CURRENT ISSUES

The AGM papers for 25 June 2008 were sent out with incorrect postage due to a Post Office error. It is too late to rectify but we are pursuing compensation. In the meantime apologies for any inconvenience.

The shock announcement that Coors Visitor Centre is to close at the end of June was made on 18 March 2008. As a tourist attraction, an educational resource, a place of enjoyment, and as a celebration of the industry that made Burton world famous, the Museum of Brewing housed at the Centre helps define our sense of identity. Its loss would be an immense blow to the town's economy and cultural life. We are in touch with key players and potential funding bodies to explore options that will secure a viable future for the the museum. Burton Civic Society will do all it can to achieve this aim.

Following our success in negotiating a licence with the V & A permitting us to reproduce images of Finney’s Post, a display has been put together outlining the history of the Post including a full size photographic reproduction. This can be seen during September 2008 at Burton Library as part of Local History History and Community Month.

The former Robins Cinema has been given a Grade II listing by the Department for Culture Media and Sport following a formal recommendation by English Heritage.

On 8 September 2008, Tesco submitted an 828-page plan for the development of Bargates. This latest proposal outlines a mixed development much closer to the model for which we have consistently lobbied. We will study the plan in detail paying particular attention to the quality of design and materials before responding.