Residents' Update:
Sunday 25th October 2015
Dear All,
Well, did you remember to turn your clock back?
This week’s Update includes:
Whitley Residents & Neighbourhood Watch Association Meeting; Cheylesmore Ward Forum Tuesday 10th November at 7pm; Pedestrian Crossing on Whitley Bridge; Hazel to be the speaker at the Whitley History Group; Inconsiderate & illegal parking; Missing Drain Cover; Proposed new Poundworld store at Airport Retail Park; Funeral of Cllr Phil Townshend; Poppy Drop in West Orchards Shopping Centre; Human Chain of Peace and Light - 14 November; Update on the CityCentre Roadworks & Community Safety Issues; Coombe Country Park - Lake walk; Warning - More Mattress Scammers in Coventry; Product Recall; Halloween costume warning; Banned chemicals found in skin cream; Coventry Boot Camp for Unemployed 16-24 year olds; Diary; Useful Links. And Finally...
Whitley Residents & Neighbourhood Watch Association Meeting Update
Whitley continues to be blighted with parking problems.
Last week nearly 50 residents attended their meeting with the main concerns being parking along Abbey Road, The Avenue and other associated streets.
Mark, Roger, Hazel and Joel, a Coventry City Council Officer, were also present. During the 2.5 hour meeting there was a lot of discussion about the existing problems and how the situation could be improved.
Both Roger and Joel Logue, from the highways department, also explained how a residents’ parking scheme works and what is involved. In summary, the process usually takes at least a year, has to be initiated by the residents and can only be implemented if enough residents are agreeable.
For a detailed explanation of the procedure for implementing a residents’ parking scheme, click
here
Shortly a Streetwise Newsletter Consultation will be delivered to everyone on the estate. This consultation will feature the suggested scheme of installing yellow lines on Abbey Road and Leaf Lane, plus on all the corners of road junctions.
Everyone is encouraged to give their feedback on this consultation, as ‘no response’ is taken that you’re against the scheme.
Cheylesmore Ward Forum Tuesday 10th November at 7pm
The next Cheylesmore Ward Forum will be held on Tuesday November 10th at the Quinton Park Baptist Church at 7am.
Items on agenda include:
- Parking issues in Whitley;
- Residents’ Parking;
- Friargate;
- Tollbar road works;
- Quinton Pools;
- Student Accommodation;
- Police update.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend
Pedestrian Crossing on Whitley Bridge
A resident contacted Hazel asking why the signalized pedestrian crossing at the new Whitley Bridge doesn’t make the usual ‘beeping’ sound to indicate it’s safe to cross.
See reply to our secretary Lorraine from Ian Lewis in Traffic management..
Hi Lorraine,
I can answer this for you.
With respect to the push button units, if they are pressed and the signal detectors do not pick up any movement during that phase then they cancel out the call for the pedestrian phase. I will ask the signal team to run a check on the unit to make sure it is responding correctly.
On new signal installations, if they are in close proximity to other pedestrian crossing points, then they do not have audible units on them for safety reasons. If a blind or partially sighted person pressed the button and waited for an audible noise they could inadvertently hear a nearby crossing authorising them to cross and walk into a flow of traffic. There has been historic incidents of this around the Country and therefore the regulations on crossings have changed. New crossing now have a spinning dome fitted underneath the push buttons boxes which identify the correct time to cross
Regards
Ian
Read more .. about these crossings
Hazel to be the speaker at the Whitley History Group.
Hazel will be the speaker at the next Whitley History Group meeting on Tuesday 3rd November. She will be showing photos and talking about her year as the Lord Mayor of the City of Coventry.
The WHG has opened the invitation to any resident who would like to attend. Meetings are held at the Ibis Hotel, Whitley, starting at 7pm.
Inconsiderate & illegal parking
Mark has made a number of trips recently, at different times of the day, to visit Leaf Lane and Abbey Road, on both sides of the Whitley Bridge.
On one occasion he counted 27 cars displaying JLR passes parked in Leaf Lane, Whitley side.
Sadly, one car was found to be parked across a walkway completely blocking any access.
Mark believes the area is being monitored as he watched two parking wardens arrive during one visit.
He also spotted that some cars had been issued with a parking ticket.
Missing Drain Cover
A resident reported to Hazel that a small manhole cover was missing along the pavement in Arundel Road. Hazel reported it to Severn Trent and it was replaced within 24 hours.
We often complain when the utilities company’s don’t listen but in this case
congratulations to Severn Trent for taking such prompt action.
Proposed new Poundworld store at Airport Retail Park
Last month we asked for your comments on a proposed new Poundworld store at Airport Retail Park. Here is the complete results of their survey.
Hazel
I thought you would like to see the results of the Consultation survey in the attached report.
As you will see, we had 204 responses of which 97% were in support.
The planning application is being submitted shortly.
Regards
Paul Dimoldenberg
To read the consultation report click
here
Funeral of Cllr Phil Townshend
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Poppy Drop in West Orchards Shopping Centre on Wednesday 11 November
On Wednesday 11 November 2015 the Armistice Day poppy drop service is taking place at West Orchard Shopping centre from 10.45 – 11.15.
This event is open to all members of the public.
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Human Chain of Peace and Light - 14 November
Coventry Peace Festival - Human Chain of Peace and Light on 14 November 2015 at 6.30pm.
A unique Blitz commemoration taking place near to the old and new Cathedrals.
Stand shoulder to shoulder with the person next to you and create a human chain of light using a torch or your mobile phone. Listen to survivors speak about their experience of that night and why we need to remember.
Read more ..
Coombe Country Park - Lake Walk this weekend & the next
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Warning - More Mattress Scammers in Coventry
Have you ever been tempted to buy a “new” mattress from a man with a white van?
Watch this scary video to see what you’d really be buying!!!!
Do not purchase goods or services from people who approach you in the street or from callers who cold call on your doorstep.
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Coventry Boot Camp for Unemployed 16-24 year olds
Dates for your Diary
Wednesday 27 Oct One Big Thing Thousands of people across Coventry will be getting active. The day aims to get as many people as possible – no matter what their age or level of fitness - doing something active, either collectively or individually, to create a united, healthy and energetic city.
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Thursday 29 October – Coombe Country Park -
Monster Lab
Saturday 31 October – Coombe Country Park
Ghoulish Lanterns and
Ghostly Stories
Friday 6th November 2pm to 4pm - Cheylesmore Good Neighbours will be having a sing along with 'Good Company', which will take place at Quinton Park Baptist Church Hall – (no religious connection).
Sunday 8th November – 11am Remembrance Service at the War Memorial Park
Sunday 8th November - 3pm at London Road Cemetery Civilian Communal Grave Service
Now until 26th February 2016 Monday to Thursday, 10am until 3pm - African Heritage Exhibition, The Highlife Centre, Coventry Point, 5th Floor, CV1 1EA.
Read more ..
And Finally …… Back to the Future Day: What was Coventry like in 1985? See the
Coventry Telegraph Photos
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
Community Activity Directory
Disposal of Large or Bulky items
European Health Insurance Card
General Online Safety Tips & Advice
Government Services
Report Fly Tipping
Report Graffiti
Report a Missed Bin
Report a Pothole
Report a Street Light Fault
Road Works
Scams & Warnings
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 & Hazel secretaries - 024 7683 1101
