The Greater Manchester Archaeological Advisory Service is working alongside Bolton, Oldham and Trafford councils to create Local Heritage Lists of Buildings, Monuments and other features of the borough that contribute to the heritage of an area but which do not qualify for a listing by Heritage England. Whilst these lists do not create any additional needs for planning permission, they are consulted when planning permission is required, and the council should try and preseve the "special interest" that was identified when the structure was added to the list.

You can read more about the process here:-

https://local-heritage-list.org.uk/greater-manchester

and until the end of December you can submit nominations for buildings you feel should be included or add supporting information to existing nominations.

Plans for the redevelopment of the Hare & Hounds are now available for comment on the Trafford Council Web site:-

https://publicaccess.trafford.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=QZFKIWQLJB200&activeTab=summary

and you can comment up until Friday 12th November.

Tim Field, the branch Pub Protection Officer notes:-

• Timperley yet again faces the prospect of losing a local pub, following proposals for the demolition of the Pelican and also housing plans for the Timperley Taverners. This will leave many residents in the area finding it much more difficult to enjoy the benefits of a family friendly community space in which to meet.

• There is again evidence of a worrying trend in that no attempt has been made by the owners to pro-actively market the pub as a going concern for at least 12 months. An essential requirement if local pubs are to have any chance of survival when pitched against high density housing proposals.

• The community involvement statement accompanying the application is not supportive of the development and most comments either question or object to the proposals. The statement dismisses one local resident’s objection to the loss of the pub on the basis that the heritage statement (questionably) concludes that the pub has no architectural or historic merit. This fails to recognize the need to regard the pub not just as a building but as a community facility as required by national policy (para 93 of the National Planning Policy Framework).

Local CAMRA members, especially those living in the Timperley area, are encouraged to consider the application and submit an objection to the planning department (please follow the instructions that can be found on the above link). In addition, you may wish to contact your local councillors to ask them to support its retention as a pub. You can find details of yours here:-

https://democratic.trafford.gov.uk/mgMemberIndex.aspx?bcr=1

Plans for the demolition of the Pelican are now available for comment on the Trafford Council Web site:-

https://publicaccess.trafford.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=QZ2KI1QLJ4H00&activeTab=summary

and we only have until Monday 18th October to submit objections. The following observations by Tim Field our Pub Protection Officer may give you some assistance in phrasing an objection:-

• The heritage statement underplays the value of the existing Pelican Inn building and especially its association with architect George Wescott.
• The site is described as either vacant or a former pub. It's neither, it's an empty existing pub and should be pro-actively marketed as a going concern for at least 12 months.
• There appears to be no statement of community involvement.

Please consider the application and add your own view which will weigh more heavily with the planners.

The Branch Committee encourages you to object, especially if you live close to Pub and would like to see it preserved. In addition, you may wish to contact your local councillors to ask why only two weeks have been allocated to comment on such an important proposal. You can find details of yours here:-

https://democratic.trafford.gov.uk/mgMemberIndex.aspx?bcr=1

As we were unable to hold the normal Chorlton Beer Festival we have organized a "Festival in the Community"  supporting  St. Clements Church charities and the local clubs and bars.

The festival runs from 1st-9th October and between these dates you can pick up a card at participating venues or down load one from HERE and print it yourself..

Collect a sticker for each bar you visit, collecting as many stickers as you can. Enter your contact detail on the card and retiurn it to the Beer House to be entered into the prize draw.

Don't forget to donate generously to the Church using the QR code on the card or by visiting the festival Just Giving page https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/chorlton-beerfest