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Ascribing Significance in the ‘Big Society’

Ascribing Significance in the ‘Big Society’. Stella Jackson (saj504@york.ac.uk). Overview. A quick bit of theory! ‘Traditional’ Heritage and Local Landmarks Designation applications analysis National vs. local Big Society and localism Conclusion. A Quick Bit of Theory!.

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Ascribing Significance in the ‘Big Society’

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  1. Ascribing Significance in the ‘Big Society’ Stella Jackson (saj504@york.ac.uk)

  2. Overview • A quick bit of theory! • ‘Traditional’ Heritage and Local Landmarks • Designation applications analysis • National vs. local • Big Society and localism • Conclusion

  3. A Quick Bit of Theory! • Significance ascribed for specific purposes • Social cohesion, belonging and identity • Value and significance is not intrinsic

  4. ‘Traditional’ Heritage Bodleian Library, Oxford Plymouth Civic Centre

  5. Local Landmarks ‘Whenever I have been away from our beloved Steel City, the towers signal that I am home.’

  6. Designation Applications

  7. Analysis • 250 applications for new designations analysed • 90% Listing applications • 48% submitted by members of the public • 55% under threat

  8. ‘An integral part of the economic and social development of the village’ • ‘much loved by the local community’ • ‘A landmark in the town centre’ • ‘An intrinsic element of the character of the village layout’ • ‘A unique property within the local community’

  9. The Fox Public House

  10. Camden Cottages

  11. Tension

  12. The ‘Big Society’ • More power to local communities • Volunteerism & social responsibility • Transfer power to local government • Social Enterprise • Open/Transparent Government

  13. Localism ‘New Coalition Government 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

  14. Concerns

  15. Conclusions

  16. Thank you! Stella Jacksonsaj504@york.ac.uk

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