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2007 Entry

This year Coventry City Council and CV One (the city’s Destination Management and Promotion Company) have joined in partnership to enter the Large City category of the Heart of England in Bloom competition.

The 2007 theme is ‘United in Bloom’, to highlight Coventry’s links around the world. Town twinning began after the Second World War as a way of promoting reconciliation and friendship and Coventry is currently twinned with 26 cities around the world in 18 different countries. Each country will be represented in a variety of floral displays across the city.

Welcome

Thumbnail : Councillor Dave Batten [Lord Mayor of Coventry 2007/2008]

Thumbnail : Liz Millett [Chief Executive, CV One]

Thumbnail : Councillor Hazel Noonan [Cabinet Member for City Services]

Cllr Dave Batten,

Lord Mayor of Coventry

Liz Millett, Chief Executive, CV One

Cllr Hazel Noonan, Cabinet Member for City Services

"It is with great pride for Coventry that I support the city's bid for the top accolade in Britain in Bloom 2007. The colourful and outstanding floral displays and the landscaping throughout the city are a tribute not only to the staff who plant and maintain them, but also to the residents who make their homes and gardens look so attractive. The joint effort by the Council and CV One in making the city a vibrant, pleasant and colourful place to live and visit has been achieved by hard work and commitment all round. It makes Coventry a cleaner, greener and safer city and encourages businesses, communities and residents to move forward in creating and developing pride in this great city of ours. Good Luck Coventry for a well-deserved gold medal!"

“I am delighted that this year, in partnership with the City Council, CV One has for the first time been able to contribute to Coventry’s entry in the Large City category of Heart of England in Bloom.

We are confident that together we can build upon our respective successes in previous years as we strive to create a clean, green and attractive environment that is a source of pleasure and pride to the local residents and businesses who share our goals.

And to the staff who have worked so hard to create such colourful and inspiring displays I wish you all the success that you so richly deserve in these awards.”

“We are committed to make Coventry an attractive and colourful place for our residents and visitors. City Services have increased the number of flower tubs, barrier baskets, planters and flowerbeds throughout the city, using both traditional bedding plants and also some ‘exotic’ varieties to enhance the appearance.

The parks and gardens contain floral displays and landscaping, which help to create a peaceful, vibrant and interesting environment to visit. Local people and businesses take pride in their environment and work closely with staff to maintain a clean, green and eye-catching setting of which we can all be justifiably proud.

I sincerely hope that Coventry gets a reward for all those people who have made a contribution to make the city bright and attractive to view, and safe and green to live.”