heritage
Cultural Plan calls for destination Museum and Art Gallery
June 6, 2012 | Paul HillsdonThe City has released its new Cultural Plan, replacing an outdated strategy that expired in 2003. With a focus on physical infrastructure and human capital, the plan seeks to ”enhance urbanization through arts and heritage.”
According to an … Read More
Step into Surrey’s history with the Archives
March 22, 2012 | Paul HillsdonThe Surrey Archives has announced its spring series of workshops highlighting various topics in the City’s history. If you’re interested in learning more about Surrey’s past, be sure to check them out!
Pioneer Profiles Saturday, April 14, 11am-12pm
New, expanded arts space coming to South Surrey & Cloverdale
October 18, 2011 | Paul HillsdonFollowing early results of the new Cultural Plan, the City is planning to expedite the construction of a new arts centre for South Surrey and the expansion of the Surrey Museum in Cloverdale.
The new arts centre in … Read More
Help shape Surrey’s Cultural Plan
March 11, 2011 | Paul HillsdonThe City is putting together a new Cultural Plan and they want your input! The plan will evaluate existing arts and heritage facilities in Surrey, examine the feasibility of new cultural space for South Surrey, examine the phase two … Read More
Learn more about Surrey’s heritage
October 8, 2010 | Paul HillsdonWith the pace of development and change in Surrey, it is sometimes hard to get one’s bearings. But to understand where we are going as a city, it is imperative to learn how we got to where we are today. … Read More
Exclusive: Interview with ex-councillor Judy Higginbotham
October 1, 2010 | Paul HillsdonCivic Surrey recently had an hour long, exclusive interview with ex-councillor Judy Higginbotham, who is likely to run again in the next election. We caught up with her to chat about politics in the City and her history as a councillor. Thanks again to Judy for taking the time. The full audio interview is attached, while I’ve included select excerpts below for those who want the gist of the conversation. Continue on for more about Mayor Watts, transportation, heritage, and building a stadium in Surrey.
On running for re-election in 2011:
“I am leaning towards running, no doubt. I think there is an expectation that I will. When I did take time off, that did not mean that not running was out of the equation, what it just meant was that I needed time out… I miss getting involved in making decisions.”
On democracy in the City and the leadership style of Mayor Watts:
“I would run as an independent, and I would run as an individual who is transparent, who listens to the community and who offers a passion and a love of Surrey… In some instances, there’s an organization and I think some may have lost that connection with the community… I’ve sometimes made tough decisions. I don’t go with the flow, I don’t jump on bandwagons and I think that each and every council needs an individual who is not afraid to speak up for issues of importance… What I see missing often on council is a chance for real democracy and real debate on issues… I think the way the Mayor is handling it [being Mayor] is extremely positive. I think she’s done a very good job, but I think there’s always room for, I believe, the opportunity to make a difference and to maybe sometimes challenge some of the issues and I don’t see that happening on council perhaps as much as it could be.”
What to do with the Anniedale schoolhouse?
August 25, 2010 | Paul HillsdonAs we reported recently, the new Tynehead-Anniedale Neighbourhood Concept Plan is currently being finalized – a plan which will radically reshape the existing rural community into a highway oriented industrial park and high rise residential area. One of the … Read More
