Posted by: Sydney Meriwether, At home on 11:12am Mon 19 May 08
[quote]But councillor Gordon Matheson said: "The area has the worst crime figures in the city.[/quote]
Once again Matheson is wrong! Glasgow Central Station has the worst crime figures in the city... are we going to close that down as well?
[quote]"I wish the traders had put as much effort into clearing it up in recent years as they are putting into presenting themselves as victims.[/quote]
Oh, so now we're ridiculing and castigating local people who try to stand up for their right to be heard and to defend their livelihoods; [bold]maybe if you had the courage[/bold] to stand up to the management of Selfridges in the way that these people stand up to an out-of-touch council coward, then there wouldn't be a huge decaying, derelict gap in the middle of your ward...
But councillor Gordon Matheson said: "The area has the worst crime figures in the city.
Once again Matheson is wrong! Glasgow Central Station has the worst crime figures in the city... are we going to close that down as well?
"I wish the traders had put as much effort into clearing it up in recent years as they are putting into presenting themselves as victims.
Oh, so now we're ridiculing and castigating local people who try to stand up for their right to be heard and to defend their livelihoods;
maybe if you had the courage to stand up to the management of Selfridges in the way that these people stand up to an out-of-touch council coward, then there wouldn't be a huge decaying, derelict gap in the middle of your ward...
Posted by: cee, Glasgow on 11:29am Mon 19 May 08
Here here Sydney!!!
Posted by: Seymour Hope, Glasgow on 11:48am Mon 19 May 08
The place is a mess. Drawing attention to other issues does not change the fact that it is a dirty mess.
The place is a mess. Drawing attention to other issues does not change the fact that it is a dirty mess.
Posted by: Meep, Shawlands on 11:52am Mon 19 May 08
If we go by councillor Matheson's logic then they should close the homeless hostel beside the market. Secondly the traders should be able to take Network Rail and Glasgow council to court for loss of business and earnings. Blaming the traders for supposed "crime" that takes place in the area close to Paddys is not the fault of the traders, and legally Network rail and the council would have a hard time in court proving that. So to take away a peoples business on a falsehood that couldnt be proved in court is just a lawsuit waiting to happen. I look forward to Network Rail and glasgow council throwing away millions of pounds on a court case [bold]they will lose[/bold]
[bold]Save Paddys Market!![/bold]
If we go by councillor Matheson's logic then they should close the homeless hostel beside the market. Secondly the traders should be able to take Network Rail and Glasgow council to court for loss of business and earnings. Blaming the traders for supposed "crime" that takes place in the area close to Paddys is not the fault of the traders, and legally Network rail and the council would have a hard time in court proving that. So to take away a peoples business on a falsehood that couldnt be proved in court is just a lawsuit waiting to happen. I look forward to Network Rail and glasgow council throwing away millions of pounds on a court case
they will lose
Save Paddys Market!! Posted by: Stewie Griffin, Glasgow on 12:03pm Mon 19 May 08
[quote]But councillor Gordon Matheson said: "The area has the worst crime figures in the city.
"I wish the traders had put as much effort into clearing it up in recent years as they are putting into presenting themselves as victims.
"I fear this is too little too late and that this area requires an overhaul. That said, officials will consider whatever traders present to us."[/quote]
What an ignorant man! Why do these concillors seem to think we all want to aspire to living in "luxury" apartments in the sky (which is what the site is earmarked for). Whatever happened to community? Probably went the same way as decency and honour in the Council.
But councillor Gordon Matheson said: "The area has the worst crime figures in the city.
"I wish the traders had put as much effort into clearing it up in recent years as they are putting into presenting themselves as victims.
"I fear this is too little too late and that this area requires an overhaul. That said, officials will consider whatever traders present to us."
What an ignorant man! Why do these concillors seem to think we all want to aspire to living in "luxury" apartments in the sky (which is what the site is earmarked for). Whatever happened to community? Probably went the same way as decency and honour in the Council.
