Further Deterioration of Toll House

Since the Toll House was placed on the June SAVE Britain's Heritage 'Building at Risk' register British Waterways (now the Canal & River Trust) have inspected the property with a view to carrying out routine repairs.  Sadly no work has yet been carried out on the Toll House or adjacent cottage.  Both listed buildings have deteriorated further and are suffering from vandalism.  

SAVE Britain's Heritage have been updated on the current situation.

                 Toll House at Marple Wharf  
                         A Grade II listed building

 

ASDA/CAMSFC Consultation

It has been confirmed that the second ASDA consultation will be held in the Refectory on the CAMSFC Hibbert Lane site on Friday 28th September from 10.00am to 5.00pm and Saturday 29th September from 10am to 5.00pm.

Marple Area Committee Report 29th August 2012

A report on the Marple Area Committee meeting which took place on the 29th August 2012 can be viewed here

For past reports see 'Marple Area Committee Reports' under NEWS ITEMS

Opening of Marple Station Footbridge 24th August 2012

Last Friday saw the official opening of the new footbridge at Marple Station attended by representatives of Northern rail, the bridge project team, our MP and local councillors.

The new bridge incorporates a lift that will significantly improve disabled access.  The opportunity was taken during the project to install new station toilets, tidy up the platform layout and repaint the waiting room exterior.  Congratulation to all concerned.

First passengers in the new lift

Andrew Stunell MP & Cllr Craig Wright
prepare for the official opening

Member Paul Rice has
campaigned for the new bridge

Photos courtesy 
Arthur Procter    

Civicwatch Survey Results

The results of the 2012 Civicwatch survey show a massive 93% of Marple residents are proud of where they live, while 82% feel part of their community.  However only 35% feel their voices are being listened to in Marple. A total of 386 residents were interviewed in Marple as part of the survey.

These results compare with the national average results of 91% of saying they are proud of where they live, 87% saying they feel part of their community and 39% saying their voice is listened to.

The survey was conducted by the Civic Society as part of a national survey aimed at capturing the civic state of the nation.  The survey was organised by Civic Voice the new national body for the civic movement.

Do you feel proud of where you live?

For more details of the survey see our press release here

Marple Wharf - Protect our Place Research Project

Civic Voice have announced the appointment of Sarah Spurrier to lead the English Heritage sponsored "Protect our Place" research project over the next 9 months.

Sarah Spurrier to lead the
" Protect our Place"  Research Project

The project will help to understand the different types of current action taking place across England to protect and promote our historic environment.  (http://www.protectourplace.org.uk/)

Marple Civic Society will be part of the research using Marple Wharf as a case study for the project.

Canal and River Trust (CRT), previously British Waterways, is a charitable trust set up to protect our historic canal heritage. We are hoping that CRT will join in partnership with the Marple Community to develop the wharf in recognition of its huge tourism, leisure and community potential and respecting its wonderful history and heritage. Developed in this way, Marple Wharf could become a flagship site for CRT attracting many visitors and volunteers.

Marple Wharf at the junction of the
Peak Forest and Macclesfield canals 

British Waterways planned to develop Marple Wharf with a dense housing development. This was strongly opposed by Marple Civic Society and the Marple Community. We now have an opportunity to join together and think again.