Posted by: Sydney Meriwether, Glasgow on 10:47am Tue 26 Feb 08
[quote]Just look for the Armani suits.[/quote]
Though always one to look on the brighter side of life, I fail to see how Mr McAveety's miserable attempt at humour is in any way appropriate here. The programme of closures of baths across the city, including Govanhill, Whiteinch and Balshagray, caused tangible loss to the communities they once served.
[italic]It is[/italic] appropriate though that the MSP mentions "Armani suits", as this is a fitting metaphor for the [bold]tacky, high-handed and detached[/bold] way in which politicians such as Mr McAveety seek to destroy our communities: cheap, superficial decisions which cost the people of this city dear in the long term.
Just look for the Armani suits.
Though always one to look on the brighter side of life, I fail to see how Mr McAveety's miserable attempt at humour is in any way appropriate here. The programme of closures of baths across the city, including Govanhill, Whiteinch and Balshagray, caused tangible loss to the communities they once served.
It is appropriate though that the MSP mentions "Armani suits", as this is a fitting metaphor for the
tacky, high-handed and detached way in which politicians such as Mr McAveety seek to destroy our communities: cheap, superficial decisions which cost the people of this city dear in the long term.
Posted by: steve4349, larbet on 2:03pm Tue 26 Feb 08
armani suits,just the type of comment you would expect from a labour msp,they operate in a world of sleaze, bungs,and claim every penny that is possible for expenses,they do not represent the working man they represent their own greed
armani suits,just the type of comment you would expect from a labour msp,they operate in a world of sleaze, bungs,and claim every penny that is possible for expenses,they do not represent the working man they represent their own greed
Posted by: expat john, Canada on 2:46pm Tue 26 Feb 08
7.5 million to convert & refurbish. I wonder how much it would have cost in 2001 to do the same work? Or for that matter, if the city had at least kept up with maintenance on the facility, I wonder how much money would have been saved out of the 7.5 million? Short sightedness doesn't even describe it. When report after report showed Scots were (still are) the most unfit in the UK, Glasgow City Council decide to stop funding a fitness facility!!!! What a bunch of morons....But then I'm sure most of them are members of a private facility!!!
7.5 million to convert & refurbish. I wonder how much it would have cost in 2001 to do the same work? Or for that matter, if the city had at least kept up with maintenance on the facility, I wonder how much money would have been saved out of the 7.5 million? Short sightedness doesn't even describe it. When report after report showed Scots were (still are) the most unfit in the UK, Glasgow City Council decide to stop funding a fitness facility!!!! What a bunch of morons....But then I'm sure most of them are members of a private facility!!!
Posted by: Sydney Meriwether, At home on 3:10pm Tue 26 Feb 08
Very good point expat john, here's your answer from the ET January 14th 2005:
[quote]The decision to shut the pool came after the council rejected a [bold]12,000-strong petition[/bold] to keep it open - sparking a series of angry protests, including clashes with riot police and mounted officers.
The [bold]council believed it was not worth a £500,000 investment to continue services[/bold] and protesters were not able to take over the venue at the time.[/quote]
At the time (May 2001) Tommy Sheridan said:
[quote]"The city council has got to address the priorities in the city. While there seems to be plenty of resources for city centre projects like the Lighthouse and the Tron, places such as the Govanhill Baths and many other community facilities are being closed with terrible consequences for the local areas."[/quote]
Not much changed there then, but at least now many Glaswegians realise that New Labour has comprehensively failed this city and must be removed from power.
Very good point expat john, here's your answer from the ET January 14th 2005:
The decision to shut the pool came after the council rejected a 12,000-strong petition to keep it open - sparking a series of angry protests, including clashes with riot police and mounted officers.
The council believed it was not worth a £500,000 investment to continue services and protesters were not able to take over the venue at the time.
At the time (May 2001) Tommy Sheridan said:
"The city council has got to address the priorities in the city. While there seems to be plenty of resources for city centre projects like the Lighthouse and the Tron, places such as the Govanhill Baths and many other community facilities are being closed with terrible consequences for the local areas."
Not much changed there then, but at least now many Glaswegians realise that New Labour has comprehensively failed this city and must be removed from power.
Posted by: expat john, Canada on 7:56pm Tue 26 Feb 08
Sydney, Thanks, well researched. I'm shocked. I seem to remember that at the time the 'protestors' asked for time to come up with an alternative use for the facility, but this was refused. I wonder if the plan was to sell it to a private investor, but it became too much of a hot potato??? As a famous Glasgow detective said 'There's something suspicious going on here'....
Sydney, Thanks, well researched. I'm shocked. I seem to remember that at the time the 'protestors' asked for time to come up with an alternative use for the facility, but this was refused. I wonder if the plan was to sell it to a private investor, but it became too much of a hot potato??? As a famous Glasgow detective said 'There's something suspicious going on here'....
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