Residents' Update:
Sunday 8th January 2017
Dear All,
This week’s update includes:-
Daventry Road Parade – Parking Issues; ‘3 Trees’ Peace Trail – Cheylesmore; Water Leak - Daventry Road; Whitley Residents Meeting; Residents Parking Schemes; Coventry Millennium Tapestry at St James’ Church; Knit & Crochet Group at Cheylesmore Library; Upcoming Works in our Area; Cheylesmore Library Volunteers; Tollbar Improvement Scheme Road Closures; Styvechale & District Residents’ Association Newsletter; Child Cycle Training; Coventry City of Culture Bid; West Midlands Fire Service; Coffee for Careers; Safety and Security of our City – Survey; Tot Waddles at War Memorial Park; Cathedral Lanes Redevelopment Continues; Sensory Play Taster Sessions for Babies & Toddlers; Scams & Recalls; Diary; Useful Links. And Finally
Daventry Road Parade – Parking Issues
Roger has been informed by shop owners, on the Daventry Road Parade, that cars have been parking all day in the bays because there are no traffic wardens about.
Response from Dave Arnett, Service Supervisor, Parking Services Team:
We don’t have a rota system as such we just have areas where mobile patrols are carried out on mopeds, cars or foot patrols (when resource permits).
I have checked our records for the last 2 months and we have visited the Daventry Road on 16 occasions. We have observed 137 vehicles and issued 14 penalty charge notices to offending vehicles.
I will add this location to our daily briefing and request our Civil Enforcement Officers frequent the Daventry Road as often as possible to try and assist with the parking problems.
‘3 Trees’ Peace Trail - Cheylesmore
Thank you to all the residents and ex-ward councillor Kevin Foster for responding to our plea for more information of the location of the Cheylesmore Peace trees as featured in last week’s update. We now understand that the project for the whole city was completed in 2002/ 2003, when CV One was still in existence. It seems there was little consultation in regards to where the trees would be placed and there was a limited budget in regards to maintenance. As a consequence the vandalised information plaques were not replaced.
The three trees, Hazel, Maple & Holly, are planted in a triangle to represent the 3 spires of Coventry that survived the blitz.
On contacting Coventry City Council, Roger received the following reply from Tim Wetherhill,Urban Forestry Officer:
The “Peace and Reconciliation Trail”, or 3 Trees Peace Trail was last assessed in 2005. Some of the trees had been vandalised and many of the signs had also unfortunately been damaged and removed. It was decided at that time to maintain the remaining trees only from that point. We have adopted them into the sites that they stand and will have them flagged as part of this trail in our new tree asset management system, as it develops and each site is inspected and updated.
Water Leak Outside Asda, Daventry Road
Roger has spoken to several residents about this water leak.
Here is the response received from Customer Care, Severn Trent Water:
Thank you for your call this morning concerning the above leak.
I’ve checked our records and can see that we’ve received several reports of the leak in question. On speaking with our scheduling team they’ve advised me that the repair has currently been planned in with the council for 8 February 2017. Due to the number of calls we’ve received, we’re currently speaking with the council to see if the repair work can be brought forward. Once we’ve received a reply from the council I’ll update you again.
Imagine our surprise when driving along Daventry Road on Saturday afternoon to be confronted by STW workmen completing their task. They said that it was a 4” mains collar that had to be repaired & that the area will be jet washed on Monday to complete the work.
Whitley Residents & Neighbourhood Watch Association Meeting
The next meeting of WRNWA takes place on Wednesday 11th January at 7pm at Whitley Community Centre, The Avenue, Whitley.
Message from Lindsey Bailey, Chairman of the WR&NWA:
I once again ask for your continuing support with our collective efforts to make Whitley a better place to live for us, our children and our grand children.
To that end can I please ask that you do your best to attend the residents meeting next Wednesday where we will be sharing our draft plans to present a report and residents petition to both the City Council and our local elected representatives (from across the political spectrum) in support of the required actions we deem necessary (based on issues raised previously by you) to make both the access and egress routes within and approaching our estate either, by foot, bike or vehicle, a safer and less stressful experience than it is now or likely to be in the future, following the on-going and proposed developments both within and too the surrounding areas.
