Essential repairs secure historic Grimsby Port buildings; investment aims to preserve heritage and plan for the future. Grimsby Port Historic Buildings Undergo Major Restoration Project The Port of Grimsby buildings are getting fixed up. Associated British Ports said they are starting big repairs. This first part makes sure the buildings stay strong. This work helps…
Historic England opposes building homes on Braunton Great Field, calling it historically important. They say it damages a rare farming system. Historic England Blocks Homes on Nationally Important Farmland A group wants to build affordable homes in the village of Braunton, North Devon. Historic England opposes this building plan, as they protect England’s historic places.…
The Old Vicarage in Dawlish is saved! New owner Momentum Estates plans to restore the Grade II listed building. Dawlish Landmark Saved Major Update on Historic Old Vicarage Hey, guess what? There’s good news about that old building in Dawlish! You know, the one everyone wanted to save. A new owner bought it. It’s a…
Julian Dunkerton’s plans for No 131 Promenade in Cheltenham get the green light after council vote this evening. Cheltenham Hotel Extension Wins Approval: Dunkerton’s Vision Moving Forward The crowd cheered! Julian Dunkerton’s plans got approved. His plans were for No 131 Promenade, and the approval happened this evening, February 13. Planners considered two proposals for…
Emergency work is essential at Middleton’s Grade II listed Hopwood Hall following a structural survey revealing safety issues. Urgent Repairs Needed at Historic Hopwood Hall Due to Safety Concerns Middleton’s Hopwood Hall needs emergency repairs. The council reported this news recently. It’s a historic building with Grade II status. Rochdale Council did a structural survey…
A bell was stolen from a war memorial in Nottingham. Police are investigating the theft. The public is asked to assist. Bell Stolen from Nottingham War Memorial Chinese Bell Tower A large bell vanished from a war memorial. It sits in a park in Nottingham. Nottingham City Council alerted the police, as thieves targeted the…
An old homeless centre will be torn to build houses near Peterborough Cathedral. Peterborough’s Former Homeless Centre Set for Demolition, New Homes Planned They will tear down an old homeless center. Eight new homes will go up near Peterborough Cathedral. The old building is called Garden House. It was built in the 1930s. Choir members…
Julian Dunkerton’s plan for No. 131 Promenade faces a crucial decision, amid concerns about the building’s heritage. Decision Looms for Dunkerton’s Cheltenham Promenade Project A Cheltenham building faces opposition over plans. The plans involve permanent structures at No. 131. This follows a dispute about Covid-era tents. Julian Dunkerton owns No. 131, a luxury venue. He…
Coventry’s 19th-century summerhouses on Stoney Road Allotments are undergoing vital repairs thanks to funding. Coventry Summerhouses from 1800s Receive Major Restoration Coventry started fixing three old summerhouses built in the 1800s. These buildings stand on Stoney Road Allotments in the Cheylesmore area. The summerhouses needed repair work as these plots are from the Park Gardens,…
Housing plan near Arboretum Park delayed due to numerous objections and Historic England’s concerns. Derby Homes Plan Faces Delay Amid Objections Near Historic Park Derby wants to build houses on a green space near Arboretum Park in Normanton. The city council proposed this last year, in March. It’s on Rose Hill Street and used to…