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

Hear Coventry Singer Songwriters on Radio 4 today

The radio programme featuring Coventry Singer Songwriters (see ECHO’s August cover story) is broadcast this morning at 10.30 on BBC Radio 4 FM. If you miss the show, it will be available to hear via BBC iPlayer for a further 28 days:
Will Gompertz Gets Creative: Hit Songs and Love Songs

Travellers on Spencer Park:

Photo by Ian Upton
Photo by Ian Upton

Cllr Allan Andrews has sent a message to residents re the travellers camped on Spencer Park:

”You may have seen the Saturday edition of the Coventry Telegraph which featured an article about me calling for an injunction to prevent this type of illegal encampment. The way we manage it so far is purely reactionary – although I do thank Council Officers for dealing with these issues pretty quickly when they arise.

We do, however, need a solution and I’ll be having further discussions this week with Officers, together with Ken Taylor, as we seek to address this matter.
A notice to leave has been issued and the Council is in court tomorrow to seek an eviction. Unfortunately, these matters always take some time and the mess the Park is currently in is not ideal and will take time to put right once they have vacated the site.

This has been a very frustrating process and I just wanted to let you know that we are trying to deal with it. Any issues relating to the travellers or general issues of anti-social behaviour needs to be reported to the Police on 101 as this helps them to build a picture of the problems caused, if any”.

Pail’s Bakery

Last night’s fire at the disused Pails Bakery, Craven Street, came shortly after it was sold at auction but before the sale had been completed. Cllr Bally Singh, Lead West Midlands Fire Authority member, said “It’s such a shame to hear of fire at the historic Pails bakery on Craven Street, and I hope the original baking oven inside has survived. I would also like to thank the fire crews who responded to the incident, for their great work putting the fire under control.”

Travellers update: At least 50 caravans now at Spencer Park in Earlsdon – Coventry Telegraph

Council officers were at the scene in Coventry today carrying out a needs assessment.

Source: Travellers update: At least 50 caravans now at Spencer Park in Earlsdon – Coventry Telegraph

Paul hits the target

Musical duo the Targets, featuring Spon End resident Paul Copeland are lending their support to a couple of charity fundraising events.

On Saturday 1 August, they appear at the Coventry Cross pub in aid of Diabetes UK, where they will be joined by other acts and a DJ from Hillz FM. There will also be a barbecue, disco, karaoke, raffle and an icebucket challenge.

Over Bank Holiday weekend 28-30 August, the Targets will take part in the Holyhead’s three day cancer charity event. Other acts will be on the bill, which will also feature karaoke, disco, raffle, nail and facepainting and fun auctions. On the last day, popular Elvis Presley and Neil Diamond tribute act Gary shires will perform. The entertainment at the Holyhead starts at 5pm each day.