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Ambitious scheme to create world-class cultural hub back on track as new contractor is appointed
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GRAHAM has been appointed as the new contractor to complete work on the City Centre Cultural Gateway (CCCG).
 
Construction on the pioneering cultural project was paused in September when the previous contractor, ISG, entered administration.
The scheme, housed within what was an IKEA store, will become a landmark destination in Coventry bringing together multiple local, regional and national partners across the creative and cultural sectors.
 
The appointment of GRAHAM has been welcomed by all project partners - Arts Council England, the British Council, CV Life and Coventry University, which will occupy two floors of the building.
 
The project will see Coventry City Council working with major partners with each partner bringing a unique approach and industry expertise to Coventry.
 

 
CITY CENTRE NEWS
A NEW LOOK FOR VISIT COVENTRY
Visitors to Coventry and local people will find it easier than ever before to discover everything the city has to offer after the launch of a new platform.
Visit Coventry has launched a new website www.visitcoventry.co.uk which will showcase the very best of the city’s leisure and cultural offering and signpost visitors to the city’s attractions, venues
and events.
 
It will transform the experience for local, domestic and international visitors to the city by providing a single point of contact to plan their visit.
 
Features include a new ‘what’s on’ guide for the city which provides a comprehensive day-by-day list of all the events that are taking place across Coventry. It also includes a ‘things to do’ section which will showcase entertainment venues, attractions, activities, tours and cost-friendly activities in the city.
 
Visitors to the website can discover the best of the city’s food and drink, uncover Coventry’s hidden gems and hotels to stay at during their visit. The platform also offers itineraries for visitors, maps of the city, travel guidance and accessibility information.
VISIT THE WEBSITE
 

 
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Deadline to have your say
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Richard Parker, the Mayor of the West Midlands, is urging people to help him shape the future of bus services by taking part in the consultation over bus reform ahead of the march 30 deadline.
 
So far, more than 3000 people and organisations have commented on the Mayor’s plan to franchise the bus network, taking control over fares, routes and timetables while offering greater value for money for the taxpayer.
 
The Mayor’s call came as he launched a new outdoor exhibition of retro-style poster art celebrating some of the region’s key visitor destinations like Dudley Zoo, Coventry city centre and Birmingham’s Balti Triangle as part of a campaign to get more people to travel by bus.

 
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