Posted by: Sydney Meriwether, Glasgow on 12:18pm Fri 28 Mar 08
I'm sure Mr King, as an astute and successful businessman, realises two things:
1. There is a cold wind blowing in the form of an economic recession and it is likely to blow a chill breeze through the wallets of his target market, scattering their discretionary income to the wind.
2. Glasgow City Council is looking more and more like an organisation which is alienating the public on a large scale.
[italic]Under these circumstances is it wise to 'invest' £7 million on a project which could be the next Briggait???[/italic]
I'm sure Mr King, as an astute and successful businessman, realises two things:
1. There is a cold wind blowing in the form of an economic recession and it is likely to blow a chill breeze through the wallets of his target market, scattering their discretionary income to the wind.
2. Glasgow City Council is looking more and more like an organisation which is alienating the public on a large scale.
Under these circumstances is it wise to 'invest' £7 million on a project which could be the next Briggait??? Posted by: Scott, Glasgow on 2:47pm Fri 28 Mar 08
I'm looking forward to this event.
Hopefully turn the tides on those who seek to steal from the people of Glasgow.
-Scott
I'm looking forward to this event.
Hopefully turn the tides on those who seek to steal from the people of Glasgow.
-Scott
Posted by: Michael Woods, Drumchapel on 3:24pm Fri 28 Mar 08
There seems to be a consistent theme of councillors actively defying the will of the people they purport to represent.
The Botanics and Pollock Park, both real gems are under attack from commercial interests seeking to establish landmark commercial ventures in otherwise public amenities.
It would likely be the thin end of the wedge should either be allowed to proceed.
There seems to be a consistent theme of councillors actively defying the will of the people they purport to represent.
The Botanics and Pollock Park, both real gems are under attack from commercial interests seeking to establish landmark commercial ventures in otherwise public amenities.
It would likely be the thin end of the wedge should either be allowed to proceed.
Posted by: albertz78, city center on 5:09pm Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Michael Woods[/bold] wrote:
There seems to be a consistent theme of councillors actively defying the will of the people they purport to represent. The Botanics and Pollock Park, both real gems are under attack from commercial interests seeking to establish landmark commercial ventures in otherwise public amenities. It would likely be the thin end of the wedge should either be allowed to proceed.[/quote] As I have asked previously,when was the last time anyone had complete access to George Square?It seems that every time I pass it seems to be prostituted out by GCC to whatever business orginisation willing to pay a fee.From arty farty art exhibitions to tatty carnival rides and overpriced ice rinks. Steven Parse-hole and his GCC cronies are pimps selling OUR SQUARE,IN OUR CITY AND DEPRIVING OUR CITIZENS [that's you and me]from enjoying it.This is also a real gem!
Michael Woods wrote:
There seems to be a consistent theme of councillors actively defying the will of the people they purport to represent. The Botanics and Pollock Park, both real gems are under attack from commercial interests seeking to establish landmark commercial ventures in otherwise public amenities. It would likely be the thin end of the wedge should either be allowed to proceed.
As I have asked previously,when was the last time anyone had complete access to George Square?It seems that every time I pass it seems to be prostituted out by GCC to whatever business orginisation willing to pay a fee.From arty farty art exhibitions to tatty carnival rides and overpriced ice rinks. Steven Parse-hole and his GCC cronies are pimps selling OUR SQUARE,IN OUR CITY AND DEPRIVING OUR CITIZENS from enjoying it.This is also a real gem!
Posted by: albertz78, city center on 5:16pm Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote]Sunday's flag protest at will start at 2pm.[/quote] What about hundreds of protesters protesting inside the City Chambers?
Sunday's flag protest at will start at 2pm.
What about hundreds of protesters protesting inside the City Chambers?
Posted by: Raven, Saigon on 11:30pm Fri 28 Mar 08
To all posters
The Councillors make decisions based on Council Officers recommendations, these ill conceived ideas come from employees of the Council not the Councillors themselves. If anyone should be targeted it should be the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services who issued the edict to Council Officers to generate income from parks.
This is nothing to do with the people of Glasgow, simply a revenue generating exercise.
If ever there was an Freedom of Information request, is why are you doing this?
To all posters
The Councillors make decisions based on Council Officers recommendations, these ill conceived ideas come from employees of the Council not the Councillors themselves. If anyone should be targeted it should be the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services who issued the edict to Council Officers to generate income from parks.
This is nothing to do with the people of Glasgow, simply a revenue generating exercise.
If ever there was an Freedom of Information request, is why are you doing this?
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