Labour holds 24 of the 54 seats on the new Council, with Reform UK holding 20, the Conservatives six and the Green Party four.

Councillor Lynnette Kelly has been appointed as the new Deputy Leader, taking on the Cabinet portfolio for Jobs, Regeneration and Climate Change. Councillor Kelly's portfolio covers economic development, city centre regeneration, transportation, sustainability and climate change, and inward investment.

Councillor Mal Mutton joins the Cabinet as the new Member for Children and Young People, with responsibility for children's social care, safeguarding, corporate parenting, and support for young people across the city. She tales on responsibility for Children’s Services which was rated Outstanding by Ofsted earlier this week.

Councillor John McNicholas also joins the Cabinet as the new Member for Community Safety and Cohesion, overseeing community safety, public protection and licensing, democratic and electoral services, and legal services.

Councillor Abdul Salam Khan moves portfolio, taking on the role of Cabinet Member for Education, Skills and Equalities – covering schools, SEND, libraries, adult education, skills and employability, and equalities.

The remaining Cabinet Members retain their portfolios from the previous administration.

Councillor George Duggins, Leader of Coventry City Council, said: “This is an administration of collaboration and change. The election results reflect the mood of residents across Coventry, and we have listened.

“While Labour is the largest party on this Council, we are committed to working constructively across all groups to continue delivering on the priorities that matter most to the people of this city – good jobs, quality homes, safe communities and the services residents and families depend on.”