Official Twitter account of the Leader of Coventry City Council, Cllr George Duggins.
Joined March 2020
- Tweets 388
- Following 8
- Followers 535
- Likes 59
54 Photos and videos
I'm delighted to be able say that this budget has passed.
For the first time in 15 years, we're able to invest in our services and we're investing in what matters to you
Feb 25
Our budget for 26/27 has passed
For the first time in 15 years, thanks to a better settlement from Government, we’re able to invest in our services.
We asked you where that money should go and your thoughts have been used to draft a set of proposals.
👇
1
1
1,006
9 Nov 2025
Today, on Remembrance Sunday, we pay tribute to all those who fought and gave their lives to protect us.
We owe them such a tremendous debt. We will remember them.
1
386
12 Sep 2025
A few weeks ago in Full Council, I was delighted to stand with other councillors and reaffirm the Council’s absolute commitment to supporting survivors of child sexual exploitation and abuse, and our determination to ensure justice for all those affected by these horrific crimes.
1
1
287
7 Jul 2025
This week is Srebrenica memorial week which marks 30 years since the genocide in Srebrenica, where over 8,000 people were murdered due to hate.
We mourn their loss, and we remain committed to working with @SrebrenicaUK to ensure their memory lives on.
1
5
875
5 Jul 2025
I was delighted to talk to @bbcmtd yesterday about our much loved @godivafestival.
The first day was absolutely fantastic and I'm looking forward to the rest of it. We've got some tremendous acts still to come, including many of our incredibly talented Godiva Calling Winners.
ALT Cllr Duggins with Midlands Today
1
1
211
20 Jun 2025
It was fantastic to ride the Coventry Very Light Rail today in the city for the first testing phase.
I want to thank all residents for joining us and sharing
our excitement for this groundbreaking project.
We look forward to the next stage of #CVLR
2
3
776
Cllr George Duggins retweeted
13 Jun 2025
Over 15,000 people have been helped into employment by the Job Shop since it opened.
That's a lot! But how does it work?
Here's @CCCLeader and @KindySandhu to tell you more
1
2
3
764
11 Jun 2025
The thoughts of Coventry are with our twin city of Graz as they deal with the aftermath of yesterday's horrific events.
Myself and @CovLordMayor have written to the city to express our deepest condolences.
1
2
305
11 Jun 2025
We will be flying the Austrian flag at half mast during the days of mourning.
ALT A picture of the Austrian flag outside the Council house
67
8 May 2025
I was very proud to attend the three Job Fests across the city last week. Hundreds of people came along to meet with employers and find job opportunities. Here’s a short clip from Wednesday’s Job Fest in Foleshill where I share my thoughts on the events
107
30 Apr 2025
Devastating to see the fire at Henley College.
A huge thank you to the hardworking firefighters @WestMidsFire who have worked tirelessly overnight to tackle the blaze.
They are a credit to our city.
1
2
4
1,365
Cllr George Duggins retweeted
31 Mar 2025
We're delighted to announce that a new children’s home has opened 🏘️
The home is aimed at providing ‘same-day, short-term’ care when help is needed at short notice, enabling siblings to remain together when possible or preventing children from being placed at a distance.
ALT A posed shot of the ribbon cutting for the home
1
2
4
680
27 Mar 2025
We are delighted to be announce this year's Godiva Festival line-up.
We hope to see you in War Memorial Park this July.
27 Mar 2025
Here's your official Godiva Festival 2025 line-up 🤩
Headlining this year we have the lead vocalist of Soft Cell, Marc Almond, electronic music group, Clean Bandit and rock band, Ocean Colour Scene.
Take a look at the line-up so far
Get your tickets Monday 31 March at 9am
ALT The Godiva Festival line-up and ticket prices
1
146
25 Mar 2025
The Award of Merit is not awarded often, it is not an annual presentation, but only given when people have shown outstanding commitment to our city and those who live here.
25 Mar 2025
We're delighted to announce the latest recipients of the Coventry Award of Merit 🎖️
Receiving the award are:
- Pauline Black OBE DL
- Professor Stuart Croft
- Sybil Hanson
- Councillor Abdul Salam Khan
- Mark Robins
- Jon Sharp
ALT A picture of Pauline Black
ALT A picture of Jon Sharp
ALT A picture of Stuart Croft
2
2
524
25 Mar 2025
The six people we are honouring are wonderful examples of that dedication and I am delighted that they are being recognised.
Thank you to them all for everything they have done for our city. They are great Coventrians, and very worthy recipients of this great honour.
1
83
28 Feb 2025
Delighted to be a speaker on the panel @MidsConnect to discuss the benefits of a direct rail connection from Coventry to Leicester and Nottingham. The current east-west Midlands rail connections are substandard, holding us back from a more productive and sustainable future.
ALT Cllr George Duggins at the Midlands Connect conference
3
1
3
326
Cllr George Duggins retweeted
13 Jan 2025
Fantastic news for the city 👏
Coventry continues to lead the green industrial revolution 🔋
Delivering Greenpower Park will not only create thousands of high quality jobs, it will also help build a greener, more sustainable future for Coventry and the UK.
10 Jan 2025
Delivering the Gigapark will secure the West Midlands’ place as a global leader in cutting-edge battery technology.
With £23million invested in this key site, we’ll:
• create 30,000 high quality jobs
• attract £5 billion of investment
• pave the way for a new era of electric vehicle manufacturing in and around our region
2
5
9
1,996
31 Dec 2024
I would like to wish everyone across our city a happy, healthy and prosperous new year.
Your support was invaluable in 2024 and I look forward to working with you to make 2025 an incredible year for Coventry.
1
2
7
196