Update by Save Broadstairs Cliff Railway

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:57:34 +0000

Following submission, we have since discovered the land is currently under consultation within Thanet District Council and could well be sold to a developer. Therefore we have yet to receive a response from any member of Thanet District Council, as they appear to have no concern about the buildings/shaft's condition yet have genuine interest in disposal of the area. The consultation received small interest from 12 members of the public who expressed concerns over the Council's suggested future uses of the site. This included the construction or opening of a new cafe/restaurant, dismissed the need for new bathroom facilities and strongly rejected construction of accommodation. However there was little interest in heritage preservation, and no desire to restore the historical buildings. It has also come to our attention that the roof material (breaking off the lower station building), previously believed to be asbestos, is in fact common sterling board and does not provide a threat to public health. Following discovery of the consultation, we are researching the possibility of transition to an official Broadstairs Cliff Railway Trust, contacting several heritage organisations, will continue to interact within the community and make contact with Thanet District Council. Our photos of the area from August - December 2009 can be seen here http://www.flickr.com/photos/slapheadmedia/sets/72157623013592004/ Our website: http://sbcr.slapheadmedia.com Our facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Save-Broadstairs-Cliff-Railway/108902489298 Our blog: http://broadstairscliffrailway.blogspot.com
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Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:49:01 +0000

Forgot to upload the photo!

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