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A45 Improvements |
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The Highways Authority have issued the revised plan of improvements to be made.
The HA appear to have listened to the comments raised by the FRA and others at the enquiry held in 2010. The changes are not significant but will make a difference. This does not affect the A45/Leamington Rd roundabout, which is included in the Gateway proposals. The details of the improvements can be seen HERE |
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Last Updated on Sunday, 12 May 2013 18:53 |
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Energy Saving Trust |
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People on certain state benefits or low incomes may be able to access some funding that is available from the Big Energy Companies to help with the cost of heating and insulation products and the Energy Saving Trust is a free advice service funded by government that will be able to discuss the options available and will be able to direct you to a list of approved companies who may be able to assist further.
The Energy Saving Trust website is: http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk or call 0300 123 1234 |
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Warning - Recent Scams |
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Details of a recent scam that have been reported to Coventry Trading Standards. Earlier Alerts can be found at www.coventry.gov.uk/scams
Free Boiler offer!!!
Coventry Trading Standards have received a number of reports involving individuals going door to door offering householders new free boilers and/or home insulation, the latest report being in Chapelfields.
The callers claim they require the consumers full personal details including names, addresses, dates of birth, national insurance numbers and have also requested copies / photographs of letters regarding benefits entitlements in order to make the necessary arrangements. In many of the reported cases these individuals are not supplying any of their business details in return.
Clearly such requests should be treated with extreme caution especially when consumers have no way of checking whether the callers are from a bona fide company. Clearly giving personal details to strangers at the door could lead to increased risks of identity theft or other frauds.
Trading Standards would urge residents not to run the risk of dealing with strangers at the door especially if asked for their personal details.
If you are concerned about traders going door to door or need consumer advice call the Citizens Advice consumer service: 08454 04 05 06
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 08 May 2013 21:22 |
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Burglaries close to Finham |
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A series of break-ins have occurred from Baginton to Bubbenhall.
The first offence was on March 19th at 2:30 pm in Roman Way off Howes Lane.
These theives have struck at all hours of the day, even when people are at home.
Please be on your guard for yourself and for your neighbours. |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 08 May 2013 21:23 |
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Woodlands Newsletter |
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With all the work happening locally on our trees, it may be interesting to look at the Friends of Coventry's Woodlands Newsletter produced by Coventry City Council. It can be found here or click below.
This information has been passed on by 'Coventry Trees' which is a volunteer organisation which has been helping FRA with our problems including St Martins Road Roundabout and its trees, removal of trees in our (& other areas) without notice/ consultation, etc.
Coventry Trees works across Coventry and brings its experience to various individual resident groups and provides a wider understanding of the general picture.
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Last Updated on Sunday, 10 March 2013 23:58 |
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Coventry Health Walks Timetable |
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Healthy walks are having a break over the Christmas period. Details of the last walks in 2012 and the first walks in 2013 are in documents attached. For more information Click Here
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 11 December 2012 21:07 |
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Coventry & Warwickshire Gateway |
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There are wide reaching plans for the area surrounding the Jaguar Whitley plant and Baginton airport to create an industrial / business park area to support 14,000 jobs. The scheme has many road alterations and improvements.
While no planning application has been submitted, some 'consultation' work has already been done, and the FRA are trying to encourage more. There has been an application for 'request for a scoping opinion' submitted to WDC on 1st June 2012. The work is in partnership with Roxhill Development
Full details can be found at the Coventry and Warwickshire Gateway website
Local responses can be seen on the Baginton Village Website
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Last Updated on Sunday, 09 December 2012 19:34 |
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Police Warning of Bogus Callers |
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Don’t fall victim to a rogue trader
Coventry Trading Standards are warning people to be wary of door step callers as the weather improves.
It comes after a rise in the number of complaints received over the last few weeks from concerned residents.
Trading Standards officers believe a group of rogue traders may be targeting areas of the City, preying on the elderly and vulnerable within the city.
The warning comes after an elderly Allesley resident who was cold called and agreed to some gardening work.
The resident paid a sum of money so that work could begin and the trader immediately started on the job. After a small amount of work the trader left and has not returned to complete the job.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 08 May 2013 21:27 |
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Latest Bus Diversions |
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Details of the latest bus diversions have been announced
See http://nxbus.co.uk/coventry/information/ |
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Last Updated on Monday, 01 October 2012 19:33 |
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How to Complain about Bus Services |
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Details from CENTRO on how to complain about bus services (contact details below):
1) ALWAYS contact the operator
2) CENTRO needs to know if complaints involve contracted services and is
interested in persistent issues with commercial services
3) The Bus Appeals Body are interested in pursuing cases on behalf of the
travelling public as long as complaints have first been reported to operators
and they have had sufficient time to respond.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 26 October 2011 13:03 |
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