Re: The Galleries

by jo anne Wed Jul 07, 2021 12:15 am

Friends of Wigan Town Centre - Facebook Page (Public)

Friends of Wigan Town Centre - Group (Private)

Set up to give the residents of Wigan a place to express their real views on the redevelopment plans for their town

by jo anne Wed Jul 07, 2021 12:37 am

Still time to submit your views to Wigan Council.

Comments Received: 39
• Objections: 37
• Supporting: 2

Link: planning.wigan.gov.uk (Till 20th July)

I’m wondering if people could organise a town centre protest or similar.

by jo anne Sun Jul 11, 2021 8:52 am

@WiganCAN

Petition: Link

by jo anne Sun Jul 11, 2021 9:02 am

MP Lisa Nandy’s letter (Jan 2021) to the Chief Executive of Wigan Council, Alison McKenzie-Folan.

From @WiganCAN

by jo anne Mon Jul 12, 2021 12:44 pm

Lisa says as for Wigan, she is satisfied with the reassurances she has received so far, but local scrutiny alone is not sufficient, and is calling for government action. (Wigan Today, 12th Jul)

by jo anne Mon Jul 12, 2021 12:55 pm

A protest against the demolition is due to take place on Friday (July 16th).

Independent councillor Paul Maiden, who is organising the protest, said there is ‘anger’ and ‘frustration’ among people who have ‘big concerns’ about BCEGI.

“But even if it was a better company building it, it’s still a bad development.” (Wigan Today, 12th Jul)

Facebook - Event

Meeting 11am near the Old Morrison’s / Market Hall entrance

by jo anne Mon Jul 12, 2021 3:45 pm

It is difficult to hold protests at the moment though:

www.gov.uk:

Most restrictions on meeting people outdoors have been lifted, but gatherings must not exceed 30 people unless covered by a legal exemption

And as Wigan is an area where the Delta variant is spreading fastest:

[i]You should try to:
Keep 2 metres apart from people that you do not live with (unless support bubble)
Minimise travel in and out of affected areas

by gassey Tue Jul 13, 2021 8:51 pm

by Lolly Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:08 pm

by gassey Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:18 pm

TA LOLLY

by Lolly Thu Jul 15, 2021 3:04 pm

Residents' group calling for rethink on Wigan town centre redevelopment plans
They are calling on Wigan Council to look again at its controversial multi-million pound scheme to transform the middle of the town.

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/politics/residents-group-calling-for-rethink-on-wigan-town-centre-redevelopment-plans-3309151

by Tommytee Fri Jul 16, 2021 9:59 am

I hope they are socially distancing

by Lolly Fri Jul 16, 2021 6:00 pm

Wigan traders gather to protest The Galleries renovation plans

https://www.wigantoday.net/business/wigan-traders-gather-to-protest-the-galleries-renovation-plans-3310698?fbclid=IwAR0wLYz6SpPOEeaoUdneYtxtkkrLvw-ED7USt9IYEhaix3R9Sqxr7tLJXwY

by gassey Fri Jul 16, 2021 8:35 pm

This story is on Facebook , so could well
be way off the mark ....but .

Buried in the plans to demolish and rebuild the
galleries into flats is a clause stating that one of the oldest buildings
in the town centre , the Market Tavern , is to be incorperated in the
demolition , and flats built on the site. What a Face

by jo anne Fri Jul 16, 2021 11:37 pm

Some of the objections from Wigan Building Preservation Trust (Wed 14 Jul):

In the immediate vicinity are a number of original Victorian and Georgian buildings which have lain empty for a number of years … These buildings represent some of our 'heritage at risk' and should be renovated and re-purposed as the first priority.

The Planning Departments Prospectus suggests that the New Market Street properties, some of which are Council owned, are candidates for demolition.

The Council's Planning and Heritage objectives appear to be disconnected.

by gassey Sat Jul 17, 2021 6:04 pm

jo anne wrote:
Some of the objections from Wigan Building Preservation Trust (Wed 14 Jul):

In the immediate vicinity are a number of original Victorian and Georgian buildings which have lain empty for a number of years … These buildings represent some of our 'heritage at risk' and should be renovated and re-purposed as the first priority.

The Planning Departments Prospectus suggest s that the New Market Street properties, some of which are Council owned, are candidates for demolition.

The Council's Planning and Heritage objectives appear to be disconnected.

Thanks Jo -Anne , that says a lot.

by Lolly Thu Jul 22, 2021 10:05 am

It seems the Market Hotel is under threat. Thanks to jo anne for this link

Email: Listing.Enquiries@HistoricEngland.org.uk

by Lolly Thu Jul 22, 2021 4:02 pm

Wigan Council defends appointment of Chinese state-owned firm for town centre plans
The controversial scheme for the redevelopment of The Galleries came under fire from a prominent opposition politician at the full council meeting this week.

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/politics/wigan-council-defends-appointment-of-chinese-state-owned-firm-for-town-centre-plans-3318915

by jo anne Fri Jul 23, 2021 6:04 pm

From Twitter (20th Jul):

by jo anne Fri Jul 23, 2021 6:08 pm

Further info from Twitter:

by Naughty Mitten Fri Jul 23, 2021 6:25 pm

Wouldn't demolishing the Grand Arcade and the whole of Market Place fit in better with their dreams

by Lolly Tue Jul 27, 2021 7:49 am

Wigan CAN
@WiganCAN

Friends of Wigan Town Centre have shared the letter they have written to Cabinet calling for a halt to town centre development & requesting to be afforded a good listening to & some meaningful consultation.

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by Lolly Sun Aug 01, 2021 10:53 am

by Lolly Wed Aug 04, 2021 11:37 am

Wigan residents' group calls for Galleries plan rethink
A residents’ group which is concerned about a major scheme to redevelop Wigan town centre has penned a letter to civic leaders and the borough’s top politicians.

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/people/wigan-residents-group-calls-for-galleries-plan-rethink-3333904

by jo anne Sat Aug 07, 2021 8:48 am

@WiganCAN (7th Aug):

The group have received a very disappointing response to their letter.

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