R.I.P?

If Erewash Borough Council don't get their finger out and get some repairs done, the twin Chapels at Ilkeston's Park Road Cemetery will be wrecked. Part of the roof and stone work is in a parlous state and the gate and fencing need repairing. Both the gateway and the Chapels are listed buildings. Erewash are setting a bad example to other owners of heritage buildings.

It's a shame such dignified structures are being left to rot. Erewash are responsible for protecting listed buildings but these buildings need protecting from Erewash!

CAT AND FIDDLE WINDMILL

The poor old windmill at Cat and Fiddle Lane has still not got it's sails. This iconic landmark is a Grade 1 listed building but despite this Erewash have allowed the sails to be left off for about three years. Having entreated the Council's Planning Department to act to remedy the situation they have belatedly stated that they are starting legal steps to get the sails on. I hope they will be more proactive and successful in 2012.