Police Surgery at the Sports Pavilion, Main Road, Meriden

Sgt Tony Hanlon and his officers would like to trial new style police surgeries at the Sports Pavilion in order to better engage with residents.


The first of these surgeries will take place on:


• Saturday 26 November 2011 between noon – 1:00pm


Forthcoming dates are scheduled for:


• Thursday 8 December 2011 between 4:00 – 5:00pm

• Thursday 12 January 2012 between 4:00 – 5:00pm

• Saturday 11 February 2012 between noon – 1:00pm


Come along if you wish to discuss any issues with Sgt Hanlon and his team.

Meriden Sports Camp returns for Half Term

Paul Jayes will be running his Sports Camp 24-28 October 2011.  There will be tennis, cricket, rounders and much more.  You can read the timetable here.

Parish Council Meeting Monday 26 September 2011

At the Parish Council Meeting on Monday 26 Sept (Village Hall at 7.30pm), there will be an hour long public presentation and discussion of the final draft of the Parish Design Statement, presented by Iain Roxburgh, giving voice to the community's views on planning and development matters.

The parish council meeting will commence after this presentation.

You can read the agenda and corresondence between Meriden Parish Council and Taylor Wimpey over their proposed development on Leys Lane on our website.

Meriden Cricket Club's inaugural match at the new playing fields - Meriden Sports Park
This Saturday 24 September 2011, Meriden Cricket Club vs Hampton & Solihull C.C. will take place from 1pm.  Everyone welcome!

It's been 40 years since Meriden C.C. lasted play in the village.  Show your support and come along, whatever the weather!

Netball training
The first of our netball training takes place on Tuesday 13 September between 6-7pm.  This first session is open to all women and girls interested in playing and its FREE!  Thanks to our Sports Co-ordinator, Paul Jayes.

So all interested parties, please come along.

Venue:  Meriden Sports Park

St John's Rangers FC won 4-2 to Racing Blythe
Our Sunday team played on 11 September and beat Racing Blythe 4-2.  St John's will return in October.

We won!
Triumph Meriden FC - 2, FC Premier - 0

What a great start to Triumph Meriden's season.  The next home match will be on Saturday 17 September 2011.

More details to follow for the season fixtures.

Triumph Meriden FC's first home match is this Saturday 10 September at 2:30pm

Meet the team:

Back row from left to right: 

Adam Reece, Dean Sherington (Manager), Nathan Leek, Justin Gower, Stephen Scrivens, James Green, Wayne Benton, Matthew Graham, Carl Farquharson (Captain), John Swindale (Assistant Manager)

Front row from left to right:

Jamie Leek, Michael Graham, Richard Stevenson, Paul Simon Haynes, Robbie Steadman, Andrew Taylor

Team sponsor:

The New Firs Entertainment Venue

Kit sponsor:

The Tyre Bay, Stechford

The team first approached Meriden Parish Council last year when they needed a pitch.  Since then they've stuck with us and as the new playing fields build progressed they wanted to remain in Meriden.  Originally from Castle Bromwich, they asked if they could sign up for the 2011/12 football season in Meriden and then renamed themselves Triumph Meriden FC. 

Anyone interested in playing for Triumph Meriden FC can contact Dean Sherington, Manager on 07836 667006.

More news on forthcoming fixtures to follow.

Summer Holidays Sports Camp

at Meriden's new playing fields

Week 1:  Monday 15 August - Friday 19 August 2011

Week 2:  Monday 22 August - Friday 26 August 2011

Times: 9am until 3pm

Cost: £10 a day or £40 a week



Packed lunch and Drinks: please bring you own


Include sunscreen please


Book your place to avoid disappointment:

Call Paul Jayes on 07962 375038

Meriden's New Playing Fields

Our new playing fields were officially handed over on Monday 8 August 2011 and will be open to the public from Wednesday 10 August 2011.  The children’s play area has been ROSPA inspected and will open from Monday 15 August 2011.

Our chair, Rosie Weaver, is photographed taking possession of the keys from David Wilson Home's land manager, Ray Walker (right).  Paul Cornish, David Wilson Home's site manager, is to Rosie's left.

The Parish Council would like to thank David Wilson Homes for the hard work they put into the construction and landscaping of the playing fields and the pavilion.

The sports facilities are fully operational for residents and local sports clubs. The use of the external facilities is open to the public which include:

• Cricket pitch
• Adult football pitch
• Children’s 7-a-side football pitch
• Petanque
• Multi-use surface for tennis, basketball, netball and 5-a-side football


The 5 and 7-a-side football, basketball and netball pitches are bookable through our Sports Co-ordinator and Coach, Paul Jayes on 07962 375038. Tennis, too, can be booked for one hour slots with Paul. If you are a club interested in using our facilities, there will be a charge, contact Paul Jayes for further details.


Our new adult football team, Triumph Meriden FC, are paying for the use of the sports ground for their 2011/12 home matches. Their first friendly match on the new football pitch takes place on Saturday 13 August 2011 from 2pm.  If you are interested in playing for Triumph Meriden FC, contact Dean Sheringham on 07838 667006.

