Heritage Plaque Scheme Nomination Form

Introduction to the scheme

Thank you for your interest in the Ashford Borough Virtual Heritage Plaque Scheme. This scheme recognises and celebrates past Ashford Borough residents, noteworthy individuals with Ashford connections, and historically significant buildings across the Ashford Borough and within the boundaries of Ashford Borough Council’s (ABC) authority. ABC welcomes nominations for the scheme from private individuals or organisations alike, and there is no charge for making an application.

If successful, your nominee will receive a virtual plaque on our website, similar to the example below.

Virtual Plaque for Dr John Wallis (1616-1703) with his name written on a green plaque. The Ashford Borough Council crest sits above the following wording: Lived here from 1616-1625. He was a mathematician who contributed substantially to the origins of calculus.

Before you start

Before proceeding with your nomination, please read the following:

Please research your subject of nomination thoroughly before filling out the form, to ensure that there is a provable connection to Ashford.
Once researched, please check that your subject of nomination meets the following first stage selection criteria:
- there is an original, publically accessible physical site or building associated with the nominee;
- that the person commemorated has been dead for at least 20 years (or deceased until the centenary of their birth) to allow for a period of reflection and the benefit of hindsight;
- there is demonstrable evidence of their stay in the Ashford Borough.

Guidance notes

Nominations are subject to thorough historical research and discussion, and may be turned down for many reasons: for example, if a subject’s connection to Ashford is felt to be insufficiently clear, or if the original building associated with an individual or event no longer exists.

Please note that even if all the first stage criteria are met, Ashford Borough Council reserves the right to determine priorities among nominations based on the following:

The nominee is recognised locally
The nominee is also recognised nationally or internationally
The nominee is an exceptional or outstanding person and the well-informed passer-by will recognise their name
The nominee is regarded as being eminent by a majority of members of their profession or calling
The nominee has genuinely contributed to human welfare or happiness and deserves recognition

If you have any queries or require further information, please contact the Heritage Team at heritage@ashford.gov.uk.

Your Details

Tick this box to confirm you have read and acted upon the above wording. *

Title *

First Name *

Surname *

Email Address *

Telephone Number

Your Address, including postcode *

Organisation (if representing one)

Position in Organisation

What is your relationship or interest in the subject you are proposing?

Ashford Borough Council (ABC) is the data controller for the information you provide in this form. ABC’s Data Protection Officer can be contacted at FOI@ashford.gov.uk. Collection and processing of your information is being conducted relying upon the legal basis of consent. You have the right to remove your consent at any time and this can be done by sending your request to heritage@ashford.gov.uk. We will not share your information with any third parties unless we are required or permitted to do so by law. Please confirm that you have read and acted upon the above, by checking this box *

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Nominee Details

Nominee's First Name *

Nominee's Surname *

Nominee's Formal Title, if applicable

Nominee's Profession or Occupation *

Nominee's Date of Birth *

Nominee's Date of Death *

Nominee's Life and Achievements

Nominee's Other Key Honours

Please add any references or links to other information you think will help us with our research and decision making.

Please upload any additional attachments (documents, images, etc.) that relate to the nominee or the suggested address.

Selected files:

Please list all Ashford address(es) associated with the nominee of which you are aware, including parish and postcode. *

Do you live at any of the proposed addresses? If so, please indicate which. *

Please provide any details you have on the association of the nominee with the named address(es)? *

Please confirm that, as far as you are aware, the suggested address(es) are the original buildings associated with the nominee? *

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