Residents' Update:
Sunday 19th March 2017
Dear All,
This week’s update includes:-
Overgrown Hedge & Misplaced Bins on Sunbury Road; Urgent Alert for Whitley Residents; Brown Bin Collection Problems; Whitley Petition; Green Bin Collection Problems; Litter on Leaf Lane, Whitley; John Grace Street – Parking Petition; Daventry Road – Blocked Drives; Hazel Noonan – Honorary Alderman; Cheylesmore Library Volunteers; Upcoming Works in our Area; Finham WI; Charter House Craft Fair; Positive Images Festival 2017; New £1 Coin; Adult Social Care Information Directory; FA Disability Talent Pathway; Inspiring Tomorrow’s Engineers; Bridge between Council House & Civic Centre; Boost for Coventry Businesses; Tile Hill Library - Autism-friendly; Godiva Calling for Local Talent; Recalls & Scams; Diary; Useful Links. And Finally...
Overgrown Hedge & Misplaced Bins on Sunbury Road
Roger visited a resident of the Stonehouse Estate to view the overgrown hedge on Sunbury Road and give advise.
Also pointed out to him was that on the paved front garden of flats in Sunbury Road, London Road residents are storing their rubbish bins, despite there being allocated space behind their flats on London Road for the bins. Roger counted 16 misplaced bins during his visit.
Roger is in talks with the relevant officers about both of these issues.
Urgent Alert for Whitley Residents
From Doug Lowe of the Whitley Residents and Neighbourhood Watch Association:
It has come to our notice that an official application has been made to Coventry City Council's Planning Department to give their approval to the following proposal:-
Demolition of existing site service officer's dwelling and erection of single storey nursery building with canopy and associated landscaping and alterations to pedestrian access.
Our concerns relate to two main factors:-
1. '...a transport statement is not required in the application':
- The designer's view being that 'there will be no cumulative impact on the surrounding highways.'
- We disagree!
2. Without designated 'drop-off/pick-up' points, no consideration has been given to matters of the protection and safe delivery and collection of up to 30 three/ four year olds on the already dangerously congested roads.
Read more & view planning application
If you care please attend:
EXTRAORDINARY General Meeting on Wednesday, 29th March, 7 - 8pm in the Whitley Community Centre, The Avenue when this matter will be the ONLY business discussed.
Brown Bin Collection Problems
Roger was contacted by a resident as his brown lidded bin hadn’t been collected despite it containing only garden rubbish & been put out at 7am. The resident had reported the issue to the council but received no response in 7 days.
After Roger’s intervention the resident reported that the bin had been emptied. Roger was informed that there had been problems with the refuse vehicles.
Whitley Petition
Last week at the full council meeting Roger jointly submitted the Whitley petition that had been signed by 551 residents requesting traffic calming & road safety measures in the Whitley Triangle. The petition has been referred to Cabinet Member for City Services
Green Bin Collection Problems
Last Tuesday the general waste bins in Bolton Close were not collected. Residents were told to leave them out 24/7 but still no collection so they asked Roger to investigate.
Response from Layla Shannon, Senior Waste Management Officer:
Due to operational difficulties we have struggled to have a crew returning for missed bins this week. We have a crew operating tomorrow, to which I will add Bolton Close to the work load.
Litter on Leaf Lane, Whitley
In
our 12th February update, we reported that the litter on Leaf Lane had been removed. This prompted an email from a resident in Whitley stating that Leaf Lane on her side was in a terrible state. Roger contacted the officers & we’ve now been informed that this has also been cleared along with Jaguar Lane & the Whitley Bridge end of Abbey Road.
John Grace Street – Parking Petition
Last week we reported that, according to a survey, John Grace Street did not qualify to join the Cheylesmore parking Scheme. Roger & the petition spokesperson have asked to challenge this so that it is heard at a cabinet meeting. Additional information is to be presented and a request has been made to know when the street survey of parked vehicles, was carried out.
