Residents' Update:
Sunday 31st July 2016
Dear All,
This week’s update includes:-
Cheylesmore Library - Volunteers Required; Anti-Social Behaviour on Whitley Common; Low Carbon Technology Centre Planning Meeting; Parking on Dropped Kerbs; Upcoming Works in our Area; Tollbar End Improvement; Add your Event to “What's On Page”; Summer Holiday Activities at Our Libraries; Coventry's 'Summer of skill-sharing'; Hiroshima Day - 6th August; Minecraft at Central Library; Summer School Belgrade Theatre : Age 50+; Summer Holiday Camps at Cheylesmore Community Centre; Coventry Parents - Antenatal Programme; War Memorial Park to Get a New Outdoor Fitness Trail; Sky Ride Coventry; For Families with a Child Who Has a Disability; Coventry Team GB Fanzone; Your Favourite Attraction?; C&W Employer Skills Survey 2015; I Am Team GB; West Midlands Police - Funding Opportunities; NHS Tax Reclaim; Stay safe playing Pokémon Go; Diary; Useful Links. And Finally ..
Cheylesmore Library - Volunteers Required
Another resident has contacted us, which means that 3 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.
If you are interested in volunteering to help run the library then please contact the
Community Centre or email cheylesmore.ward@gmail.com.
Anti-Social Behaviour on Whitley Common
Last week a resident sent us this:
Councillor Bailey,
I am amazed that you have not had any contact regarding the anti social acts on Whitley common
We have three young lads on motor bikes going at great speed across a busy park with many children about. The bikes are also being used to get away from the common through footpaths and the writer saw a near miss with an elderly lady who was nearly hit by one of these idiots.
In addition the bikes are being used late at night on normal roads, no lights,helmets and I feel safe to assume, no insurance!
Finally the riders have smashed down a fence on the Whitley side of the common so that the old road can be accessed and to provide an additional escape route.This fence needs urgent replacement
We have had this problem before but not on this scale and it is only a matter of time before a bad accident occurs
Roger contacted the relevant department & is awaiting their response.
Low Carbon Technology Centre Planning Meeting
In our 3rd July update we reported that Coventry University had submitted plans to construct a Low Carbon Technology Centre on the remaining plot of land on the corner of Quarryfield Lane directly opposite the Cemetery.
The planning meeting to discuss this application will take place on 4th August at 2pm in Diamond Rooms 1 and 2 - Council House. The meeting will be open to the public, should you wish to attend as an observer.
The agenda and related documents can be found
here
Parking on Dropped Kerbs – more information
Further to the information that we’ve included in our last 2 updates of what can be done about cars parking on dropped kerbs, a resident sent us this about his experience
Dear Councillor Bailey,
We had occasion to call out the enforcement officers when a person visiting a school blocked our vehicle from getting out.
Although they admitted it was an obstruction, it was not 60% over the entrance which meant that they could not issue a PCN (Penalty Charge Notice).
Also a PCN can only be issued if the parked car is preventing you from exiting.
In the case of what can be done, the best success in to call the non-emergency police number, who then phone the owner and they tend to move it fairly quickly.
In the next few weeks the editor will:
- compile all that we believe to be true about parking on dropped kerbs
- have it verified by the council
- insert the information in a future update
so that we all know where we stand on this matter.
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) – until 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
A45/A46 Tollbar End Improvement
Monday 1st August (8pm to 6am) A45 Stonebridge Highway Eastbound on-slip Stivichall junction to Tollbar roundabout– road closure
Tuesday 2nd August (8pm to 6am) A45 Stonebridge Highway Eastbound on-slip Stivichall junction to Tollbar roundabout– road closure
Wednesday 3rd August (8pm to 6am) A45 Stonebridge Highway Eastbound – road closure
Thursday 4th August (8pm to 6am) A45 Stonebridge Highway Eastbound – road closure
Friday 5th August (8pm to 6am) A45 Stonebridge Highway Eastbound – road closure
Saturday 6th August (9:30am to 3:30pm) Tollbar Roundabout – Lane closure
Monday 8th August to Thursday 11th August (8pm to 6am)
- A46 Kenilworth Bypass Northbound – ROAD CLOSURE
- Siskin Drive - Lane closure
- Rowley Road – Lane closure
Add your Event to Coventry’s City of Culture Bid “What's On Page”
Our new website is full of interesting new features, but did you know that you can add events to our
What's On page?
Add a picture, links to buy tickets if needed and any interesting information about your event. It will appear on the map so that you can be found easily and you will appear on both the main page and under the specific category your event sits under.
Another added feature is, as your event approaches, it will appear on the homepage too.
Find out more
Submit your event here
Follow these links to find our pages
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Summer Holiday Activities at Our Libraries
Here is the daily Summer timetable of events at all the Coventry libraries.
Some libraries are even open on a Sunday.