As we have stated many times before the more support we have from residents, the louder the message so if possible please attend and have your say.
Also, we will of course be providing updates on the new Tiverton School and reviewing progress on the Abbey Rd Jetty improvement scheme which has gathered considerable support since our last meeting.
Residents Parking Schemes
Last week, Roger and Pauline attended the full cabinet meeting at the Council House. One of the topics on the agenda was “Revision to Residents Parking Policy” which also included the review of the Cheylesmore parking scheme.
The reports set down the rules for future schemes and additions to existing schemes and included extra classes of permits for Carers Medical/ Pastoral and special permits. The meeting followed a scrutiny meeting that took place in November, where questions were raised by Roger and other councillors in regards to how existing systems worked.
The public report can be
read here. From page 185 & dated March 2016, is the Cheylesmore and Earlsdon review, followed by the Residents’ Parking Policy (Revised) January 2017.
Residents have asked for more streets to be included, a change of hours of operation and that additional signage be put in place warning motorists they are entering the scheme. Currently 7 petitions are outstanding & Roger hopes that these petitions will be heard at the 6th February cabinet meeting, as listed in our diary.
Coventry Millennium Tapestry at St James’ Church, Abbey Road, CV3 4BG
The Coventry Millennium Tapestry tells the history of Coventry from 1016 to 2016 in 20 intricately sewn panels. Coventry churches, schools, community groups and universities all took part in its creation. It’s an amazing work of art & story telling that was the brain child of Pru Porretta (Lady Godiva). The tapestry is desperately in need of a permanent home so that people of Coventry & visitors can appreciate it.
It’s currently on display in St James’ Church, Abbey Road, at the following times:
- Saturday 14th January 2pm to 4pm
- Sunday 8th & 15th January – Join them for worship at 10am then the tapestry will be on view afterwards until 2pm.
Refreshments available including cakes & home produce.
Entry Free
Donations can be made to support Abbey Park MHA & St James’ Church
Knit & Crochet Group at Cheylesmore Library
A friendly knitting & crochet group meet at the Cheylesmore Library from 1.30pm - 4pm, on alternate Saturdays.
Everyone is welcome. No experience is required as basic tuition can be given and supplies are available. Their next meeting is on 21st January
Upcoming Works or Road Closures in our Area
London Road (jct with St James Lane), until 3rd February – lane closure. Reason Street Light Replacement by Balfour CCC Lighting.
Daventry Road (jct with The Park Pailing), 10th January 9.30am to 3.30pm - 4 way lights. Reason Replace damaged Manhole cover by STW.
London Road (jct with Deasy Road), 19th to 23rd January – lane closure. Reason - Replace damaged Pedestrian Guard Rail by Balfour CCC Lighting.
Tonbridge Road (o/s 128) until 13th January - 3 way lights. Reason replacement of gas mains by Balfour Beatty.
Cecily Road (jct of Daventry Road), 21st February to 17th March – Road closure. Reason Install Cable Duct by BT
Correct Use of Gritting Salt
A conscientious local resident sent us this correspondence that she had with a Council Officer with respect to the correct use of gritting salt.
Dear Pete,
Thank you for your info on the amount of grit/salt needed per sq m. as set out in your email.
I thought you would be interested in the following:-
On the afternoon of Monday Jan 2nd, anticipating a cold night, I used approx 2 kgs to cover the footpath and bridge from Southport Close to the London Road which is a distance of about 200mx 1m. I didn't measure it out, but it looked about what you would expect to see when the gritter has been out on the roads.
Imagine my horror when I went along the path at 2pm the next day to find the bridge covered in sand and we weren't even expecting a cold night! Apparently it was put there at about midday. I then spent time sweeping it up so that there was (more or less ) the recommended amount. I collected 2 buckets full which I returned to the grit bin in Sedgemoor Road.
I will monitor when we are due to have freezing temperatures and whether the grit needs renewing and I am going to put a note on the lid of the grit bin giving the spreading amounts.
Response from Peter Ullah, Highways Operations Manager:
Thank you for the feedback.
Unfortunately it is a common misconception that you must have huge mounds of salt in order for it to work. During training we are told that when stood upright looking down at the road if the salt is easily visible it’s too much - you should almost have to crouch down to see it!
