Vote Conservative on Thursday 4th May
Dear Resident
At these elections you’ll be asked to make a choice over who represents you.
It’s what sets our nation apart from those governed by tyrants and dictators.
Sadly, the majority don’t usually vote in a local election. But here’s why, I hope, and think, you should.
In Coventry we can do better than we are, so much better. After 13 years in charge, this failing Labour administration has hiked council tax by more than 40% and mismanaged debts. These debts now cost £17min interest payments each year.
They increase your taxes whilst hoarding a treasure chest worth over £220m in reserves. They fund bail-outs for failing organisations like Coombe Abbey, Tom White Waste and the City of Culture Trust. They nearly bailed out Wasps RFC too. They’ve tried to take many of these decisions in secret, away from public scrutiny.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. A Conservative administration will deliver on five key pledges. We will keep council tax down, improve services, make the city greener, provide help with the cost of living and improve transparency at the City Council.
Our ambitious five-year plan will make Coventry a city where people choose to live, work and invest. I have never been more determined to fight the change we so desperately need. Will you Join us.
Gary Ridley
Cllr Gary Ridley
Conservative Group Leader
Coventry City Council
IMPROVING HEALTH AND WELLBEING
HOW WE’LL BUILD BACK BETTER IN COVENTRY:
• We’ll tackle health inequality and improve access to sports facilities
• We will provide support to get older people active
• We will work with partners to improve access to key healthcare services
MANAGING SOUND PUBLIC FINANCES
CONSERVATIVES IN COVENTRY WILL:
• Make decisions transparently with a lower council tax requirement
• Reduce the amount of money paid out in councillors’ allowances
• Introduce a Community Infrastructure Levy raising additional revenue
REGENERATING OUR CITY
HOW WE’LL SHAPE COVENTRY’S FUTURE:
• We will support shoppers with free late-night parking to ease the cost of living crisis
• We will consult smaller retailers on a turnover-based rent scheme
• Introduce a Challenge Fund for the local high street
DELIVERING HOUSING FOR MODERN COVENTRY
HOW WE’LL IMPROVE HOUSING:
• Unlike Labour, we’ll protect Coundon Wedge forever and adopt a ’brownfield first’ approach to development
• We’ll bring more empty homes back into use using new powers if needed
• We will use ’Article 4’ powers to prevent homes being converted into student accommodation and HMOs
CELEBRATING CULTURE IN OUR DIVERSE CITY
WE’LL EMBRACE OUR CULTURE BY:
• Finding a permanent home for the Coventry Police Museum
• Building a memorial to the victims, and survivors, of the Coventry Blitz as part of our regeneration plans
• Commemorating the reign of Queen Elizabeth II
TACKLING CLIMATE CHANGE, TAKING PRIDE IN OUR ENVIRONMENT
WE’LL IMPROVE OUR ENVIRONMENT BY:
• Declaring a climate emergency and appointing a dedicated Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Sustainability
• Fighting the plastic pandemic with a plastic bottle recycling scheme and tougher fines for litterbugs
• Reviewing the booking arrangements at the ‘Whitley tip’
GETTING COVENTRY MOVING
WE’LL IMPROVE OUR TRANSPORT NETWORK BY:
• Increasing spending on better surfaces and pavements
• Rolling out more average speed-cameras and flashing signs
• Blocking the implementation of a ‘workplace parking levy’
IMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR FAMILIES AND YOUNG PEOPLE
WE’LL HELP CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE BY:
• Reviewing school’s admissions to bring it into line with neighbouring authorities which will give parents greater choice
• Reviewing school bus charges
• Working with key partners, such as the universities and City College to improve outcomes
BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITIES
WE’LL BUILD STRONG COMMUNITIES BY:
• Seeking a city-wide injunction to disperse illegal traveller incursions quickly
• Encouraging and supporting community groups to take ownership of land or buildings by giving advice, funding to test ideas and sharing knowledge
• Restoring ward forums where residents want them
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