Residents' Update:
Sunday 24th July 2016
Dear All,
This week’s update includes:-
“Ascot Day” at Cheylesmore Good Neighbours; Cheylesmore Library - Volunteers Required; Procedure for Issuing a PCN for Parking Obstructions; Big Friendly Read; Upcoming Works in our Area; Summer Holiday Activities at Our Libraries; Flowers in Coventry; Cheylesmore Ward Household Survey; Tollbar End Improvement; “We Learn Local” Launched; Capability Brown Festival; City Council’s Scrutiny Facebook Page; Free Playwriting Programme at Belgrade Theatre; International Food and Drink Festival in Broadgate; ‘Safe and Well’ - Checks from West Midlands Fire Service; ‘Raising Responsible Teenagers’; Looking for a Local Club or Activity?; Holiday Firm Collapse; Foreign Travel Advice; Scam Alerts & Holiday Special from Coventry Trading Standards; Diary; Useful Links. And Finally
“Ascot Day” at Cheylesmore Good Neighbours
Last Friday, Roger attended ‘Ascot Day’ which was organised by the Good Neighbours group. We watched races from Ascot, had a 'flutter' and enjoyed a lovely buffet. Roger & his fellow councillor had the honour of judging the prettiest hat. Everyone certainly appeared to be having a good time.
Cheylesmore Library - Volunteers Required
So far 2 residents have expressed an interest in volunteering at Cheylesmore Library, to help keep it open.
Under draft proposals, Cheylesmore Library can now only stay open if run by volunteers from May 2017.
Workshops are currently taking place to examine and explore possible ways forward for libraries.
Please talk to your neighbours about this as they may not be aware.
Following last week's update, we saw comments from residents that they didn't know that Cheylesmore had a library.
If you are interested in volunteering to help run the library then please contact the
Community Centre or us.
Procedure for Issuing a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) for Parking Obstructions
A Whitley resident asked the Parking Services Team if a photograph of a car parked on their drop kerb could be used to issue a PCN.
This was the response from Dave Arnett, Service Supervisor, Parking Services Team:
In order for a penalty charge notice (PCN) to be issued, it requires a Civil Enforcement Officer (CEO) to be present at the time of the obstruction taking place and they are required to load all the information into their hand held devices along with accompanying photographs, we unfortunately cannot accept photographs from third parties to use as evidence towards creating a PCN after the event.
In order for us to act when a dropped kerb is blocked we would require that the resident call us on 024 7683 4367 and we would endeavour to deploy a CEO to the location to issue a PCN. Due to legislation, we are required to give a 5 minute observation period before issuing a PCN to this type of parking contravention, which is an automatic countdown built into the officers handhelds and will prevent any ticket issue, until such time has elapsed. We do receive the same complaint from many residents who live close to schools and if we can arrive in time we would try to issue a PCN where possible.
Our resource during these times of the day can be very limited, as the schools themselves request that we patrol their entrances at drop off and collection times due to their concerns about the safety of the children. If your dropped kerb is blocked and you call us on the telephone number below, we will endeavour to assist however, for the short period of time that your access point is blocked for, we may not be able to arrive in time.
Big Friendly Read
Looking for a fun, free, educational way to keep your children entertained over the summer holidays? Visit your local library and get them signed up to The Big Friendly Read Summer Reading Challenge 2016! This year the SRC celebrates the centenary of the author, Roald Dahl.
For the under 4's we have a special challenge - to complete Bear's Reading Adventure Sticker book! This limited edition story book designed by Booktrust has 10 missing stickers. Visit the library over 4 weeks and receive stickers for your visit and borrowing books. Once completed your child can receive a star sticker and a certificate.
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Upcoming Works or Road Closures in our Area
Dillotford Avenue (Black Prince Ave to Campion Close) – until 4th August – Temp signals. Reason resurfacing the pavement with tarmac and replacing dropped kerbs where required.
London Road (from Allard Way to Stonehouse Lane) – 23rd July to 4th September - Lane closure and weekend at junctions. Reason Excavate and lay ducting for 11kv cable
Daventry Road (near Ulverscroft Rd) – 8th to 17th August - 4 Way Temporary Traffic Lights with Cones and Signs. Reason Large Diameter Gas main replacement
Summer Holiday Activities at Our Libraries
Here is the daily Summer timetable of events at the Coventry libraries.
Some libraries are even open on a Sunday.
Flowers in Coventry
A resident sent this:
I would like to congratulate the decision to have the meadow flowers around Coventry they give colour for such a long time.
Cheylesmore Ward Household Survey
The Household Survey is conducted every year asking a sample of residents from across the City questions about their neighbourhoods and communities, health, well-being and lifestyles. The sample is designed to allow for comparison between wards and with the city average. There were 2,208 responses to the 2013 Household Survey.
In Cheylesmore Ward there were 105 responses from residents.
See the results here.
A45/A46 Tollbar End Improvement
From Allan Jones, Galliford Try:
The A45 Stonebridge Highway westbound will be closed between Stivichall junction and Tollbar roundabout:
- 5 nights from 25 – 29 July from 8pm until 6am the following morning.
The A45 Stonebridge Highway eastbound on-slip from Stivichall roundabout will be closed:
- 2 nights from 1 - 2 August from 8pm until 6am the following morning.
The A45 Stonebridge Highway eastbound will be closed between Stivichall junction and Tollbar roundabout:
- 3 nights from 3 - 5 August from 8pm until 6am.
These road closures are needed to install bridge expansion joints across the carriageway.
The diversion map and route for westbound carriageway closure can be found here
The diversion map and route for eastbound carriageway closure can be found here
The diversion map and route for eastbound on-slip closure can be found here
“We Learn Local” Launched
The “We Learn Local” initiative was officially launched last Thursday. The event brought together council, college and university representatives, instructors from across the city and community groups to celebrate lifelong learning in Coventry.
The
'Coventry loves to learn' directory went live on the same day. From college courses to workshops in local libraries to private classes, Coventry residents can now search from over 600 classes covering a huge range of topics - hobby skills to arts & crafts, business insight, digital skills, health & wellbeing, language, culture, music and more.
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Notes from the Editor
- Our updates are sent out every Sunday. The only exception to this is over Christmas. If you stop receiving them then please check your Spam or Junk Folder, as your email server may have directed them there by mistake.
- Our Website address is www.cheylesmoreward.wix.com/teamcheylesmore. It contains our previous updates, parking scheme information & notices. It's best viewed on a laptop or PC.
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Capability Brown Festival
The
Capability Brown Festival has launched across the country and Coombe Country Park is taking part with a number of events. Coombe is a designated urban site in the festival and Heritage Lottery Fund has provided some funding to help celebrate the work of Lancelot "Capability" Brown at Coombe and engage audiences in experiencing one of Brown's landscapes.
The park's events focus on celebrating the biodiversity and appreciating the amazing vistas brought about by Brown's landscape design. In addition to the tree climbing workshops here are some of the confirmed events:
Thanks to the Heritage Lottery Fund, many of these events are just £1.50 per person. See our
eventsfor details or call 024 7645 3720 to make a booking. More details to follow about further lake walks, guided garden tours, tree planting and photography competition
Coventry City Council’s Scrutiny Facebook Page
We’ve been asked to remind residents of the Council’s Scrutiny Facebook Page
Scrutiny is part of Coventry City Council’s process for ensuring that decision-making is robust & takes account of local need. Meetings are open to the public.
This page is intended to provide opportunity for people to find out more about what issues are being scrutinised by Councillors and to find out ways to become involved.
Free Playwriting Programme at Belgrade Theatre
The Belgrade Theatre has a strong commitment to representing the diversity of the city’s communities, and for the last few years has been working hard to build links with local BAME groups. Whilst the representation of BAME communities in our existing groups is largely reflective of the city ratios, the voices of these communities are rarely heard since they are always a minority voice within a group. So the theatre’s work has focused on developing a writing programme, Critical Mass, to develop writers from within the local community; and on running targeted projects, such as the Black Youth Theatre.
Critical Mass is a free 10 week playwriting programme run at the Belgrade Theatre for writers aged 18+ from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. There are 20 places available which will be allocated to the writers who submit the best work. The programme will run from September to December 2016 on Tuesday evenings.
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International Food and Drink Festival in Broadgate
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‘Safe and Well’ - Checks from West Midlands Fire Service
There are clear links between poor health and the risk of fire. That’s why we focus so much of our prevention work on keeping our more vulnerable residents safe and well.
We know that someone’s risk from fire is often linked to things like old age, their mental health, or how much they drink or smoke. By understanding this, and working with health organisations to support vulnerable people, we can stop fires happening in the first place.
Our frontline firefighters and expert prevention staff visit 27,000 homes a year to carry out our ‘Safe and Well’ checks. To find out if we can offer you or someone you know a Safe and Well visit, please call us for free on 0800 389 5525.
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‘Raising Responsible Teenagers’
The Positive Parenting Team in partnership with West Midlands Police and Coventry Youth Offending Service are delivering a Teen Triple P Seminar called ‘Raising Responsible Teenagers’, details below:-
This FREE one off session for parents and carers of children aged 10 – 16 years, will give them lots of tips and ideas which will help them think about how they can best manage their teenager’s behaviour and support their development.
To be held at: Coventry Central Library, 17 Smithford Way, Coventry CV1 1FY
On Wednesday 17th August, 2016, 5.15pm – 7.15pm
Refreshments will be provided
To book a place on the above session please contact Positive Parenting on Tel: 02476 786949 or Freephone 0800 434 6127
Looking for a Local Club or Activity?
Use the Community Activities Directory. There are over
700 activities available in Coventry.
Simply click
here; enter your Post Code, a keyword and select how far you wish to travel.
Holiday Firm Collapse
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Foreign Travel Advice
Before travelling abroad it might be worth checking the
Government’s travel advice
Read European travel advice from an MEP for the West Midlands
Scam Alerts & Holiday Special from Coventry Trading Standards
Dates for your Diary
Sunday 24th July 2pm to 3.30pm - Bands in the Park - Dene River Jazzmen will be performing in Rear garden of Allesley Hall. Free event. Visit
their website for more events
Sunday 31st July 2pm to 3.30pm - Bands in the Park - Cubbington Silver Band will be performing in Longford Park (Use Windmill Road entrance). Free event. Visit
their website for more events
Family fun activities at Coombe Country Park
Activities are taking place this summer for all ages. Call on 024 7645 3720 to make a booking.
And Finally Watch 1,000 tonnes of steel go up for first Friargate building in timelapse video
Useful Links and Phone Numbers.
Age UK Coventry - Trusted Traders Scheme
Blood test locations to download a document listing the locations
Cheylesmore Parking Scheme Email:
parkingenforcement@coventry.gov.uk
Check if a Vehicle is Taxed
Check the MOT history of a vehicle
Community Activity Directory
Coventry Independent Advice Service
Crime Rates in the area
Disposal of Large or Bulky items
Dropped Kerb Information
European Health Insurance Card
General Online Safety Tips & Advice
Government Services
Noise Nuisance
Refuse Collection Information
Report Fly Tipping
Report Graffiti
Report a Missed Bin
Report a Pothole
Report a Street Light Fault
Reporting Untaxed and Abandoned Vehicles
Road Works
Scams & Warnings
School Closures
Parking Enforcement phone numbers
Misuse of a visitor pass - 024 7683 4367
Not sure a car has a permit 024 7683 4367
Change virtual visitors pass registration number - 0345 520 7007
Buy a new permit virtual & paper - 0345 520 7007
Query the status of a PCN (Penalty Charge Notices) - 024 7683 3400
Roger’s secretary - 024 7683 1101
