The demolition of the historic pub in Warwick Road is well under way today. Photo by Faith Miller.
The Commonjets’ radio session
Young alt-rock band The Commonjets will be playing a live session on Radio Plus tomorrow evening (Wednesday 26 August), from 9pm. You can listen in on 101.5FM or via the station’s website.
Roadworks for Beechwood Avenue and Styvechale Avenue
Residents around Beechwood Avenue and Styvechale Avenue have received letters from Coventry City Council to warn of potential disruption while work is carried out to install new highway gullies and kerb drains.
The work will be carried out for approximately three weeks from 1 September, between the hours of 7.30am and 4.30pm. More details are in the letter, opposite.
It has been made clear by the Council that while it would be helpful if Beechwood Avenue could be avoided while the work takes place, the road will remain open with traffic subject to delays.
Dan Gascoigne launches new album
Coventry musician Dan Gascoigne, who performs regularly in the ECHO area, releases his second album, Blind Duty with a show at the Nursery Tavern, Lord Street on Saturday 29 August.
Dan has spent the last year working on the album in his front room using acoustic guitar, voice and a vocal effects pedal. Combining new guitar tunings, a more aggressive vocal approach than previously and playing styles ranging from fingerpicking to heavy strumming, he has produced a more upbeat sound than on his début, last year’s Station Street West.
The launch gig starts at 8pm and support comes from Little Bird.
Charity day at the Old Clarence
The Old Clarence pub is raising funds for Myton Hospice on Saturday 29 August, when they present 
Clarencefest, a day of music and other entertainment for the whole family. Full details are shown in the flyer, right.
Call for gardeners
The Weaver’s House, Upper Spon Street is looking for volunteers to help out in the Tudor garden.
If you’re interested, call 02476 257117 or send an email.
New parking restrictions for Arden Street
Cycle Speedway Test Match
The Hearsall Common track stages the GB V Australia test match on Thursday evening.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Coventry-Cycle-Speedway/326894264082132
Warwick Street Plan
This planning application was notified to us too late for the August issue:
Application Number: FUL/2015/2571 Valid date: 21/07/2015 PS Code : 1
Application Site: 19-35 Warwick Street
Application Type: Full Application (Major)
Post Code: CV5 6ET Grid Ref: N. 431816 E. 278038
Proposal: Demolition of existing buildings, and development of 15 apartments with associated parking
Case Officer: Nigel Smith Contact No: 024 7683 1246
View online application: http://planning.coventry.gov.uk/portal/servlets/ApplicationSearchServlet?PKID=775447
Public consultation on this plan ends 13 August
Former Carey’s nightclub in Coventry city centre to be converted to children’s nursery
Coventry Telegraph reports:
Plans to change use of the property from bar to childcare facility have been approved by council planning chiefs
Source: Former Carey’s nightclub in Coventry city centre to be converted to children’s nursery