Welcome to the September 2025 edition of the Coventry & Warwickshire Smart Region report. Analysis in this month’s report is based on intelligence from CW Growth Hub’s contacts with local businesses, alongside survey data, information, and other intelligence provided by Coventry City Council and Warwickshire County Council.
This month’s Spotlight reflects on how the unprecedented series of challenges and pressures for Hospitality businesses in recent years, including the Covid-19 pandemic, labour shortages, supply chain disruption, energy and other cost increases, and regulatory changes have all impacted the sector locally, regionally, and nationally.
It also gives an overview of some of the measures being taken locally in Coventry & Warwickshire to ensure that the sector can remain vibrant, buoyant, and sustainable.
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