How could the council even consider demolition? (And as for asking what is essentially itself for permission, that's an absolute joke.) Wake up WCBC before you manage to get rid of yet another bit of Wrexham's history!!!!!
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myra edwards
10 years ago
This was a beautiful school with a marble entrance and a large hall that could have been used for concerts etc. It is also not far from the bus station.
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Shan Parry
10 years ago
What a lovely building - Shame on WCBC.
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Mike Jones
10 years ago
Don't let another piece of Wrexham's history be lost to 'development'. We need our heritage.
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Ceri Conley
10 years ago
Totally wrong to think of demolishing it
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Anonymous
10 years ago
Don't let Wrexham Council destroy yet another piece of Wrexhams history. Why did they let the building fall into such a state of disrepair in the first place? Are they deliberately trying to destroy the towns character? Look at the "ghost town centre" they created by knocking down the vegetable market.
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Graham Kelly
10 years ago
disgraceful decision
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Janet Robinson
10 years ago
Please stop spoiling Wrexham and knocking down all the old buildings, shame on thee Council.
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IseeYou
10 years ago
Is anyone on the Wrexham council interested in preserving a bit of history in this town? I dare one of you sitting in the Guildhall to pause and think about we've lost already due to apathy and greed. The towns historical identity is being eroded away while you all approve more cookie cutter homes and cheap retail parks because it's "good" for business. Have the courage to make a stand this time around and do what's right. Save this building. Have this case examined by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) so that they may consider this a building of 'special architectural or historic interest'. Thereby making it listed and protected. Apply to grant committees, lottery funds or create your own fundraisers so that you will have the financial resources to bring it back to it's former glory. Do not stagnate on this issue; don't hide behind bureaucratic red tape and don't ignore the wishes of the people who signed up to this petition.
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Noel Martin Davies
10 years ago
A typical move by WMBC, they are intent on taking any of Wrexham's historic buildings and demolishing them. They have systematically ruined the Town of Wrexham over many years of bad decision making. It makes you think what ulterior motive they have or wether or not they just are not the right people for the job.
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Jason Matuszewski
10 years ago
I'm not at all happy about the proposed demolition of The Grove Park Girl's School, building. I think it's disgraceful that you are yet again destroying a beautiful piece of Wrexham'.s historical heritage. Surely, it's your duty to protect such a building as this, or is money more important than anything else now . . . I wouldn't put it past you to allow for fracking on the site too, because you clearly don't have the people of Wrexham's interest at heart. You probably won't even allow for a public consultation on the matter, as you did with the prison, that nobody in this town wanted! You are destroying Wrexham, bit by bit, with your decisions and plans. It once used to be a vibrant, proud, working class, market town, but you have killed the essence of that, and seem to be intent on changing it beyond all recognition. What's next, will you be demolishing the church!!! I wouldn't put it past your lot. I'm ashamed and sickened by your proposals and past actions, in regards to the consideration of the people of Wrexham, who actually live here and not in some posh community, on it's outskirts, who shop in Chester.
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Janet richardson
10 years ago
Please do t knock this fabulous building down
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Henry Dance
10 years ago
This fine building must be preserved for future generations to admire.
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marie gibson
10 years ago
It would be a tragedy to see this building demolished. from the red bricks, the grand staircase, the cloisters - so many amazing features. we all know wcbc have to make cut backs and money is tight but they have had flawed reports and recommendations in the past. They wanted to demolish waterworld but now realised easier and more cost effective to renovate. We want to be sure that every possible option has been considered and thoroughly investigated before this decision is made. Such a beautiful school and i really hope it can be saved and be home to more young minds.
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Denny Dennis Hall
10 years ago
How come the wbc say it's cost that much to maintain it only thing thay do cut the grass
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Jan Evans
10 years ago
As a former pupil I am disgusted to see this lovely old building left to decay! Use it!
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E B Smith
10 years ago
Absolute disgrace if this building is lost
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Brenda Leach
10 years ago
For my sister
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Russell jones
10 years ago
I attended this school when it was Bromfield. I was there from 1973 (the first year as a mixed school) untill 1975... Fond memories apart, it is a beautiful building!
