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Councillors reject ‘travellers’ site’ plans despite warnings |
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Nov 8 2012, 10:42 PM
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QUOTE (On the edge @ Nov 8 2012, 10:37 PM) I think we should all support our Councillors who are acting with the wholehearted support of their electorate against such parties uttering threats. Essentially blackmail - one for Richard Benyon? It wasn't a threat; more a warning. At the end of the day, the council officers claim that there isn't a flood risk, but the councillors are acting on behalf of their constituents. However, it looks like that they will have a difficult job defending the objections which will mean the tax payer footing the bill.
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Nov 8 2012, 11:00 PM
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QUOTE Nevertheless members unanimously voted to refuse the application on the ground of flood risk, the argument that alternative pitches exist and the negative impact on the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and immediate neighbours and the fact it was not socially, environmentally or economically sustainable. This would be the AONB with the Waste Recycling Centre within a stone's throw and the industrial units and warehouses on the other side of the fence. For an AONB it's a bit of an eyesore.... Can't keep trotting out that as an excuse for everything Councillors don't agree with.
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Nov 9 2012, 11:06 AM
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QUOTE (On the edge @ Nov 9 2012, 08:05 AM) Rolling over is not the answer; no matter the cost. That fine if you eventually win. Going to court can also mean losing powers to negotiate, so you end up losing the case and having a worse development than you might have had.
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Nov 9 2012, 12:56 PM
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QUOTE (Andy Capp @ Nov 9 2012, 11:06 AM) That fine if you eventually win. Going to court can also mean losing powers to negotiate, so you end up losing the case and having a worse development than you might have had. On a case by case basis, but we need to put the whole thing right. There is nothing wrong with an appeals procedure, we live in a democracy, however, cost considerations shouldn't hinder principle.
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Nov 9 2012, 01:09 PM
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QUOTE (On the edge @ Nov 9 2012, 12:56 PM) On a case by case basis, but we need to put the whole thing right. There is nothing wrong with an appeals procedure, we live in a democracy, however, cost considerations shouldn't hinder principle. Philosophically I agree; however, from a practical point of view, one has to evaluate whether the objection can produce the best outcome. Councillors will also have to consider whether they are speaking for a vocal minority, or the electorate at large. You also have to consider whether you can afford to lose. The 'travellers' issue is a real problem for many, on both sides of the fence.
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Nov 9 2012, 01:46 PM
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QUOTE (Andy Capp @ Nov 9 2012, 01:09 PM) Philosophically I agree; however, from a practical point of view, one has to evaluate whether the objection can produce the best outcome. Councillors will also have to consider whether they are speaking for a vocal minority, or the electorate at large. You also have to consider whether you can afford to lose.
The 'travellers' issue is a real problem for many, on both sides of the fence. I can't helping thinking that Councillors are just grabbing headlines and not doing what is best for the community as a whole. I'm sure these will be the same councillors complaining when travellers illegally park up somewhere cos the facilities aren't available.
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Nov 9 2012, 05:04 PM
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QUOTE (Penelope @ Nov 9 2012, 02:34 PM) I've never understood why 'travelers' need a permanent pitch. If I had a caravan/mobile home, which I don't, and wanted to go on holiday would I expect the local authority to supply me with a place to park it for the duration? Would I have to purchase a site to park it on? Or would I join the caravan club and use and pay for one of their sites or other private sites dotted around the countryfor the duration? Thoughts?
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Nov 9 2012, 05:52 PM
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QUOTE (Adrian Hollister @ Nov 9 2012, 01:46 PM) I can't helping thinking that Councillors are just grabbing headlines and not doing what is best for the community as a whole. I'm sure these will be the same councillors complaining when travellers illegally park up somewhere cos the facilities aren't available. I suspect the Councillors are doing what is best for the community as a whole. The whole West Berks community. Travellers, by definition, are only transient and distance themselves (too often) form participating in community activity. Maybe there could be a place for them in the Chieveley/Beedon locality?
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Nov 9 2012, 07:03 PM
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QUOTE (NWNREADER @ Nov 9 2012, 05:52 PM) I suspect the Councillors are doing what is best for the community as a whole. The whole West Berks community. Travellers, by definition, are only transient and distance themselves (too often) form participating in community activity.
Maybe there could be a place for them in the Chieveley/Beedon locality? Brightwaltons nice this time of year.
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Nov 10 2012, 09:38 AM
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QUOTE (Penelope @ Nov 9 2012, 08:08 PM) And think of the boost to the local economy, gypsy granny whittling clothes pegs from the hedgerow, and growing their own Lucky heather to sell door to door. And 'Penelopes' solution to how to help the travelling community is?
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Nov 10 2012, 10:30 AM
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QUOTE (Penelope @ Nov 9 2012, 02:34 PM) I've never understood why 'travelers' need a permanent pitch. I'd guess there are two reasons: 1. Travelling folk are transient but not moving every day - they go from place to place following work/business opportunities (ok a bit optimisitic but that's the idea). So they need somewhere to be while they pick the fruit, sell the heather, trawl for scrap, tarmac drives, (add your stereotype here), etc. So permanent temporary pitches are needed now we have privatised all the common areas they used to have the right to use. 2. Modern society has problems with travellers so it would be nice if they would stop this inconvenient wandering and settle down. To encourage them to do this why not provide them with permanent pitches where the caravan can be parked, their children can go to school so in a decade or two the children will be looking for houses rather than caravans.
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Nov 10 2012, 11:05 AM
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QUOTE (Adrian Hollister @ Nov 10 2012, 09:38 AM) And 'Penelopes' solution to how to help the travelling community is? I don't think there is an immediate solution. You have two mutually exclusive societies. I do think though that both groups need to raise their game. The criticism of travellers is not without foundation, although I do appreciate they are in a rather no-win situation and their 'life-style' doesn't easily fit in modern Britain.
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