Library/museum

[John S]

I disagree with you entirely Gary, The ability to scrutinise and question in public the decisions of elected politicians and civil servants is a powerful tool and a cornerstone of democracy.

Why has the government spent so much time and effort on spin and media relations if not to counter the effects of bad news on public opinion? The biggest threat to this democratic right is allowing the standard of political probity to slip to the extent that we stop expecting our politicians to tell the truth.

Community councils may not have the teeth, but as long as they have a voice they can influence public opinion and political process - undermine them at your pearl.

[hoots the scoop]

I hear none of the councillors are going to the public meeting on Monday night. They all have other appointments.

[Kintyre Forum News]

The Strategic Policy Committee recently met to decide the fate of the Burnet building, Town Hall etc and their possible use as offices - last Wednesday.

It is believed they agreed to accept the decision of the Area Committee to move staff both to the town hall and the Burnett Building (Library)

[Trapper]

I was thinking what to do with the library/museum. Don't know the practicalities of this, but I think that part of it at least would make a great tourist office. The present one is good but it's quite small for the amount of people that use it. The library/ museum is a beautiul building and is in a good position for this. Just a suggestion.

[Annie]

Brilliant idea Trapper!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Trapper]

Brilliant idea Trapper!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cheers. It's not often that can be said!

[Kintyre Lad]

Too late folks - its in the courier today that the Town Hall and the Burnett Building will house Council Staff.

Joke if you ask me...and still no explanation to the public as to why this is happening...

[Ranald]

Too late folks - its in the courier today that the Town Hall and the Burnett Building will house Council Staff.

Joke if you ask me...and still no explanation to the public as to why this is happening...

I believe the explanation for why it is happening is so that the buildings can remain in use. I'm not saying that I agree or disagree but the council's position is that moving council staff into the offices will mean that the council can find the money to repair/keep the buildings in good condition. The money apparently wouldn't be there if the buildings are to continue to be used in their present form but moving the staff in gives the council a reason to spend money on them.

I think that's the long and the short of the council's position.

[Annie]

Point taken, Ranald!

[Kintyre Forum News]

Quite interesting what you can find on the net these days.

Some interesting reading can be found here at Item 14;

http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/moderngov ... &DF=&Ver=4

And while you were all squabbling about it all, it seems the council were 3 or 4 steps ahead of you all..

Here are the proposed plans..

Burnett Building Plans - Click here

Town Hall Plans - Click Here

Please read the above reports - some very interesting reading.

[Ship called Dignity]

What do people think about the proposals?

Can't really get my head round the Museum/Committee Room/Marriage Room

[sooze]

I thought we were being told that the museum would be where the present library is.
Perhaps that is where the older members of staff will be put?!?!

[daftdog]

Being someone who knows the town well after living there on two occasions and having lived in many other places in-between and now living in Greenock, i think that the plans posted above are a great idea.

These are two historic buildings. They should not be left to fall into disrepair or rot.

I see many buildings here just rotting away as there is nothing for them to be used for except flat conversions, but the council will not allow it.

Moving from the two present sites to the two new ones, makes sense, as the council can sell off the old buildings to developers. Even using the ground floor of the Christian Institute as the tourist information office.

As long as the soon to be vacant premises are not going to be left empty for long and the council get what they are worth if sold or even rented out, them good luck to them.

The town is looking alive again. Not just sitting there, its up and running.

[Kintyre Lad]

These are two historic buildings.

Exactly - they are historic buildings of extreme worth to the town and not mere offices. I sympathise with those involved in this situation as it is one they should not be in but these buildings are off great historical significance to the town.

Perhaps the town hall is not so unreasonable as the lower half is not used and moving offices there to secure the rest of the building does perhaps make sense but the plans do not show the proposals for the Burnett building in any great light! Imagine getting married in amongst stuffed animals!

Daftdog with all due respect you have to look at the bigger picture....

[daftdog]

Exactly - they are historic buildings of extreme worth to the town and not mere offices. I sympathise with those involved in this situation as it is one they should not be in but these buildings are off great historical significance to the town.

Not sitting empty they are not, because then they get knocked down or turned into flats

Perhaps the town hall is not so unreasonable as the lower half is not used and moving offices there to secure the rest of the building does perhaps make sense

But leaving the Burnett Building empty makes sense???

but the plans do not show the proposals for the Burnett building in any great light! Imagine getting married in amongst stuffed animals! Shocked

This would make great wedding photos...lol.

Enlighten me then Kintyre Lad.

What do you think the building should be used for???

I'm only going on what i have read on here. The library is moving.. what about the museum part?

If the building is going to be empty, then find a use for it pronto.

The town hall here in Greenock is one of the finest buildings in the town.

Having the council down there use these two buildings would be on a parr with that.

My opinion only though..