Residents' Update:
Sunday 17th April 2016
Dear All,
Reminder: Tonight - Sunday 17th April from 6pm to 8pm is Hazel’s Leaving Do at the Festival Pub. Please do come along to say “Goodbye”, even just for a few minutes.
This week’s update includes:-
Queen Isabels Avenue Enforcement Notice; Communal Bin Collections; Tree on Black Prince Ave/ Arundel Rd; Cheylesmore Good Neighbours’ Tea Party; Queen Isabel’s Avenue/ Daventry Road Junction - Road Surface; Wrigsham Street Rubbish; Whitley South Planning Meeting; Upcoming Road Works in our Area; Whitley Abbey Primary School & Tiverton School Proposals; My Peaceful Place in Coventry; Coventry Independent Advice Service; World Book Night; Planning Applications for Friargate Area; HM Revenue & Customs; Check the MOT History of a Vehicle; Rogue Traders Crackdown; Product Recall; Diary; Useful Links. And Finally ….
Queen Isabels Avenue Enforcement Notice
For months Hazel & Roger have received many complaints from residents about 9 Queen Isabels Avenue with respect to the building works taking place, parking of vehicles, damage to a protected tree, rubbish etc etc. These were all passed on to the relevant officers who spent months preparing and following lengthy legal procedures in order to produce an enforcement notice against the owners.
On Friday the enforcement notice was served. It comes into effect on 15th May and the owners then have 6 months to comply.
Here is a snippet of what the notice contains
Click here to see the complete notice
Communal Bin Collections
This week a resident reported that a large sized domestic bin had not been emptied for some time, from a rear shared access area in Fenside and that rubbish was piling up in bags by the container. Mark reported this problem to officers and the refuge container and plastic bags were cleared within a few hours. Everyone was pleased by the quick response.
A similar problem was reported to Roger about a large bin in Abbey Court that hadn’t been emptied for a while. This was due to several problems: the bin had a broken wheel plus it had been filled with furniture so bags of rubbish were being left blocking access to the bin.
This required a “two pronged attack”: The management company was contacted & they agreed to remove the overflow bags leaving the way clear for Waste Services to empty the large bin.
The resident called to say
‘Thank you for the exceptional service provided, superb job done’.
Roger's secretary also worked on this which helped to speed up the process.
Tree on Black Prince Ave/ Arundel Rd
Roger met with a number of people on Friday to discuss a tree located on Black Prince Avenue/ Arundel Road and the possible effect of its roots on nearby houses.
Much discussion took place about the cause of the structural issues with the houses.
A further meeting is planned to discuss the future of the tree with interested parties.
Cheylesmore Good Neighbours’ Tea Party
On Friday Mark & Roger attended the Tea Party to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday, which was organised by Cheylesmore Good Neighbours at Quinton Park Baptist Church Hall.
There was a good attendance & everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. A film about the Queen's life was shown and also a quiz took place. Roger was asked to “crown the queen” and to “Toast The Queen”.
Queen Isabel’s Avenue/Daventry Road Junction - Road Surface
Hazel reported to officers that there are holes and loose tarmac when turning from Daventry Road into Queen Isabel’s Avenue.
The officer has now raised a job for some 'reactive repairs'. There is no date yet for these works as it requires further inspection.
Wrigsham Street Rubbish
A few weeks ago, Mark sent these photos to the Council explaining that neighbours have reported ongoing issues with rubbish and of broken glass on the pavements/ road outside these properties.
After much chasing Mark has been informed that this mess has now been cleared.
Whitley South Planning Meeting
The planning meeting to discuss the JLR Outline Planning Application for Whitley South will take place on Tuesday 26th April at 2pm at the Council House.
An Extract from the application:
Proposal: Comprehensive development comprising demolition of existing structures and the erection of new buildings to accommodate offices, research & development facilities and light industrial uses (Use Class B1), hotel accommodation (Use Class C1), car showroom accommodation, small scale retail and catering establishments (Use Classes A1, A3, A4 and/or A5), new countryside park, ground modelling work including the construction of landscaped bunds, construction of new roads/footpaths/cycle routes, remodelling of junctions on the existing highway network, associated parking, servicing and landscaping (Outline application discharging access with all other matters reserved)
Here is a link to the planning application.
