SADDLEWORTH CIVIC TRUST
Saddleworth Civic Trust's prime purpose is to enhance the quality of life in
Saddleworth for residents, workers and visitors alike by conserving, protecting and
improving the local environment.
The key aims of the Society are:
- To promote high standards of architecture, planning, conservation and
development,
- To protect and conserve the distinctive Saddleworth landscape and built
environment, and
- To raise awareness within the community of architectural, conservation and
development issues.
To further these aims the Society :
- Undertakes and supports practical projects, including the restoring of old
buildings, and improving the quality of public places and spaces'
- Comments on planning applications for new buildings and developments in order to
guard against unsympathetic changes to Conservation Areas and historic buildings,
- Campaigns on local issues, such as the reuse or development of derelict land ,or
former industrial sites, traffic and public transport, and issues effecting the vitality
of Saddleworth and its village communities'
- Works with, and supports, local residents groups and associations on issues
effecting the local community and environment
- Works in partnership with the Local Authorities and other agencies providing
local knowledge and support
- Campaigns, where appropriate, for changes to local policy, to raise public
awareness of important issues effecting the quality of life in Saddleworth
- Seeks to encourage excellence in architecture, conservation and restoration, by
identifying and promoting outstanding local examples of architecture, restoration
and environmental design.
The Society holds regular meetings in
Saddleworth and publishes a quarterly newsletter. New members are welcome.
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