Just catching up ….. On 30th January Teignbridge opened up the Lodge buildings for us to have a look inside. There is evidently quite a lot of internal damage although the buildings themselves seemed to be reasonably structurally sound. Click on the following page to see some pictures: Inside The Lodge
Tag Archives: Teignmouth cemetery
Expression of Interest
We have recently submitted to Teignbridge District Council an Expression of Interest for the community use of the Old Cemetery buildings and site. As part of that we were also asked to submit a business plan. Our response to that particular point was: “With only two weeks, and no prior notice, to produce such aContinue reading “Expression of Interest”
Wonderful News ….
This is exactly what community action is all about!! Teignbridge Council withdraw change of use plans for Teignmouth cemetery Teignbridge Council withdraw change of use plans for Teignmouth cemetery TEIGNBRIDGE Council has withdrawn its change of use plans for the old cemetery chapel in Teignmouth. In 2015, the council had put in an application toContinue reading “Wonderful News ….”
Inside the Chapel
Last Wednesday (25th January 2017) we were given access to the inside of the boarded up chapel. Obviously we took the opportunity to take some photos which have been placed on the “Cemetery” page which you can reach through the main menu or just click on the following link: In The Chapel
Publicity
All this community pressure has brought interest in the Cemetery out into the open. There was an excellent spread in the Torquay Herald Express of 23rd January. You can see this online through our publicity page. Just click HERE and select the item. There has also been a front page and inner page spreadContinue reading “Publicity”
Setback!
Campaigners trying to preserve a derelict chapel and lodge at the old Teignmouth cemetery have suffered a setback. Teignbridge Council, which owns the properties, has applied for planning permission for a change of use to convert the ‘surplus assets’ into a dwelling, and demolition of a store to provide a garden. But opponents are objectingContinue reading “Setback!”
Teignmouth Old Cemetery 