Goole Civic Society was established in April 2010 with the aim of promoting and protecting the cultural and social heritage of Goole. The group's origins however are in the Goole Heritage Group, which campaigned on issues such as the Phoenix Street demolitions and the demolition of the New Bridge Inn, and was fundamental in assisting with the creation of the Goole Conservation Area. The Society was established to allow the group to join with the Civic Society movement and to increase public membership.
The Society has been active in many areas since it's creation. Past and current projects include:
- Monitoring and responding to Planning Applications (within the boundary of Goole Town Council).
- Preparing a Local List of Heritage Assets
- Participating in Heritage Open Days.
- Awarding Certificates for Heritage
- Nominating buildings for Listing.
- Hosting Public Speakers.
In the coming year the Society is looking towards ways of erecting Blue Plaques, creating a Reuben Chappell trail and building upon current plans for meetings and Heritage Open Days.
In our first two years the Society was guided under the Chairmanship of Jean Kitchen. Our current committee consists of:
- Margaret Clarke - Chair
- Chris Laidler - Vice-Chair
- Stephen Walker - Secretary
- Rachel Walker - Treasurer
- John Clarke - Press Officer.
The Society is also a member of the Yorkshire and Humber Association of Civic Societies. Our meetings are held on the last Wednesday evening of every month, at the Lowther Hotel, Goole. Currently yearly subscriptions are £10, or £15 for a couple. All are welcome to attend.
The group can be contacted by e-mail - goolecivicsociety@gmail.com.
