The brakes are still on the renovations to the old Stanton Wagon which is stationed on the traffic island at the bottom of Chalons Way, Ilkeston. It remains in a parlous state despite several assurances of imminent action. The wagon has that see-through look much like the Black Pearl of Pirates fame. Local Labour Councillors have raised the issue in the Council Chamber and by e-mail and have received promises but still no action has resulted.
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I have sent in another "request for service" to Erewash and I trust other people will do the same. What should be a symbol of the Town's proud past is now a symptom of Erewash Borough's contempt for Ilkeston. Either this wagon should be given a decent burial or proper maintenance before it's too late.
Pacta sunt servanda
ReplyDeleteIn the law of contract, an exchange of promises is usually held to be legally enforceable, according to the Latin maxim above.
As can be seen from this photo taken in July 2009 it's been in poor shape for years http://www.flickr.com/search/groups/?w=1093237@N25&m=pool&q=ilkeston
Walk down most streets in the UK and you will see the name STANTON on drain grills, road drain covers, meter box and manhole covers.
I fear the Tory's generally do not care about the past or the future just the time period till the next election.
The Black Pearl roundabout is a gateway into the town, the opportunity to give a good first impression to visitors / travellers.
Some first impression :-(
This is what the wagon should look like :- http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5046389123_37f2672ca0.jpg
Even this one built in 1931 is in better shape
http://www.nrm.org.uk/OurCollection/LocomotivesAndRollingStock/
I have just checked the "Register of interests for Councillor Christopher G Corbett"
ReplyDeleteHe is a member of :-
Derby & Sandiacre Canal Society
Main Line Stream Trust
Great Central Railway
Liner (GC) Heritage Trust ( I think that should read LNER (GC) Heritage Trust
He of all people should be well aware of the importance of keeping the history and heritage of this area alive and in good condition.
The next time we visit Great Central Railway I may just take a photo of the 'Black Pearl' and ask to leave it, together with a copy of the above photo's, for Mr Corbett's next visit.