Residents' Update:
Sunday 13th December 2015
Dear All,
This week’s update includes:-
Sale of Whitley Pumping Station Land?; Hillfray Drive & Ashington Grove Bin Collection Petition; New Gas Pipe Works; Parking Issues on Silksby Street & Lichfield Road; St James Christmas Services; Cheylesmore Mistletoe “For Sale”; Cruelty to a Cat in Cheylesmore; Rotary Santa Special 15th December; Afternoon Tea at Quinton Park Baptist Church; Petition for a reduction in the speed limit on London Road; Bin Collection over Christmas; Building Good Relationships with Neighbours; Council Budget Consultation 2016/17; AgeUK Friendship Group; Go with the Flow; SafetyRecalls; Scams; Diary; Useful Links. And Finally …
Sale of Whitley Pumping Station Land?
Wasps RFC is in talks with Severn Trent over buying the Whitley Pumping Station land for their training centre.
Read the Coventry Telegraph article
Hillfray Drive and Ashington Grove - Bin Collection Petition
A few months ago, Roger & Hazel submitted a petition to the Council for the residents of Hillfray Drive and Ashington Grove with respect to their intermittent bin collect.
This petition is being considered by the Cabinet Member for Public Services at a meeting on Tuesday 15th December which starts at 9.30am in Committee Rooms 2 and 3 at the Council House. Anyone can attend.
View Meeting Agenda
New Gas Pipe Works
A few residents have asked Mark when work will be completed in and around Baron’s Croft and Baron’s Field roads. Currently, new gas pipes are being laid with various sections of the road dug up and safety barriers across the road and pavements.
Mark contacted National Grid who said all work should be completed by 19th December. Baron’s Croft is already finished.
If you wish to contact National Grid about the current works, please try; 08452461285.
Parking Issues on Silksby Street & Lichfield Road
Recently, a resident contacted us with his concerns about cars parking on the corner of Silksby Street & Lichfield Road which totally blocked it for pedestrians. This is the response from Adrian Williams, Service Supervisor,Parking Services Team
Hi Cllr Bailey,
In response to the email regarding vehicles parking on the footpath at the bottom of Silksby Street and Lichfield Road. This area of Silksby Street is not part of the residents parking zone so from an enforcement point of view we can only issue penalty charge notices to vehicles that are parked across a residents dropped kerb/footway. We would only do this if the resident called parking services and informed us they could not gain access/exit to their driveway. There are no restrictions in place for the area as it is not in the residents parking zone.
If the vehicles are parked up on the footpath and there are double yellow lines present we can enforce on a 01 contravention(which is parked on double yellow lines). However at the corner of Silksby/Lichfield road there is no corner protection, so we are unable to enforce.
If the vehicles are parked up on the pavement, this is classed as highway obstruction which is a matter for the police to deal with as civil enforcement officers do not have the power to enforce obstruction. This would obviously change if double yellow lines were painted on the road.
Cruelty to a Cat in Cheylesmore
A 13 year old cat suffered terrible injuries after hot oil was thrown over her in Cheylesmore.
Coventry Telegraph article
Petition for a reduction in the speed limit on London Road
So far 22 people have signed Mark’s e-petition for a reduction in the speed limit from 40mph to 30mph on a section of London Road from Allard Way to Chase Avenue? If you’d like to show your support then click
here.
We’ve noted that also on the site someone has started a petition to re-open Stoney Road to all traffic.
St James Christmas Services
Cheylesmore Mistletoe “For Sale”
This week the Coventry tree wardens were in Humphrey Burtons Road/ Stoney Road cutting mistletoe for selling for the Lord Mayor’s Charities. As this area is part of Cheylesmore’s parking scheme they were very appreciative of residents who allowed them to park in their drive and who lent them parking discs. They will be cutting some more next week because the trees are laden.
Hazel said that last year their sale of mistletoe
raised £500 for her Lord Mayor charities.
