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Society’s mixed reaction to Stephenson Memorial Hall revamp
Chesterfield and District Civic Society, whilst welcoming many aspects of the Stephenson Memorial Hall revamp planning application, have some serious reservations about others. The building, which incorporates the museum and Pomegranate Theatre is currently subject to a planning application, following the award of a substantial grant to update facilities. In its submission, the society raises…
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Crow Lane Re-opening Debacle
Unfortunately the county council seem to be making a real mess of their Chesterfield East to West Cycling and Walking Route – the latest debacle is the failure to reopen Crow Lane. Whether you agree with the permanent closure of Crow Lane or not, the fact is that the county council’s powers to close it…
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The Elm Tree, Staveley – our views on the planning application
We are asked to to comment by Chesterfield Borough Council on planning applications involving listed buildings and where building alterations may impact on conservation areas. We’ve recently commented on plans to convert the Elm Tree public house, High Street, Staveley into domestic dwellings and to build houses on some of the surrounding land. Our comments…
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11 November public meeting on the cycling and walking route scheme
Many thanks to everyone who attended the 11 November 2021 public meeting to discuss the Chesterfield east to west cycling and walking route. Below is a statement issued by the civic society on the event. Also attached, to download, is the opening statement made by our chairman at the meeting. This summarises the civic society’s…
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Hansard report from Debate secured by Toby Perkins MP on 9 November
We are making available the text from the Westminster Hall debate in Parliament on 9 November, secured by Toby Perkins MP. This was held to discuss the Chesterfield East-West Cycle Route and the county council’s consultation on it. You can download the text below.
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Alternative cycle route should be given serious consideration
The Civic Society is trying to revive serious consideration of the Greendale Avenue – Somersall Lane cycle route. We do not believe that negotiations should have been broken off without more effort to bring them to a successful conclusion. Download below our early November 2021 letters to Derbyshire County Council on this issue.
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Cycle Route Complaint Published
This detailed and closely argued memorandum has been written by Mr Bryan Thompson, a retired chartered town planner and former chairman of the Civic Society. It embodies a great deal of professional knowledge of the issues surrounding the proposed West-East Cycling Route (also known as a ‘Cycle Super Highway’). He has yet to receive a…
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New plaques on the horizon
Our latest three blue building plaques were on display at our October 2021 AGM. These popular and increasingly familiar plaques, mainly around Chesterfield town centre, have been a feature of the Civic Society’s activities for many years. The plaque’s design, though, have had a recent make-over. We already have permission for the building’s owners to…
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Public Meeting to Discuss Walking and Cycling Route
Chesterfield and District Civic Society have arranged a public meeting with Toby Perkins MP, to discuss the Chesterfield East-West Walking and Cycling Route, following Derbyshire County Council’s recent decision to proceed with the scheme. The meeting will be held at Brookfield Community School Hall on Thursday 11 November 2021 from 7.30–9.00 p.m. All local residents…
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Say ‘no’ to traffic chaos on Chatsworth Road
Chesterfield and District Civic Society has submitted a petition to Derbyshire County Council, following the council’s decision to proceed with the East-West Cycling Route. Our petition refers to the western extension, particularly along Chatsworth Road. We are concerned that the plans will make an extremely busy section of Chatsworth Road dangerous to all road users.…
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