Area of Development: Social and Community

Issue 9: Protection of the Historic Buildings and Artefacts associated with the Town

Objective

Actions

Success criteria and timescale

Progress

Date

9A

To ensure that the Heritage Centre develops as a high quality and fully functional Town museum.

9.1

Develop the recently fully accredited Heritage Centre into a working Town Museum for the use of local people and as a tourist attraction.

The Town Museum is fully developed with increased use by local people and by visitors. [M]

a] A vision and plan for the development of the museum has been agreed and shared with the community. [S]

b] All appropriate artefacts associated with the town have been identified and are accessible. [S/M]

9B

To protect, maintain and celebrate the unique built environment of Whitchurch

9.2

Research good practice in relation to the improvement of historic towns and apply some of these practices to Whitchurch.

The unique built environment of Whitchurch is fully recognised and celebrated. [M]

a] Best practice in improvement strategies has been identified. [S*]

b] Best practice has been applied to Whitchurch. [S/M/L]

9.3

Develop a scheme for the improvement of the buildings in the Town centre and their continued good maintenance so that they are preserved for future generations.

The buildings of the Town are preserved in good order for future generations. [M]

a] A survey of the condition of historic Town properties has been completed. [S]

b] Buildings in good condition and those needing maintenance have been identified, [S]

c] Funding streams for improvements have been identified. [S/M/L]

d] Scheme has been devised and implemented. [M/L]

9.4

Investigate the re-launch of the Civic Society.

Civic Society is holding regular meetings and is consulted on issues relating to the historic market town. [M]

a] Interested adults and young people identified. [S]

b] Publicity has stimulated interest. [S]

c] Public meeting has been held to set up Civic Society. [S]