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Ascribing Significance in the ‘Big Society’ Stella Jackson (saj504@york.ac.uk)
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Overview A quick bit of theory! ‘Traditional’ Heritage and Local Landmarks Designation applications analysis National vs. local Big Society and localism Conclusion
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A Quick Bit of Theory! Significance ascribed for specific purposes Social cohesion, belonging and identity Value and significance is not intrinsic
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‘Traditional’ Heritage Bodleian Library, Oxford Plymouth Civic Centre
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Local Landmarks ‘W HENEVER I HAVE BEEN AWAY FROM OUR BELOVED S TEEL C ITY, THE TOWERS SIGNAL THAT I AM HOME.’
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Designation Applications
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Analysis 250 applications for new designations analysed 90% Listing applications 48% submitted by members of the public 55% under threat
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‘A UNIQUE PROPERTY WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY ’ ‘A LANDMARK IN THE TOWN CENTRE ’ ‘ MUCH LOVED BY THE LOCAL COMMUNITY ’ ‘ A N INTRINSIC ELEMENT OF THE CHARACTER OF THE VILLAGE LAYOUT ’ ‘ A N INTEGRAL PART OF THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE VILLAGE ’
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The Fox Public House
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Camden Cottages
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Tension
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The ‘Big Society’ More power to local communities Volunteerism & social responsibility Transfer power to local government Social Enterprise Open/Transparent Government
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Localism ‘N EW C OALITION G OVERNMENT PROPOSALS WOULD NOT ALLOW THIS LACK OF CONSULTATION TO HAPPEN : THESE OLD BUILDINGS WOULD BE SAVED IF THIS POLICY WAS IN LAW NOW.’ Application no. 72
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Concerns
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Conclusions
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Thank you! Stella Jacksonsaj504@york.ac.uksaj504@york.ac.uk
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