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start [2019/06/09 13:01] – [June 2019 - 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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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. | 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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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 |
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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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