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Kevin Davies
10 years ago
To demolish this building would be criminal! It means so much to so many generations of Wrexham originated people young and old. The character and style of the building is far superior to anything that any current designer could create. If the quality of design and build of the Eagles Meadow wind tunnel complex is a guide to what we could expect going forward it would be a total disaster. WBC should regard the people of Wrexham as "their Customer" and should listen to what their "Customer" is asking for, many "suppliers" in business have paid the price for not listening to that feedback and are no longer around - pity the public sector does not work the same way.....
How could the council even consider demolition? (And as for asking what is essentially itself for permission, that's an absolute joke.) Wake up WCBC before you manage to get rid of yet another bit of Wrexham's history!!!!!
This was a beautiful school with a marble entrance and a large hall that could have been used for concerts etc. It is also not far from the bus station.
What a lovely building - Shame on WCBC.
Don't let another piece of Wrexham's history be lost to 'development'. We need our heritage.
Totally wrong to think of demolishing it
Don't let Wrexham Council destroy yet another piece of Wrexhams history. Why did they let the building fall into such a state of disrepair in the first place? Are they deliberately trying to destroy the towns character? Look at the "ghost town centre" they created by knocking down the vegetable market.
disgraceful decision
Please stop spoiling Wrexham and knocking down all the old buildings, shame on thee Council.
Is anyone on the Wrexham council interested in preserving a bit of history in this town? I dare one of you sitting in the Guildhall to pause and think about we've lost already due to apathy and greed. The towns historical identity is being eroded away while you all approve more cookie cutter homes and cheap retail parks because it's "good" for business. Have the courage to make a stand this time around and do what's right. Save this building. Have this case examined by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) so that they may consider this a building of 'special architectural or historic interest'. Thereby making it listed and protected. Apply to grant committees, lottery funds or create your own fundraisers so that you will have the financial resources to bring it back to it's former glory. Do not stagnate on this issue; don't hide behind bureaucratic red tape and don't ignore the wishes of the people who signed up to this petition.
A typical move by WMBC, they are intent on taking any of Wrexham's historic buildings and demolishing them. They have systematically ruined the Town of Wrexham over many years of bad decision making. It makes you think what ulterior motive they have or wether or not they just are not the right people for the job.
I'm not at all happy about the proposed demolition of The Grove Park Girl's School, building. I think it's disgraceful that you are yet again destroying a beautiful piece of Wrexham'.s historical heritage. Surely, it's your duty to protect such a building as this, or is money more important than anything else now . . . I wouldn't put it past you to allow for fracking on the site too, because you clearly don't have the people of Wrexham's interest at heart. You probably won't even allow for a public consultation on the matter, as you did with the prison, that nobody in this town wanted! You are destroying Wrexham, bit by bit, with your decisions and plans. It once used to be a vibrant, proud, working class, market town, but you have killed the essence of that, and seem to be intent on changing it beyond all recognition. What's next, will you be demolishing the church!!! I wouldn't put it past your lot. I'm ashamed and sickened by your proposals and past actions, in regards to the consideration of the people of Wrexham, who actually live here and not in some posh community, on it's outskirts, who shop in Chester.
Please do t knock this fabulous building down
This fine building must be preserved for future generations to admire.
It would be a tragedy to see this building demolished. from the red bricks, the grand staircase, the cloisters - so many amazing features. we all know wcbc have to make cut backs and money is tight but they have had flawed reports and recommendations in the past. They wanted to demolish waterworld but now realised easier and more cost effective to renovate. We want to be sure that every possible option has been considered and thoroughly investigated before this decision is made. Such a beautiful school and i really hope it can be saved and be home to more young minds.
How come the wbc say it's cost that much to maintain it only thing thay do cut the grass
As a former pupil I am disgusted to see this lovely old building left to decay! Use it!
Absolute disgrace if this building is lost
For my sister
I attended this school when it was Bromfield. I was there from 1973 (the first year as a mixed school) untill 1975... Fond memories apart, it is a beautiful building!
To demolish this building would be criminal! It means so much to so many generations of Wrexham originated people young and old. The character and style of the building is far superior to anything that any current designer could create. If the quality of design and build of the Eagles Meadow wind tunnel complex is a guide to what we could expect going forward it would be a total disaster. WBC should regard the people of Wrexham as "their Customer" and should listen to what their "Customer" is asking for, many "suppliers" in business have paid the price for not listening to that feedback and are no longer around - pity the public sector does not work the same way.....