The long-established CARTA (Chapelfields Area Residents’ and Traders’ Association) is looking for new blood – several of its committee have for various reasons had to stand down in recent months which means that they are seriously short-handed, with attendance figures at recent meetings being alarmingly low. They meet on the first Wednesday of every month …
Author: Keith Bushnell
Drinking Fountain – correction
Anyone who has tried to contact Mike Torbe in connection with the Earlsdon Drinking Fountain as per the article on page 25 of the September ECHO may have had a problem trying to use the mobile phone number printed for Mike (079665618046) which is incorrect. The correct number is 07966 518046.
LIBRARY NEWS
(Our apologies that due to an internal communication failure this article was accidentally omitted from our August issue). Earlsdon Carnegie Community Library would like to thank all of their library members for bearing with them during their recent closure and the subsequent lockdown period. They’re still awaiting guidance from Coventry City Council as to when …
UPDATE ON ISSUES AT THE CITY ARMS (see page 2 of the August issue of ECHO)
A multi-agency visit to the premises took place a few weeks ago with Police Licensing, Council Licensing and Health and Safety Officers, who met with the Regional Manager and Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) to discuss issues that had arisen, particularly relating to the use of the outdoor areas. The Health and Safety Officers discussed their …
Eat Out to Help Out Scheme
From 3 August, customers will be able to eat out at participating restaurants and cafes and obtain a 50% discount on food and non-alcoholic drinks, up to a maximum discount of £10 per diner. The scheme is available from 3-31 August on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday only. No vouchers are required, there is no minimum …
Campaign Ramps Up
The WMRR Campaign is crowdfunding to start the design of the new skatepark at the War Memorial Park. For more details go to WMRR Crowdfunding
Police Message – Vehicle Theft
A theft from vehicle has occurred in Earlsdon Street, between 13:00 – 14:00 hours on 21st July. If you saw any suspicious activity in that area during the material times, or you have CCTV or dashcam footage of the incident, please contact West Midlands Police by telephoning 101 or by going online to www.west-midlands.police.uk/contact-us/live-chat . …
Earlsdon Library Reopening Still Not Scheduled
ECHO AVAILABILITY
A reminder that copies of ECHO are available from most of its regular outlets but there are still some which are closed. The ‘closed’ list includes the churches, Earlsdon Library, Coventry Resource Centre for the Blind and Hearsall Golf Club. The ‘open’ list is: Broomfield News Butts News Earlsdon St P.O. Hearsall News, Hearsall Lane …
Crime Notifications from WM Police
A burglary occurred at a business premises on Allesley Old Road, between the junctions of Lord Street and Mount Street, between 4 and 6 June. A theft from a motor vehicle occurred in Queensland Avenue, near to the junction of Abercorn Road, shortly after 13.00 on 6 June. A Catalytic Converter was stolen from under …