Created in the 2023 boundary review, replacing Coventry North East.
A new constituency created in the 2023 boundary review.
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Mary Creagh
Labour PartyMary Creagh is the Labour MP for Coventry East, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. She currently holds the Government post of Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs).
A procedural vote on whether to allow New Clause 16 to be formally considered as part of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at Report Stage, after proceedings had been interrupted on 13 June when an objection was raised. The debate excerpts do not reveal the substantive content of New Clause 16.
Vote on whether to prevent someone from qualifying as 'terminally ill' under the assisted dying bill solely because they have chosen to stop eating and drinking. The amendment would close a potential loophole where a person who is not otherwise terminally ill could meet the bill's eligibility criteria by voluntarily starving themselves.
Vote on whether to add a provision to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill ensuring that if an independent doctor dies or becomes too ill to complete their assessment before signing off on an assisted dying request, a further referral can be made to another doctor — mirroring an existing provision in the Bill for the attending doctor.
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Positive coverage
“New Bin Rules in England: The Full List of Items You Can No Longer Throw in General Waste” — International Business Times UK
“Labour's new recycling scheme branded a 'joke' as THOUSANDS of collections missed and binmen caught mixing separated rubbish” — GB News
Won by Lab in its first election in 2024. Centred on Coventry. Population 117,656, notably young (median age 35 vs 41 nationally). Median income £25K (below average).
Operator fined after food business found with dirty kitchens and evidence of mouse infestation
Coventry Observer · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£24,800
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£29,200
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
3,125
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
48
35 primary, 8 secondary, 5 other
Total Income Tax▼
£181m
from 54,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,230
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£3,340
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
Attainment 8▼
43.2
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
62.1%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 1 village, rural areas — 118,307 total population
Source: ONS Built-Up Areas (Census 2021) + data.police.uk — crime rates are per 1,000 population (last 3 months)
Source: data.police.uk — street-level crime data aggregated from LSOA to constituency
6 councillors across 6 wards · Last elections: May 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binley Willenhall | Labour Party | Christine Thomas | May 2024 |
| Foleshill | Labour Party | Shakila Nazir | May 2024 |
| Henley | Labour Party | Ed Ruane | May 2024 |
| Longford | Labour Party | George Duggins | May 2024 |
| Upper Stoke | Labour Party | Kamran Asif Caan | May 2024 |
| Wyken | Labour Party | Angela Hopkins | May 2024 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 18,308 | 49.5% |
| Ref | 6,685 | 18.1% | |
| Con | 6,240 | 16.9% | |
| Green | 2,730 | 7.4% | |
| LD | 1,227 | 3.3% | |
| WPB | 1,027 | 2.8% | |
| Ind | 797 | 2.1% |
Mary Creagh has not appeared in national political news coverage tracked by our system. This is common for backbench MPs who focus on constituency-level work rather than national policy debates.
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A Coventry food business operator was fined £504 plus costs after inspectors found extensive mouse infestation, dirty kitchens, and poor hygiene standards at MoBurgri on Stoney Stanton Road. Coventry City Council took enforcement action, and the business has since improved conditions and reopened with a higher hygiene rating.
Fly-tipping continues on Riley Square in Bell Green despite CCTV cameras and £50,000 fine warnings, with furniture and waste recently dumped near Farmfoods. Coventry City Council acknowledged the site is not under its control but committed to working with the tenant and partners to investigate and remove the waste while improving the area.
An exhibition showcasing comic-book style stories of young people affected by global conflicts is coming to Coventry Cathedral in May before permanently settling at the Coventry Refugee and Migrant Centre. The project, led by Coventry University researchers, draws on six years of research across conflict zones and aims to highlight youth agency and resilience in peacebuilding.
A new 196-home affordable housing development on Sphinx Drive in Coventry has begun welcoming its first residents, with the scheme ultimately delivering a mix of houses and apartments through various affordable tenures. The £51 million project, managed by Platform Housing Group and constructed by Vistry, is funded by £12.5 million from Homes England and addresses local housing demand.
Police discovered a large cannabis farm with over 100 plants at an abandoned pub (The New Haven) on Dillotford Avenue in Cheylesmore, Coventry. Three men were arrested on suspicion of drug production and released on bail pending enquiries.
Residents of Blackwell Road in Coventry report serious safety concerns due to excessive speeding and reckless driving, fearing for children, pets, and pedestrians. They have launched a petition calling on the city council to install traffic calming measures such as speed bumps to address the hazard.
St Mary's Guildhall in Coventry is hosting a tour marking the 85th anniversary of devastating German bombing raids in April 1941 that killed over 450 people. The event highlights the building's survival and its role in supporting the community during wartime, featuring photographs, documents, and personal stories.