Meriden Rovers junior football team now have over 35 players on their books and are always looking for new members. Football training on the new playing fields takes place Wednesday 10 August 2011 at 5:30pm and Saturday 13 August at 10:00am. Contact Paul Jayes if you wish to take part. View their website at www.pitchero.com/clubs/meridenroversfc


For this moment in time, the use of the pavilion will be opened for match events only e.g. football, cricket, etc. We have also installed state of the art CCTV and declared the grounds a dog free-zone.

Coming soon will be a dedicated website where you can book your sports activities online. We are looking for volunteers to support the new facilities. If you have sports knowledge or a variety of skills that you feel can contribute, contact Paul Jayes on 07962 375038.

Follow-up public meeting on Monday 27 June 2011

Your views were taken on board at the last public meeting held on 15 June 2011. To hear the outcome, please attend our public meeting on 27 June 2011.

Village Hall

7:30-8:30pm

On 15 June 2011 nearly 100 residents attended the public meeting called by Meriden Parish Council. Your views were recorded and discussed with Solihull Council on Monday 20 June 2011. The outcomes from this meeting are positive and we’d like to share this with you on 27 June before the practical completion inspection takes place on 29 June.

This is your opportunity to find out how you helped resolve the situation.

Annual Parish Council and Parish Council meeting is Wednesday 27 April 2011 at 7:30pm
Venue:  Village Hall

Centro will be in attendance to give us an update on the bus service.  Full agenda has been posted on the Parish Notice Boards.

You can now submit the Parish Design Statement questionnaire online!
You can fill it out online, save as a new word document and then email your completed newsletter to mailto:Iain.Roxburgh@btinternet.com by 21 April 2011.


Thanks in advance you for your valued views.

To fill out the Word newsletter and email to Iain, click here.

PARISH PLAN CONSULTATION

The Meriden Parish Plan Action Group has published its latest Newsletter Spring 2011.  It's dedicated to the Parish Design Statement and is asking your views on planning issues facing the parish as a whole and your particular area.

When you receive it, please take the time to complete it and return to either the library, The Centre charity shop or Blitz salon in Millison's Wood.

Thanks in advance you for your valued views.

WHAT'S COMING UP

The next community surgery will take place on Monday 14 March 2011 at the Library between 10am-12pm.
Representatives from the West Midlands Police along with Bruce Brant, our Neighbourhood Coordinator from Solihull Council and Shafim Kauser, Parish Clerk will be present.

Thinking of standing as a parish councillor?  Then meet your councillors at the Village Hall on Wednesday 16 March 2011 from 7:30pm
Councillors Rosie Weaver, Melanie Lee and District Councillor David Bell will be in attendance to answer any questions about how to become a parish councillor.  The elections are this year on Thursday 5 May 2011.


Public Inquiry over Eaves Green Lane planning application starts on Tuesday 22 March 2011 at the Heart of England Social Club.

The next parish council meeting will take place on Monday 28 March 2011 at the Village Hall from 7:30pm.
The agenda will be posted here and on the Parish Notice Boards from Monday 21 March 2011.

Next Parish Council Meeting is Monday 28 February 2011
At the Village Hall from 7:30pm. 

The agenda will include a brief presentation from Tarmac in relation to sand and gravel extraction.  Other items will include updates on village matters such as the new playing fields. 

Planning applications to be discussed:
9.1 Premises Licence Variation – Meriden Lateshop, 2 The Green, Meriden CV7 7LN – To vary the sale of alcohol, for consumption off the premises, for Monday – Sunday 6am – 11pm



9.2 2011/121 Land at Maxstoke Lane, Meriden – 5 additional dwellings (plots 83-87), substitution of house types on plots 10,11 & 45 and relocation of foul water pumping station


9.3 2011/250 Land at Becks lane, Meriden – Extend time limit on approved planning application 2008/261 (redevelopment of scrapyard to provide 4No. dwellings and alterations to existing access)

Plus much more.  Look forward to seeing you there on the night.

UPCOMING MEETINGS THIS WEEK

Monday 10 January 2011: 

Surgery at the library with Meriden Parish Council, Solihull Council and West Midlands Police.  10am-12pm

Wednesday 12 January 2011: 

Parish Council Finance Meeting at the Village Hall from 7:30pm

Saturday 15 January 2011:  High Speed Rail 2 Exhibition at the Village Hall from 10am -3:00pm

 High Speed 2 & the Meriden Gap Station:

Dream ticket or nightmare neighbour?

HS2 Public Exhibition

Meriden Village Hall

Saturday 15th January

10:00 – 15:00

Poster displays – from supporters and opponents of HS2

Maps of Route

Detailed analysis

Refreshments and Raffle

HS2 will change your community and environment for ever. The Heart of England High-Speed Railway Action Group (HHAG) is challenging the Government’s current proposal, believing there’s No Business Case, No Environmental Case, and No Money to Pay for It.

www.hhag.org.uk