big bumps on the coppice...? - Page 2

-pixie · 10-02-2005, 12:13

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Originally Posted by mthead

I think his first name should be Issac..LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hehehe

Had to say it out loud before I got it though.

WillowTheWhisp · 10-02-2005, 16:46

Well I've written to my local councillor to start with. Been a bit busy since then so not had time to do much else yet.

Busman747 · 10-02-2005, 16:59

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Originally Posted by Tinkerbelle

I wonder if a body like the Accy Observer could take them to court to fight them doing it? Can't think on what grounds though

The Accy Observer tends to go along with council decisions and in particular Britcliffe who favours this monstrosity is their flavour of the month (or year)

Well done and thank you A-b, for all the info you have supplied, I have already done my NO vote!

WillowTheWhisp · 10-02-2005, 17:14

So have I. I might even write to Greg Pope next.

We have to let them know how popular this isn't.

Uncle Mick · 10-02-2005, 17:35

Planning objections would be for disturbing the wildlife, though this panopticon is meant to encourage people up the Coppice and I suspect Mid Pennine Arts hav`nt planned for any additional car parking. Avenue Parade is already full and the pull in off the bypass is next to a very steep path that is totally unsuitable for disabled access.
Anyway, I thought the Coppice was given to the people of Accrington not to Mid Pennine Arts for their own personal use. Talking to Gayle Knights dad, he told me that the scheme also includes funding for upgrades of paths and upkeep of the artwork, but who will be checking these? I`m bloody sure Mid Pennine Arts won`t be....

lettie · 10-02-2005, 20:10

Well, I have just e mailed PB with my objection. I doubt it will do any good as I'm sure our cerebrally challenged leader will do what the hell he wants anyway.

fireman · 10-02-2005, 20:36

there was an article in the observer by councillor dave prkins i think he is called about clamping down on planning permission and not allowing retrospective permission to those who build then apply later. if the council do ignore public opinion and go ahead would they not be as bad as everyone else, if they do erect these monstrosities then lets all do the same in our front gardens without the planning permision

Uncle Mick · 10-02-2005, 21:30

No doubt these humps will be used by motor bikers and mountain bikes for doing jumps, so they could close the skate parks and save even more money....

Margaret Pilkington · 10-02-2005, 21:35

Sorry......I can't do this post......I am still laughing at the ISAAC thingy!
Thanx A-B for being a mine of information.....I am going to get e-mailing!

slinky · 10-02-2005, 21:38

LOL MTHead issac hunt, mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

slinky · 10-02-2005, 21:40

LMFAO what a great idea, if they don't give a toss what we think, then we don't give a toss what they think...............might plop a great big turd looking design in my front garden see how they like that.

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Originally Posted by fireman

there was an article in the observer by councillor dave prkins i think he is called about clamping down on planning permission and not allowing retrospective permission to those who build then apply later. if the council do ignore public opinion and go ahead would they not be as bad as everyone else, if they do erect these monstrosities then lets all do the same in our front gardens without the planning permision

WillowTheWhisp · 10-02-2005, 22:35

The Spokesperson for MPAA says that out of the people who have contacted them the majority are in favour of the panopticon, so quite clearly we need to be contacting them too and letting them know that there are plenty of us who do not want the thing.

fireman · 10-02-2005, 22:38

can an online petition be arranged

WillowTheWhisp · 10-02-2005, 22:45

I think individual letters and emails mights have more impact.

markuze · 11-02-2005, 01:33

I thought they were going to put a 'hollywood like' sign on the coppice only 'accrington' name instead- that sounded good! (theres someone on accyweb- not sure who- u know who u r) who has it as their avatar thing, not sure about this bump thing- is there some drawings/plans to look at- links?