ePetition - Save the Mazda Electric Fountain 2017
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Save the Mazda Electric Fountain 2017
The Mazda Electric Fountain, given to the town in 1930 by
Thomson-Houston Ltd following an exhibition. This fountain has
stood on Victoria Gardens for 87 years.
A fine example of 1930's architecture. It has the potential to be
restored to its former glory and would be another fine tourist
attraction for Brighton.
It is much-loved by the residents of Brighton & Hove; many of
them have lovely memories of it in their younger days & they
would be distraught to see it vanish. We love our fountain. To some
it may appear ugly but for most of us it's beautiful, as is the
little tardis-type hut with its art deco glass design that houses
the working of the fountain.
This ePetition ran from 07/06/2017 to 26/06/2017 and has now finished.
1072 people signed this ePetition.
Council response
Response provided by the Chair of the Environment, Transport & Sustainability Committee at their meeting on 27 June 2017:
“Thank you for your petition
The Valley Gardens Preliminary Green Space Design report coming
later in the agenda does include retention of the Mazda fountain as
well as details of its forecast maintenance and running costs over
the next 5 years.
These proposals will be considered by this Committee when
discussing that report”.