Local Environmental Quality

Thumbnail : The Schmitt machine is used to cleanse the pavements around the city centre : Click image to enlarge

Although horticultural planting and conservation is extremely important to the Bloom campaign, so is the cleanliness and attractiveness of the sites, features and displays around the city. CV One and English Landscapes work around the clock all year round to ensure that fly posting, dog fouling, litter, over flowing bins, blocked drains, graffiti, dirty windows and chewing gum are removed with chemical free and sustainable substances, which are harmless to the environment and pedestrianised areas. With the latest technology, such as the Schmitt machine used to cleanse the pavements around the city centre, to road sweepers, jet washers, gum boards and larger bins, the streets of Coventry are fully controlled and operated by state of the art CCTV and foot patrols. CV One and Coventry Council have also been working on initiatives to brighten up the empty retail spaces in the city centre, with artwork going up in the windows to freshen up the site.

Thumbnail : Belgrade Square displays original artwork : Click image to enlarge

Belgrade Square displays original artwork which has been incorporated into the new Plaza street scene. This area showcases public art in the environment including abstract sculptures and a contemporary water feature. The eye-catching art is a complementary and tasteful addition to the new plaza development.

Back in January CV One teamed up with the local media and the City Council to give away an empty shop, this was an exciting new initiative and the first of its kind in the country to revitalise a vacant retails space. The competition is now in its final stages with 5 short listed applicants all vying for the chance to win their own business and marketing campaign; in addition to this local community groups and businesses have been exhibiting and displaying artwork in vacant premises. Children from the local Tiny Teddies Day Nursery have had their paintings on display in the old Adams clothing shop. Coventry Youth Offending Service has implemented a community litter picking programme in the city as part of their Restorative Justice scheme and the Intensive Supervision and Surveillance Programme. This encompasses community payback and restorative work, which will benefit the community.

Thumbnail : Cleanup operation in Hertford Street : Click image to enlarge

The City council have teamed up with CV One, English Landscapes and the private landlords to undertake an intensive cleanup operation in Hertford Street to remove the accumulated bird foul in the hard to reach areas under the canopy, the paving underwent a rigorous jetwash and all shop frontages were cleaned and painted to breathe new life into the street.

Within their contract with the City Council, CV One is responsible for the maintenance of many statues within the City Centre. Cleansing of these monuments enhances the overall environment creating a safe and cared for feel.

Millennium View in Hales Street is a new pocket park developed by Coventry City Council to replace a vacant gap site. The area is still part of the Phoenix Initiative which means it can potentially be built on at any time. The City Council have renovated this formerly empty wasteland into a vibrant development which enhances the local area and provides much needed green space in this corner of the city. The park is proving highly popular with city centre workers as it is an ideal, tranquil picnic area.
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