Widmerpool
DEMOLITION BID REFUSED. A decision by Rushcliffe Borough Council to refuse permission for the demolition of a derelict former public house and restaurant at Widmerpool has amazed many local people.
The building described by locals as nothing less than a ‘safety risk’, has not been used for many years, standing as it does on the site of the former railway station which itself closed for passenger traffic in 1949 and goods traffic in 1965. As a through route line it closed in 1968
The Pullman Inn, situated in Station Road, Widmerpool, was planned by its owners Network Railto be knocked down but Rushcliffe Borough Council has now asked for a further application to be submitted.
Network Rail, which applied for the demolition, had previously argued the old pub had become a target for trespass and antisocial behaviour, presenting a safety risk to the adjacent Network Rail test railway. The building is located in open countryside to the south of Station Road, next to the Network Rail test track.
It comprises a former railway station and a collection of two-storey and single-storey additions, and after being vacant for a number of years is now “in a considerable state of dereliction”, according to the council.
Local Rushcliffe Borough Council member Coun. Rob Inglis, agrees with locals that it has in recent years been target of antisocial behaviour , one reason because of its remoteness, having no other buildings around it.
CHARLEY PARISH MEETING. A meeting of Charley Parish will take place in the Oaks Storer Hall, LE12 9YD on Wednesday May 4 at 7.00 pm. This is NOT a Parish Council meeting. This is a
Tickets are now available to purchase for the Platinum Queens Jubilee Tea in the Oaks Storer Hall, LE12 9YD on Saturday June 4 commencing 2pm. Please be seated by 1.50pm to enjoy the following assorted sandwiches, scones, cakes, tea or coffee followed by trifle or jelly. To complete the occasion
JUBILEE SPONSORSHIP. Costock Parish Council has announced some details of the way the village is set to mark the Queen’s Jubilee Celebrations from June 2 to 5.
Chairman Kath Owens says: “We are delighted to announce that we have received sponsorship from “Champions” to hire a large Marquee to be erected on the field behind the Village Hall to