Posted by: mulross, Glasgow on 12:17pm Mon 19 May 08
[quote] But councillor Gordon Matheson said: "The area has the worst crime figures in the city.
"I wish the traders had put as much effort into clearing it up in recent years as they are putting into presenting themselves as victims.[/quote]
Arrogant sod. Since when was tackling crime the responsibility of traders????
[quote]The council now plans to replace the rundown market with arts and crafts shops and foreign food stalls.
[/quote]
EXACTLY - that's a bit closer to the truth.
But councillor Gordon Matheson said: "The area has the worst crime figures in the city.
"I wish the traders had put as much effort into clearing it up in recent years as they are putting into presenting themselves as victims.
Arrogant sod. Since when was tackling crime the responsibility of traders????
The council now plans to replace the rundown market with arts and crafts shops and foreign food stalls.
EXACTLY - that's a bit closer to the truth.
Posted by: Pete, Glasgow on 12:18pm Mon 19 May 08
[quote]Between 2005 and 2006 there were 314 drug possession cases, 268 breaches of the peace, 29 robberies, 96 thefts, 89 assaults, 46 cases of police assault and resisting arrest and one attempted murder.[/quote]
You don't exactly have to be Columbo to work out who is committing these crimes or where they're from. Time for a clampdown (or closedown) on Hope House. I've not got particularly strong feelings about Paddy's either way, but putting in a few craft shops won't solve things.
Between 2005 and 2006 there were 314 drug possession cases, 268 breaches of the peace, 29 robberies, 96 thefts, 89 assaults, 46 cases of police assault and resisting arrest and one attempted murder.
You don't exactly have to be Columbo to work out who is committing these crimes or where they're from. Time for a clampdown (or closedown) on Hope House. I've not got particularly strong feelings about Paddy's either way, but putting in a few craft shops won't solve things.
Posted by: Rab Jones, Glasgow on 1:00pm Mon 19 May 08
I have bought some good quality DVD's from PAddy's and you can also get some great cheap bootlegs of many artists.
Its places like Zavvi and HMV that should be shut down.
£18 for a Beatles album.
[bold][italic]£18!!![/italic][/bold]
£18 for 32 minutes of music!
£18 for something that was released over 40 years ago!
I notice that these shops are getting emptier by the week. They'll be gone soon, they've been ripping people off for years.
I also came across a CD single that was released 10 years ago, £15!!!!! for 4 tracks!!
I have bought some good quality DVD's from PAddy's and you can also get some great cheap bootlegs of many artists.
Its places like Zavvi and HMV that should be shut down.
£18 for a Beatles album.
£18!!!
£18 for 32 minutes of music!
£18 for something that was released over 40 years ago!
I notice that these shops are getting emptier by the week. They'll be gone soon, they've been ripping people off for years.
I also came across a CD single that was released 10 years ago, £15!!!!! for 4 tracks!!
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 1:13pm Mon 19 May 08
The last time I stuck up for Paddy's I was shot down in flames by arrogant snobs who were up their own bakey holes.
Come to think of it, those posters must be pally wi Matheson & Purcell.
Oh well, it seems ordinary people are scum, sorry traders, thos eposters will come and attack you as well for sticking up for what is perceived as the worst hovel in Glasgow, which I believe is not the case.
As Pete says, a few craft shops or some street cafe won't change the area! But Paddy's is a victim, wonder why?
The last time I stuck up for Paddy's I was shot down in flames by arrogant snobs who were up their own bakey holes.
Come to think of it, those posters must be pally wi Matheson & Purcell.
Oh well, it seems ordinary people are scum, sorry traders, thos eposters will come and attack you as well for sticking up for what is perceived as the worst hovel in Glasgow, which I believe is not the case.
As Pete says, a few craft shops or some street cafe won't change the area! But Paddy's is a victim, wonder why?
Posted by: Sydney Meriwether, Glasgow on 2:57pm Mon 19 May 08
...sorry ran out of time!