Coventry's 'Summer of skill-sharing' has Started!
www.WeLearnLocal.co.uk is a Coventry website to help more people get engaged in learning and skill-sharing. Across a "Summer of skill-sharing", a range of skill-sharing lessons are being hosted across Coventry.
Learn. If you'd like to learn, then see our lesson highlights and search for anything you would like to learn here:
http://www.welearnlocal.co.uk/learning.html
Share. If you'd like to instruct, read about how we make it easy here:
http://www.welearnlocal.co.uk/sharing-your-skills.html
You can read the blog about the launch reception and the wider project here:
http://www.welearnlocal.co.uk/blog/the-summer-of-skill-sharing-is-launched
Minecraft at Central Library
Hiroshima Day - Saturday 6th August
Summer School Belgrade Theatre : Age 50+
On
Tuesday 16 & Wednesday 17 August the Belgrade will be running a unique 2 day
Summer School for ages 50+.
Through these physical, fun-filled workshops, participants will have the opportunity to learn new skills, expand physical awareness and develop new friendships all within the confines of our safe, professional theatre.
This year the theme of Summer School will be The Art of Clowning where participants will take a journey into the wonderful world of physical theatre and explore the use of masks in performance.
Summer School will be led by an experienced practitioner and no previous drama experience is necessary to take part.
Participants with physical/health concerns can discuss these with the Community & Education team prior to booking, on
communityadmin@belgrade.co.uk or 024 7684 6741.
We are also running FREE taster sessions for those who have not attended workshops at the Belgrade Theatre before. Places for this are limited so please book early. The sessions will run on Fri 12 Aug and Tues 23 Aug from 11am – 1pm. To book, call our Box Office team on 024 7655 3055 or
book online now
Summer Holiday Camps at Cheylesmore Community Centre
Coventry Parents - Family Links Antenatal Programme
The ‘Welcome to the World’ programme is an eight-week group course for those expecting a baby. Delivered by practitioners with specialist Family Links training, the programme aims to:
• Give an opportunity for expectant parents to explore their roots, traditions, hopes and fears for the future.
• Develop strong communication between parents by sharing experiences and ideas.
• Increase parents’ reflective functioning and understanding of their baby
Read more
War Memorial Park Set to Get a New Outdoor Fitness Trail
Funding has been approved for the city’s War Memorial Park to install a new outdoor fitness trail.
Adult visitors to the park will be able to use the new sporting and exercise facility from September thanks to a £16,756 grant from not-for-profit funding body WREN. Nine exercise stations will be installed between the Park & Ride and the Visitor Centre.
The funding was awarded thanks to an application to WREN by the Friends of the War Memorial Park and Coventry City Council. The Friends consulted with residents and visitors across the City to gauge local opinions and formulate plans.
Joe Newby, WREN’s grant manager for Coventry, says: “We’re delighted to be supporting the War Memorial Park Outdoor Fitness Trail project and pleased our funding will help enhance the Park for visitors. We hope it attracts people from across the City. WREN is always happy to consider grant applications for projects that make a difference to local communities and we’re really looking forward to seeing this one take shape soon.”
Sky Ride Coventry
On Sunday 7 August you will again be able to cycle on traffic-free streets as the only Sky Ride in the West Midlands comes to town.
The FREE family event will give people the chance to ride part of the ring road but this year the route will be extended to go through
Fargo Village.
There will be lots of entertainment along the route including the Extreme Mountain Bike Show, British Cycling’s Go Ride children’s obstacle course, quiz show games and face painting.
The ride can be joined at many points along the route, including Fargo Village, and a variety of different bikes can be hired on the day if you bring valid ID. If you pre-register, you can collect your free reflective bib on the day, as well as take advantage of a free bike safety check by Halfords.
Read more
For Families with a Child Who Has a Disability
Do you get worried about your child? Struggle to cope with their behaviour, or understanding their specific needs? Triple P courses can help you in your role as a parent and help you to have a more positive family life.
Read more
Coventry Team GB Fanzone
Millennium Place in Coventry is an
Official Team GB FanZone. From 6th – 21st August it will be showing the Rio Olympic Games.
As our nation’s Olympians prepare to recapture the spirit of 2012 – when the United Kingdom came together to support their superhuman efforts – we are pleased to announce that Coventry will host live coverage of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Millenium Place. The Coventry FanZone’s big screen will be the best place to catch the action and soak up the samba spirit as the nation’s finest athletes aim to make it Team GB’s best ever away Games.
Entry to the FanZone is free and there will also be the opportunity to learn more about how you can participate in some of the Olympic sports that are on show in Brazil this August. The Coventry FanZone will show live coverage of the Games at selected times between 6 – 21 August offering the chance to share memorable and historic sporting moments amongst fellow fans of Team GB
Your Favourite Attraction?
