Olewicz   10 #1 Posted August 23, 2018 The Friends of Birley Spa are currently working flat out to try and save the Birley Spa Bath House from being sold at auction in September.  This historic building has been neglected for many years, and due to the councils need to find money to fill the hole in the budget due to government cuts, they have decided to sell.  As well as lobbying the council to suspend or delay the sale, they have started a crowdfunder to raise money to fund a possible community purchase/takeover. So far the council has refused to budge, but Clive Betts MP is trying to persuade them to change their minds.  You can donate a minimum of £10 in exchange for membership and a vote in a future cooperatively owned Birley Spa here:  https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/birleyspa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
wrinkly67 Â Â 10 #2 Posted August 23, 2018 Have they got it listed as an Asset of Community Value? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Olewicz   10 #3 Posted August 23, 2018 Have they got it listed as an Asset of Community Value?  They are working on an application. Of course, in this instance the asset is owned by the council, so its hard to see why they would agree to putting a six month restraining order on themselves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melthebell   862 #4 Posted September 3, 2018 good news in todays update, its been taken off the auctions....for two months for talks to take place about what to do about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
realcockney   10 #5 Posted September 3, 2018 good news in todays update, its been taken off the auctions....for two months for talks to take place about what to do about it.  and now it will carry on falling into disrepair, just like Cobnar cottage Graves park did until it was sold!! for goodness sake let it sell to the highest bidder who will make something of it:roll: wow £530 on crowdfunding!! that will not even pay for the exterior paint! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Halibut   12 #6 Posted September 3, 2018 and now it will carry on falling into disrepair, just like Cobnar cottage Graves park did until it was sold!! for goodness sake let it sell to the highest bidder who will make something of it:roll: wow £530 on crowdfunding!! that will not even pay for the exterior paint!  Some things in life are more important than money. Most people understand that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
realcockney   10 #7 Posted September 3, 2018 Some things in life are more important than money. Most people understand that.  really? maybe in your little world, Birley Spa could be a really good development very unique in fact ask yourself why hasnt the council done something by now?? either leased it to a business or developed it themselves for the good of the city....lazy thats why and now after all these years it looks like its going to be sold all of a sudden people are interested!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mr Bloke   1,445 #8 Posted September 3, 2018 and now it will carry on falling into disrepair, just like Cobnar cottage Graves park did until it was sold!! for goodness sake let it sell to the highest bidder who will make something of it:roll: wow £530 on crowdfunding!! that will not even pay for the exterior paint! Hmmm...  ... well according to the JustGiving page, "regardless of the amount you pay, you will be guaranteed the same voting rights as other members".  I've never really understood the thinking behind that idea, and it's probably what is putting a lot of people off from contributing more.  For example, if someone was to donate the remaining £69,470 and thereby "save" the building, why should they only have the same say as someone who has donated the minimum fee of £10?  It makes no sense... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Halibut   12 #9 Posted September 3, 2018 Some things in life are more important than money. Most people understand that.  really?  Yes, really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
realcockney   10 #10 Posted September 3, 2018 Hmmm...  ... well according to the JustGiving page, "regardless of the amount you pay, you will be guaranteed the same voting rights as other members".  I've never really understood the thinking behind that idea, and it's probably what is putting a lot of people off from contributing more.  For example, if someone was to donate the remaining £69,470 and thereby "save" the building, why should they only have the same say as someone who has donated the minimum fee of £10?  It makes no sense...  £70,000 wont save the building. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
PRESLEY Â Â 1,199 #11 Posted September 3, 2018 Talk about going all the way to Rome, Pompei, ect . To see Roman History. what we have a proper Roman Bath House here. At one time before it was neglected you could see the Mosaic Tiles on one of the external baths. Get Tony Robinson and his Time Team to get on the Job, I reckon itll be a worth while dig. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
willman   10 #12 Posted September 3, 2018 Birley Spa was underused and in a bad state during the '70's when everyone wanted new and shiney and didn't care about historical value,just like the canals and waterways. As a consequence apart from those local it may as well not ever have existed except for the hall for karate and dancing lessons.  It would be a pity to loose it from a historical perspective. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...