Rotary Santa Special
Santa Sleigh charity collection at Cheylesmore on 15th December
For other dates & locations go to their
Facebook page
Saturday Afternoon Tea at Quinton Park Baptist Church
Yesterday, Roger & Mark attended the tea at Quinton Park Baptist Church
and had a great time singing carols, talking to residents and eating cakes!! Everyone received "a mouse" for making hot chocolate at home. There was even a Christmas present wrapping service.
Our Website
Our Website address is
www.cheylesmoreward.wix.com/teamcheylesmore.
It contains our previous email updates, parking scheme information & notices.
Bin Collection over Christmas
Download your bin collection calendar at
www.coventry.gov.uk/bins
We’ve been advised that deliveries of the calendars should be completed by 14th December. Please inform us after this date if have not received a calendar through your door.
Building Good Relationships with Neighbours
Read the message that the president of the Student union at Warwick University sent to his fellow students at the end of term.
AgeUK Earlsdon Friendship Group & Go with the Flow
Council Budget Consultation 2016/17
The Council is consulting on its proposed budget plans for 2016/17.
Find out about the proposals, and complete their online consultation survey.
Read more
Read more. Coventry Telegraph –
Hoverboard starts a house fire
Scams
Read more
Scam Alerts and News from Coventry Trading Standards - 11 December 2015
In this issue:
Dates for your Diary
Sunday 13th December 10:30am - Kings Church at Cheylesmore Community Centre - Christmas Family Celebration in conjunction with Kidz Klub Cheylesmore Messy games, lively music, a gift for all the children and a free buffet lunch. For further information contact Kings Church: Tel: 02476507810
stew@kingschurchcoventry.org
Sunday 13th December 1.30pm - 4.30pm - War Memorial Park(main car park) – Charity Mistletoe sale
Monday 14th December 7:00pm - Kings Church at Cheylesmore Community Centre - Remembrance Service for those in our community living with loss. For further information contact Kings Church: Tel: 02476507810
stew@kingschurchcoventry.org
Tuesday 15th December 5.30pm – Daventry Parade – Rotary Santa Sleigh
Wednesday 16 December - City Centre Santa Ride. Meet 12.30 at The Hub, Coventry University, Jordan Well, Coventry CV1 5RW.
Please book your Santa Ride place online. Bikes available to borrow on request, conditions apply.
Wednesday 16th December 6pm - 8pm - Upper Precinct – Charity Mistletoe sale
Friday 18th December 2pm to 4pm - Cheylesmore Good Neighbours will be entertained by the Nostalgics group, at Quinton Park Baptist Church Hall – (no religious connection).
Saturday 19th December 10am - 1pm - Upper Precinct – Charity Mistletoe sale
Sunday 20th December 10:30am - Kings Church at Cheylesmore Community Centre - Christmas Family Service with bible readings, reflection, humour and carols. For further information contact Kings Church: Tel: 02476507810
stew@kingschurchcoventry.org
Sunday 20th December 6pm - Quinton Park Baptist - Church Carols By Candlelight. An opportunity to hear the story and sing the carols that are the backdrop that give the meaning to this Christmas season.
Sunday 20th December 5:30 pm - St James Church - Carols by Candlelight.
Thursday 24th December 4pm - St James Church - Crib Service especially for children but all are welcome
Thursday 24th December 11pm for 11.30pm - St James Church - Midnight Communion. Come early for Mulled Wine & Mince Pies.
Christmas Day 10am - St James Church - A Birthday Party for Jesus. All age service with Holy Communion
Sunday 27
th December 10am- St James Church - Holy Communion Service.
And Finally ……
Have you relived your childhood yet & been for a Sleigh Ride at the Coventry Motor Museum?
Visit Santa for opening times
The Sleigh Ride is 60 years old and original.
Roger says it’s still as magical as when he was a child and he’s so pleased that this piece of heritage is remaining in Coventry, following the closure of the Co-op.
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
Refuse Collection Information
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
