites to you

YouTube video by Coventry City Council

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

We wish everyone celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr a peaceful and joyful day.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

✨🌙 Ramadan Mubarak For those in Coventry who are celebrating, we wish you and your families a very happy and blessed month of Ramadan.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Over the last year, our schools have been leading the way when it comes to phone free classrooms. @kindysandhu.bsky.social Cabinet Member for Education and Skills recently spoke to @coventrylive.bsky.social about the work, highlighting how it was making a difference to young people's lives.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Merry Christmas everyone 🎅 We hope you and your loved ones have a fantastic day!

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Please be aware that the Gardens of Remembrance at Canley Crematorium and all 6 cemeteries will be open for visitors on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New years Day from 8.30 am up to the closing time of 5pm.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

This year’s budget consultation is a little different, thanks to expected improvements from the Government's Fair Funding reform. We’re looking at services where we can potentially invest, and we want you to help us choose.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Brandon Wood Golf Course could become Coventry’s largest nature reserve 🌿 - 64 hectares transformed into wetlands, ponds and grasslands, linking 350 hectares for wildlife including otters and even beavers. Here's @cllrjimoboyle.bsky.social to tell you more - www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnX2...

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Brandon Wood Golf Course to be turned in to a nature reserve

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Our Adult Education Service offers over 200 courses for you to choose from. Ranging from core subjects like Maths and English to guidance around digital skills, the service helps people across Coventry learn essential skills that shape their daily lives.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Our Job Shop has helped over 16,500 people into work. Working with business and organisations across the city, they find life-changing opportunities for residents and communities. One of the people they’ve helped is Cher who has secured a role as a Broadcaster with Radio Plus!

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Watch as some very smart children from St Christopher's Primary School tell @cllrjimoboyle.bsky.social all about the cleaner energy technology they have had installed this year♻️🌎 Watch: youtube.com/shorts/zGCSH...

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Regeneration at Coventry Schools

YouTube video by Coventry City Council

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Demolition is well underway as part of City Centre South (CCS). CCS will transform our city centre by introducing new green spaces, new leisure opportunities, new homes and new retail opportunities. Watch this video to find out more from @cllrjimoboyle.bsky.social and Stuart from the Hill Group.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

We’re joining the international remembrance 'Illuminate the World for VJ Day 80' campaign. Tonight, the city will be lit up in red, purple, and white not just to remember the past, but to honour the peace and community that was bravely fought for 80 years ago.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

🎉 A Level's Success ! 🎉 Our young people have done it again—exam results are up across the board! 👏🏻👏🏻 Huge thanks to students, teachers and families for their dedication. 🥳 Head to the link below to read the full story! 👇🏾

Three Sidney Stringer pupils smiling as they hold their A-Level results.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

SCAM This is a Labubu. Or at least it looks like a Labubu. Labubu dolls are currently quite popular (honestly we promise they're big on TikTok) which has made them a prime target for counterfeiters. In fact we've already seized a number from retailers in the city.

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Coventry City Council @coventrycc.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Work is moving at pace on the £23m transformation of Woodlands School thanks to Clegg Construction 🚧 From new walls, to car parks, to a pupil-designed mural, this project is building more than classrooms – it’s creating a space where young people can thrive. Full story below! 👇🏻

Clegg Construction staff, along with Woodland Ward Councillors and staff and pupils at Woodlands School.

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