Residents' Update:
Sunday 26th March 2017

Dear All,

This week’s update includes:- Objections to Parking Restrictions in Asthill Grove & Orchard Crescent; Residents Parking Scheme; Urgent Call to Whitley Residents; Inconsiderate Parking in Glover Street; Broken Fence on Leaf Lane; Bins Left Out on Quinton Park; Parking Petition for John Grace Street; New Tiverton School Update; Leaf Lane Slip Road; Cheylesmore Library Volunteers; Upcoming Works in our Area; Appeal from Coventry Police; Heritage Action Zone; Volunteers Needed for Ethics Committee; Tourist Information Centre to Relocate; Terrorism Incident in London; Myton – Glow in the City; 10 Year Cultural Strategy for the City; Chocolate Festival; Take 5 to Stop Fraud; Scams & Recalls; Diary; Useful Links. And Finally ..

Spring Forward into Spring
Did you remember to put your clocks forward an hour?

Objections to Parking Restrictions in Asthill Grove & Orchard Crescent
In our 13th November 2016 update we detailed the proposal of the Installation of ‘No Parking on the Footway’ restriction along the full length of Humphrey Burton’s Road, Asthill Grove, Orchard Crescent and on Stoney Road from Humphrey Burton’s Road to the railway bridge, to prevent parked vehicles obstructing the footway.

Many residents contacted Roger stating that this would cause major problems in Asthill Grove & Orchard Crescent because the width of their roads could not support these restrictions.

Last week Roger attended the Cabinet meeting for City Services to discuss this. He put in an objection about Asthill Grove & Orchard Crescent being included in this new restriction, on behalf of residents. Other residents and the local residents association, STAR also put in their objections about these two roads.

Coventry City Council listened and amended the scheme so that only Stoney Road and Humphrey Burton Road will have the ‘No Parking on the Footway’ restriction installed.

Residents Parking Scheme
Roger is aware how frustrating it is waiting to hear news concerning adding Glover Street, Lichfield Road and Benedictine Road to the Cheylesmore Residents Parking scheme, because residents are contacting him on a weekly basis. It is sadly a slow process, especially regarding the legal side and the recent revision in January concerning such schemes has extended the process. There has clearly been an increase in parking on these streets. Roger has witnessed how bad the situation is in Glover Street.

He continues to put pressure on Coventry City Council to sort this out as soon as possible and is hopeful there will be further news shortly.

Urgent Call to Whitley Residents
Excerpts from Doug Lowe’s email:

TRAFFIC CHAOS & WORSE GUARANTEED!!!
The Whitley Abbey Primary School Nursery planning application, reference number:- FUL/2017/0422, is to be considered VERY SOON and the current design completely ignores the essential provision of Drop-off/Pick-up points.

The main entrance to the nursery will be behind the bollards on the brow of the hill near the 'Ash-path' (Abbey Road). Parents of very young children will have no choice but to park on the hill leading down to the Academy.
Picture the scene, if you will.:
There is NO ROADSIDE PAVEMENT.
Option 1...Your child climbs out of the car to be faced by a steep, wooded embankment. Not ideal, I think you'd agree!
Option 2...Your child climbs out of the car into an oncoming flow of traffic. Not something that ever figured in your basic Road Safety training!

The Whitley Residents & Neighbourhood Watch Association is calling upon all parents and any other concerned Whitleyans to do either or both of the following :-

Make your protest official by OBJECTING to the current design here and INSISTING that it be amended to provide safe drop-off/pick-up points. Comments must be received by MONDAY, APRIL 3rd. at the LATEST
Attend the W.R.& N.W.A. extraordinary general meeting on:- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29th. in the COMMUNITY CENTRE, The Avenue, Whitley. Lasting from 7-8pm. Dealing with only this item.

For more information read Doug’s full email.
A brochure detailing the nursery plans can be viewed here

Inconsiderate Parking in Glover Street

Roger is continually being contacted by residents of Glover Street about people parking too close to their property. One resident informed us that the driver had to stand on her wall to get into her car!!

To make matters worse the residents of Glover Street have now received letters from Waste Services saying that they can’t gain access to Glover Street to empty the bins due to the parked cars and have asked residents not to park there on a Tuesday when it’s collection day.

Roger has contacted Waste Services on behalf of the residents explaining that it’s not the residents causing this problem.

Broken Fence on Leaf Lane

Residents continue to contact Roger with respect to the damaged fence on Leaf Lane that was reported early last year.

Roger has now been advised that the repair work will take place next week, hopefully Thursday.

