Manchester Civic Society has submitted a formal objection to the truly awful Apex tower which will cast a shadow (both actually and metaphorically) over the beloved Britons Protection pub. So far the plans have received a raft of objections and very little support. It is the last week to lodge your formal complaints to the …
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Manchester Civic Society opposes closure of Stockport’s Central Library
Manchester Civic Society opposes Stockport Council’s intended closure of Stockport Central Library and the relocation of library services to the Merseyway Precinct. Relocating library services and collections away from the Central Library building, with no plan identified for the future use of the building seems an abdication of responsibility. The future options appraisal commissioned …
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MCS objects to 13 storey tower in Fallowfield
Threat to Oakley, the Victorian villa on Wilmslow Road in Fallowfield Manchester Civic Society has strongly objected to proposals (Application 129020/FO/2020) to intensively develop the spacious grounds of Oakley, the Victorian villa at the southern edge of Platt Fields. Oakley’s setting is an integral part of the historic and social value of the villa, whose …
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White Paper on Planning
Dr Margaret Collier is an enormous focus of energy in keeping alert on matters of planning, conservation and heritage for Manchester Civic Society and Fallowfield Civic Society. Margaret is our vice Chairman and Chairman of Fallowfield. We are very grateful to Margaret for all her endeavours’. SGSpeakman Chairman RADICAL CHANGES ENVISAGED TO THE PLANNING SYSTEM …
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