Sink The Clock

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Millennium Square in Coventry was funded and built with the intention of providing a functional public space, i.e. for gatherings and public performance. To make this possible, the Millennium Clock was supposed to be 'sunk' flush with the surface. This did not happen and now the clock is raised above the surface making use of the square, particularly for the disabled, impractical. For public events the clock must be covered, for public safety reasons, incurring an immediate cost of around 10,000. Coventry City Council now says it has 150,000 to spend on the square and has suggested 3 options, namely: a statue, information boards or floral arrangements. They have also aked for ideas and we believe that sinking the clock flush with the surface as originally intended would offer more value for money to the city and its people than the other three options, as it would offer a realistic opportunity for live performance of music for all ages and tastes, dance, fairs and other public gatherings. This would be an invaluable cultural investment in our city and a fitting purpose for a public monument symbolising all the promise of a new millenium. We believe 'Sinking The Clock' to be the best use of our public money.

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  • John Oliver
  • Dan Walker
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    • It will be a benefit to all concerned if a level surface is provided.
  • Nick Swift
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  • Richard Elms
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    • millenium Place is a natural meeting point for the citizens of coventry and should be used as a vibrant working space for concerts, gigs, shows, entertainment, public gatherings, displays, fairs and markets. Currently it looks great lit up at night on the local news, but, is of little use for anything else.
  • Lee Davis
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  • Mark Axon
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    • blah blah blah sink the clock
  • Chris Kendall
  • andy beglin
  • Simon Mitchell
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  • Ann-Marie Crehan
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    • В
  • Tim Ramsbottom
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    • Why is it so difficult to get a tragic bit of town planning rectified for the benefot of the masses? SINK THE CLOCK!!!!
  • Ian Finnegan
  • martin law
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    • sink the clock
  • a.k.westwood
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    • coventry needs a public space for the promotion of our outstanding local scene.
  • Dayle Crutchlow
  • chris hartry
  • Patrick Lambe
  • Gaz Openshaw
  • SCOTT PARKES
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    • sink the clock
  • vicki
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    • sink the clock
  • JAYNE CRINGLES
  • Rachel Goodwin
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    • Sink the clock. It is a dangerous waste of space at the moment and cannot be easily used for the purpose it was intended for. It is a nice space and gets lots of sun. Everyone should be able to enjoy it without fear of tripping over.
  • Martin Wilkins
  • Steve
  • Thomas Finton
  • Holly Allkins
  • Matt Thompson
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    • How many people would come to see live shows as oppose to look at a clock ......??? logic....????
  • Kirstie Logan
  • chris blockley
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    • coventry coucil have spent way to much on flowers. and the whole waste of money on the closing and opening of access to pool medow also. this should be a public space available for public events and functions, e.g. live gigs, markets, festivals, etc.
  • Theresa Attwood
  • Mark Woodfield
  • Matthew Wheatley
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    • Make the use of our public spaces!
  • Glenn Barlow
  • Stacey Evans
  • Jim Peakman
  • Richard Harrison
  • Annette Chalmers
    • Comments
    • Sink the clock!
  • Becki Harris
  • Tash Daly
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    • at last someone is addressing this! it was so disappointing when we realised the clock space wasn't going to provide a much needed focal point for free live events in the city centre. It's a great space & deserves to be used.
  • Paul Murphy
  • Myke Grimes
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    • Down with the clock!
  • Terry McCranor
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    • Please... let's have some common sense.
  • Dan Searles
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    • For the City.
  • Roger Barker
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    • it's about time coventry city council provided a glimmer of support for it's local artists.
  • Anthony Marshall
  • Scott O'Neill
  • arthur gatfield
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    • sink the clock
  • Matt Fisher
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    • В
  • nathan wilson
  • jack
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    • sink it baby