Let's just go back to what Matheson said:
[quote]Councillor Gordon Matheson said: "The area has the [bold]worst crime figures[/bold] in the city.[/quote]
As I said, he is as wrong about this as he is about most things:
[italic]Evening Times 15/01/08, following a city wide analysis of crime ststistics[/italic]
[quote]THE streets around [bold]Central Station[/bold] have again emerged as the most dangerous place in the city, our investigation shows.
Of the 232 beats in Strathclyde Police's A, C, E and G divisions, the gateway to Glasgow for tens of thousands of tourists and commuters has the most violent crimes.
Serious assaults, which form part of the serious violence group and include stabbings, were also highest in the area around Central Station.
The figures for that beat, however, do not include the train station, which is covered by British Transport Police.[/quote]
[quote]The beats with the most robberies and muggings were in the city centre, with [bold]Central Station[/bold] area again the worst.[/quote]
[quote]Worst violence recorded was around [bold]Central Station[/bold][/quote]
So once again I shall ask - are we going to shut down [bold]Central Station[/bold]?
Also:
[italic]Is Matheson going to publicly apologise for his lack of knowledge in a crucial area, and based on which he obviously made a flawed decision?
Is Matheson going to resign in light of this glaring incompetence?
Is Matheson going to resign over his inappropriate and offensive statement regarding people trying to save their livelihoods in the face of council misinformation and bullying?[/italic]
...sorry ran out of time!
Let's just go back to what Matheson said:
Councillor Gordon Matheson said: "The area has the worst crime figures in the city.
As I said, he is as wrong about this as he is about most things:
Evening Times 15/01/08, following a city wide analysis of crime ststistics
THE streets around Central Station have again emerged as the most dangerous place in the city, our investigation shows.
Of the 232 beats in Strathclyde Police's A, C, E and G divisions, the gateway to Glasgow for tens of thousands of tourists and commuters has the most violent crimes.
Serious assaults, which form part of the serious violence group and include stabbings, were also highest in the area around Central Station.
The figures for that beat, however, do not include the train station, which is covered by British Transport Police.
The beats with the most robberies and muggings were in the city centre, with Central Station area again the worst.
Worst violence recorded was around Central Station
So once again I shall ask - are we going to shut down
Central Station?
Also:
Is Matheson going to publicly apologise for his lack of knowledge in a crucial area, and based on which he obviously made a flawed decision?
Is Matheson going to resign in light of this glaring incompetence?
Is Matheson going to resign over his inappropriate and offensive statement regarding people trying to save their livelihoods in the face of council misinformation and bullying? Posted by: OAP, Glasgow on 3:09pm Mon 19 May 08
Paddy's market should have been closed many years ago it is an eyesore.
The Barras should also go. These markets are no longer needed. Shops are open 7 days a week and there are any number of car boot sales now.
The Trongate and Gallowgate need good quality shopping cafes and other up market developements. Glasgow city centre is no place for street traders and barrow boys
Paddy's market should have been closed many years ago it is an eyesore.
The Barras should also go. These markets are no longer needed. Shops are open 7 days a week and there are any number of car boot sales now.
The Trongate and Gallowgate need good quality shopping cafes and other up market developements. Glasgow city centre is no place for street traders and barrow boys
Posted by: OAP, Glasgow on 3:15pm Mon 19 May 08
And by the way I would rather walk thru Central Station than Paddy's market. Few if any wander thru Paddy's Market vicinity after dark.
If there is any trouble around the Central Station then it must be when the clubs come out in the early hours when the late night drunks head for taxis as it looks very safe when the staion is open
And by the way I would rather walk thru Central Station than Paddy's market. Few if any wander thru Paddy's Market vicinity after dark.
If there is any trouble around the Central Station then it must be when the clubs come out in the early hours when the late night drunks head for taxis as it looks very safe when the staion is open
Posted by: GMN., east kilbride on 3:19pm Mon 19 May 08
Glasgow Councillors have always been a law unto themselves and will continue to do so because they know Labour ALWAYS gets voted in!
