Residents have until this Sunday (June 6) to share their opinion on the proposed Gigafactory at Coventry Airport.

A consultation is currently open to gather the views of residents and the local community before a formal planning application is submitted in the coming months.

Coventry Airport, which falls just within the Kenilworth and Southam constituency, was announced as the preferred site for a West Midlands Gigafactory in February. Plans have been backed by Coventry City Council and Coventry Airport Ltd.

A Gigafactory at Coventry Airport is predicted to generate at least 4,500 jobs directly, as well as tens of thousands more across the supply chain, and represent an investment of up to £2 billion in the West Midlands.

Cllr Jim O'Boyle, cabinet member jobs and regeneration at Coventry City Council, said: "Coventry, at the heart of the UK automotive sector has access to talent, world-leading research centres, and a mature supply chain, all of which are critical to delivering a Gigafactory.

"I encourage residents and the local community to review the early proposals as we continue to work tirelessly to ensure that we secure a Gigafactory and the future of automotive production in Coventry and Warwickshire."

Residents can share their opinions on the proposals and find out more by following this link.