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Coventry Cocktail Week is back!
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Coventry Cocktail Week is back for its third year from 4th - 13th September, with another 10 days of discounted cocktails, exclusive food offers and increased footfall for the city's hospitality businesses.
 
Following last year's impressive £428,580 direct economic impact, the event is set to be bigger than ever, with venues across the city offering signature cocktails, mocktails and exclusive wristband-holder deals. Early bird tickets are now on sale, with more participating venues to be announced over the coming weeks.
 
Click the button below for everything you need to know, including how visitors can get their wristbands and what to expect from this year's event.
 

 
bid updates
Operation advance
Operation Advance is a high-intensity policing initiative by the Coventry Police aimed at tackling local issues that matter to residents.
 
On 30 June 2026, Operation Advance saw 38 arrests, 18 stop and searches, and 23 vehicle seizures. 
 
The operation involved teams from across the city and wider West Midlands, focusing on targeted operations, warrants, and patrols to address local crime concerns. 
 
Officers from various departments, including traffic and mounted  units, participated in high-visibility patrols and community engagement activities.
 
Stuart Grainger, Security Manager at Coventry Business Improvement District (BID), said: “Cracking down on retail crime across the city centre relies on close partnership working. This operation is a clear example of how Coventry BID and West Midlands Police are working together to support businesses.
 
“Our BID street patrol team worked alongside police officers to patrol the city centre, deter shoplifting, engage with people acting suspiciously and provide reassurance to businesses.
 
“We will continue to work closely with the police to disrupt retail crime, protect businesses and provide a visible presence across Coventry city centre.”
 
 

 
What's On?
Mr Burns, a post-electric play: belgrade theatre
July 10th - 11th 2026
Beneath the Waves: herbert art gallery
July 11th - August 30th 2026
summer crime panel: waterstones
July 13th 2026
 

 
Shining a light on Independents in July
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July is all about celebrating the independent businesses that make Coventry city centre unlike anywhere else.
 
And throughout July, we'll be showcasing independent businesses across our social media channels, website, and other marketing activity, helping to encourage more people to discover, support, and champion local businesses.
 
Whether you're an independent business yourself or a larger organisation that works alongside them, we'd love you to get involved. 
 
Please support the campaign by engaging with our posts, sharing your favourite local independents, and helping us spread the message that choosing local really does make a difference.
 
 

 
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