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Bid to rename Coventry wards sparks opposition

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A person stands beside a street sign reading “Tile Hill Lane” on a grassy verge next to a residential street. Behind the sign are detached houses with cream and dark cladding, while large mature trees and dense greenery overhang the pavement. The person is wearing a navy top, grey shorts and blue trainers, with the scene photographed in daylight under a partly cloudy sky.

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Bid to rename Coventry wards sparks opposition from local residents and councillors

Overview

A proposal to rename two council wards in Coventry following a petition signed by 241 people has drawn criticism from local residents and councillors who view it as a waste of time and money. Leaflets and a QR code consultation have been issued for the Tile Hill and Canley ward and the Woodlands ward, giving residents options to change or keep the current names. The council stated it is obliged to consider the petition, while critics argue the changes are unnecessary following recent boundary reviews.

Key points

  • Leaflets have been delivered to households in the Tile Hill and Canley ward and the Woodlands ward regarding potential name changes.
  • The consultation follows a petition signed by 241 people, and the council spent £5,500 on the leaflets and delivery.
  • Local residents and councillors have criticized the consultation as a waste of resources and time given recent boundary changes.
  • Concerns were raised that the consultation process, which requires online responses via a council account, could exclude older residents.
  • The consultation runs until 21 October, with results to be considered by Cabinet Member John McNicholas in November.
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