Upcoming Road Works in our Area
- London Road (entrance of the Recycling and Re-use Centre) – 17th April - off-peak (0930 – 1530) Lane closure. Reason - Replace manhole cover and frame
- Mary Herbert Street (outside no 29) – 16th – 19th May - 2 way lights with cones and signs. Reason Longitudinal Communal pipe renewal by Severn Trent
- Mile Lane (from junction with Thomas Landsdail towards city centre) - 24th April 7am – 11am – Road Closure. Reason - Replace manhole cover and frame
- Whitley Flyover (Leaf Lane area) – 28th – 29th April – Cones & signs. Reason - Streetlighting Replacements
Whitley Abbey Primary School & Tiverton School Proposals
The Cabinet Meeting to discuss Whitley Abbey Primary School & Tiverton School proposals will take place on Tuesday 19th April at 2pm in Committee Rooms 2 & 3 of the Council House.
Here is the agenda
No formal objections were received during the consultation period. The next stage will be the planning application to build the new school on the old Alice Stevens site when there will then be another opportunity for residents to comment.
My Peaceful Place in Coventry
Click here to download the entry form
Coventry Independent Advice Service
More Details
World Book Night
World Book Night is an annual celebration of reading and books. It sees passionate volunteers give out hundreds of thousands of books in their communities to share their love of reading.
World Book Night is run by the Reading Agency, a national charity that inspires people to become confident and enthusiastic readers to give them an equal chance in life.
Join in the celebration at the following Libraries:-
- Bell Green Library - Book give away, Friday 22 April 5.00pm - 6.30pm
- Caludon Library - Book swap and Book give away, Saturday 23 April 9.30am - 3.30pm
- Canley Library - Book give away, Saturday 23 April 12.00noon - 4.00pm
- Central Library - Book swap, quiz, Saturday 23 April 9.00am - 4.00pm
- Foleshill Library - Book give away, Saturday 23 April 2.00pm - 3.00pm
- Stoke Library - Book give away at Fargo Village Marketplace, Sat 23 April 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Planning Applications for Friargate Area
We’ve been notified of 2 planning Applications for around the Friargate development.
Here is
Application 1 and
Application 2
(This picture is taken from the computer generated image in application 1)
HM Revenue & Customs
A resident sent Hazel this which was then forwarded onto trading standards' scam department
As a result this has been issued
Read more
Check the MOT History of a Vehicle
The government has recently launched a
new website that allows users to check the entire MoT history and mileage of a vehicle for
free.
It gives detailed information of the car's MoT history, the mileage when tested, and whether the car passed or not. If a vehicle has failed an MoT, the site will divulge details and give reasons for the failure.
Also, important advisory notices, such as worn brake pads, tyre tread depth and noisy exhausts are also highlighted to improve consumer confidence when buying a car.
It doesn't give details of accidents or insurance claims.
Rogue Traders Crackdown
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Our Website
Our Website address is
www.cheylesmoreward.wix.com/teamcheylesmore. It contains our previous updates, parking scheme information & notices.
Are you registered to vote on 5th May?
Monday 18th April is the last day to apply to vote.
You can register online at
www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
Will you be away on 5th May? Have you applied for a postal vote?
Click here to download the form & apply for your postal vote.
Dates for your Diary
Tuesday 19th April - 2pm - Cabinet Meeting to discuss Whitley Abbey Primary School & Tiverton School proposals.
Tuesday 26th April - 2pm - planning meeting to discuss JLR Planning Application for Whitley South
Tuesday 3rd May - 7pm - Whitley History Group. Chris Holland will be giving a talk on The Great War 1914 – 1918 in Warwickshire, at ibis Hotel, Whitley Village. All welcome
Sunday 26th June 2016 11am - 5pm Styvechale Open Gardens in aid of Local Air Ambulance Service.
And Finally St. George in Coventry? 14th Century Propoganda
One of the oldest surviving examples of spin will take pride of place at the St Georges Day Open Day, Saturday April 23 at the beautiful St John the Baptist Church, Fleet St Coventry.
In the late fourteenth century, Coventry was beginning to lag behind several English cities in the pilgrimage stakes, despite its large number of Churches and Monasteries.
So the story was hatched amongst the religious elders that England’s patron saint, St George, whose standing was soaring due to English military successes, was born in Coventry! Extracted from the Coventry Society website.
Read more
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 & Hazel secretaries - 024 7683 1101
