Official Twitter account of the Leader of Coventry City Council, Cllr George Duggins.
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We are immensely proud of our city's football club, and the return to the Premier League is a moment of huge significance for our city.
This is an extraordinary achievement which deserves an extraordinary honour.
ALT Cllr George Duggins and Doug King with the Championship trophy.
That's why I was delighted to propose a motion to award the Honorary Freedom of the City to the football club.
This award is our way, on behalf of the whole city, of saying thank you and recognising everything the club has given to Coventry.
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You can read more about the award here: coventry.gov.uk/news/article…
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I'm delighted to be able say that this budget has passed.
For the first time in 15 years, we're able to invest in our services and we're investing in what matters to you
Our budget for 26/27 has passed
For the first time in 15 years, thanks to a better settlement from Government, we’re able to invest in our services.
We asked you where that money should go and your thoughts have been used to draft a set of proposals.
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Today, on Remembrance Sunday, we pay tribute to all those who fought and gave their lives to protect us.
We owe them such a tremendous debt. We will remember them.
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A few weeks ago in Full Council, I was delighted to stand with other councillors and reaffirm the Council’s absolute commitment to supporting survivors of child sexual exploitation and abuse, and our determination to ensure justice for all those affected by these horrific crimes.
You can read our full commitment on our website - coventry.gov.uk/news/article…
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This week is Srebrenica memorial week which marks 30 years since the genocide in Srebrenica, where over 8,000 people were murdered due to hate.
We mourn their loss, and we remain committed to working with @SrebrenicaUK to ensure their memory lives on.
I was delighted to talk to @bbcmtd yesterday about our much loved @godivafestival.
The first day was absolutely fantastic and I'm looking forward to the rest of it. We've got some tremendous acts still to come, including many of our incredibly talented Godiva Calling Winners.
ALT Cllr Duggins with Midlands Today
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If you want to join us, you can get tickets at orlo.uk/f66pm
Gates open soon!
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It was fantastic to ride the Coventry Very Light Rail today in the city for the first testing phase.
I want to thank all residents for joining us and sharing
our excitement for this groundbreaking project.
We look forward to the next stage of #CVLR
Cllr George Duggins retweeted
Over 15,000 people have been helped into employment by the Job Shop since it opened.
That's a lot! But how does it work?
Here's @CCCLeader and @KindySandhu to tell you more
The thoughts of Coventry are with our twin city of Graz as they deal with the aftermath of yesterday's horrific events.
Myself and @CovLordMayor have written to the city to express our deepest condolences.
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I was very proud to attend the three Job Fests across the city last week. Hundreds of people came along to meet with employers and find job opportunities. Here’s a short clip from Wednesday’s Job Fest in Foleshill where I share my thoughts on the events
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Devastating to see the fire at Henley College.
A huge thank you to the hardworking firefighters @WestMidsFire who have worked tirelessly overnight to tackle the blaze.
They are a credit to our city.
Cllr George Duggins retweeted
We're delighted to announce that a new children’s home has opened 🏘️
The home is aimed at providing ‘same-day, short-term’ care when help is needed at short notice, enabling siblings to remain together when possible or preventing children from being placed at a distance.
ALT A posed shot of the ribbon cutting for the home
We are delighted to be announce this year's Godiva Festival line-up.
We hope to see you in War Memorial Park this July.
Here's your official Godiva Festival 2025 line-up 🤩
Headlining this year we have the lead vocalist of Soft Cell, Marc Almond, electronic music group, Clean Bandit and rock band, Ocean Colour Scene.
Take a look at the line-up so far
Get your tickets Monday 31 March at 9am
ALT The Godiva Festival line-up and ticket prices
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The Award of Merit is not awarded often, it is not an annual presentation, but only given when people have shown outstanding commitment to our city and those who live here.
We're delighted to announce the latest recipients of the Coventry Award of Merit 🎖️
Receiving the award are:
- Pauline Black OBE DL
- Professor Stuart Croft
- Sybil Hanson
- Councillor Abdul Salam Khan
- Mark Robins
- Jon Sharp
ALT A picture of Pauline Black
ALT A picture of Jon Sharp
ALT A picture of Stuart Croft
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