| Coventry City Council | |
|---|---|
| Seats | 54 councillors |
| Political groups | Administration (38) Labour (38) Opposition (15) Conservative (14) Green (1) Vacant (1) |
| Elections | |
| Voting system | First past the post |
How many wards are there in Coventry?
The area that is governed by Coventry City Council is made up of 18 areas (called ‘wards’).
How many MPS are there in Coventry?
There are three Members of Parliament for Coventry. Find your MP by postcode.
Who is in charge of Coventry council?
Councillor George Duggins (Policy and Leadership)
Who is the mayor of Coventry 2022?
Contents. Cllr Maton was first elected to the Council in 1987 and represented Whoberley Ward for 16 years. He has represented the residents of Henley Ward since 2006.
What are the roughest areas in Coventry?
Problem areas in Coventry
The vast majority of crime reported in Coventry is from just four areas, Willenhall, Foleshill, Hillfields, and Wood End/Bell Green, with the crime rate in these areas being more than double the rest of the city.
What is the most deprived area in Coventry?
Coventry’s Wood End has been named as one of the most deprived areas in the whole of England, according to new research. The area around Hillmorton Road, in Henley ward, has been identified as the eighth most deprived area in the country.
Who is the local MP for Coventry?
Zarah Sultana (born 31 October 1993) is a British Labour Party politician of Pakistani origin. She has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Coventry South since the 2019 general election.
Who is the most famous person in Coventry?
Clive Owen
The Coventry-born actor first rose to fame playing the lead role in ITV crime series Chancer in the early 90s and has since gone on to star in a number of Hollywood blockbusters, such as Closer, Children of Men and Sin City.
How many Muslims are in Coventry?
Religion
| Religion | 2001 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Number | Number | |
| Muslim | 11,686 | 23,665 |
| Sikh | 13,960 | 15,912 |
| Other religion | 733 | 1,641 |
What percentage of Coventry is white?
Coventry Demographics
Over 66% of the city’s population is White British. Of the remaining residents, 7.2% are White (non-British), 5.5% are black, and over 16% are Asian, which far exceeds the national average.
Are there Muslims in Coventry?
The second largest group, at 23%, identifies as having no religion. Muslims form the third largest group at 7.5%.
What accent do people from Coventry speak?
Local Dialect
Where does the Coventry and Warwickshire accent come from? It turns out, according to Prof Carl Chinn, that it’s a mix of Anglo Saxon and Norse.
What is Coventry famous for?
The city was the birthplace of jet pioneer Sir Frank Whittle, the poet Philip Larkin and the pop impresario Pete Waterman. Coventry once had the only unfortified royal palace outside London. The surviving gatehouse is the oldest building in Britain to be used as a register office.
Why is Coventry growing so fast?
With the development of the city centre, new businesses and investment, improvements to infrastructure and fantastic higher education and research taking place in Coventry, more people are coming to Coventry.
What is the population of Coventry 2022?
The current metro area population of Coventry-Bedworth in 2022 is 439,000, a 1.62% increase from 2021. The metro area population of Coventry-Bedworth in 2021 was 432,000, a 1.41% increase from 2020. The metro area population of Coventry-Bedworth in 2020 was 426,000, a 1.91% increase from 2019.
What type of abuse is reported the most in Coventry?
For both men and women, the most common type of domestic abuse was partner abuse, specifically non-physical abuse, threats, force, sexual assault or stalking16.
What is the percentage of black people in Coventry?
Demographics of Coventry
The second most populated ethnic group in the city are the Asians that are 16.3 percent of the population. Other ethnic groups include Blacks (5.5 percent), Mixed races (2.7 percent), Arab (0.6 percent) and others (1.0 percent).
Where is highest crime rate in UK?
The Top 10 Most Dangerous Areas In England And Wales (Updated For 2022)
- Durham – 92.3.
- North Wales – 96.2.
- Kent – 96.8.
- Humberside – 98.3.
- South Yorkshire – 105.0.
- Merseyside – 115.6.
- West Midlands- 123.0.
- Greater Manchester – 124.3.
Is Coventry High on crime?
This chart compares the crime rate in your local area to the average crime rate across the force area. It shows the total number of crimes over a twelve month period per thousand residents, for the crime type selected.
About this chart.
| Area | Crime rate |
|---|---|
| Force average | 124 |
| Solihull | 88.52 |
| Dudley | 95.78 |
| Coventry | 109.96 |
What is the poorest area in the UK?
London has the highest rate of poverty, with over one in four (27%) people in poverty.