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Coventry BID Joins Forces with West Midlands Police for BCRP Week: Three Days of Action in Coventry City Centre
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The week commencing March 17th marks a significant collaboration between Coventry BID (Business Improvement District) and West Midlands Police, as they team up to support BCRP (Business Crime Reduction Partnership) Week. This initiative aims to enhance safety, tackle crime, and foster a sense of security for both residents and businesses in the heart of Coventry.
 
Throughout the week, three action-packed days are planned, where officers from the Coventry City Centre Police and Coventry BID Street Patrol Officers will be out in force, proactively patrolling the city and offering valuable crime prevention advice to the public and business owners alike.
 

 
CITY CENTRE NEWS
Innovative sensory library project launches in Coventry
A community-led project to set up a sensory library at Coventry Central Library has now launched.
 
The library features a range of sensory equipment such as noise cancelling headphones, weighted lap pads and various sensory lights that can be borrowed free of charge with a library card. The sensory library is predominately aimed at adults with autism but is available for anyone to use.
 
This project has been set up by Alex Hilton, a Coventry resident with autism, in collaboration with community group Coventry Resting spaces, supported by local charity Grapevine. It has been funded by Heart of England Community Foundation and supported by Coventry Central Library.
 
The idea came about when Alex discovered that autistic sensory processing is not typically well catered for in society. Sensory stimuli can easily cause distress for people that have autism.
 
Sensory equipment can also be expensive and it can be difficult for people to know what they need.
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BBC CWR’s Make a Difference Awards
For the fourth year, BBC CWR is celebrating the incredible people and animals who make local towns and cities better places to live.
 
Every day, inspiring individuals go above and beyond for their communities—whether it’s caring for someone in need, being an exceptional neighbour, or motivating the next generation in the classroom. Now, it’s time to recognise their efforts.
Nominations are OPEN for the BBC Make a Difference Awards 2025, with eight categories:
  • The Volunteer Award
  • The Young Hero (New for 2025)
  • The Great Neighbour Award
  • The Active Award (New for 2025)
  • The Animal Award
  • The Green Award
  • The Fundraiser Award
  • The Community Group Award
Know someone making a real impact? Nominate them today at bbc.co.uk/makeadifference. Full terms and the Privacy Notice are available on the website.
 
⏳ Deadline: Monday, 31 March 2025, at 5:00 pm.
🏆 Winners Announced: September 2025 at the Make a Difference awards ceremony.
 
Follow #BBCMakeADifference on social media for updates.
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What's On?
BELGRADE THEATRE: You Know My Mum
March 28th 2025
FARGO VILLAGE: The Wrestling
March 28th 2025
THE HERBERT: Coventry Open 2025
March 28th 2025
 

 
Town Wall Tavern has reopened!
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The Town Wall Tavern officially reopened on Friday 28th February 2025.
 
With a fully-stocked bar including alcohol free options, gluten free, and a selection of ales, you'll be spoilt for choice - and that's before they introduce their incredible pub menu soon!
 
Plus, it's dog-friendly too so head down to welcome them back to Coventry!

 
See you next week!
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