Welcome to
. Ashby de la Zouch
Civic Society
About Ashby Civic Society |
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Local News |
Ashby Nub News Latest news of demands from Ashby Council regarding the Royal Hotel and other local news available from this new website. . Click HERE or visit them on Facebook . |
Our Successes All due to public pressure |
Saved Land at Willesley Road from building 41 houses Saved Bath Grounds from housing. Formed 'Friends of Bath Grounds' Call 0765 765156 Saved Ashby Lido from closure. Saved Market Street from unwanted changes Market Street. Saved Historic 'Priest House' porch from demolition. |
What does the Civic Society do ? |
voice to influence changes to your town.
and Councillors advising your preferred options.
historic buildings of Ashby.
crucially non-political voice.
to the town with floral displays, sundial and benches. |
Benefits of joining |
changes to your town.
local visits. * Receive regular Newsletters by email /post on planning proposals and other changes. * Help preserve our historic buildings. Only £10 annual subscription. Click Subscription tab above or Call Margaret 01530 412410 or Email [email protected] |
Civic Society Town Enhancements |
We sponsored the Armilliary Sundial and bench outside the library & the new bench in Bath Grounds. |
Civic Society Design Awards |
Look around the town for our unique plaques awarded to new or restored buildings of good design or areas of environmental improvement. |
Annual Subscriptions |
The Civic Society Committee has decided that as a result of the closedown over the last six months and the likely lack of society events for the next few months we have made a decision regarding subscriptions. .
We will not seek new annual payments from September but will start the new Civic year from 1st January. Members need do nothing and your membership will continue. .
It is a great shame that our monthly talks are not currently taking place and we regret that we can’t talk to our members about local planning problems and news of town events. .
Hopefully we will be able to plan the resumption of our monthly get-togethers as soon as possible. We will send a newsletter out to Members shortly. .
Many regards
Ken Ward Chairman - Ashby Civic Society Click to edit text |
Planning News & Campaigns |
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Royal Hotel & Bath Grounds |
Town Council Referendum We are unable to meet as a group but Civic Society committee still discuss issues affecting Ashby. You may be aware of the new Town Council proposal to acquire Bath Grounds for public ownership. To obtain funding the Council have to hold a consultation prior to putting up the rates by a larger than normal amount. . We are not happy or in favour of some elements of the current planning application by the Royal Owners but we believe that the Council will need the additional money for when it may be used to buy the land. . Thank you to everyone who voted We await update from Town Council. Full Referendum details from Town Council Website The Civic Society has written a letter objecting to the recently submitted planning application for substantial reasons. . Click HERE to view the Plans Click HERE to view our objection letter Please support us. Send your copy to the Council Important to add : Your name & address, date & signature. You may wish to add your own comments. . . |
Health Care since Ashby Hospital Closure |
15th January, County Hall, Leics . Ashby Civic Society committee addressed the Health Overview & Safety Committee (H0SC) and West Leics Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) about health care in Ashby since the closure of Ashby Hospital. . |
Huge G-Park Warehouse planned for Ashby |
* 6 storey building planned by Flagstaff island covering 736,000 sq feet. * Hundreds of extra cars and lorries daily. * Local and District plans ignored. . Updates at our monthly meetings |
Monthly Meetings |
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Unusual Speakers Local Visits Latest Planning News |
Regretfully all meetings are suspended until further notice, including our AGM. However, please contact us with any Planning or Civic matters. . ____________________________ . To see full Programme details click 'Programme' tab above. or call Susanne 01530 415654 . 7.30pm - 2nd Tuesdays Heritage Centre, St.Helen's church, South Street, Ashby LE65 1AA Why not come as a Visitor! .. Refreshments available Free parking South St. car park . |
Members Newsletters |
Pick up latest Newsletter at our monthly meetings or receive a copy on email. . Newsletters include
events. |
Annual Subscriptions |
Due 1st January Only £10 a year Call Margaret 01530 412410 or click Subscriptions tab above |