Do you have a favourite attraction in Coventry and Warwickshire that you feel deserves recognition? If so, get nominating and entering into the second annual
Coventry and Warwickshire Tourism Awards!
On Thursday 22 September, these awards will shine a huge spotlight on these fantastic businesses during one truly glittering evening at the Ricoh Arena. So hurry - closing date for nominations is Friday 19 August. Enter
your nomination here
Coventry and Warwickshire Employer Skills Survey 2015
Overview
- C&W has higher levels of vacancies than both the West Midlands and England. It has seen greater growth in vacancies since the 2013 survey, reflecting higher growth in the demand for labour.
- C&W has higher levels of hard to fill vacancies and skills-shortage vacancies than WM and England. In addition, C&W has a higher proportion of establishments reporting staff who are not fully proficient and jobs which are difficult to retain staff.
- Although C&W businesses report higher levels of challenges, they report greater numbers of training days per employee to tackle these.
Read more
I Am Team GB
Read more
West Midlands Police - Funding Opportunities
Good causes that support the victims of crime can now apply for a slice of £300,000.
Applications for the West Midlands Police & Crime Commissioner's Victims Fund 2016/17 are open.
The fund was set up by David Jamieson to improve victims' services and maximise the potential of the voluntary and community organisations that support the victims of crime.
The deadline for applications is 5pm on September 9, 2016.
Funding of up to £15,000 is available for voluntary and community organisations that support victims and help them cope and recover. Groups can apply as individuals or together as a partnership.
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said:
"Supporting the victims of crime is my top priority as PCC.
"This funding is a wonderful opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives. I would encourage groups to apply."
http://www.westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk/consultation/victims-fund
NHS Tax Reclaim
NHS workers and former NHS workers are trying to reclaim income tax and National Insurance they paid while training at some point since 1999.
MoneySavingExpert.com has investigated the issue and believes possibly 10,000s of NHS staff may have overpaid tax or NI while taking part in the 'Widening Access Training' scheme. Some may be owed up to £1,000s - the biggest success we've heard of is almost £6,000
Read more
Stay safe playing Pokémon Go – Message from West Midlands Fire Service
We’re asking Pokémon Go players to take extra care as they’re out and about in the West Midlands.
It’s so our firefighters don’t end up being called out to rescue them.
In the few days since the game was launched, two men have fallen down a cliff playing the game in the US.
Closer to home students have been robbed of their phones, while our colleagues in Wiltshire had to rescue a group of friends from a network of underground caves in which they were lost.
The mobile phone version of the popular Nintendo game uses geo-location tracking to work out where the user is, then shows them how close they are to virtual Pokémon on a map.
Players then walk or ride towards the nearest character to ‘catch’ them by using the phone’s screen to throw a Pokéball at the target.
The game’s augmented reality is great fun, but always keep a close eye on your actual reality and surroundings:
- avoid chasing Pokémon in the road and keep away from railway lines
- don’t trespass
- never play games if you’re driving
- take extra care around water
- ideally, try to play the game with friends and avoid areas or situations which could be unsafe
Read more
From Coventry Council website:
We’ve mapped all the PokéStops (blue dots) and Gyms (white stars) in our libraries, City Centre and some of our parks, but we need your help to confirm locations across the city. Have a look at our map at
http://www.coventry.gov.uk/pokemongo and help us confirm any of the locations with red dots.
If you want to find out more about Pokémon Go, or play with other people, some of our libraries are offering Trainer Spaces. Visit
http://www.coventry.gov.uk/pokemongoinlibraries
Pokémon Go - a Parent's Guide from the NSPCC
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.
- Why do I see empty boxes in this email? Our emails include many pictures which often contain important information. Some email systems don’t automatically display pictures. To read as intended, please click on “View it in your browser” which is in the top right hand corner of all our emails.
- If you would like to advertise your event here then please email cheylesmore.ward@gmail.com
Dates for your Diary
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
Wednesday 3rd August from 11am to 12noon - Cuppa with a Copper at the Cheylesmore Community Centre
Friday 5th August 2pm to 4pm - Cheylesmore Good Neighbours will be having a talk on local history by David Fry, at Quinton Park Baptist Church Hall.
Saturday 6th – 21st August - Millennium Place - Coventry FanZone will show live coverage of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Sunday 7 August 2pm to 3.30pm - Bands in the Park - The Phoenix Rock & Roll Band will be performing in Rear garden of Allesley Hall. 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.
- Birds of Prey Display - Every Friday 22 July to 2 September
- Shelter Building - 23 August
- Fire Lighting - 23 August
- Fresh Water Critters - 24 August
- Woodland Critters - 2 & 3 August
- Crazy Clay - 9 &10 August
And Finally
Watch Coventry's bid to be UK City of Culture launched in front of over 12,000 people at the Coventry Godiva Festival
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
