Council's CCTV Decision Challenged — Our Campaign Is Far From Over!
🩷🦋 FROM BBC NEWS TO FRONT PAGE HEADLINES — BUT OUR CAMPAIGN IS FAR FROM OVER!
What began after the heartbreaking thefts from my daughter Avayah-Laylah’s grave has grown into a campaign to protect every loved one resting in Coventry’s cemeteries.
Our campaign has now received coverage from BBC News, BBC Midlands Today, BBC Coventry & Warwickshire Radio and the FRONT PAGE of the Coventry Telegraph! 📰📺
I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has helped bring attention to this issue.
However, I want to clarify something important regarding Coventry City Council’s handling of my petition.
I was originally informed that my petition would go straight to a formal Cabinet Member meeting.
Instead, without notifying or consulting me about the change, the Council decided to deal with my petition by correspondence. I only became aware of this when I received a letter informing me of their decision and the outcome.
I find this extremely disappointing. How can the serious concerns raised by grieving families be properly discussed when the opportunity for a formal meeting is taken away without even informing the petitioner?
I HAVE FORMALLY OBJECTED TO THIS.
I have requested that the Cabinet Member meeting goes ahead as originally expected and am currently awaiting confirmation of a date.
The Council has also declined to introduce CCTV, despite my repeated clarification that we are requesting targeted cameras at entrances, exits and other appropriate locations — NOT cameras overlooking individual graves.
I welcome improvements to existing security, but I do not believe these measures alone adequately address the concerns raised.
This campaign has never been about protecting just one grave. It’s about protecting every resting place and giving grieving families the peace of mind they deserve.
My objection stands. My request for a formal meeting stands. And this campaign is FAR from over.
Thank you to everyone continuing to support, sign and share. 🩷🦋