At a recent meeting of the Executive Committee recognition for the contribution made by long-serving member of the Society, Caroline Penn, was considered. Our Constitution now allows service to the Society be acknowledged by way of Honorary Lifetime membership – which we feel to be a perfect fit between endeavour and reward.With over 30 years … Continue reading Honour for Long-serving Member
GOVERNMENT CONSULTATION: PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
Credit:@NihilisticAbyss The Government are seeking views on proposed changes to the Permitted Development Rights (PDRs). These changes refer to: certain PDRs which enable householders to improve and enlarge their homes. the building upwards PDRs which enable the upward extension of a range of existing buildings. the PDRs which allows for the demolition of certain buildings … Continue reading GOVERNMENT CONSULTATION: PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
CONCRETE PLANS
Before you hire the digger out, did you know that paving over your front garden may require planning permission? Parking is increasingly an issue, and many consider removing their front gardens to accommodate parking their car(s) there instead. In some places, roads now have virtually no front gardens left to help soak up heavy rains, … Continue reading CONCRETE PLANS
Beeston Civic Society 