Time is running out to restore the monument in time for the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings
Time is running out to restore a Nottinghamshire war memorial in time for the D-Day anniversary as one veteran brands the current state of the monument "disgraceful." Attempts have been made for the last two years to secure permission for work to take place on the memorial in the grounds of St Nicholas Church in Tuxford.
Mr Birkett has instead travelled to nearby Retford, but says he would like to be able to stand by the Tuxford memorial again when the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings is marked on June 6. Mr Birkett said: "The D-Day anniversary is going to be a big thing this year and there are celebrations all over the country, but I won't stand next to that memorial whilst it's like that. It's disgraceful.
This faculty, the term used to describe the permission to undertake work, is what Councillor Griffin says she has been pushing Tuxford's PCC to apply for. Having made no progress, despite faculties in the meantime having been obtained for work including new gates and heating, Councillor Griffin has now taken the unusual step of applying for permission to the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham directly.
"However, I have yet to receive an application for the work and like all planning applications this will take time to approve." Councillor Griffin said she initially did not have a reply back after asking for the application forms, but the diocese has since been back in touch with her.
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