Belper Civic ForumThe Civic Society of Belper and Milford in Derbyshire

We are holding a members meeting on Weds 21st Sept, 7.30pm, at Strutts, Derby Road, to consider three important issues.

1. The development brief for the Bullsmoor site - a proposal outlining the type of industrial development to be allowed on the site off Nottingham Road.  Please see the Borough Council agenda item discussed at their meeting on 15 August, and on which they are now consulting between 22 August and 3 October (http://www.ambervalley.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/councillors,-democra...).

On Sunday 24 July, Belper Civic Forum led a special walk along the Coppice Brook, exploring its route through the town, finding out what wildlife lives in it, and hearing about stories associated with it.  A really enjoyable afternoon, with pond dipping for youngsters, and 'eye spy' quiz, and a chance to learn how we have adapted the brook and its setting. and how it has influenced the way we live.
The Civic Forum would like to thank a range of volunteers, the Drop Inn centre and Pottery School for their help in arranging the event - we had about 20 people enjoy the walk, and a similar number carried on to look at the proposed Bullsmoor industrial development site. 

Belper Civic Forum is running several events over the summer - if you're interested please come along, join us, and if you're really keen, we would be delighted to have some extra helping hands!
 
Tues 7 June  7.30pm  'Streetcred - how to make the town look good'.  Talk at Strutts, Derby Road, by Adam Lathbury of Derbyshire County Council, on improving the appearance of main public streets and spaces.
 
Sat 11 June  9.30am - 12 noon    Civic Forum stall on King Street, Belper.  All help welcome.
 

We're please to announce that we have a confirmed date for the next Civic Forum member's meeting.
'Streetcred - how to make the town look good', starts at 7.30pm on Tuesday 7 June, at Strutts (former Herbert Strutt School), Derby Road, Belper.  Adam Lathbury, of the County Council's Design and Conservation team, will be considering how towns like Belper can make visual improvements to public spaces, in particular by removing unnecessary street furniture.
The meeting is for members only, but we would be delighted to sign you up on the night.