LOWER BATH STREET ILKESTON
As far as Erewash Borough Council Tories care Bath Street Ilkeston can decline into dereliction. Whilst they try to flog land to a Supermarket developer at the top of town, lower down property just falls apart. Some of the affected properties are lovely examples of Victorian and Edwardian architecture. Even the poor old Poplar Inn is empty and derelict. There needs to be a grant scheme to help repair, renovate and regenerate this area. The Council should get it's head out of the clouds and act sooner rather than later. 
Just to add insult to injury I have recently learned that the proposals at the Stanton site now include a Supermarket! What started off as a few thousand houses (which we don't need) and some small retail units, has now expanded into a retail monster to attract Ilkeston, Sandiacre and Stapleford people to Stanton. Get real Erewash, help our town centres, not City Slickers.
As far as Erewash Borough Council Tories care Bath Street Ilkeston can decline into dereliction. Whilst they try to flog land to a Supermarket developer at the top of town, lower down property just falls apart. Some of the affected properties are lovely examples of Victorian and Edwardian architecture. Even the poor old Poplar Inn is empty and derelict. There needs to be a grant scheme to help repair, renovate and regenerate this area. The Council should get it's head out of the clouds and act sooner rather than later. 
Just to add insult to injury I have recently learned that the proposals at the Stanton site now include a Supermarket! What started off as a few thousand houses (which we don't need) and some small retail units, has now expanded into a retail monster to attract Ilkeston, Sandiacre and Stapleford people to Stanton. Get real Erewash, help our town centres, not City Slickers.
Perhaps Bath Street and the surrounding area do not reflect the character the 'Blues' have in mind.
ReplyDeleteVictorian & Edwardian architecture can be made to look and feel modern with a bit of thought and planning.
Will Bath Street turn into another Long Eaton, full of betting and charity shops ?
Erewash should take an example from a small town on the North Norfolk coast called Sherringham. They fought against yet another supermarket in their town and won. We need quality shops both big and small to attract customers from all walks of life.
One small point …. can we have a ski lift fitted in Ilkeston please ?
What is needed is positive action to encourage owners to look after their assets. At the last resort Compulsory Purchase should be a option. Just keeping out the big boys doesn't work if you are near to Cities as we are. There is enough trade in Erewash urban areas if we can provide goods and services that people want. Plus local jobs, because people that work locally are more likely to shop locally.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments.