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Sent: Sunday, 3 Jan, 2021 At 13:44
Subject: RE: FW: The Station Master's House, Clarkston station, Clarkston Toll shops
Hi Stewart
My apologies for not getting back to you sooner.
However, ...................................
I am just getting round to dealing with a backlog of emails and I have now read your nonsense 'rant' -
'I am utterly astonished at the things you suggest in this email.
What you are suggesting is, basically, although on a smaller scale, is a Mugabe style land grab. You are advocating that the council, or government, or someone else, supported by the local council, takes over a house and land owned by a private individual and develop it for ~community use~
How would you feel if the council wrote to you and told you they were going to take over your house, with no compensation, and then ask the local community what they would like to do with it
Apart from the fact that no council or government have the power to do such a thing, although I’m sure the current left wing nationalist government would love such powers, it would be absolutely immoral to try and force such a thing.
I am completely opposed to theft of any kind and especially corporate theft by government departments and or councils.
Regards
stewart'
I asked - 'What will you do to help develop a community plan for use of the current building/gardens?'
I did not ask you to carry out 'a Mugabe style land grab.'
I did not ask you or the Council to contemplate 'theft' or 'steal' anything.
It is obvious to anyone (apart from yourself?) that any 'ownership' matters would be dealt with within any agreed plan and this would include discussion with the owners and any purchase or payment matters.
I would refer you to other Community projects -
A DISUSED landmark in Barrhead’s Cowan Park is to be turned into a community café.
News
2nd July 2020
By Pippa Smith Reporter
Barrhead's disused landmark in Cowan Park set to become a community café
www.barrheadnews.com/news/18555966.barrh...come-community-cafe/
News
16th March 2020
By Pippa Smith
A NEW chapter in the history of one of Barrhead’s best-known buildings has begun after it opened its doors for the first time in five years.
The James McGuire Building reopened last week as a community hub which is home to a café, gift shop and art studio.
www.barrheadnews.com/news/18309356.chang...gets-new-lease-life/
My Best Wishes to you and your Family for 2021.
It was reported in the Local Press (September 2020) -
'Councillor Miller said: “I will continue to help and support the ward four (Clarkston, Netherlee and Williamwood) constituents, as I have always done, as an Independent councillor, just as my father did for almost 20 years.
“Nor is it just Conservative voters whom I will represent but every member of my local community, regardless of race, religion, colour, -_-ual orientation or, indeed, political affiliation.”'
I do hope in 2021 you practice what you preach.
Again, I would ask -
What will you do to help develop a community plan for use of the current building/gardens?
Thanks