A petition has been launched to make a popular Coventry beauty spot a designated nature reserve. Nearly 250 residents have already put their names to the idea to the plea that would change the status of Coundon Wedge.

According to ward councillor Jaswant Birdi, the idea will benefit both wildlife and the local community while also safe vouching the site’s future.

Speaking in his capacity as Conservative representative for the Bablake Ward, Cllr Birdi recently raised the plan at a full council meeting.

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Speaking on Tuesday (24 March) Cllr Birdi said: “I take this opportunity to inform the Council Chamber that there is an e-petition on the Council website which is alive and kicking and will be running accruing residents’ signatures until mid May.

“The residents have been putting their signatures on the petition in order to lobby the Council to designate Coundon Wedge a nature reserve status for the benefit of local wildlife. In the vicinity of the Coundon Wedge environment, there exists an ancient Arden landscape. The beauty can be seen by walkers in the Wedge.

“By designating Coundon Wedge a nature reserve status, Council will ensure it is permanently protected for the citizens of Coventry as a visitor centre.”

At the time of writing, 248 residents have signed the petition which is listed on the council’s website.

It states: “We the undersigned petition the Council to designate Coundon Wedge as a nature reserve, bestowing the rightful protections and benefits that come with such a title.

“For too long the site has been subject to speculation about its future. By designating it as a nature reserve Coventry City Council could ensure it is permanently protected.

“They could ensure the site continues to remain accessible to the public using funding drawn from private developers (Biodiversity Net Gain Credits).”

The petition is due to run until 12 May 2026.

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