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Image for the news story: Ofsted chief inspector visits Coventry after children’s services achieve outstanding ratingCouncil

Ofsted chief inspector visits Coventry after children’s services achieve outstanding rating

Sir Martyn Oliver toured the council on 17 September to discuss the recent outstanding Ofsted rating, the partnerships driving improvement and plans for school-places and child-focused housing.

Coventry2 hours ago

Image for the news story: Sandwell Council clears fresh fly-tipping at Forge Lane, West BromwichCouncil

Sandwell Council clears fresh fly-tipping at Forge Lane, West Bromwich

Council crews have removed newly dumped waste from Forge Lane and Park Lane just weeks after a joint operation that cleared 17.2 tonnes, and announced new cameras and ongoing investigations.

West Bromwich2 hours ago

Cradley
Council

Court orders three-month closure of Vape Express, seventh shop shut in Cradley Heath

Sandwell Council’s Trading Standards team secured a three-month court order to shut Vape Express, marking the seventh closure on Cradley Heath High Street as part of a crackdown on illegal tobacco and vape sales.

Cradley4 hours ago

Image for the news story: Over 2,000 Coventry social homes upgraded with insulation, solar panels and heat pumpsCouncil

Over 2,000 Coventry social homes upgraded with insulation, solar panels and heat pumps

A £67.6 million programme delivered by Citizen, the council and partners has fitted external wall insulation, solar panels, heat pumps and fans to more than two thousand social houses, cutting tenants’ energy bills.

Coventry4 hours ago

Image for the news story: Coventry Market to receive £1.25m external upgradeCouncil

Coventry Market to receive £1.25m external upgrade

Coventry City Council, backed by West Midlands funding and the Hill Group, will spend at least £1.25 million on external improvements to the Grade II listed market, with work set to begin early next year.

Coventry5 hours ago

Image for the news story: Coventry launches 'It's K to Talk' campaign to curb ketamine use among youthCouncil

Coventry launches 'It's K to Talk' campaign to curb ketamine use among youth

Positive Choices, commissioned by the council, has rolled out the ‘It’s K to Talk’ campaign, co-designed with young people, after an 80 % jump in local ketamine-related support requests since March 2025.

Coventry7 hours ago

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