Residents' Update:
Sunday 12th March 2017
Dear All,
This week’s update includes:-
Quinton Park Baptist Church & Zoe’s Place; Repair to London Road Verge; Whitley Residents’ Meeting; Parking Restrictions in Asthill Grove & Orchard Crescent; Double Yellow Lines on Glover Street & Benedictine Road; Parking Displacement - John Grace Street; New Tiverton School Update; St Christian's Road Parking Petition; Bins Left Out on Quinton Park; New Gardens Wanted; Cheylesmore Library Volunteers; Upcoming Works in our Area; Adult Lifestyle Service Consultation; Local Plan – Consultation on Changes; Escalator in Upper Precinct; Repair Café; Blood Donors Required; Council Tax Bills; Are You Registered to Vote?; Disappear Here; “Save time - do it online”; Recalls & Scams; Diary; Useful Links. And Finally …..
Quinton Park Baptist Church & Zoe’s Place
An evening of musical entertainment featuring:
Three Spires Harmony and Living The 
Dream
Saturday 1st April at 7.30pm
Quinton Park Baptist Church, CV3 5PZ
Tickets £5 at:
All proceeds for Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice. Roger & Pauline hope to see you there.
Repair to London Road Verge
Roger continues to push for money to help repair the verge on the service road off the Asda island, on the London Road. Officers will have a look and see if they can make it a priority. It has been pointed out that it’s a major route into the city that currently looks very unsightly. Residents stated that this area looked fine before the council removed all the shrubbery. A petition about this issue was submitted and featured in our
27th March 2016 update
Whitley Residents’ Meeting
Roger attended last week’s Whitley Residents & Neighbourhood Watch Association meeting. Chris, Farrans’ Site Manager responsible for building the new Tiverton school, gave an update of progress and addressed concerns raised by residents on both social media and in person.
So far 551 people have signed the Whitley petition for traffic calming, representing 364 of the dwellings on the estate. The petition to-date was handed over to Roger and fellow councillor, and has been processed through the council system. It will be presented at full council on Tuesday 14th March, sometime after 14.45.
It’s not too late to add your signature. You can call Doug on 76304952 or visit 26, Ashington Grove
before Wednesday, March 15th when the petition closes.
Parking Restrictions in Asthill Grove & Orchard Crescent
In our
13th November 2016 update we listed the proposed installation of ‘No Parking on the Footway’ restriction along the full length of Asthill Grove and Orchard Crescent. Responding to many residents fears about this Roger submitted an objection to this part of the proposal. STAR (the local residents group) also asked the council to omit the crescents from the proposal.
On 20th March, Roger will attend the cabinet meeting to discuss these objections.
Read more starting from page 9.
Double Yellow Lines on Glover Street & Benedictine Road
In order to save money the council now group many items in their Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs). Unfortunately this has delayed the installation of the double yellow lines on Glover Street & Benedictine Road because they were in the same TRO as Asthill Grove and Orchard Crescent.
After the 20th March cabinet meeting decision the agreed restrictions should be implemented by the end of April.
Parking Displacement Issues Affecting John Grace Street
In our
4th December 2016 update we reported that Roger had submitted the petition for the residents of John Grace Street who asked to be included in the Cheylesmore Residents Parking Scheme.
Roger and the resident, who instigated the petition, have received a response from Coventry City Council. It stated that the initial survey indicates that there is sufficient car parking space on the road and therefore it does not qualify to join the scheme. This can be challenged at a future cabinet meeting, which Roger is now keen to do.
New Tiverton School Update - Friday 10th March 2017
From the "New Tiverton Delivery Team" for Coventry City Council which consists of Council Officers, the designers and also the builders:
Works to the foundations are on-going. The wet weather has presented some problems as the ground conditions are saturated. The initial block work has commenced, under-slab drainage will soon start to be installed and then the floor slab. Large excavators continue to be on site during this phase. Once this work is complete, small scale excavations will take place for further drainage, ducts and landscaping.
Additional builder’s compound accommodation will be installed in the next couple of weeks. Some site cabins will be installed into the rear garden area of their current (former caretaker’s) house.
