Residents of Arne Road in Walsgrave, Coventry, have expressed outrage after a bright green parcel locker was installed on their quiet residential cul-de-sac without warning. The 8ft (2.4m) battery-run, solar-powered locker, owned by Yeep!, appeared on April 10, leaving locals shocked and angry.
Homeowners claim they were initially told a concrete base was being laid for a salt box. Instead, the locker was placed just yards from their living rooms. John Davies, 77, said: 'Everybody is up in arms about it. It’s on the lawn that's tended by the residents themselves. All the gardens are kept prim and proper.'
Residents report the locker has not been used once since installation. Lynda Congrave, 79, who has lived on the street for 40 years, said: 'I can’t believe it’s right outside my living room window. It’s disgusting.' She also raised safety concerns for local children playing nearby.
Coventry City Council confirmed the matter is under investigation. A spokesman said: 'Nothing further to say at this stage, the matter is under investigation and officers have contacted the landowner and locker company.'
Jamie Dickinson, CEO of Yeep!, apologised unreservedly, stating: 'We acknowledge that the location was wholly unsuitable and have taken immediate action to deactivate and remove the locker. We have also reviewed our internal procedures to prevent a similar experience occurring.'