Bins Left Out on Quinton Park Again
Residents have informed Roger that some flat owners are again leaving their bins out.

Response from Simon Jones, Environmental Case Officer:
With regards to the above I will visit the area next week and inspect which bins have been left out and take the appropriate action. If a property has been warned previously then further enforcement action could be take.

Parking Petition for John Grace Street
Roger and the petition organiser have requested that the petition should be heard.

Response from Martin Wilkinson, Senior Officer - Traffic Management:
Further to your emails, I will inform Governance Services that you wish a Cabinet Member report to be heard in response to the above petition.

If you have additional information that you would like us to take into consideration when preparing the report, please forward it to me by post or email. You will both also have the opportunity to speak at the meeting at which the report is heard.

The parking survey referred to in the Determination Letter was conducted in May 2016 as part of the review of the existing Cheylesmore Residents’ Parking Scheme.

At the end of last year more double yellow lines were painted along Quarryfield Lane.
Possibly John Grace Street & St Christians have both been adversely affected by displaced vehicles from here.

New Tiverton School Update - Friday 24th March
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 have been hampered by the wet weather. They will be completed early next week with some additional concrete pours on Monday and Tuesday. Completion of the block work under build and under-slab drainage will also be early next week. On Monday the floor slabs will begin to be installed. There will be a crane on site for the floor slabs to be unloaded and moved into place.
On Tuesday the builder’s site welfare cabins will be delivered and installed behind the site office house.
In summary, there will be some large deliveries next week, the site team will endeavour to keep any disruption on local roads to a minimum.
Thank you for your co-operation.

Leaf Lane Slip Road

From Hazel Hill, local resident & neighbourhood watch coordinator:
Dear Roger
Have just taken a walk up the slip road to Whitley Common. The stream has been cleared at long last (Thursday ) and looks absolutely wonderful as you can see from the photos. Just needs some steps down to the footpath which goes through to Park Paling. Have been told that kingfishers can be seen along there.
The grass on the common has also been cut and looks a picture. Just the part that is the subject of my petition to go.

Hazel continues to press officers to complete the work on the common that should have been done 2 years ago when the bridge was completed. Thanks Hazel.

Cheylesmore Library 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 or Road Closures in our Area
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

Appeal from Coventry Police via Facebook 22nd March

As we step up our blitz on burglars, we’re asking you to help in our hunt for 16 men wanted in connection with dozens of crimes across the West Midlands. View the gallery

Our officers work very hard scrutinising witness statements, scouring hours of CCTV and lifting the minutest of forensic evidence to identify offenders.

Your tip-offs are invaluable in helping us identify the whereabouts of suspects.

If you have ANY information which may help catch a burglar call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 55 111.

Heritage Action Zone
Coventry has been chosen as one of the first 10 Heritage Action Zones.
This new project will use Coventry’s outstanding heritage as a catalyst to regenerate the city centre and will tackle issues around education, jobs, health and housing.
The Coventry Heritage Action Zone will improve the city centre by doing up shop fronts, encouraging a greater range of retail businesses and bringing back into use abandoned upper floors of historic buildings as accommodation. It will also provide educational opportunities through traditional building skills and crafts apprenticeships.
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Volunteers Needed for Ethics Committee
Coventry City Council is looking for up to three people to act as Independent Persons in connection with the work of its Ethics Committee.
The Committee promotes and maintains high standards of conduct among elected and co-opted members of the council and parish councils in its area.
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Tourist Information Centre to Relocate

Coventry’s Tourist Information Centre is moving to the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum on Saturday 1st April. The new centre will be open from 10am-4pm Monday to Saturday and from 12noon-4pm on Sundays. Contact details: call the team on 024 7623 4284 or
e-mail tic@culturecoventry.com

Coventry Cathedral will continue to operate the popular ‘tower climb’, which is due to re-open in May after refurbishment work.

Terrorism Incident in London

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Chocolate Festival
Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd April at Fargo Village, Coventry

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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/.

Wednesday 29th March Whitley Residents’ 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

Friday 7th April 2pm to 4pm - Cheylesmore Good Neighbours will be having a talk from Jayne Moore of Age UK about a project they are running called ‘Protecting Pensioners’. Also in attendance will be a Police Officer to support the talk.

Tuesday 11 April, 4pm – 7.30pm – Whiltley Academy, Abbey Road -Local Plan – Consultation on Changes 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 Watch why Honeybees are great mathematicians

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

Residents' Update: Sunday 26th March 2017

Residents' Update:
Sunday 26th March 2017