Traffic, all delivery drivers to Tiverton site are given instructions about the route, delivery times and the need to proceed with caution. Chris, Farrans’ Site Manager, attended the Whitley Residents’ Association meeting on Wednesday 8th March and explained how he was managing this.
Whitley Abbey Primary School still have their school deliveries, Chris is liaising closely with the school.
St Christian's Road Parking Petition
In our
1st January update it was stated that Roger had received confirmation that the petition raised by the residents of St Christian's Road requesting to be added to the existing Cheylesmore Residents Parking Scheme, had been processed.
Excerpt from recent letter from Karen Seager, Head of Traffic and Network Management:
In order to assess the parking situation at this location, parking surveys will be conducted to assess the extent of the problem. We will contact you again once the results of these surveys have been analysed.
Bins Left Out on Quinton Park
Our
5th February update pictured the unsightly bins always left out by some residents on Quinton Park.
Response from Simon Jones, Environmental Case Officer:
Good Afternoon Cllr Bailey,
Re: Bins on the street Quinton Park
With regards to the issue above I have written letters to the properties concerned and after a revisit the bins had been removed.
Styvechale Open Gardens - New Gardens Wanted
From Graham Pountney Chair:
Styvechale Open Gardens is part of the National Garden Scheme (ngs) of private gardens open to the public for charity.
Each year ngs raises over £2 million pounds for charity.
This year is ngs 90th anniversary.
There are many lovely gardens in Cheylesmore and Styvechale. We are always looking for new gardeners to join our Group particularly in the anniversary year. Every potential new gardener always worries about the same things - will anyone come, is my garden good enough, will people ask me hard questions as I'm no expert. We all worry but it never happens. All our visitors are very friendly and appreciative. It is always a lovely event. Many visitors return year after year and become friends.
If you feel that you would like to join us and do a bit for charity, please give me a call on 024 7650 2044 or email grahampountney@btinternet.com. The Group will give you all the support and advice you want.
This year Styvechale Open Gardens is on Sunday 11th June, 11.00 am - 5.00pm. The local charity being supported is Coventry Myton Hospice.
Cheylesmore Library Volunteers
We should become the first community-led library in Coventry. However we need more volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering then please email:
cheylesmore.ward@gmail.com.
If you have any ideas about what you’d like to see at the library then please email us. It’s important that everyone takes ownership of this valuable local asset for the benefit of the local community.
Upcoming Works in our Area
London Road (jct Chace Ave), 20th March - 3 way signals. Reason Small PRV renew by STW.
Adult Lifestyle Service Consultation
Coventry's Public Health team funds a range of services to help people stay well by supporting them to adopt healthier lifestyles. At the moment these services are all provided separately. We want to join these services together and have them deliver the most support to the people at the highest risk of poor health due to unhealthy lifestyle choices. The current services which we want to join together are:
NHS Health Checks; Lifestyle Advisors (health trainers; Stop smoking services
Read more & fill in the online survey
Local Plan – Consultation on Changes
All Drop in sessions:
- Saturday 25 March, 10am – 12.30pm – Central Library, City Centre
- Monday 27 March, 4pm – 7.30pm - Eastern Green Social Club, Church Lane
- Wednesday 29 March 2017, 4pm – 7.30pm - President Kennedy School, Rookery Lane
- Friday 24 March, 4pm – 7.30pm - Xcel Leisure Centre Youth Room, Mitchell Avenue
- Thursday 6 April, 4pm – 7.30pm - Grangehurst Primary School, Anderton Road
- Tuesday 11 April, 4pm – 7.30pm – Whiltley Academy, Abbey Road
Consultation opens on 15th March and closes on 28th April 2017. You can have your say at one of the drop in sessions or by completing a comment form online at
www.coventry.gov.uk/localplan
Petition to Remove Escalator in Upper Precinct
Last Wednesday Roger and Alan Denyer presented the petition to 'look at ways of removing the escalator from the middle of the upper precinct' at the cabinet meeting.
The petition was well received.
Read more
Repair Café - 11th April
Got an old toy you want to repair? A small chair that’s on its last leg?
