User Tools

Site Tools


start

Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

Link to this comparison view

Both sides previous revisionPrevious revision
Next revision
Previous revision
Next revisionBoth sides next revision
start [2019/06/09 12:18] – [Rushcliffe Borough Council is reported as trying to sell off Lutterell Hall for development.] fulfordstart [2020/09/23 18:15] – [Economy of West Bridgford] fulford
Line 32: Line 32:
  
 ===== News ===== ===== News =====
-==== Rushcliffe Borough Council is reported as trying to sell off Lutterell Hall for development. ==== +===== June 2019 - Rushcliffe Borough Council is reported as trying to sell off Lutterell Hall for development. ===== 
-West Bridgford Community Hall recently was re-badged by Rushcliffe Borough Council as "Lutterell Hall". The hall has been a prominent part of West Bridgford life since 1929. Used for a daily preschool venue, wedding receptions, political hustings, childrens parties, community meeting and as a venue for numerous miscellaneous activities and classes the Rushcliffe web site says this:+{{ :pasted:20190609-134148.png}} 
 +West Bridgford Community Hall, in recent years re-badged by Rushcliffe Borough Council as "Lutterell Hall". The hall has been a prominent part of West Bridgford life since 1929. Used as  a daily preschool, a venue for wedding receptions, political hustings, childrens parties, community meetings and for for numerous miscellaneous activities and classes the** Rushcliffe web site** says this:
  
-"Lutterell Hall is an extremely attractive period building situated in a prime central West Bridgford location.+"**Lutterell Hall is an extremely attractive period building situated in a prime central West Bridgford location.
  
 The Hall is ideal for wedding receptions and celebrations of all kinds. It is adjacent to St Giles' Church and Central Avenue and within walking distance of West Bridgford Methodist Church and Holy Spirit Catholic Church. The Hall is ideal for wedding receptions and celebrations of all kinds. It is adjacent to St Giles' Church and Central Avenue and within walking distance of West Bridgford Methodist Church and Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
  
 Lutterell Hall is very popular for children's parties, meetings and one-off events. In addition, the venue hosts regular weekday dance and exercise classes and children's activities. Lutterell Hall is very popular for children's parties, meetings and one-off events. In addition, the venue hosts regular weekday dance and exercise classes and children's activities.
-"+**"
  
 Sounds good? Sounds like a valuable part of community life in Bridgford, a local asset? I guess that's what  makes it a prime candidate to be considered for selling off for redevelopment.  Sounds good? Sounds like a valuable part of community life in Bridgford, a local asset? I guess that's what  makes it a prime candidate to be considered for selling off for redevelopment. 
Line 46: Line 47:
 Those who want to stop this latest move to create private profit at the expense of the communtiy should scoot over to https://www.change.org/p/rushcliffe-borough-council-save-lutterell-hall Those who want to stop this latest move to create private profit at the expense of the communtiy should scoot over to https://www.change.org/p/rushcliffe-borough-council-save-lutterell-hall
  
-[[ More News | News & Belated News ]]+==== July 2018 - The end of planning constraints in West Bridgford ===== 
 +[[https://gallery.fulford.net/picture.php?/8941/category/296|{{https://gallery.fulford.net/_data/i/upload/2019/04/24/20190424234508-412325a1-la.jpg}}]] 
 +This monstrous great concrete and glass box that dominates the skyline and provides a picture window to all the neighboring gardens was not required to go through planning consent by Rushcliffe Borough Council. Because it contains concrete and glass the planners deemed that the construction was broadly similar to that of the beams and stucco of the Edwardian frontage. Nor was creation of a 2nd floor deemed to be a significant change in the shape of the roof. The local residents were not given the opportunity to comment, still less object and the build went ahead under permitted development. 
 + 
 +Interestingly the wooden framed windows and juliet balcony next door went through a 2 year planning process. Consent was denied and only after a Department of Environment review was consent granted. One can only speculate on what kinds of influence might have been brought to bear. 
 + 
 +Surprisingly it appears our Green Councillors support the officers' decision. 
 + 
 +I think from this point forward we can assume that no one in Bridgford will have to concern themselves with planning consent for any development. 
 + 
 +[[ News | More & Belated News ]]
  
 ===== Bridgford Park ===== ===== Bridgford Park =====
Line 85: Line 96:
 The cast iron drinking fountain which was hugely popular when I were a lad is still in place but is now surrounded by shrubbery and it is no longer functioning. Given contemporary concerns regarding the use of bottled water I wonder if anyone on the Council will have the good sense to return it to full functionality. Harumph! I somehow doubt it. The cast iron drinking fountain which was hugely popular when I were a lad is still in place but is now surrounded by shrubbery and it is no longer functioning. Given contemporary concerns regarding the use of bottled water I wonder if anyone on the Council will have the good sense to return it to full functionality. Harumph! I somehow doubt it.
  
-Most of the old park benches have been replaced over  the years with the latest incarnation being all metal, presumably some light weight alloy, structures but there is is still at least one old West Bridgford UDC cast iron affair left. Some of the slats have been broken out and I do wonder whether it will be survive to be restored to its former glory or if it will be replace with one of utilitarian all metal affairs.+Most of the old park benches have been replaced over  the years with the latest incarnation being all metal, presumably some light weight alloy, structures but there is is still at least one old West Bridgford UDC cast iron affair left. Some of the slats have been broken out and I do wonder whether it will be survive to be restored to its former glory or if it will be replaced with one of utilitarian all metal affairs.
 ==== Opening Times ==== ==== Opening Times ====
 The gates are supposed to be open between dawn and dusk but the process is very unreliable.  The gates are supposed to be open between dawn and dusk but the process is very unreliable. 
Line 164: Line 175:
 ==== Wilford Hill ==== ==== Wilford Hill ====
 ===== Economy of West Bridgford ===== ===== Economy of West Bridgford =====
-As a dormitory town to Nottingham City across the River Trent, West Bridgford has never been dependant on it's own resources. The local town shopping centre continues to do well but in recent years high rents and business rates have largely driven out independent retails. The shopping centre is now dominated by chain coffee houses and charity shops. The town centre has three small supermarkets in Marks and Spencer, Iceland and the Co-op. M & S occupies the site of the old Manor House, once a club, more latterly a public house. Part of Bridgford Park was given over to the creation of additional public car park when M&S was built. There are two larger supermarkets, ASDA on Loughborough Road and Morrisons on the Gamston Estate.+As a dormitory town to Nottingham City across the River Trent, West Bridgford has never been dependant on it's own resources. The local town shopping centre continues to do well but in recent years high rents and business rates have largely driven out independent retailers. The shopping centre is now dominated by chain coffee houses and charity shops. The town centre has three small supermarkets in Marks and Spencer, Iceland and the Co-op. M & S occupies the site of the old Manor House, once a club, more latterly a public house. Part of Bridgford Park was given over to the creation of additional public car park when M&S was built. There are two larger supermarkets, ASDA on Loughborough Road and Morrisons on the Gamston Estate.
  
 Although gone from Central Avenue there are still 3 butchers in West Bridgford, one on [[business:butchers:rutherfords|Abbey Road]] another on Melton Road and a third in Edwalton. There is also a fishmonger on Melton Road. Although gone from Central Avenue there are still 3 butchers in West Bridgford, one on [[business:butchers:rutherfords|Abbey Road]] another on Melton Road and a third in Edwalton. There is also a fishmonger on Melton Road.
start.txt · Last modified: 2023/09/24 21:10 by fulford