Glasgow Councillors have always been a law unto themselves and will continue to do so because they know Labour ALWAYS gets voted in!
Posted by: Big Al, Glasgow on 3:59pm Mon 19 May 08
Sorry, but the traders themselves need to take some responsibility for the crime that goes on within the market. Why is it that each police raid results in huge numbers of goods being confiscated? (Barras included). This is not an innocent crime with some guy selling a couple of knock-off DVDs, but it is generally well organised criminal activity.
Why is it only now that the traders are saying they "would take a zero-tolerance policy on illegal trading."? The Police and council can only do so much, but the traders need to take some responsibility for what goes on within their own patch.
If the traders are now willing to do that, I don't see why the Council cannot give them at least a stay of execution for a couple of years. If they meet their targets, then the market can continue.
Sorry, but the traders themselves need to take some responsibility for the crime that goes on within the market. Why is it that each police raid results in huge numbers of goods being confiscated? (Barras included). This is not an innocent crime with some guy selling a couple of knock-off DVDs, but it is generally well organised criminal activity.
Why is it only now that the traders are saying they "would take a zero-tolerance policy on illegal trading."? The Police and council can only do so much, but the traders need to take some responsibility for what goes on within their own patch.
If the traders are now willing to do that, I don't see why the Council cannot give them at least a stay of execution for a couple of years. If they meet their targets, then the market can continue.
Posted by: Big Al, Glasgow on 4:06pm Mon 19 May 08
[quote][bold]Sydney Meriwether[/bold] wrote:
...sorry ran out of time!
Let's just go back to what Matheson said:
[quote]Councillor Gordon Matheson said: "The area has the [bold]worst crime figures[/bold] in the city.[/quote]
As I said, he is as wrong about this as he is about most things:
[italic]Evening Times 15/01/08, following a city wide analysis of crime ststistics[/italic]
[quote]THE streets around [bold]Central Station[/bold] have again emerged as the most dangerous place in the city, our investigation shows.
Of the 232 beats in Strathclyde Police's A, C, E and G divisions, the gateway to Glasgow for tens of thousands of tourists and commuters has the most violent crimes.
Serious assaults, which form part of the serious violence group and include stabbings, were also highest in the area around Central Station.
The figures for that beat, however, do not include the train station, which is covered by British Transport Police.[/quote]
[quote]The beats with the most robberies and muggings were in the city centre, with [bold]Central Station[/bold] area again the worst.[/quote]
[quote]Worst violence recorded was around [bold]Central Station[/bold][/quote]
So once again I shall ask - are we going to shut down [bold]Central Station[/bold]?
Also:
[italic]Is Matheson going to publicly apologise for his lack of knowledge in a crucial area, and based on which he obviously made a flawed decision?
Is Matheson going to resign in light of this glaring incompetence?
Is Matheson going to resign over his inappropriate and offensive statement regarding people trying to save their livelihoods in the face of council misinformation and bullying?[/italic] [/quote] Sydney, your quotes actually answer your question.
[quote]The figures for that beat, however, do not include the train station, which is covered by British Transport Police.[/quote]
I'm fairly certain that Central Station itself does not have the nearly the same level of crime as the surrounding streets.
So Sydney, in light of this "[italic]glaring incompetence[/italic] " and "[italic]lack of knowledge in a crucial area[/italic] "..... should we be calling on you to resign from your post?
Sydney Meriwether wrote:
...sorry ran out of time!
Let's just go back to what Matheson said:
Councillor Gordon Matheson said: "The area has the worst crime figures in the city.
As I said, he is as wrong about this as he is about most things:
Evening Times 15/01/08, following a city wide analysis of crime ststistics
THE streets around Central Station have again emerged as the most dangerous place in the city, our investigation shows.
Of the 232 beats in Strathclyde Police's A, C, E and G divisions, the gateway to Glasgow for tens of thousands of tourists and commuters has the most violent crimes.
Serious assaults, which form part of the serious violence group and include stabbings, were also highest in the area around Central Station.
