[imc-scotland-discussion] Caltongate feature to go on imc uk

[Jon]

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Im glad the SOOT stuff is going on IMC-UK

chris wrote:
> To me, that's got more potential to make a positive difference and I'd
> like to see more work go towards encouraging those kind of reports.
> Bristol have done excellent work in that area. There's interesting
> parallels between what their council is planning re: parks (Glasgow)
> and pulling up cyclepaths for a guided busway / tram scheme (Edinburgh
> and First Bus).

I agree. I feel IMC-Scot should focus on day to day stuff that people
face, including planning disputes, gentrification etc. instead of doing
mainly direct action reports.

I think IMC-scot could be something really significant if we did this:
we would be speaking to a good deal more people, rather than our own
subculture. People opposing planning, might be able to network more easily!

There will be the schools closures stuff coming up soon: the campaign
has been dormant, but one parents and teachers find out which schools
are to be closed they will revive it i think. We could do some really
good journalism for that. I plan to be involved in the campaign.

And Pollok park is being fenced off and turned into a 'Go Ape' adventure
park with £25 entry, and there seems to be a strong local campaign to
oppose it.

New planning legislation is coming into effect this year to speed up the
planning process. http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/actionnetwork/A2891315#3

Jon

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