Caltongate Developers Thank Council

The guy outside the City Chambers is saying

"They want to thank the people who made it all possible"

The banner to the left says "Stuff UNESCO" and the banner to the right says

"Cockburn Association - Bring it On"

This excellent cartoon by Frank Boyle in today`s Eve News 28 Aug 08 sums up the mood in Edinburgh yesterday so well

The Times 28 Aug 08 and Crowds Make it another Gold

Unlike the city council leader who doesn`t have a clue what the people of Edinburgh think...

"Councillor Andrew Burns, the city's labour leader, thinks most people in the city would find the research results odd.

He said: "This is very surprising. It is certainly not a description of Edinburgh I recognise."

see Edinburgh a Miserable Place to Live

SNP local councillor knows what`s what, though-

"local councillor David Beckett urged colleagues to take the opportunity to "correct their mistake" and refuse the application.

He said: "The Caltongate plans should have been refused by this council at the first opportunity. "The biggest concern is the effect this will have on the city's World Heritage Status, yet I was told at the last meeting on this subject that it was 'scaremongering' to suggest that this development could cost us that," he said.

He was backed up by Green councillor Steve Burgess, who said the development should at least be delayed until after the Unesco report – which is not expected to be until late next year.

Full article Eve News Article Today and the paper`s editor doesn`t seem to have his ear to the street either -Editorial Today

Project Shop Closing Gathering Sat 28th June

At the meeting in the shop last night it was decided that the shop will open tomorrow from 11am until probably the early evening to mark the end of the project and closure of shop at 8 St Mary`s Street, just off The Royal Mile See Map

There will be accoustic music from some of the musicians that were going to play at the street party and refreshments etc.

You will be able to see the beautiful drawing by the late local artist and activist Ken Skeel that he donated to the campaign. We also received a donation from his partner Nell that people gave instead of flowers for his funeral last month. . You can also see the original Cartoon (see above) donated to the campaign by award winning cartoonist Frank Boyle

Project surveys will be available to fill in, but if you cannot make tomorrow please copy and paste the following survey into an email, answer the questions and return here to us here at canongatecommunityforumATyahoo.co.uk at this email address, asap.

It was also decided last night, that SOOT would continue to run and make links with similar campaigns around the world.


THE CANONGATE PROJECT SURVEY


This survey will form part of our research project and the information we collect will be used to define the next stage of the project. You can fill it in anonymously or write your name at the end if you like.

Male

Female

Under 16
16-24
25-44
45-59
60 +
Where do you live?


Connection with the Canongate?



What do you think the Canongate needs?
Delete the ones you do not think area needs,

MORE PERMANENT RESIDENTS
MORE FAMILY HOUSING
SOCIAL/AFFORDABLE HOUSING
MORE HOTELS
MORE GRASSED AREAS
MORE TREES
BETTER MIX OF SHOPS (for residents & tourists)
A FOOD MARKET
COMMUNITY SPACE/CENTRE
HOMELESS FACILITIES
OPPORTUNITIES FOR START-UP BUSINESSES
CHLDREN’S PARK/PLAY SPACE
MORE FACILITIES FOR TEENAGERS
MORE FACILITIES FOR OLDER PEOPLE
WORKING ARTISTS FACILITIES
MORE SUPPORT FOR LOCAL SCHOOL & NURSERIES
IMPROVEMENTS TO BACK GREENS (DRYING AREAS)
COMMUNITY COMPOSTING
COMMUNITY GLASS RECYCLING
MORE PEDESTRIAN PRIORTY STREETS
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
CLEANER PAVEMENTS
NO SANDWICH BOARDS & STREET CLUTTER
MORE CITY CLUB CARS
BETTER LIGHTING AT NIGHT
FESTIVE LIGHTS
PUBLIC TOILETS
YOUR SUGGESTIONS HERE:



Write Agree or Disagree at end of question
1. Sound buildings should not be demolished
2. Communities to be consulted before council sell Public Buildings and Land
3. Common Good Land and Assets given greater protection and full recognition
(Owned by the people of Scotland- council are trustees on their behalf)
4. New developments should be required to respect historic place names
5. The Old Town needs responsive regeneration not dominant developments
6. `Caltongate` development should be stopped

Things are at Boyling Point

Frank Boyle's cartoon made the Republic laugh when it came out. He obviously was paying attention to what was going on.

Go along and see his exhibition at the City Arts Centre in Market Street from 16th February to 19th April and best of all it's free.

The AGM for the Canongate Community Forum will be held on Tuesday, 19th Febraury from 7 pm at Old St Paul's Church. The SOOT meeting will be held directly afterwards - everyone is welcome, please bring your ideas along - they are really needed