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Codrington Plaque Removed Under Duress

Posted on 18th June 2020 by Tony DavenportJune 21, 2020

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 →

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Flint Wall in Dyke Road Restored

Posted on 18th June 2020 by Tony DavenportJune 18, 2020

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 →

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Vernon Terrace Floral Hanging Baskets Return

Posted on 18th June 2020 by Tony DavenportJune 18, 2020

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 →

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Rear Admiral Lippiett unveils Blue Plaque in Clifton Road

Posted on 21st April 2020 by Tony DavenportApril 21, 2020

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 →

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Wall Collapses in Dyke Road

Posted on 21st April 2020 by Tony DavenportApril 21, 2020

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 →

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Additional storey for Montpelier House refused permission

Posted on 21st April 2020 by Tony DavenportApril 28, 2020

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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MCHA Newsletter Autumn 2019

Posted on 26th September 2019 by Tony DavenportSeptember 26, 2019

Download a copy by clicking here or view below … Continue reading →

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Ice rink flats plan thrown out

Posted on 4th May 2015 by Tony DavenportApril 28, 2020

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 →

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Last minute reprieve for tree planting

Posted on 10th March 2015 by Tony DavenportMarch 10, 2015

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 →

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The Alex listed

Posted on 9th February 2015 by Tony DavenportApril 28, 2020

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 →

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