AUDIT 2019/20
The 2019/20 Audit has just been given Notice of Conclusion by PKF Littlejohn. Any queries, please contact the Town Clerk in 9-1 office hours as indicated on the form.
Archive for year: 2020
B46 Rocks – Return of the Lockdown Snake
Coleshill Town Council would like to support the local community in recreating the Lockdown Snake, as a more permanent and fitting memorial to our NHS, to be positioned on The Croft.
The Snake was originally started by B46 Rocks Facebook Group, but many of the original stones have now disappeared or need replacing, and it would be great to have some of the original designs recreated.
The design of the tribute has not yet been finalised and will be dependent on the number of stones we receive. We will make every effort to use all suitable and appropriate stones in the final design but we cannot guarantee it.
If you would like to get involved in recreating the snake, please drop your painted stones off at the
Coleshill Community Hub (Entrance on Sumner Rd), where you will receive a warm welcome from Helen or Charlie.
Between 7th Sept—30th Sept 2020 Mon—Fri 9.00 am—1.00 pm
Coleshill Hub: helen@coleshilltowncouncil.gov.uk 01675 462 517
Town Hall: megan@coleshilltowncouncil.gov.uk 01675 463 326
If you can’t drop off during these times, please contact B46 Rocks on Facebook and they will drop off for you!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1729189797138967/
LM on behalf of HS2 – Notice of daytime closures on and around Northway Island from September 2020
HS2 webinar invitation: Join our archaeology webinars for Heritage Open Days 2020, 11 – 19 September
From: Woolston, Fiona [mailto:fwoolston@lm-jv.com]
Before we build bridges, tunnels, tracks and stations, the largest archaeology programme ever undertaken in the UK is taking place along the line of route. Our archaeology programme is continuing to unearth discoveries across our sites.
To share information about these works and some of the exciting finds uncovered we are running a series of online archaeology events to support Heritage Open Days 2020.
We’re holding the following online events for Heritage Open Days 2020 (click on the events below to register):
- Uncovering Roman finds in Fleet Marston, Buckinghamshire: 11 Sept 13:30-14:30
- Archaeology of the Colne Valley: 14 Sept 12:15-13:15
- Archaeological finds at Park Street, Birmingham: 15 Sept 12:30-13:30
- Uncovering Mercote Marsh and the Fosse Way, Warwickshire: 16 Sept 12:30-13:30
- Uncovering Coleshill in Warwickshire: 17 Sept 12:30-13:30
- An introduction to HS2 archaeology in Fradley to Crewe, Staffordshire: 18 Sept 13:15-14:00
- HS2 archaeology conference: 19 Sept 11:00-14:55
You can find the full list of our online events here.
We will be publishing video recordings of the session online, so if you are not able to listen live you can still learn about each topic through a dedicated playlist on the HS2 YouTube channel.
For more information about HS2 please contact our HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434 or email hs2enquiries@hs2.org.uk
Fiona Woolston
Engagement Manager
0777 659 2192| fwoolston@lm-jv.com
6th Floor, Cornerblock,Two Cornwall Street, Birmingham B3 2DX
LM on behalf of HS2 – Notice of overnight closures on and around Northway Island from 1 September
Rescheduling of temporary closure of a short section of the B4438 from Saturday 22 August to Sunday 23 August
HS2 Notification – HP12A south of Gilson – main works off Gilson Road September 2020
Metal Detectors Cause Damage to Memorial Park Pitches
On Saturday 8th August, various patches of ground were dug up in the Memorial Park, causing pointless and dangerous damage to the Cricket Pitch and Football Pitches. The vandalism has probably been caused by metal detectors digging for treasure.
The Mayor, Cllr Adam Richardson comments: –
“This is highly annoying. We have had a number of requests in the past for legitimate metal detectors to search on various parts of the Town Council’s land, including the Memorial Park. We already know, therefore, that there is no treasure to be found. These amateur detectors are only causing inconvenience to football and cricket team users, costing residents their council tax to repair damage to the grass and it is all for no benefit.
We have reported the recent instances to the police and the CCTV images are being requested. I would strongly urge the people concerned to stop this pointless, costly and inconsiderate activity”.
Overnight Road Closures
Starting on Friday 31st July and ending on Friday 7th August, overnight road closures will take place on the A446 near Water Orton. A signed diversion, highlighted on the map on the following page, will be in place. Access to frontages will be maintained. The overnight closures will run from 8.00pm to 5.00am. After the overnight closures have been completed on weekdays, works will continue and revert to current traffic management with temporary traffic lights in place between 9.30am and 3.30pm.
For more information on the closures and diversions please see the link below:
Friends of Memorial Park – Press Release
The Memorial Park had a “Friends of” organisation when the major investment happened in 2016, involving the new play items, trim trail equipment, new paths and tennis courts.
In the strange times in which we live at present, there are a lot more people in the park who are walking, running or exercising and spending more of their time there. The Memorial Park is really benefitting from these additional visits in the summer months now people are encouraged outdoors. Unfortunately, it is also suffering a good deal more from littering, particularly from those from outside the town who are bringing takeaway containers, drink and also “happy gas” cannister. Residents have commented on this problem and some are sufficiently annoyed by this that they want to reform the Friends of Memorial Park.
The Town Council would want to support this and has the experience of the previous Friends set up to draw on, so setting up the aims and objectives would be fairly easy. Therefore, the Council is launching an appeal for residents to volunteer to get involved. The central aim would be “to improve the green space and facilities of the Memorial Park”.
The objectives that were agreed in 2016 would still be appropriate or could be quickly adapted, if felt necessary. These were:
v Involving local people in improving our community.
v Promoting the health and well-being of the residents of the area.
v Promoting the heritage and historical knowledge of the park.
v To carry out and promote both environmental improvement and practical conservation, to educate, encourage and support the local population in environmental practice by working with statutory and non statutory agencies.
v Promoting sport, community recreation and play facilities.
v To raise funds and receive contributions where appropriate to finance the work.
v To publicise and promote work.
v Work with similar groups and exchange information and advice with them.
If necessary, the Council would help with the procedural side, with things like a bank account, insurance arrangements, training courses and event coordination. Cllr. Dave Reilly is a County, Borough and Town councillor and may be able to help with a starter fund for a Friends group.
Membership of the Friends of Memorial Park would be open to anyone who is interested in helping the group to achieve its aims. Initially, to have a recognised committee would need three people initially and to hold an interest meeting. Given the current guidelines, that would probably be in the park itself.
Anyone interested in joining the group should contact the Town Council at the Town Hall at info@coleshilltowncouncil.gov.uk or 01675 463326 or the Community Hub on 01675 238309.
