There has been a strong reaction from residents, businesses and political representatives to the proposed closure of the Earlsdon Street branch of Lloyds Bank, the last remaining bank in our area. Businesses hosting the petition against this proposal are as follows: • Albany Cycles • Albany News & Wine • Antiques of Earlsdon • AP …
Author: Keith Bushnell
Hearsall Lane Sunday Closure
On Sunday 21 October Hearsall Lane will be closed from its junction with Broomfield Place to Farman Road. The closure is from 9.30 – 15.30 and will allow Severn Trent Water to repair a badly damaged manhole cover.
Urgent Appeal to Trace Fatal Hit and Run Driver
West Midlands Police has issued an urgent appeal for information to trace a hit-and-run driver involved in a fatal collision in Chapelfields on the evening of Sunday 7 October. Officers were called to Allesley Old Road following the collision at 7.50pm near the junction with Duke Street. It’s understood a local man − believed to …
Public Meeting on Land Concerns
A planning application to build houses on the land on Albany Road, behind Earlsdon Primary School, has been submitted a number of times in the past. Many parents and other residents are concerned about the impact on children if such an application is successful. Some parents, together with the Head Teacher and Chair of Governors …
Helping Hands Recruitment Event
As part of Carers Week 2018 the new branch of Helping Hands in Albany Road, Earlsdon (next to Albany Glass) is taking part in a nationwide recruitment event by Helping Hands Home Care. On Thursday 14 June, experienced carers or those thinking of a change in career will be welcomed to their local branches to …
CARTA Opposes Craven Street Plan
CARTA is objecting to another HiMO plan in the Chapelfields Conservation Area. The application is to extend an existing HiMO at 88 Craven Street from 7 bedrooms to 10, still with no parking provision, adding even more to the parking and traffic problems in the area. The proposed two storey side/rear extension would also overshadow …
Warwickshire Open Studios
Warwickshire Open Studios 2018 runs from 16 June to 1 July. Several artists from Earlsdon and Chapelfields will be exhibiting their work in the area. These include: Ali Perry (glass, jewellery & silversmithing), Brenda Hillier (painting), Emma O’Brien (illustration and textiles), Judith Yates (painting), Emma Gluyas (textiles), Adam Hussain (glass), Sarah Howarth (mixed media) and …
Earlsdon Festival on Bank Holiday Monday 7 May
For full details of the 2018 Earlsdon Festival, see the programme: here
Cub Leader Needed
Tom Radford is asking for your help. In September, he steps down as a Cub Scout Leader and wants to find a replacement for himself to continue Wednesday Cubs. Can you help or do you know someone who could? There is more information on these leaflets.
Road Safety Petition
There is a petition on Coventry City Council’s website related to road safety around Earlsdon Primary School. To view or sign it go to: https://myaccount.coventry.gov.uk/Petitions