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Make ABP and other former public sector bodies protect historic buildings. - Petitions

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Thursday, 18 August 2016

John Gillespie Magee, Jr. (1922-1941), aviator and poet

John Gillespie Magee, Jr. (1922-1941)

John McGee was an aviator and poet. He died in 1921 when his Spitfire crashed in Lincolnshire, and is buried at Scopwick. He wrote the poem "High Flight" -

"Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;"

Read more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Gillespie_Magee,_Jr.

Thursday, 28 July 2016

Press release: ‘Stop the Rot’: SAVE calls for urgent action to revive and regenerate historic buildings at Grimsby docks and steps back from legal challenge

Press release: ‘Stop the Rot’: SAVE calls for urgent action to revive and regenerate historic buildings at Grimsby docks and steps back from legal challenge



"Marcus Binney, President of SAVE Britain’s Heritage says, “Visiting the docks last week we were astonished to find large gaping holes in the roof of the Ice Factory.  Associated British Ports claim they take their architectural heritage seriously, yet nothing appears to have been done to stop rain pouring in through the roof.  This constitutes the most callous neglect of an outstanding listed building we have seen in years”."

Tertia Trust buildings, Humberston

 https://www.facebook.com/NorthEastLincsHER/photos/a.1702075893339563.1073741829.1700121676868318/1782527341961084/?type=3&theatre



I wondered what this brick building was used for when I saw that it was to be demolished.

Wednesday, 20 July 2016

Press release: SAVE applies to Court of Appeal in next step to save historic Grimsby dock buildings

Press release: SAVE applies to Court of Appeal in next step to save historic Grimsby dock buildings

And an appeal to raise funds for the appeal



PLEASE DONATE TO SAVE IF YOU CAN.
Having already met the cost of the initial judicial review process (including costs awarded to ABP and NELC) SAVE is trying to raise funds to cover the cost of the appeal. They have already raised £1,600, but their target is £8,000. See their fundraising page here:
https://secure.thebiggive.org.uk/projects/view/25631
Many thanks!

Tuesday, 19 July 2016

Fund-raising by SAVE to fight the demolition of historic buildings on Grimsby Docks

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NELDF/permalink/908290405965801/

"I have been intouch with SAVE and asked what we can do. They say that they need help with their re appeal as it will cost money to go back to court and to keep forwarding their press release, the Link below.

If you can not donate to the cause but strongly disagree with the decision to knock these buildings down, please keep sharing the press release far and wide to help gain attention.

http://www.savebritainsheritage.org/…/Press-release-Judge-d…

https://www.change.org/p/north-east-lincolnshire-council-sa…    "



Sunday, 17 July 2016

Wednesday, 22 June 2016

11 years - the lifespan of a building?

15 new jobs to be created by new Lidl store in Grimsby | Grimsby Telegraph



Lidl have obtained planning permission to demolish a supermarket built in 2005, and to replace it with a new supermarket.





One of the councillors said:  ""My heart goes out to the residents of this area. They get more construction on a site that has already had construction," he said.

"Lidl should have got it right the first time.""

Tuesday, 14 June 2016

Disbelief as pair find medieval brooch in back garden | Grimsby Telegraph

Disbelief as pair find medieval brooch in back garden | Grimsby Telegraph



"the North Lincolnshire Central Library has reportedly expressed an interest in keeping the object."

It's a pity there is nowhere in Grimsby to display the brooch!

Friday, 10 June 2016

Make ABP and other former public sector bodies protect historic buildings. - Petitions



Make ABP and other former public sector bodies protect historic buildings. - Petitions



You may like to sign my petition.  Thank you!

Make ABP and other former public sector bodies protect historic buildings.  

Grimsby was once the largest fishing port in the world. Associated British Ports (ABP) is demolishing the 19th century buildings at the heart of the historic port of Grimsby. ABP have permitted development rights - no planning application is needed.

ABP was formerly the British Transport Docks Board. Other industries formerly in the public sector have legal duties to consider historic buildings (e.g. in Water Industry Act 1991, section 3 and Electricity Act 1989, Schedule 9). The law should be changed so that ABP (and other bodies formerly in the public sector) are subject to similar duties.



Make ABP and other former public sector bodies protect historic buildings. - Petitions

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Saturday, 13 February 2016