Coventry City Council’s budget has had a different focus this year – with no cuts to services proposed and the potential for additional investment for the second year in a row.
For the first time in about 15 years, the council anticipates being able to meet its legal duty of setting a balanced budget for 2026/27 without requiring significant service reductions, thanks to expected improvements from the Government's Fair Funding reform.
Corin said: “We value our relationship with Coventry City Council which means we can feedback on what businesses need.
“It’s refreshing that there is room for fresh investment in this budget and, as businesses, we have to recognise the level of improvement that is taking place in the city centre. Again, we’ve been involved in that conversation and have received updates from the team on the latest with City Centre South over recent years.
“There are exciting times ahead for Coventry and we will continue to work closely with the City Council to help provide a voice of business and, also, support opportunities for growth.”
Coventry City Council’s Pre-Budget Report outlined potential themes for investment based on public engagement and council performance data. These include:
- Keeping people safe – tackling crime, improving cleanliness and city centre improvements
- Anti-social behaviour – including fly tipping
- Local environments – particularly in deprived neighbourhoods
- Protecting vulnerable people – tackling child poverty
- Good jobs, investment and prosperity – addressing youth unemployment and education achievement
- Helping people to manage – support with bills and energy costs
- Roads and pavements – improving condition and safety
