We've just heard that there will be no Civic Society column in this week's Ripon Gazette. This seems to be because there has been a sub-editing problem, which has resulted not only in the loss of the column but of other news and pictures, too. Given that Ripon news is always at a premium in the newspaper (though there's always room for Harrogate news . . .) this seems a great pity.
The column will (probably) appear on 6 August.
Thursday 29 July 2010
Wednesday 28 July 2010
BANDSTAND POWER SUPPLY
The Yorkshire post has a story about the proposed supply to the bandstand inthe Spa Gardens. It mentions that Ripo Civic Society has welcomed the move in princile, but that we have 'voiced concerns over the impact the current proposals will have.'This is what we wrote to Harrogate Council about the proposal:
'Ripon Civic Society has considered the plans for the proposed electricity supply to the Bandstand in the Spa Gardens, which is a Listed Building. We support the idea of an electricity supply to the Bandstand but are unhappy with this proposal.
'The drawings show a 400 x 400mm box, but the accompanying Fortress Range brochure does not include this size, the nearest is 636 x 400 x 180mm. The proposed box is very utilitarian, and is to be painted black. Access will no doubt be required so it cannot be screened in the flower beds, and it may need a small path or paving in front. The exact location adjacent to the Bandstand is not identified on the plans.
'We would suggest that, if the base of the Bandstand is hollow, could the electrics not be housed inside beneath the floor, with a simple lift up lid in the floor for access?
'We feel that there is insufficient information on the current proposal and, while supporting the principle of an electricity supply, we are not able to support this application as it stands.'
We await the descion of the Council, which is due on Tuesday 3 August.
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