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Heritage Assets: Uxbridge and South Ruislip

16 January 2024

Lead MP

Steve Tuckwell

Responding Minister

Julia Lopez

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At a Glance

Steve Tuckwell raised concerns about heritage assets: uxbridge and south ruislip in Westminster Hall. A government minister responded.

Key Requests to Government:

The MP asks for guidance on how residents in Uxbridge and South Ruislip can highlight potential assets for protection. He also requests that the Minister meet with him, local authorities, and other groups to discuss preserving key structures such as the scramble hut at RAF Northolt and encourages support for identifying and protecting historical pubs.

How the Debate Unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:

Lead Contributor

Opened the debate
The MP is concerned about the protection of heritage assets in his constituency, including the Battle of Britain Bunker and RAF Northolt. He mentioned that the Heritage at Risk register identifies 44 entries in Hillingdon, but there may be more undetected sites due to lack of local knowledge. The MP highlighted the importance of preserving historical structures such as the scramble hut at RAF Northolt, which saw extensive combat during World War II and houses significant wartime heritage.

Government Response

Julia Lopez
Government Response
Welcomed the debate on heritage assets in Uxbridge and South Ruislip, highlighting the constituency's rich historical significance. Mentioned that there are 148 listed buildings in the area, including nine at grade II* and 138 at grade II. Noted the role of Historic England in protecting heritage sites through designations and the Heritage at Risk programme. Recommended local initiatives like community infrastructure levy funds and National Lottery Heritage Fund for funding opportunities. Emphasised the importance of volunteers and local groups in preserving heritage, referencing examples from her own constituency involving RAF Hornchurch. Discussed high streets heritage action zones and the role of building preservation trusts in supporting community ownership of heritage assets. Highlighted the protection of historic pubs through listings and the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.
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