A Tesco superstore on Clifford Bridge Road in Coventry closed temporarily on April 7 due to a power outage and generator failure, but has since reopened. The closure caused inconvenience to local shoppers, though Tesco provided minimal detail on the duration or impact.
A kitchen fire broke out in Holbrooks, Coventry on April 7 after cooking was left unattended. Emergency services responded quickly with no injuries reported, and the fire was extinguished within an hour.
A deliberate fire at a scrapyard on St Nicholas Street in Coventry early on April 8 required multiple fire engines and crews from across the city to extinguish. The fire service has confirmed the blaze was started intentionally, with an investigation underway; no injuries were reported.
A large combat-style knife was discovered hidden under a car in Coventry's Hillfields area following a robbery report, with a youth arrested in connection with the incident. The St Michael's Neighbourhood Team continue targeted patrols in identified crime hotspots across the city.
A major fire broke out on the outskirts of Coventry city centre early on April 8, with five fire engines deployed to tackle a blaze involving multiple cars at the corner of St Nicholas Street and Sandy Lane. Firefighters spent over two hours at the scene preventing the fire from spreading to nearby buildings.
Coventry City Council has granted outline planning permission for a 400-bed purpose-built student accommodation development next to Warwick University, despite over 100 objections citing oversupply concerns, traffic impacts, and pressure on residential areas. The scheme will proceed to detailed planning stages, with councillors backing the development as aligned with long-standing policy to free up family housing.
Coventry Hospital Radio volunteers received recognition at the national Hospital Broadcasting Association Awards, finishing in the top ten for their Best Station Promotion campaign. The award celebrates the station's efforts to engage patients, staff, and volunteers through song requests and community engagement.
This article examines the cost of living crisis in Coventry through personal narratives and economic analysis, highlighting how housing, food, and energy costs have created a structural imbalance between wages and expenses for residents across all income levels. It notes that while Coventry remains more affordable than London, rent now consumes over 40% of many residents' income, and government interventions have provided only temporary relief.
A gang of four thieves stole £22,000 in cash from Dulai News on Woodway Lane in Walsgrave, Coventry in March. Police are reviewing CCTV footage and investigating, with the suspected gang believed to have targeted other retailers in the area.
Jack Whitehall will perform his stand-up tour 'Bad Influence' at Coventry Building Society Arena on January 27, 2027, as part of the venue's expanding entertainment programme. The announcement highlights the arena's continued success in attracting major entertainment acts to Coventry.
Coventry is hosting the Coventry Half Marathon and Coventry 10K on April 19, 2026, with extensive road closures planned to ensure runner safety. The events are expected to draw large crowds and raise funds for local charities.
A Coventry resident has opened a free public museum in the city market displaying hundreds of items of local memorabilia, including historical archives, artifacts, and donated items spanning Coventry's history from the 1500s onwards. The collection reflects the city's heritage including its industrial past, wartime history, and local institutions.
Babylon Mini Market in Foleshill, Coventry received a two-star food hygiene rating following an inspection in February, with cleanliness and facilities identified as below acceptable standards. Coventry City Council has been working with the business to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
Coventry City FC's new mural has been approved by the council to replace graffiti-covered fencing near the CBS Arena on Rowleys Green roundabout. The 25-meter mural, featuring football players and subtle Monzo branding, will improve the visual appearance of the area for fans and visitors.
Labour's new national recycling scheme has faced criticism over thousands of missed collections and reports of binmen mixing separated waste, contradicting government claims of simplification. Circular Economy Minister Mary Creagh defended the policy as aimed at reducing carbon and standardising collections nationwide, while local MPs and councils have raised concerns about implementation failures and potential flytipping.
Coventry's Central Library celebrated its 40th anniversary with a special event featuring poetry, dance, music and cultural performances. The library, which opened in 1986 in a converted ballroom, remains a vital community hub offering access to books, computers and learning resources for all residents.
The government's 'Simpler Recycling' reforms came into effect on 31 March, standardising bin collection rules across England and requiring households to use multiple bins including a dedicated food waste caddy. Circular Economy Minister Mary Creagh announced the changes, which aim to boost recycling rates and reduce waste sent to landfill, though some residents have expressed practical concerns about managing multiple containers.
University of Warwick and Coventry University are merging to form a single "super university" in response to rising operational costs and student cost-of-living pressures in the West Midlands. The merger will see unified degree classifications, shared campus access, and a single UCAS application entity from 2025/26 onwards, with implementation beginning in May.
A weather forecast article warning Coventry residents of wind gusts up to 43mph expected during the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, with the strongest winds predicted for Saturday afternoon. The article provides detailed hour-by-hour forecasts and mentions continued unsettled conditions through the extended weekend.
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