Steetley Meadows Tidy Up
The trustees of Steetley Meadows spent a morning in March clearing the pond of weed to make it easier to access and easier for people to go pond dipping.
Daniel dredging pond
Trustees clearing pond
Trustees clearing pond
Coventry Airport Consultation
Coventry Airport is proposing to invest in and introduce new technology to future-proof the airport. We are consulting on redefined flight paths, which should result in more accurate and consistent approaches.
The airport has drawn up its proposals in consultation with a wide range of aviation users to take account of their varied needs, and is now consulting formally on the proposals. We are inviting the local communities to view the proposals online at: http://www.coventryairport.co. uk/consultation
We are also holding a public drop in session between 11am and 7pm on 21st June 2017. More detail of where the session is being held and how to get there is available on the website.
The consultation period ends on 31st July 2017.
Coventry Airport will consider all responses to the consultation, and make any necessary changes before submitting a final scheme for consideration by the Civil Aviation Authority CAA.
The consultation period ends on 31st July 2017.
Subway Spring Clean
Volunteers helped wash down the subway recently preparing it for a much needed touch up.
If you would like to join in the fun, the next session is Saturday 27th May. Come any time between 10 o’clock and 1 o’clock.
Results are in for Dunsmore Ward!
County Council Election Results May 4th 2017
Cllr. Howard Roberts was elected as County Councillor for Dunsmore & Leam Valley Ward. Voter turnout was at 44.21%.
HARRISON James (Green): 145 votes
HUGHES Bob (Labour): 434 votes
ROBERTS Howard (Conservative): 2,636 votes
SLINN Laura (Liberal Democrat): 294 votes
Out of Control Dogs
Local dog owners have been advised to keep control of their dogs while they are off their leads. This advise is issued after a report to the Village Facebook site of a dog attempting to attack another leaded dog while it was off its lead. The dog was eventually brought under control by its unknown owner.
Legal advice can be found here : https://www.gov.uk/control-dog-public/overview
To report dog nuisance of any kind locally via the Dog Warden service;
Email: ept@rugby.gov.uk
Telephone: (01788) 533857
Town Hall
Evreux Way
Rugby
CV21 2RR
Village Defibrillators
Most villagers probably know that Ryton is fortunate to have three defibrillators – one in the Co-op (only accessible during opening hours), one at the Village Hall and one at the Malt Shovel (both available day and night).
A defibrillator is a device that gives a high energy electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone who is in cardiac arrest. This high energy shock is called defibrillation, and it’s an essential life saving step in the chain of survival.
The defibrillators are kept in locked cabinets. Having one of these nearby could make all the difference but our first step, in an emergency, has not changed:
In an emergency
• dial 999 immediately
• Then follow the instructions from the local ambulance service. If appropriate, you will be told how to access the nearest defibrillator and what to do.
How to Prevent Number Plate Theft
With a report of number plate thefts in the area we have decided that we should make you aware of how you can ‘Secure your plates, and protect your identity’.
Your car number plate is unique and is linked to the registered keeper of the vehicle. If your plates are stolen and used, thieves are stealing your identity. Being a victim of number plate theft is serious and you need to report it. The plates could be used to commit criminal offences and the police could be knocking at your door. Criminals use stolen plates for a whole host of reasons and sometimes in very serious crimes.
To avoid becoming a victim of number plate theft, we recommend taking the following actions:
• Park in a well lit area and use car parks that are accredited to the Secure Car Park Scheme.
• Fit non-returnable screws to your number plate, or another fixing device such as an epoxy adhesive. These are available from car parts supply shops and some DIY stores. *please see attached picture
• Purchase theft resistant number plates from a reputable dealer and ensure they adhere to British Standard BSAU 145d.
For further information please contact a member of the Rugby Rural Central Team on the below contact details.
Email: rrc.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
Twitter: @RugbyCops
Website: www.warwickshire.police.uk
Dial 999 – In an Emergency
Dial 101 – To report a Crime
Tel: 01788 853851 – To contact the team directly (Not for reporting Crime)
Junkmail
It may not be as simple as you would like, but it is possible to stop junk mail completely.
The Mailing Preference Service (MPS) enable consumers to have their names and home addresses in the UK removed from lists used by the industry for advertising. They can remove your name from up to 95% of Direct Mail lists. It may take a few months but you will see a noticeable difference in the post you receive. Register by contacting:
Mailing Preference Service: Telephone: 020 7291 3310 Email: mps@dma.org.uk
Royal Mail Door-to-Door Service
The Royal Mail door-to-door service delivers unaddressed mail such as leaflets and catalogues generally advertising services to capture new customers. They are allowed to deliver 6 items to one household per day.
If you don’t want to receive unaddressed mail it is possible to opt out of the door to door service by contacting Royal Mail and asking for the “Stop door-to-door confirmation form.” For more information visit the Royal Mail website
Email: optout@royalmail.com
Letter box sticker
Contact the waste projects team and we will send you a ‘No junk mail please’ sticker, if you do not wish to receive free local newspapers and leaflets.
Email: waste@warwickshire.gov.uk
Storm Doris – Warwickshire Tradings Standards Rogue Trader Alert
In the wake of damage caused by Storm Doris Warwickshire Trading Standards is issuing a warning for people to beware of bogus cold callers.
Rogue traders use unusually stormy weather as a way of persuading people that they need work done on their property such as repairing loose roof tiles or removing damaged trees.
You can’t tell a good trader from a bad one on the doorstep. Avoid buying from unexpected/unknown doorstep traders.
If you are looking for a Trading Standards approved and vetted trader, consider using Warwickshire Trading Standards new approved trader scheme – No Rogue Traders Here
Make a scam/rogue trader complaint to Trading Standards via Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 03454 040506.
Warwickshire Trading Standards Website Facebook Twitter
Sign up to scam alerts at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/scams
Flower Planter Two
A second village flower planter has been installed on Leamington Road.
This is a joint project between the Countryside and Website Action Groups after it was raised by residents in the Parish Plan. The Countryside Action Group will now plant the large box which will help add a welcoming entrance to the village. Signs promoting the village website will be added at a later date by the Website Action Group.
Flower planter being put into place by local volunteers