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Milton Conservation Society was formed in 1987 by residents, who in 1986 opposed plans to demolish 5 Victorian houses to build 79 flats. They  saw the need to protect the local heritage and with help from the Civic Trust lobbied the Council to create Milton Conservation Area. 

Today, we have a long record of work to support the conservation area commenting on planning matters,  encouraging good design and improving the street scene with planters helped also by our sponsors' generosity.

We have good links with our councillors who actively support our aims.

Contact us

You can email us or one of the officers directly

Chair	Andrew Atkinson
Vice Chair	Tony Brown
Hon Secretary	Jill Freeth
Treasurer	Paul Cavanagh

 

Welcome

Milton and Shorefields conservation areas were created to protect examples of architecture of Southend as it started to boom from the Mid Victorian through to Edwardian eras.

Milton Conservation Society aims to

• conserve our past and improve the future of our area. We are consulted on all planning applications in Milton and Shorefields as well as larger initiatives in the Town.

• promote standards of planning and design by recognising improvements with conservation awards.

• raise awareness of the areas history and heritage

• keep you informed about issues affecting Milton and Shorefields via our website and newsletter which we distribute several times a year to all residents.

Conservation Area status helps protect our heritage (and property values are often higher than those outside because of the additional care, thought and resources given to the area) but the council can only do so much, conservation needs the support of residents.

You can help by becoming a member.

 

News

Autumn Newsletter

The Autumn 2011 newsletter is now available

Item added 13 November 2011

Quiz Night

Tickets are now available for this year's Quiz night to be held at Baron's Court School on Friday 25 November from 7:00pm. As usual the ticket price (£8 Adults - £4 Children) includes Fish and Chips or vegetarian alternative.  

Item added 29 October 2011

Southend Pier proposals

Southend Council has now approved its own plans to develop the Pier head despite objections many organisations including English Heritage. The Society submitted comments on the proposed design which can be read in full here. 

Item added 16 September 2011

Summer Garden Party

Our Summer Garden Party took place on Saturday 16th July. The weather smiled on us and the rain stopped an hour before the start and the sun shone from then on.

Over 50 members and their guests enjoyed a barbecue and buffet. A display of local history items was once again a big talking point and much appreciated. Thanks to all those  volunteers who helped organise the event.

Item added 2 August 2011

Site last updated - 13 November 2011.