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Christmas Advice from Neighbourhood Watch Print E-mail

Advice about preventing seasonal crime over the festive season:
 
When you’re going out:
 
• Never leave presents on view under the Christmas tree.
• Leave a light on!
• Check that the doors and windows are shut and locked.
• During darkness hours, keep your curtains and blinds drawn.
• Don’t leave large amounts of cash in the house.
• Don't hide a spare key under the door mat or under a flower pot.  Thieves know all  
   the good hiding places. 
• Buy some timers for your lights, TV and radio so it looks like you are at home.
 
If you are away for a few days, make it appear
you are home by:
 
• Ask a neighbour to shut the curtains.
• Ask them to pick up your mail or newspapers or arrange for them to be stopped.
• Get houselights on timers
• Ask a neighbour to park their car on your drive
• Ask a neighbour to put your dustbin out on time

Here is a link to this years West Midlands Police ecard, please click to see the ecard message.
http://www.west-midlands.police.uk/christmascard/ecard.asp?id=2

 
Police appeal for information on Burglary Print E-mail

The Police have asked Finham residents for information to help solve a burglary:
"Has anyone seen anything suspicious on Erithway Road on 12/11/2011 between the times of 11:30 am and 2245 hrs.
During the above date/times, a property on Erithway Road was broken into by forcing open the front UPVC door in full view of the road and other houses. A neighbours dog barked at around 7 pm for no apparent reason, so the break in could have happened then during the cover of darkness but still in full view of the road at a busy time.
If anyone thinks they may have seen anything suspicious they can contact Jon Steed on the Wainbody mobile phone 07722 820593 to discuss matters further."
PCSO Jon Steed
Wainbody Neighbourhood Police Team
West Midlands Police
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Tel 07722 820593

 
Proud of my City Print E-mail

The Proud of my City campaign is an opportunity to get involved, to make a difference in preparing Coventry for London 2012. Whether it’s taking part in a street clean-up, your own community fun-day, becoming a Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator or just coming into the city to enjoy its attractions and the new Broadgate this website is your one-stop shop for more information on how you can get involved.

There is also a questionnaire here

 
How to Complain about Bus Services Print E-mail

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.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 26 October 2011 13:03
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Check Your Security on Dark Nights Print E-mail

As clocks go back, do your bit to protect against burglars

 

IT'S that time of year, when darker nights are fast approaching and West Midlands Police are encouraging residents to think about home security.  

 

The clocks will be going back by an hour on Saturday night (29 October), and officers are asking residents to act now to help secure their home.

 

Simple tips include:

  • Using a timer switch for lights. These are inexpensive and mean homes are not left in darkness to alert burglars to an empty property.
  • Using door and window locks, even when someone is at home.
  • Cancelling newspapers and milk if the property is left unoccupied for a few days.
  • Keeping your shed and garage locked - your tools could be used to break into your home.
  • Neighbourhood Watch is an effective way to keep your home and community safer. You can find details of how to join or set up a scheme from the partnerships officer at your local station.

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Last Updated on Sunday, 06 November 2011 11:04
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Free Flu Jabs Print E-mail

Green Lane Medical Centre are encouraging people to get their free flu jab prior to winter.
If you are in one of the following groups, you should qualify:

  • Anyone over 65
  • Anyone with a long-term medical condition
  • Health professionals
  • Pregnant women
 
Volunteers for Olympics 2012 Print E-mail

The London 2012 Olympic Football competition is coming to Coventry and bringing with it thousands of visitors during the Games in July and August 2012.  Coventry has now launched its London 2012 Volunteer scheme, Coventry Ambassadors, where over 300 people will be recruited to act as Ambassadors for the city during the London 2012 Games.
 
All the info for the project including a short film can be found at www.coventry.gov.uk/coventryambassadors 
 
The criteria is that you must live, work, study or volunteer in Coventry so this is an opportunity for both Coventry people and others right across the West Midlands who have a Coventry connection.
 
The application process is now and an application form will be available from the website

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COVENTRY'S PROPOSED CORE STRATEGY CONSULTATION Print E-mail

COVENTRY LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN: PROPOSED CORE STRATEGY
Due to a change in Government legislation and the change in council Leadership, CCC will be publishing a different plan for the city – Coventry's Proposed Core Strategy.

The new strategy is available at www.coventry.gov.uk/ldf as well as at all libraries, the Council House and at Civic Centre 4.
The consultation period ends on Monday 31 October 2011. You can get in touch by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
After this date the detailed strategy will be prepared and you will be able to make formal representations at this stage if you wish.
In addition to the Proposed Core Strategy, CCC are also publishing the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (or SHLAA for short), the revised Statement of Community Involvement and the Local Development Scheme. You can view and download these documents HERE.
If you would like any further information or have any questions please contact the Planning Policy team 024 7683 1187 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Last Updated on Sunday, 02 October 2011 17:56
 
Extra Time! Print E-mail

For men and women aged 55+
Get active and try Olympic and Paralympic Sports
Starting Friday 7th October until August 2012
Every Friday during school term times from 1.00pm - 3.00pm
At Coventry Sports and Leisure Centre
£1.50 per session
• Activities and workshops at the City of Coventry Stadium
• Free CCFC match tickets and giveaways!

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Last Updated on Friday, 07 October 2011 22:36
 
Drug & Alcohol Abuse Help Schemes Print E-mail

Coventry Community Safety Partnership have appointed Addaction and Cranstoun to deal with drug and alcohol abuse.

For help with drug and alcohol abuse contact:

www.addaction.org.uk   or www.cranstoun.org

Last Updated on Sunday, 25 September 2011 10:33
 
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