Marple Lime Kilns - Heritage at Risk

Marple Lime Kilns have been identified by English Heritage as a scheduled monument 'at risk' and reported by the Independent Newspaper as being 'in need of attention' (See here)

Following a recent visit to Marple and Mellor from the English Heritage, Heritage at Risk team, the Lime Kilns were added to the Heritage at Risk register (See here for full story).

The plight of Marple Lime Kilns was highlighted in the Society's "Vision for Marple" in 2010 and subsequently included in the HLF bid "Revealing Oldknow's Legacy". The Lime Kilns are inextricably linked to Marple's history. Limestone arrived by canal boat from Dove Holes and was burnt in the kilns using coal obtained from the site. Lime was used locally for building and agricultural purposes or returned to the canal to be transported elsewhere by boat.

Civic Society Social Evening 10th October 2013

    Annual Social Evening - Local Listing Project
   
         To be help on 10th October 2013 in Marple Library at 7.30pm

Paul Hartley, Conservation Manager from Stockport MBC, will give an informal presentation about the Marple Local Listing Project. The project is in the final stages so it is an opportunity to see which buildings and structures have been included and to learn more about Local Listing and its importance to our built environment and heritage. 

There are many buildings and structures that reflect Marple's history and heritage that do not fulfill the criteria for statutory listing.  Local listing is one way of providing some protection for these buildings.

          Peel Terrace

Historic Interest/Group Value

Photo to the right shows Peel Terrace c. 1904 with Goyt Mill under construction in the background.

Peel Terrace is named after Rober Peel.

Photo below shows Peel Terrace as it is today.

     Do join us if you can for what promises to be 

         an interesting and informative evening   

Wine, soft drinks and nibbles will be served 

You will be most welcome

Lobbying Bill

The government has introduced a bill before Parliament to regulate lobbying by interest groups including charities.

Whilst some see a need to regulate lobbying by powerful interest groups, many in the charity sector, including the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) and Civic Voice feel that the bill is unclear and may restrict campaigning by charities and other voluntary organisations - something the government tell us is not their intention.  NCVO is lobbying hard to modify the bill so that charities are not caught up in the new lobbying rules

Marple Civic Society has written to our MP Andrew Stunell to alert him to our concerns and asking that he take them into account in the forthcoming debate in Parliament.

Marple Area Committee Report 25th September 2013

A report on the Marple Area Committee Meeting on the 25th September 2013 can be viewed here

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

Committee Meeting Minutes 24th September 2013

Committee Meeting Minutes for 24th September 2013 can be viewed here

ASDA - the final chapter

Asda  has signed a contractual release agreement to formally part company with CAMSFC over the sale of the Hibbert Lane college site. 

The college now intend to appoint a planning consultant to pursue an outline planning application for the sale of the site for housing development. The proceeds from the sale will be used to develop the Buxton Lane site.

The Civic Society has acted as banker for MiA throughout its campaign to oppose a supermarket on the Hibbert Lane College site. Now that has been acheived MiA has announced that it will cease activity and its remaining cash of £465.05 be distributed to local charities.

You can vote for which society you would like to receive the monies by visiting:

The Marple Website Forum or Facebook Poll

View the final MiA newsletter here