Earlsdon volunteer is calling for aid for his homeland, Venezuela The ECHO team is fortunate to have the support of Guillermo Bisbal, a dedicated volunteer who is helping to create the ECHO Digital Archive. He also volunteers at Earlsdon Library and works as a librarian at the University of Warwick. Originally from Venezuela, Guillermo is …
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PHONE MAST
Too late for inclusion in the July issue, a planning application has been submitted to erect a phone mast at 11 Clarendon Street. This was first proposed late last year but at that time no application was made. The plans (ref: PL/2026/0000993/PAEC) can be seen on the council portal at: https://planandregulatory.coventry.gov.uk/planning/index.html?fa=getApplication&id=276073 and have an expiry …
Have your say on listing of Historic Earlsdon Building
If you have an interest in the Nexus Trust building (historically known as Astoria Cinema) at 71 Albany Road, the Council is asking for views on adding the building to the local list of heritage assets. Find out more and have your say before the consultation closes on Monday 9 March. Use the website link: …
Hearsall Star
A statement has been made by the Marpe Church re the Hearsall Star. Marpe Statement It is concerning that the church is using the threat of not honouring the promise to continue the tradition of the star to advance its arguments with the council over the newer church building. Equally it is puzzling if their …
Spon End Parking Petition
A petition has been raised to Coventry City Council from Spon End residents to “..urgently provide sufficient parking promised to the community and residents as part of the Spon End Road widening scheme that was completed nearly two years ago. “Unfortunately we were notified of this too late for inclusion in the June issue and …
Bus Fares Rise on 15 June
Following the raising of the national cap on single bus fares, which led to a substantial rise earlier in the year, a further smaller annual rise has been announced by NX Coventry for 15 June. Fare changes
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Demo Against Cuts Affecting People with Learning Disabilities
Spon End based charity Grapevine, which helps people in poverty, disadvantage and isolation, will take around 200 supporters plus public service union Unison reps to a demonstration outside Coventry’s Council House on Thursday 23 January. The event coincides with the second and final council consultation meeting at the same venue which invites local people to …
Memorial Park car park petition
The council is reconsidering its plan, dropped a year ago, to start charging for parking at Memorial Park for all parking. The current three hours free parking at the park could be lost and motorists would be charged £1 for up to one hour, £3 for 1-2 hours and £3.50 for two to four hours. So …