Daventry Road – Blocked Drives
Roger has again visited residents on Daventry Road, close to Asda, about problems that they continue to have with cars obstructing their drives. Shoppers see the car parking bays but don’t realise that portions of the bay must be kept clear for residents to access their drive ways. The residents are continually calling out the police as they are blocked in their driveway.
Roger is awaiting a response & hopefully a solution from officers.
Hazel Noonan – Honorary Alderman
Hazel Noonan was a councillor in Cheylesmore for 16 years and last week become an Alderman of the City of Coventry. This honour is only given to selected ex-councillors who have served their city well for a number of years.
Cheylesmore Library Volunteers
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.
If you are interested in volunteering then please email:
cheylesmore.ward@gmail.com.
The more volunteers that we have then the longer the Library opening hours can be.
Upcoming Works or Road Closures in our Area
London Road (jct Chace Ave), 20th March - 3 way signals. Reason Small PRV renew by STW.
London Road (near jct Deasy Rd), 2nd April - Lane Closure. Reason New cable install for University supply by Western Power Distribution
Gregory Hood Road , 12th April to 3rd May - Road Closure with Stop and Go at the Junction. Reason - Preparation works and surfacing dressing to be followed
Finham WI
From the secretary of the Finham WI:
Finham WI meet on the third Monday of every month at 9.45 for a 10am start in the Fellowship Room of St Martin in the Fields Church, Green Lane.
Our next monthly meeting is on Monday 20th March and we will be having an Easter card making workshop with Sue Hyslop.
There is a suggested donation of £5 for guests and visitors.
We also welcome new members.
Charter House Craft Fair
Positive Images Festival 2017
From the secretary of Positive Images:
The ever popular Positive Images Festival 2017 will be held from 10th June to 30th June.
This citywide festival celebrates diversity, increases awareness about community organisations and their services/activities, showcases local talent and provides volunteering opportunities.
The next festival planning meeting will be held on Wednesday 5th April from 12.30pm to 2.00pm in the main meeting room at the Central Library in Smithford Way. This is the last planning meeting before the deadline for the Festival programme which is the 14th April. Everyone is welcome.
Individuals/groups wishing to take part in the festival are requested to email Colin Scott, Chair of the festival positiveimagesfest@yahoo.com
We invite you to join us to make the festival bigger and better!
New 12-sided £1 Coin
The new £1 coin comes into circulation on 28th March 2017.
The current £1 will stop being legal tender (and so won’t be accepted in shops) on 15 October 2017. After that, if you still have any old £1 coins, you won’t be able to spend them.
Many banks and building societies have said they will continue to accept the old pound coin after 15 October but only for their own customers.
Adult Social Care Information Directory
Access Directory here
FA Disability Talent Pathway
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Bridge Link between Council House & Civic Centre
The bridge link between the Old Council House and Civic Centre 3 is soon to be removed in preparation for the disposal of the Civic Centre 1-4 to Coventry University. Once the bridge is demolished the previous window detail will be recreated on the Old Council House, which is to be retained by the council.
The bridge link will be physically removed a Sunday and is likely to take place in the next 4 weeks. It will require Earls Street to be closed for that day.
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News and Scam Alerts from Coventry Trading Standards - 17 March 2017
In this issue:
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
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/.
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 29th March, 7pm - Whitley Residents’ Extraordinary meeting at Whitley Community Centre
Saturdays 1st April 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.
Saturday 1st April at 7.30pm at Quinton Park Baptist Church - An evening of musical entertainment featuring: Three Spires Harmony and Living the Dream. Tickets £5 at:
www.zoes-place.org.uk; Alan on 07737288681; or on the door. All proceeds for Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice
Tuesday 11th April, 4pm – 7.30pm at Whitley Academy, Abbey Road - Consultation on Changes to Local Plan, drop in session. Consultation closes on 28th April 2017. Have your say at the drop in session or by completing a comment form online at
www.coventry.gov.uk/localplan
Sunday 11th June, 11am - 5pm -Styvechale Open Gardens in aid of Coventry Myton Hospice
And Finally Read
Coventry wins £1.5m boost for arts and culture events
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