Repair Cafés are places providing you with the chance to bring along your old toys and small wooden furniture that needs a new lease of life. We have all the materials and tools, with specialists that will teach you how to fix your items and learn some new skills.
Read more
Blood Donors Required
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Are You Registered to Vote?
West Midlands Combined Authority Mayoral Elections take place on Thursday 4th May.
Are you registered to vote ?
Coventry City Council is reminding residents that if they are not already registered, then they need to register by Thursday 13th April otherwise they won’t be able to take part in the Mayoral election.
Anyone who is already registered will receive a poll card by the beginning of April.
Read more
Disappear Here
Disappear Here is an arts project that aims to produce up to 27 poetry films based around Coventry ringroad commissioned from 9 writers and 9 film-makers.
Launch Screening is on Thursday 16/3/2017 at The Box, Fargo Village, Coventry. CV1 5ED
Doors open - 7pm
Screening kicks-off - 7.30pm (with intermission)
Q&A with the artists - 9pm
Event Ends - 10pm
Please
RSVP via EventBrite
Coventry Council say “Save time - do it online”
You can tell us quickly and easily online if you’ve moved house, you want to sign up to paperless Council Tax billing, or you want to apply for a Council Tax discount or exemption.
There's lots more you can do online - any time of the day or night. Visit
www.coventry.gov.uk/doitonline
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News and Scam Alerts from Coventry Trading Standards - 10 March 17
Notes from the Editor
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Dates for your Diary
Every Monday 12.15 to 1.30 (term time only) - lunch at Cheylesmore community centre prepared by adults with learning difficulties as part of their Adult Education learning programme.
See the menu
Every Wednesday 12:30-3:00 – lunch at Christ Church (7 Frankpledge Road). Two course meal for £4.00. Transport available for £2.00. Advance booking required by calling the Church Office at: 024 7650 2770 or via:
http://christchurchcov.net/.
Saturdays 18th March 1.30pm - 4pm Knit & Crochet Group at Cheylesmore Library
Everyone is welcome, no experience is required as basic tuition can be given and supplies are available.
Friday 24th March 2pm to 4pm - Cheylesmore Good Neighbours will be having a talk from Arthur Le Grand entitled ‘moments in my RAF service’.
Wednesday 12th April, 7pm - Whitley Residents’ meeting at Whitley Community Centre
Sunday 11th June, 11am - 5pm -Styvechale Open Gardens in aid of Coventry Myton Hospice
And Finally .... View
17 phrases which say you're from Coventry
Useful Links and Phone Numbers
Adult Social Care Online Help
Age UK Coventry - Trusted Traders Scheme
Blood test locations to download a document listing the locations
Cheylesmore Parking Scheme Email:
parkingenforcement@coventry.gov.uk
Change Registration number on Virtual Pass
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
Local Neighbourhood Police Team
Noise Nuisance
Refuse Collection Information
Report Problematic Drinking to the Council
Report Fly Tipping
Report Graffiti
Report a Missed Bin
Report a Pothole
Report a Street Light Fault
Report Untaxed and Abandoned Vehicles
Road Works
Samaritans
Scams & Warnings
School Closures
Which Consumer Rights -
https://www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights/l/internet-scams
Cyber Streetwise -
https://www.cyberstreetwise.com/
Action Fraud -
http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/report-a-fraud/how-to-report-a-fraud
Parking Enforcement phone numbers
Misuse of a visitor pass - 024 7683 4367
Not sure a car has a permit 024 7683 4367
Change registration number on virtual pass - 0345 520 7007
Buy a new permit virtual & paper - 0345 520 7007
Query the status of a PCN (Penalty Charge Notices) - 024 7683 3400
Coventry Council Customer Services
Open 9am - 5pm Mon to Fri (excl bank holidays)
Email: customer.services@coventry.gov.uk
Tel: 0500 834 333 Mobile friendly 024 7683 4333
Visit: www.coventry.gov.uk/myaccount
Emergency out-of-hours 024 7683 2222 (evening 6pm - 3am & weekend 10am - 3am)
Roger’s secretary - 024 7683 1101