The figures for that beat, however, do not include the train station, which is covered by British Transport Police.
The beats with the most robberies and muggings were in the city centre, with Central Station area again the worst.
Worst violence recorded was around Central Station
So once again I shall ask - are we going to shut down Central Station?
Also:
Is Matheson going to publicly apologise for his lack of knowledge in a crucial area, and based on which he obviously made a flawed decision?
Is Matheson going to resign in light of this glaring incompetence?
Is Matheson going to resign over his inappropriate and offensive statement regarding people trying to save their livelihoods in the face of council misinformation and bullying?
Sydney, your quotes actually answer your question.
The figures for that beat, however, do not include the train station, which is covered by British Transport Police.
I'm fairly certain that Central Station itself does not have the nearly the same level of crime as the surrounding streets.
So Sydney, in light of this "
glaring incompetence " and "
lack of knowledge in a crucial area "..... should we be calling on you to resign from your post?
Posted by: Sydney Meriwether, At home on 4:53pm Mon 19 May 08
[quote][bold]Big Al[/bold] wrote:
I'm fairly certain that Central Station itself does not have the nearly the same level of crime as the surrounding streets.
So Sydney, in light of this "glaring incompetence " and "lack of knowledge in a crucial area "..... should we be calling on you to resign from your post?[/quote]
I'm afraid you've completely misinterpreted this Big Al, and I feel a bit embarrassed for you... in a friendly kind of way. ;-}
The fact that BTP figures are [bold]not included actually makes the Central Station area even worse[/bold], as there would be MORE muggings, MORE assaults, MORE thefts, MORE violence, MORE drug taking, etc. to be included, thus [bold]making Glasgow Central Station and its environs MORE likely to retain its status as the worst area for crime in the city[/bold].
So in terms of [bold]magnets for crime[/bold], Glasgow Central Station is light years worse than Paddy's Market... [italic]so is the council going to close down Central Station[/italic]?
Big Al wrote:
I'm fairly certain that Central Station itself does not have the nearly the same level of crime as the surrounding streets.
So Sydney, in light of this "glaring incompetence " and "lack of knowledge in a crucial area "..... should we be calling on you to resign from your post?
I'm afraid you've completely misinterpreted this Big Al, and I feel a bit embarrassed for you... in a friendly kind of way. ;-}
The fact that BTP figures are
not included actually makes the Central Station area even worse, as there would be MORE muggings, MORE assaults, MORE thefts, MORE violence, MORE drug taking, etc. to be included, thus
making Glasgow Central Station and its environs MORE likely to retain its status as the worst area for crime in the city.
So in terms of
magnets for crime, Glasgow Central Station is light years worse than Paddy's Market...
so is the council going to close down Central Station?
Posted by: Sydney Meriwether, Glasgow on 5:16pm Mon 19 May 08
From today's story:
[quote]They said they would work to reduce vandalism and fly-tipping and improve the appearance of stalls. But councillor Gordon Matheson said: "The area has the worst crime figures in the city.
"I wish the traders had put as much effort into clearing it up in recent years as they are putting into presenting themselves as victims.
"I fear this is too little too late and that this area requires an overhaul.[/quote]
If any further evidence is required to prove the [bold]stupidity and duplicity[/bold] of Glasgow City Council, then let me submit the following:
Today Matheson clearly blames the traders for not fulfilling their responsibilities for 'clearing it up', but this is yet another change of tune by a failing council.
[italic]The Herald, October 6th 2006[/italic]
[quote]Mr Mosson (councillor for Anderston) a former lord provost, [bold]criticised the market's landlord, Network Rail[/bold], claiming it had failed to carry out regular safety checks and did not contribute to the clean-up costs.
The crime figures and the clean-up costs themselves show how much of an issue Paddy's Market is for both the city council and the police. But on top of that it's a massive health and safety risk. Fire exits are blocked, there's a build-up of rubbish every day, and the place is a magnet for vermin.
