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Jim & Geraldine Site Addict
Joined: 20 May 2007 Posts: 734 Location: Baillieston
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Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2013 6:25 pm Post subject: North Lanarkshire Council ban dog traing classes |
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I have just read in the Evening Times that the council have voted to end the use of school and community facilities by dog training
classes. Councilor John Logue is quoted as saying " In far to many cases our halls were being left in a poor condition following a let to a dog group. All dogs shed hair and dander and secrete saliva and urine which cause allergic reactions to many people. We cannot have children in the same hall within a short time period of time restricting the use of our centres. Even the cleanest dogs leave a lingering odour especially when coming in out the damp or wet."
You think they would be pleased folk cared enough to train their dogs! |
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John Thomson Site Admin
Joined: 07 Apr 2007 Posts: 4780 Location: Cumbernauld
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Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2013 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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Hi,
it is the first that I have heard of this.............
John _________________ John Thomson
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Jim & Geraldine Site Addict
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Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2013 7:01 pm Post subject: |
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John its on page 6 of the Evening Times. I was shocked to read it. especially the comments attributed to the Councillor as I said you think they would be pleased to have responsible people training their dogs. |
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John Thomson Site Admin
Joined: 07 Apr 2007 Posts: 4780 Location: Cumbernauld
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Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2013 8:09 pm Post subject: |
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Just read it......you would have thought they would have consulted us about this.
I assume we will hear more in due course.......to say this is not good is an understatement.
John _________________ John Thomson
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Jim & Geraldine Site Addict
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Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2013 8:21 pm Post subject: |
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As you say John you think there would have been some discussion. Tried to write more but can't without resorting to sweary words. |
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Breagha's mum Forum Regular
Joined: 19 Oct 2011 Posts: 139
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Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2013 9:57 am Post subject: |
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Ridiculous . Surely the council should be pleased that people are responsible dog owners. Would they rather there were out of control ( perhaps dangerous) dogs out in the community!!
What about the " children" who make the area dangerous for others by vandalizing and smashing bottles in the streets? What are they doing about that? What about the huge pot holes on the roads? Grrr
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Laura-Anne High Post Member
Joined: 18 Jan 2010 Posts: 331 Location: Cumbernauld
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Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2013 2:02 pm Post subject: |
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Read about this on Facebook and came straight on here hoping it was just a rumour. Apparently there is a meeting at the four isle airdrie tomorrow at 12 to discuss it but I don't know who's hosting that or what it's about. Surely they can't just do that _________________ http://www.justgiving.com/Laura-Anne-Innes Please support our cause. Any donations would be greatly appreciated. Laura x |
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lesley High Post Member
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Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2013 2:47 pm Post subject: |
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Any update?? |
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Megan High Post Member
Joined: 20 Jan 2008 Posts: 355 Location: Bonnybridge, Scotland
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John Thomson Site Admin
Joined: 07 Apr 2007 Posts: 4780 Location: Cumbernauld
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Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2013 8:17 pm Post subject: |
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I will have copies of the petition at class for anyone to take and get as many signatures as possible.
John _________________ John Thomson
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kendal I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 17 Apr 2007 Posts: 4956 Location: cumbernauld
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Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 5:12 pm Post subject: |
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A Facebook groop has been set up tonprotest against the dission, its got all the info of what's going on.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/233371846800624/?ref=ts&fref=ts
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The SAVE OUR HALLS DOG ACTION GROUP is asking all dog owners to come along to the Motherwell Civic Centre on Thursday the 28th of March to protest at North Lanarkshire Councils decision to ban all dog lets and shows from their halls. The final ratifying vote will be taken on that day. We would like a large number of people and dogs there for the whole day.
A big ask I know but even if you can come along for a few hours, either in the morning, your lunch break or afternoon, that would be fantastic. Banners, placcards or anything that will draw attention to our fight, would be great. The council failed two years ago to close all of our community centres, as it was proved their figures were wrong. Now they hope to restrict the types of groups who can use the halls. Dog lets are the first to come under the knife, your dance class, zuma, pensioners groups and mother & toddlers could be next. Then they can truthfully say the halls are under-used and close them down. Please support our fight, we need as many there as possible. We are meeting at 9am and hope to have a good presence throughout the day. Please spread the word. Thank you. x |
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John Thomson Site Admin
Joined: 07 Apr 2007 Posts: 4780 Location: Cumbernauld
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Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 3:43 pm Post subject: |
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After speaking to Councillor Alan O'Brien I know have a bit more info.
This has been driven by cost primarily.......Westfield hall would be ripe for closure if we did not use it.......many other halls used by dog trainers would be in a similar position.
There has been NO public consultation on this at all which is why we heard nothing before it ended in the papers.
The ban is set to be be pushed through and become irreversible at a Council meeting on Thursday 28th March starting at 4pm, it is early on the Council agenda and is open to the public.
I will try to go over as are many other objectors.
Councillor O'Brien is going to speak strongly in our defence suggesting that a proper consultation takes place.
John _________________ John Thomson
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Breagha's mum Forum Regular
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Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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Yet again it's all down to money. The people involved are just a statistic to moved around.
Jean |
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John Thomson Site Admin
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Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:32 pm Post subject: |
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Well so far concrete information on today's Council meeting is is scarce but it seems that the Council have went for a period of consultation rather than endorsing an outright ban today.
As soon as I know more I will post it here.
John _________________ John Thomson
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John Thomson Site Admin
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Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 10:00 am Post subject: |
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I received this letter from the Council today.
Notice it is now called Culture NL Ltd.
john
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