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Friday, October 14th, 2011Previously I wrote about plans for a new community centre in Cheylesmore, Coventry.
Following some feedback from local residents, the architects, Vagdia and Holmes have made a few small changes to the designs.
The changes are mostly cosmetic with some additional landscaping with trees however one significant change was the point of access.
The main entry point [...]
Asda Campaign Commences
Monday, October 10th, 2011I spotted these two billboards in Cheylesmore recently.
But these aren’t just billboards advertising some low prices. They are in fact the beginning of a campaign by Asda in support of its proposal to build a supermarket on land in Cheylesmore.
You might think that if Asda wanted you to support their new store proposal, they’d have [...]
Another Shop Bites The Dust
Monday, October 10th, 2011A dark day for the Cheylesmore community as another shop closes its doors.
Heywood and Sons, the florist / fruiterer / greengrocer ceased trading on Saturday 1st October.
The note on the door states that it has closed due to an increase in rent.
Whilst increases in rents are never good, its an external cost that you [...]
Labour Newsletter Drops Through The Letterbox
Saturday, October 8th, 2011The local Labour newsletter dropped onto the doormat a short while ago, although calling it a newsletter is a bit of a stretch of the imagination.
Whilst they claim that they have mended the roads, as promised, all it really appears to be is two sides of paper pointing fingers at the Conservatives.
article continues below photos…..
What [...]
Labour Support Business Closures And Job Losses In Coventry
Saturday, October 8th, 2011At the last Cheylesmore Ward Forum I was somewhat surprised by the actions of Labour Councillor Harjinder Singh Sehmi as it appeared he wasn’t 100% behind plan to open a new community centre instead of an Asda.
So I sent him an email to discover what his position is.
I was even more astonished to receive a [...]
RIP Steve Jobs
Thursday, October 6th, 2011Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has died at the age of 56 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer, the company has announced. Full news report here.
He was a visionary who changed the way we listen to music, use our mobile phones and play on our computers. But he was so much more than that.
I thought [...]
Asda To Unveil Plans For New Supermarket In Cheylesmore
Wednesday, October 5th, 2011I have been advised that Asda will be unveiling it’s plans for a 10,300 square foot store in Cheylesmore, Coventry, later this month, after cancelling the previous event.
The event will take place at Quinton Park Baptist Church on Friday, October 21 from 3pm to 7pm and on Saturday October 22 from 10am to 4pm.
Let’s hope [...]
Warwick Courier Publishes Hoax Email As News
Tuesday, October 4th, 2011Oh Dear, having to read updates on facebook that people believe are real but actually aren’t is one thing, reading one of them in a newspaper because the journalist / reporter didnt check it out first is something else.
The Warwick Courier published this story, warning motorists to be vigilant following reports of a scam operating [...]