"Network Rail are the landlords. They make money from this place. But have they offered a share of the everyday clean-up costs? As landlord they need to be responsible to their tenants and the public, pay their way, and ensure the place is safe."[/quote]
[bold]BLAME #1: NETWORK RAIL[/bold]
[italic]Evening Times January 18th 2008[/italic]
[quote]A Glasgow City Council spokesman confirmed there were no market operator or street trader licences issued for Shipbank Lane and [bold]getting rid of illegal traders was an enforcement issue for police[/bold].[/quote]
[bold]BLAME #2: STRATHCLYDE POLICE[/bold]
... and now today, according to Matheson:
[bold]BLAME #3: PADDY'S TRADERS[/bold]
It's always someone else's fault of course, but it is NEVER anything to do with an out-of-touch local councillor, or an incompetent Glasgow City Council...
From today's story:
They said they would work to reduce vandalism and fly-tipping and improve the appearance of stalls. But councillor Gordon Matheson said: "The area has the worst crime figures in the city.
"I wish the traders had put as much effort into clearing it up in recent years as they are putting into presenting themselves as victims.
"I fear this is too little too late and that this area requires an overhaul.
If any further evidence is required to prove the
stupidity and duplicity of Glasgow City Council, then let me submit the following:
Today Matheson clearly blames the traders for not fulfilling their responsibilities for 'clearing it up', but this is yet another change of tune by a failing council.
The Herald, October 6th 2006
Mr Mosson (councillor for Anderston) a former lord provost, criticised the market's landlord, Network Rail, claiming it had failed to carry out regular safety checks and did not contribute to the clean-up costs.
The crime figures and the clean-up costs themselves show how much of an issue Paddy's Market is for both the city council and the police. But on top of that it's a massive health and safety risk. Fire exits are blocked, there's a build-up of rubbish every day, and the place is a magnet for vermin.
"Network Rail are the landlords. They make money from this place. But have they offered a share of the everyday clean-up costs? As landlord they need to be responsible to their tenants and the public, pay their way, and ensure the place is safe."
BLAME #1: NETWORK RAIL
Evening Times January 18th 2008
A Glasgow City Council spokesman confirmed there were no market operator or street trader licences issued for Shipbank Lane and getting rid of illegal traders was an enforcement issue for police.
BLAME #2: STRATHCLYDE POLICE
... and now today, according to Matheson:
BLAME #3: PADDY'S TRADERS
It's always someone else's fault of course, but it is NEVER anything to do with an out-of-touch local councillor, or an incompetent Glasgow City Council...
Posted by: roor06, glasgow on 7:25pm Mon 19 May 08
Lets face it the Council gets what the Council wants,and they have been after this prime land for a long time now ...
If they succeed with a closure and go ahead with their plan,whats the betting the homeless hostel will also be closed ...
Lets face it the Council gets what the Council wants,and they have been after this prime land for a long time now ...
If they succeed with a closure and go ahead with their plan,whats the betting the homeless hostel will also be closed ...
Posted by: jockney, Singapore on 8:48am Tue 20 May 08
[quote][bold]GMN.[/bold] wrote:
Glasgow Councillors have always been a law unto themselves and will continue to do so because they know Labour ALWAYS gets voted in![/quote] Until people in Glasgow step into the real world and realise Tories are not all English Toffs...these Labour loonies and corrupt politicians will continue to rob you of everything. They feed you with one hand and take with the other and they will continue to feed the bigotry issues as well and then blame the people!
Paddy's market is an eyesore and could be done up and brought into this century along with the Barras, they are landmarks, part of Glasgow Heritage, but they need to be freshened up.
Crime does not pay and we can not advertise the fact...nothing wrong with markets, but we should not teach our kids that crime(pirating and copying) is good?
We should teach our kids that things and slogans dont matter...then these big companies will struggle and instead of trying to cheat them...[bold]play them fair and win![/bold]
GMN. wrote:
Glasgow Councillors have always been a law unto themselves and will continue to do so because they know Labour ALWAYS gets voted in!
