Cllr Gary Ridley
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Cllr Gary Ridley
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Councillor, Leader of Coventry Conservative Group, LGA Policy Board member. Updates on #MountNod, #EasternGreen, #TileHillNorth, #AllesleyGreen, #Bannerbrook.
Honoured to attend National Police Memorial Day at Coventry Cathedral earlier this week along with other members of the
@CVConservatives
group. Some heart-breaking stories of heroism and sacrifice.#NPMD25
October 2, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Genuinely stunned by the scale of this. I'm comforted by assurances from Citizen, but this must not happen again. www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventr...
October 1, 2025 at 3:13 PM
It was my great honour to propose Mark Robins for the Coventry Award of Merit. His vision & leadership turned the Sky Blues around -getting to within a penalty kick of the Premier League. The award is reserved for those who have made an outstanding contribution to city life. 👏
September 19, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Last week I had the pleasure of being on #QueenMary2 captained by Coventry's own Aseem Hashmi. As we mark #vjday2025 it's made me reflect on the contribution the merchant navy made in ww2. Our brave sailors risked, & sacrificed, their lives in the name of freedom. Never forgotten
August 15, 2025 at 3:29 PM
An honour to attend #ArmedForcesDay2025 in Coventry on Saturday. Our forces risk everything to keep us safe in an uncertain world. They deserve our enduring respect and gratitude.
June 30, 2025 at 2:53 PM
My thanks to @itvcentral.bsky.social for covering this story. I'm also grateful to residents for coming along and being part of the story. The petition opposing the 'Hawkshurst' development is nearing 1,400 signatures and there is still time to add your name: tinyurl.com/5vm52pxy
June 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
These comments from Jackie's new #ReformUK supporters are utterly appalling. We've all got a duty to challenge and call out racism. I've challenged her in the other place to condemn them - so far silence.
June 7, 2025 at 7:20 AM
When Woodlands Academy closed we were always really clear that we wanted the site to be retained for educational use. So it was great to visit yesterday and see it's re-birth well underway!
May 28, 2025 at 1:31 PM
It was a wet day yesterday - but that didn't stop us getting out across the ward to discuss policing issues! My thanks to Detective Inspector Andrew Mitcham from @westmidlandspolice.bsky.social for taking the time to engage with us.
May 28, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Been to visit the amazing Charterhouse today. It's the newest property in the @nationaltrust.org.uk portfolio and well worth a visit. A real hidden gem in our own fair city. Full credit to Historic Coventry Trust for the work they've done to preserve it.
May 26, 2025 at 2:53 PM
At last! Upper Eastern Green Road is looking great after recent improvement works which will soon be completed. My thanks to the team who have rolled this out. And above all to the residents whose support has made this happen.
May 16, 2025 at 8:53 AM
A few weeks ago I visited Mauthausen concentration camp. It's a testament to the extraordinary evil that humans are capable of. As we mark #VEDay today I'll be thinking of the victims of that brutal regime and the sacrifices that ordinary people made to defeat the Nazis.
May 8, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Great to speak to @cwgc.bsky.social and experience the For Evermore Tour this afternoon ahead of #VEDay80 - So important that we preserve these human stories of sacrifice and endurance and pass them onto future generations.
May 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Getting people back to work is crucial, but the system needs to protect those who can’t & help those who can. The #SpringStatement2025 feels like a panic reaction to a declining economic outlook and I worry it's the most vulnerable that will suffer.
March 27, 2025 at 4:24 PM
This week I submitted a 950+ signature petition regarding the unlawful #EarlsdonStreet demolition. The developer must be prosecuted, the building rebuilt and the Conservation Area status reviewed. If this doesn't happen unscrupulous developers across the city will do what they like.
March 27, 2025 at 4:13 PM
As we near the 3rd anniversary of Russia’s brutal, unprovoked, and illegal invasion, I reflect on the strength & dignity of Ukrainians in Coventry. It’s been an honour to stand with AUGB Coventry as they support their nation’s fight for democracy & freedom. #SlavaUkraini
February 19, 2025 at 4:51 PM
#FoodCycle #Coventry are doing great work. If you or someone you know could use a free, nutritious meal & some good company, they've got you covered! Every Wednesday at 1:30 PM, they serve a warm meal at St Peter’s Hillfields - open to all. More info: foodcycle.org.uk.
February 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM