Residents' Update:
Sunday 5th June 2016
Dear All,
This week’s update includes:-
Travellers at Ashington Grove Playing Fields; Whitley Bridge – Illegal Left Turn Survey; Whitley Common South Footpaths; A45/A46 Tollbar Road Closure; JLR Green Light for Whitley South expansion; Upcoming Works in our Area; Grass Seeding at Whitley Bridge; Styvechale Open Gardens; Facebook Sites Covering Our Area; Coventry Celebrates Carers Week; Libraries E-Books, E-Audiobooks and E-Magazines; Positive Images Festival; Stop Unwanted Calls on Landlines & Mobiles; Travelling Abroad this Summer?; The EU Referendum Facts Checked; Diary; Useful Links. And Finally …
Travellers at Ashington Grove Playing Fields
Received 2nd June, from Nigel Clews, Assistant Director – Property Asset Management
You will be aware that travellers have encamped at Ashington Grove overnight. This is the same travellers that have encamped at Pandora Road in Henley this week.
The Council has followed its procedure in respect of the civil law as follows:
- Conducted a needs assessment this morning and agreed to evict the travellers
- We are serving notice to leave on them this evening (as required by law)
- They will be issued a summons (tomorrow morning) to attend the Magistrates Court tomorrow afternoon
- The Council will seek a possession order from the Court – if the Court grant this – we have to serve further 24 hour notice on them to leave the site – whereafter the Council can evict (this would not be possible before c 4 pm on Saturday)
- I am arranging for a bailiff (and police presence) to attend on Monday to evict if necessary
- There is a heavy call on Police resource over the weekend – so cannot evict earlier.
- There is also one traveller who is heavily pregnant and I may have to exercise discretion to allow 1 or 2 vans to remain following further assessment
In terms of criminal powers – the Police will continue to monitor their incident log for the heightened presence of criminal and anti-social behaviour – to understand if they can exercise their powers to intervene using criminal powers. Residents should log any actual incidents with the Police on 101 quoting the incident number 2040 of 1st June 2016
I will keep you informed of the outcome of proceedings as they progress
Further Update Received 3rd June
By way of further update, the Magistrates Court have granted the Council a possession order this afternoon. This is being served on the travellers this evening and gives them 24 hours to leave the site or face eviction.
We are planning to attend with bailiffs on Monday morning if they have not already moved on by then.
Whitley Bridge – Illegal Left Turn Survey
Last week, with the help of Larry a local resident, we carried out our first traffic survey on the bridge.
These are the results that Roger sent to officers:
Survey was carried out between 3.55pm and 4.45pm .
Vehicles in left lane turning correctly right - 45
Vehicles in left lane turning an illegal left - 18
Vehicles in right lane turning correctly right - 55
Vehicles in right lane turning an illegal left - 5
We believe 5 drivers saw us in our hi-viz jackets and changed their minds about making the illegal turn.
There were no traffic queues on the main road. Roger is particularly worried that five vehicles in the right lane turned left across the path of those correctly turning right.
He also reported that the yellow signs at the bottom of the slip road were now obscured by grass.
We will be conducting a second survey on a busier weekday in a few days time.
Response from Ian Lewis, Senior Programme Manager
The issue of the illegal left turning vehicles on the entry slip road has been investigated by us. A number of proposals have been put in place, including signs, CCTV camera and the traffic signal timing has also been changed to assist. There are unfortunately still a number of vehicles that are making this manoeuvre and we are further investigating what we can provide both before and on the junction to rectify.
In consideration of the approach to the junction we are also looking at additional carriageway markings, just after the festival roundabout and near to the slip road merge, with a change in the road sign face to identify access and egress from the traffic lanes. This is currently being reviewed by the consultants who provided the original scheme design and subject to approval we would look to implement as soon as possible.
Additional consideration is also being given to the exit lane on to the Whitley Roundabout to see if there is anything we can provide to ensure that vehicles are not trying to miss the queuing traffic by making the illegal left turn.
Whitley Common South Footpaths
We are supporting Hazel Hill, a local Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator, with her campaign to have the footpaths across Whitley Common South designated as “Public Rights of Way”.
Our top photo shows the fence that Constain erected during the Whitley Bridge construction. This fence prevents people from accessing the top meadow which was previously possible.
Please look at this map.
Have you walked the paths around Whitley Common South during the last 20 years?
Would you like to preserve these footpaths for future generations?
If yes, then please:
Print and complete
this map &
this evidence form
Address them For the Attention of Hazel Hill
Deliver them to the Cheylesmore Community Centre
Please contact us if you have any problems
A45/A46 Tollbar Improvement Scheme Road Closure
A45 Eastbound Closed (between A444/A46 & B4110/A46) from 9pm Friday, 10th June until 6am Monday, 13 June.
From Highways England project team
I am writing to advise you that we need to close the eastbound carriageway of the A45 Stonebridge Highway between Stivichall junction and Tollbar roundabout to reconstruct and resurface the slip road on the approach to Tollbar roundabout.
The closure will be in place from 9pm on Friday, 10 June until 5am on Monday, 13 June. There will be additional overnight closures between 8pm and 6am on Monday, 13 June and Tuesday, 14 June.
The road closure is needed to allow for the reconstruction and resurfacing of the slip road on the approach to Tollbar roundabout. The work involves lowering the level of the existing slip road by up to 1.2meters and this could not be done safely under lane closures without compromising the safety of the workforce and the motorist.
Completing this work means drivers will be able to enjoy the benefits of a new roundabout layout when the new east bridge opens later this month. Once in place, this new layout will reduce queuing on the approaches.
Read more and see the diversion map
JLR Green Light for Whitley South expansion
Read more
Upcoming Works in our Area
London Road (Jct Bar Road) – 31st May to 14th June – lane closure. Reason Repair of subsidence of heat line
Queen Isobels Avenue (various locations) Sundays 12th & 19th June (8am to 6pm) – Road Closure. Reason Plane & Patch
Cecily Road (jct Woodstock Rd to rear of Asda) – 24th June - Road Closure. Reason Plane & Patch
Sunbury Road (full length) – 27th June (off peak times only 9.30am to 3.30pm) - Road Closure. Reason Plane & Patch
Foresters Road (full length) – 29th to 30th June (off peak times only 9.30am to 3.30pm) - Road Closure. Reason Plane & Patch
Daventry Road (near Ulverscroft Rd) – 8th to 17th August - 4 Way Temporary Traffic Lights with Cones and Signs. Reason Large Diameter Gas main replacement
Grass Seeding at Whitley Bridge
We’re continually asked when the seeding at Whitley Bridge will take place as it’s looking rather unsightly now.
Here’s the response from Ian Lewis ,Senior Programme Manager received 3rd June
The seeding and works to the vegetation have been agreed and are due to take place imminently, if they have not already been completed.
Styvechale Open Gardens on Sunday 26th June 2016
Sue, our local resident, has been busy knitting tea cosies & mug warmers for the Styvechale Open Gardens event. She has already raised over £300 for this year’s chosen charity - Air Ambulance.
11 gardens will be open, including Sue's.
At some of the gardens homemade refreshments and plants will be for sale.
Tickets are purchased on the day from West Orchard United Reformed Church, the Chesils CV3 6FP from 11am.
Adults £3.50, children free. Everybody welcome.
Facebook Sites Covering Our Area
Facebook can be a useful way for people to connect and share information quickly.
These are the sites covering our area that we’re aware of
- Whitley Residents And Neighbourhood Watch
- Love Cheylesmore
- Friends of Quinton Pool
If you know of others then please tell us so that we can share with others.
Coventry Celebrates Carers Week - 6-12 June
Read more
Libraries E-Books, E-Audiobooks and E-Magazines
Positive Images Festival 11th to 30th June
Visit their website for the programme of events around the city
www.positiveimagesfestival.co.uk
Our Website
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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How to add your number to the register depends on if it's a mobile or landline:
Landlines.
Add your landline number
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Spam calls MSE News story. Alternatively, you can sign up
online or by calling 0345 070 0707.
Travelling Abroad this Summer?
Check the latest
government travel advice for the country that you’re visiting.
The EU Referendum Facts Checked
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Dates for your Diary
Sunday 5th June - Coventry MotoFest 2016.
More details here
Tuesday 7th June - 11.00am-12.30pm. Awaken the Arts at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum. The session will look at Grayson Perry's tapestries in his exhibition. Sessions cost £5 per person Places are limited.
Read more
Tuesday 7th June – 7pm – Whitley History Group. Fran & Dave Twyman will be giving a talk on “'Historical Aspects of the Local Canals”, at ibis Hotel, Whitley Village. All welcome
Wednesday 8th June – 7pm - Whitley Residents & Neighbourhood Watch Association Meeting at the Whitley Community Centre.
Friday 10th June, 2pm to 4pm - Cheylesmore Good Neighbours will be having a talk on ‘Positive thinking ' from Tim Harris and also the singing group Nostalgics will be performing, at Quinton Park Baptist Church Hall – (no religious connection).
Saturday 11th June - War Memorial Park - Grin and Bear it Obstacle Course for children from 6 to 10 years of age doing a 2.5k course, in aid of Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice.
More details here.
Sunday 12th June War - Memorial Park - Grin and Bear it Obstacle Course for 11 year olds upwards to adults doing a 5k course, in aid of Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice.
More details here.
Sunday 12th June - London Road Cemetery tidy-up day. Meet at the Paxton Memorial at 10am. Click
here for the Friends of London Road Cemetery website.
Thursday 16th June - Aviva Women Cycle Event. Stage 2 passes through Coventry.
More details here
Saturday 18th June - Sowe Valley Whitley Grove Woods Group tidy-up day. Meet at the end of the tarmac "road" on Folly Lane playing field near the entrance to the wood at 10am. They can provide bags, gloves and litter pickers. For more information email
juderobins@hotmail.com or phone 02476 304341
Sunday 26th June 2016 11am - 5pm Styvechale Open Gardens. Home made refreshments, plants for sale
Tickets on the day from West Orchard United Reformed Church, the Chesils CV3 6FP. Adults £3.50, children free. Local charity supported - the Air Ambulance Service. Everybody welcome.
And Finally Check if hackers have stolen your personal info. Find out if passwords, email addresses, your home address, phone numbers or your DOB have been exposed after the big hacks of the last few years (including the recent LinkedIn warning).
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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
