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start [2019/06/09 12:18] – [Rushcliffe Borough Council is reported as trying to sell off Lutterell Hall for development.] fulford | start [2020/09/23 18:15] – [Economy of West Bridgford] fulford | ||
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===== 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 " | + | {{ : |
+ | West Bridgford Community Hall, in recent years re-badged by Rushcliffe Borough Council as " | ||
- | " | + | "**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' | Lutterell Hall is very popular for children' | ||
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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. | ||
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Those who want to stop this latest move to create private profit at the expense of the communtiy should scoot over to https:// | Those who want to stop this latest move to create private profit at the expense of the communtiy should scoot over to https:// | ||
- | [[ More News | News & Belated News ]] | + | ==== July 2018 - The end of planning constraints in West Bridgford ===== |
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+ | 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. | ||
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+ | 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. | ||
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+ | Surprisingly it appears our Green Councillors support the officers' | ||
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+ | 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. | ||
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+ | [[ News | More & Belated News ]] | ||
===== Bridgford Park ===== | ===== Bridgford Park ===== | ||
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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 | + | 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 |
==== 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. | ||
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==== 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 | + | 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 |
Although gone from Central Avenue there are still 3 butchers in West Bridgford, one on [[business: | Although gone from Central Avenue there are still 3 butchers in West Bridgford, one on [[business: |
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