Our gritters have a special mechanical device that regulates the rate of spread, but I appreciate it is quite difficult when doing it by hand. A little bit extra is better than not enough, but you certainly don't need a thick covering.
Thanks for taking the time and effort:
a) to make the bridge/footpath safer for the local community
b) helping reduce wastage; that is incredibly thoughtful of you and much appreciated.
We are currently reviewing the information displayed on our website and it’s clear that 'how to use gritting salt correctly' should be included, but your idea of a good old fashioned note in the meantime is excellent!
Once again thank you for your feedback and commendable community spirit.
Cheylesmore Library Volunteers
28 people have now expressed an interest in volunteering and we have a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteer coordinator in place. The next volunteers meeting is on Monday 23rd January at 3pm at the Cheylesmore Community Centre
If you are interested in volunteering to help keep the library open then please email:
cheylesmore.ward@gmail.com.
The more volunteers that we have then the longer the opening hours can be.
A45/A46 Tollbar Improvement Scheme Road Closures:
View the road & lane closures here
Styvechale & District Residents’ Association Newsletter
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Child Cycle Training
Indoor learn to ride courses for children will take place on Saturday afternoons at Coventry Sports Centre from 28 January to 25 March.
The training is free for children in Coventry aged 4 -15 who would like to learn to ride a bike or learn basic cycling skills. Bikes and helmets are available to borrow on request. The training will be delivered by our cycle training team who also run Bikeability courses in schools.
To request a place for your child you will need to complete the form which will be available
on this page from 10am on 9 January.
Sign up for the
cycling newsletter to keep up to date with cycle training courses.
Coventry City of Culture Bid
We’ve already had a fantastic response to our callout for ideas that could form part of a Coventry UK City of Culture programme in 2021, but we think you can never have too much of a good thing, so make sure you keep them coming!
You can submit as many ideas as you like, and we’re hoping for a varied and diverse selection that reflects the people of our great city. This is an amazing opportunity to be part of and do something towards Coventry being UK City of Culture 2021, and it’ll only take two minutes to submit your idea. The deadline for entries is Friday 13 January.
Find out more and apply here.
West Midlands Fire Service
Appeals from West Midlands Fire Service:
- Whether a Christmas gift, a sales bargain or something older, please register your electrical items to receive any safety alerts: www.registermyappliance.org.uk
- Have YOUR say on YOUR Fire Service. Our consultation ends on Tuesday at 1200, please take this opportunity to have your say! The survey is available by clicking here
Coffee for Careers
Safety & Security of Our City - Survey
From Coventry City Council Insight Team:
On behalf of the city’s Police and Crime Board, Coventry Police and Coventry City Council, we are seeking your views on community priorities, engagement and perceptions of the safety and security of our city.
We think it is really important to reflect the views of the community in the way in which we prioritise our business, so we value your feedback and invite you to put forward any suggestions and ideas you have for our city.
The information you provide will be used to shape the delivery plan for the Police and Crime Board, which will help police and the Council prioritise how we address community concerns.
The deadline for responses is 31 January 2017.
Take part in the survey.
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Dates for your Diary
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/.
Sunday 8th January Coventry Millennium Tapestry at St James’ Church, Abbey Road. Join us for worship at 10am then the tapestry will be on view afterwards until 2pm. Entry Free.
Wednesday 11th January at 7pm, Whitley Residents & Neighbourhood Watch Association Meeting at Whitley Community Centre, The Avenue, Whitley.
Saturday 14th January 2pm to 4pm – view Coventry Millennium Tapestry at St James’ Church, Abbey Road. Entry Free.
Sunday 15th January Coventry Millennium Tapestry at St James’ Church, Abbey Road. Join us for worship at 10am then the tapestry will be on view afterwards until 2pm. Entry Free.
Monday, 6th February, at 11.00 am in Committee Room 2 at the Council House- the possible meeting for the residents parking scheme and hearing petitions Cabinet meeting will consider the results of the scrutiny meeting with respect to the review of the Residents Parking Schemes in Coventry which includes the Cheylesmore scheme.
And Finally Watch the Vision of the West Midlands Fire Service
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
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