Until people in Glasgow step into the real world and realise Tories are not all English Toffs...these Labour loonies and corrupt politicians will continue to rob you of everything. They feed you with one hand and take with the other and they will continue to feed the bigotry issues as well and then blame the people!
Paddy's market is an eyesore and could be done up and brought into this century along with the Barras, they are landmarks, part of Glasgow Heritage, but they need to be freshened up.
Crime does not pay and we can not advertise the fact...nothing wrong with markets, but we should not teach our kids that crime(pirating and copying) is good?
We should teach our kids that things and slogans dont matter...then these big companies will struggle and instead of trying to cheat them...
play them fair and win! Posted by: jockney, Singapore on 8:54am Tue 20 May 08
[quote][bold]Big Al[/bold] wrote:
Sorry, but the traders themselves need to take some responsibility for the crime that goes on within the market. Why is it that each police raid results in huge numbers of goods being confiscated? (Barras included). This is not an innocent crime with some guy selling a couple of knock-off DVDs, but it is generally well organised criminal activity. Why is it only now that the traders are saying they "would take a zero-tolerance policy on illegal trading."? The Police and council can only do so much, but the traders need to take some responsibility for what goes on within their own patch. If the traders are now willing to do that, I don't see why the Council cannot give them at least a stay of execution for a couple of years. If they meet their targets, then the market can continue. [/quote] Well said!
We need a change in attitudes...let them have a chance...Zero tolerance, fisrt offence shut it down and then continue the zero tolerance attitude throughout the city!
They could set a great example to society as a whole if they can succeed and make it a legitimate enterprise with no pirate copies, no drugs etc.
[bold]A petition for this idea should be formed??[/bold]
Big Al wrote:
Sorry, but the traders themselves need to take some responsibility for the crime that goes on within the market. Why is it that each police raid results in huge numbers of goods being confiscated? (Barras included). This is not an innocent crime with some guy selling a couple of knock-off DVDs, but it is generally well organised criminal activity. Why is it only now that the traders are saying they "would take a zero-tolerance policy on illegal trading."? The Police and council can only do so much, but the traders need to take some responsibility for what goes on within their own patch. If the traders are now willing to do that, I don't see why the Council cannot give them at least a stay of execution for a couple of years. If they meet their targets, then the market can continue.
Well said!
We need a change in attitudes...let them have a chance...Zero tolerance, fisrt offence shut it down and then continue the zero tolerance attitude throughout the city!
They could set a great example to society as a whole if they can succeed and make it a legitimate enterprise with no pirate copies, no drugs etc.
A petition for this idea should be formed?? Posted by: zzipp67, Glasgow on 8:58am Tue 20 May 08
Paddy's market is an eyesore and a disgrace, riddled with stolen goods and bootlegs, as is much of the area around the south side of St. Enoch's Square/St Enoch's hotel. It is junkie heaven. I for one am glad this councillor has the courage to stand up for what is right.
Paddy's market is an eyesore and a disgrace, riddled with stolen goods and bootlegs, as is much of the area around the south side of St. Enoch's Square/St Enoch's hotel. It is junkie heaven. I for one am glad this councillor has the courage to stand up for what is right.
Posted by: neo, Glasgow on 3:32pm Tue 20 May 08
Grab a bargain now, cheap booze, fags, dvd's,cd an
knocked off jewelery and car stereos and Valium, perfume.... All must go .........closing down sale. so wit ya waiting fur get doon the noo and ask fur us ....big Tam and Bertha...we know the score man da ya a good deal ta.
Grab a bargain now, cheap booze, fags, dvd's,cd an
knocked off jewelery and car stereos and Valium, perfume.... All must go .........closing down sale. so wit ya waiting fur get doon the noo and ask fur us ....big Tam and Bertha...we know the score man da ya a good deal ta.
Posted by: neo, Glasgow on 3:35pm Tue 20 May 08
watch out err ah polis coming
watch out err ah polis coming
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