Residents of a quiet cul-de-sac in Coventry have expressed outrage after a bright green parcel locker was installed on their street without warning. The 8ft (2.4m) battery-run, solar-powered locker, owned by Yeep!, appeared on Arne Road in Walsgrave on April 10.
Locals claim they were told a concrete base was being laid for a new salt box, only to discover the “eyesore” had been placed just yards from their homes. John Davies, 77, who lives nearby, said: “Everybody is up in arms about it. He’s completely pulled the wool over our eyes so he could drop it in there without us knowing.”
The locker is situated half a mile from the nearest shop, and residents say it has not been used once since installation. Suzanna Davies, 57, described it as “outrageous” and a potential danger to children. Lynda Congrave, 79, who has lived on the street for 40 years, added: “It blocks my view and young kids play here. If cars speed down to drop parcels, there could be an accident.”
Coventry City Council has confirmed it is investigating whether the structure was erected without proper authorisation. A spokesman said: “The matter is under investigation and officers have contacted the landowner and locker company.”
