The Changing Face of Retailing in Truro
My first real experience in the retail trade was as a ‘Saturday boy’ in Debenhams of Northampton in 1977. I worked on the menswear...
July 11, 2016
Carrick- the Essential Debate
Across town the stasis which has embalmed the Carrick site persists. It is a large area and one which, in my view, should stimulate...
February 18, 2016
Idea for a Flourishing Foyer
In about 1982 I enquired about hiring Truro City Hall to put on a couple of rock bands. I was told that, although I...
February 1, 2016
What’s up – Christmas 2015
It would appear that the Railway Station forecourt project is ‘on hold’ – not sure of the reason, but I have spoken to Emma...
November 27, 2015
Current Planning Issues
I am glad to report that some improvements have been made to 117 Kenwyn Street. The site has been leased to the Hub Box,...
October 11, 2015
Blunt not the heart, enrage it! *
A new government and new relaxations – no planning consent required for brownfield sites! I have circulated to all members copies of the Conservation...
July 17, 2015
Of Stadiums, Supermarkets and Sewage
The big news this month is the latest round in the battle to build at Threemilestone. Thursday 12th March saw four major applications and...
March 23, 2015
TRURO UNDER THREAT FROM WRECKERS BALL
The Cornish Buildings Group and Truro Civic Society have joined forces to raise concerns about historic buildings in Truro. Paul Holden, Chairman of the...
February 5, 2015
Truro & Global Warming – a solution?
THE MISSING ELEPHANT A personal view by Michael Burgess On Wednesday 7 January 2015 Roger Gazzard, Clerk to Truro City Council gave a...
January 24, 2015
Last look at our Police Station
The Police Station is (now was) an important part of Truro’s architectural heritage and, as such. deserved to be remembered properly. The Civic Society therefore commissioned...
November 7, 2014
Proposed new developments
Truro Football Club Mrs Carlyon and I visited the exhibition of the proposals which will form a planning application for a retail development. It...
October 4, 2014
Spring Report
We come to the end of yet another turbulent, discomforting year when loss and disappointment overwhelm and eclipse small local positives. Our town is...
June 1, 2014
Another hillside under threat
Just to add to the forthcoming developments at Union Corner, Tolgullow, Langarth, Willow Green, Maiden Green, Richard Lander together with Inox’s latest wheeze plus...
May 22, 2014
Truro Parking and Traffic
There is a growing conflict emerging between commuters and residents over parking, which is giving rise to a growing number of enquiries for Residents Parking...
April 13, 2014
Three steps forward, three steps back
Coyte Farm The big drama of recent weeks has been the refusal by the Strategic Planning Committee of Coyte Farm. This major retail development...
February 9, 2014
Green Spaces and Land Use
A Personal View By Michael Burgess. Dr Mathew White and colleagues at the European Centre for Environment and Human Health at the University of...
January 1, 2014
The ‘Developing’ Situation
‘The Battle for the land’ The current situation is complex. Following the loss of the Tolgarrick fight we are now seeing applications coming in...
December 6, 2013
City of Lights
A town full of buildings and streets needs to be filled – on some days small gaggles of businessmen obstruct shoppers in a hurry, taxis...
November 25, 2013
Trurra – scat to larrups!
Last Wednesday Wales & West promised that it would be last day of the pneumatic drill. Shop workers took a moment between moments waiting...
October 23, 2013
