Re: Accrington Conservative Club
 

call me a suspicious git, but perhaps the dispatch failed to arrive cos of her legal background?

Re: Accrington Conservative Club
 

At least they haven't got it for nowt
like some expect to :rolleyes:

Re: Accrington Conservative Club
 

I Know, but to be honest if someone had the money and time to do it up it wouldnt be such a bad idea for them to have claimed via possesion rights or whatever there called, even if they just secured it and prserved the exterior to neaten the street.

I am glad someone is doing something about it now though, i just hope it doesnt turn into another lucrative money making scheme. After talking to the person who i presumed was in charge i very much doubt that though.

Re: Accrington Conservative Club
 

hope that turns out to be the case, its a great old building n one i would be very sad if it vanished.

Re: Accrington Conservative Club
 

Lets hope so, and i do hope they do a better job of conservation than the owners of Churchill's did when they totally disregarded the buildings listed status and stuck ugly lights all over the ball rooms magnificents vaulted ceiling.

Re: Accrington Conservative Club
 

If you Google HM Joint Ventures you come up with some Government stuff.

Re: Accrington Conservative Club
 

This is the only company anywhere near the name that I can find, may not be correct though :-

WebCHeck - Select and Access Company Information

Re: Accrington Conservative Club
 

Thanks Katex, that looks as though it is the right organisation seen as thought its areas of interest are real estate and property development etc.

Out of interest does anybody know if anything has been said to the council or nearby residents, that may constitute applications for planning permission.

And also has anyone had a chance to visit the building and read the notice, as when i did i was in a hurry.

Re: Accrington Conservative Club
 

Well whoever buys the place they'll have to spend a small fortune on it to bring it back to its former glory. I don't think for a minute that they have alleviated the dry rot which was rampant in the cellar part of the building and was spreading fast, that was 15 years ago, and I know for a fact that the chap who bought it at first didn't make the slightest attempt to tackle the problem because he was quoted something like £75,000 to do the job, so what it will cost now is anybodies guess.

Re: Accrington Conservative Club
 

Baxenden I live just round the corner and haven't heard anything. To be honest will be glad if something is done as it is a right mess with all the windows boarded up. Such a shame that such a beautiful building has been let go to ruin

Re: Accrington Conservative Club
 

Bernadette, im sure the feeling is mutual. Such an iportant and historic building needs caring for, i just hope they make a proper job of it and conserve it appropriately.

Have you by any chance read the notice that has been affixed to the front gate or had any contact with the company ?

I cannot imagine it would be anything illegal though as the street is covered in CCTV and the council offices are immediately opposite.

Re: Accrington Conservative Club
 

No I haven't been out yet today but will make a point of reading it later, no contact from the company as yet.

Re: Accrington Conservative Club
 

Okay, if you dont mind, could you let me know what it says as i am very interested in any proposed plans for the premises.

Re: Accrington Conservative Club
 

No problem will post what it says later tonight:)

Re: Accrington Conservative Club
 

Mmm .. the web page appears to have disappeared now.

Was a company called HB JV Ltd, based in Birmingham.

Can probably do another search on this website for Companies House yourself.