In 2009 Admiral Sir Edward Codrington, the hero of the battle of Navarino, an event which paved the way for Greek independence, was commemorated by a blue plaque, unveiled by the Greek Ambassador to the United Kingdom. Last week the … Continue reading
Tony Davenport
Having been brought down by heavy rain and strong winds earlier this year the (privately owned) flint wall at the corner of Vine Place and Dyke Road has been beautifully restored using traditional lime-based mortar. Unlike modern cement-based mortars, lime … Continue reading
For a third season flowers will enhance our conservation area thanks to the MCHA’s successful bid to the Co-op Community Fund. Whilst the picture shows a previous year’s display the baskets now in place will soon develop into a similar … Continue reading
The plaque at 11 Clifton Road commemorates Edward Bransfield RN who made the first discovery and charts of the Antarctic mainland in 1820. Rear Admiral Lippiett a former Brighton and Hove Grammar School pupil, is pictured with two former mayors … Continue reading
After heavy rain and strong winds, a retaining garden wall collapsed at the corner of Dyke Road and Vine Place. The wall, of attractive flint cobbles, appeared to be in good condition but may have lacked enough drain holes to … Continue reading
This existing five storey 1960s block next to the Waitrose vehicular access on Montpelier Road is widely considered an eyesore and the addition of a storey would have added further harm to the character of the conservation area and the … Continue reading
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PLANS to build a six-storey block of flats on the old ice rink site in Queen Square have been thrown out by a government planning inspector. Developers Stonehurst Estates wanted to build a block of 31 flats on the site … Continue reading
The council’s tree planting programme was given a last minute reprieve last week after the council approved next year’s budget. The council’s tree planting programme had been slated for the chop, a cut which would have saved £80,000 a year. … Continue reading
The Royal Alex is to be added to the city’s local list of notable buildings. The local list helps to protect buildings to a small degree. If someone applies for planning permission then the planning committee will take into account … Continue reading