Sir, – The philistines live and well and living in Aberdeen City Council’s chambers. Just for the record I examined up to see if philistine fitted this scenario and discovered the meaning: “Persons who are hostile to culture and arts”.
I had the event to compose to these columns a couple of weeks ago concerning the proposed withdrawal of funds for the Big Noise Orchestra in Torry.
It was assuring to discover the remarks had actually discovered their method to Holyrood to humiliate the SNP federal government to launch funds we hope in a continuous style. We now have the very same reasons concerning the libraries and pool.
These locations are social centers for the locals and taxpayers of Aberdeen. In the case of the libraries a location of heat and light with computer system and copying centers along with providing books. When we are attempting to present our kids and grandchildren to a book-reading culture, this action is absolutely guilty.
The very same with the pool which are a conference centre for young moms with young children, and grandparents who utilize the swimming pools for workout to keep fit and well.
I heard councillor Ian Yuill offering it the old “sackcloth and ashes” line about conserving money, because the federal government was humiliated into launching money for the orchestra they can do the very same for the other necessary centers.
This federal government is awash with money kept back to supply a raft of pre-election goodies. They have actually been absolutely cavalier in the money they have actually invested in their pet endeavors and are still dedicated to investing in their ferryboat mess and lots of others where this money might be utilized for offering more sensible monetary settlements for all Scottish regional authorities.
This is a council that struggles with an absence of creativity, and stops working to consider of package. That’s revealed with the revamped Union Terrace Gardens in Aberdeen, which is showing to be a skateboarder’s paradise, with all the risks their fast shenanigans give the public. They will understand this when the next regional elections happen.
So don’t be terrified to return to Holyrood and utilize the Torry orchestra scenario as a precedent for more funds.
Alexander Sutherland, Aberdeen.
SNP needs to understand the nettle over oil
Sir, – Humza Yousaf might have ventured a bit additional north than normal to talk up the oil market which might have made some within the oafish OGUK sing from their unlucky hymn book however Yousaf, Kate Forbes, and Ash Regan need to bear in mind the lots of mistakes of getting too close, simply as Alex Salmond did.
Mr Salmond’s failure partially occurred due to his gullibility and his gormless golf fascination concerning a twisted magnate’s city dreams which likewise caused a tangoed twit that ought to have been disposed from Scotland after a petition began some years back.
Petroleum petulance and its business lobbying got us into a few of the mess we are now in, not simply in regards to Aberdeen, however Scotland and the world. Only a total moron of the most affordable possible intelligence would think the soundbites and the political peacocking of the nonrenewable fuel source market in the wake of various Polices and the undeniable proof revealed by the world’s most appreciated environment researchers.
With the higher Scottish population in remarkable requirement of alternative techniques of energy production that’s both ecologically sound and truly budget friendly, and various methods to accomplish this basic objective with joined-up thinking, there’s a nettle the SNP need to understand. Scotland’s younger population understand the future is not oil.
It’s no longer adequate to protect the status quo and pretend that a few of the services sloppily provided in the north-east as “net zero” and “the future” have trustworthiness.
Ian Beattie, Aberdeen.
Gang program was a theatrical treat
Sir, – I participated in the Aberdeen Gang Show at the Arts Centre Theatre and experienced a remarkable program filled with young skill, fantastic outfits and usage of video screen.
It blew me away and was shocked that no reference of this theatrical experience remained in the Evening Express or The Press and Journal.
This yearly occasion offers such fantastic opportunities to youths wanting to express their theatrical skills, while raising money for a rewarding charity.
Well done to all included, and finest long for the next program.
Ian Dow, Aberdeen.
In the dark over brand-new street lighting
Sir, – I am composing concerning the farce with the brand-new street lighting in Duffus.
A letter in the Duffus post workplace window checks out: “During the redesign of column spacing throughout Duffus, I have managed to reduce the number of columns required, which, in turn, has reduced the energy consumption and carbon footprint.” It is signed by the street lighting specialist.
Fact: Duffus had 35 old columns; there are now 34 brand-new columns, 2 of which are lawns apart.
The west end of Hall Place has actually been left in darkness.
There was a lamppost there for thirty years.
Moray Council confesses to moving the lamppost from the lane, however the 2 Moray MPs I requested help relied on that the council had actually put a brand-new lamppost at the junction with Mill Lane.
There is no column there.
How can they get away with this fallacy?
Gordonstoun Road is a back road with open fields on both sides which ends at the Gordonstoun Estate barrier. Only authorised automobiles are enabled past this point. It is a little over a quarter of a mile from Duffus.
There were 14 lampposts here prior to Moray Council renewed them and included 5 more, they said, to enhance the lighting.
Nineteen lampposts on a brief back road, which goes just to a personal estate? It’s illuminated like a runway at Lossiemouth.
This roadway has no pedestrians in the evening – yet, sunset till dawn, it is illuminated for no factor. How precisely does this lower energy intake or lower our carbon footprint?
Mr L Robertson, Duffus.
Scottish fishing fleet under hazard
Sir, – As the federal government assessment (P&J March 16) pertains to an end on April 17 on propositions to present Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMA) to the standard Scottish fishing premises, there still stays fantastic unpredictability for our Scottish fishing fleet.
This entire job appears more political than clinical, and bears all the trademarks of the Bute House deal in between Nicola Sturgeon and the Scottish Green Party.
There has actually already been a theft of fishing premises to accommodate overseas wind farms and now by including an additional 10% of important fishing premises the Scottish Government will accomplish a “spatial squeeze” that might close 50% of Scotland’s fishing waters by 2050.
No factor to consider has actually been provided to the financial impact this plan might have on our already delicate fishing neighborhoods, undoubtedly it’s a plan being established to please an ill considered political idea.
Our Scottish anglers, and likewise the Scottish individuals, should have much better than this.
A modification is needed, and yes, let’s hope this might take place quickly.
Ken Watmough, previous president, National Federation of Fishmongers.
Cyclists need to gain from television speaker
Sir, – I have actually invested 3 months in Burghead with my child and son-in-law.
They have actually taken me to various garden centres for snacks and lunch.
But I am worried by the variety of bicyclists around the town who do not use crash helmets.
I consider Dan Walker the Channel 5 speaker who was associated with a car mishap on his bike. Luckily he had a crash helmet on otherwise his injuries would have been much even worse.
Please readers, care for your lives.
Margaret Sanders, Northallerton.
Purrfect timing to copy England
Sir, – England has actually simply revealed obligatory microchipping of cats will enter into force next year.
We are thrilled a date has actually been set at last, however animal well-being is a devolved problem so the brand-new law would not use to Scotland.
Our co-founder remains in the Highlands and we have actually been defending Scotland to do the same because the development of the UK Bill 5 years back.
We just recently petitioned the Scottish Government and are so happy with the outcome, which protected the microchipping of domestic cats included in the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission’s work strategy as a medium-term problem.
Of course, we are extremely happy with this and hope it is the start of Scotland following the lead of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
Microchipping is an essential part of accountable family pet ownership. If a cat goes missing out on, a microchip can help get the cat back securely to its owner.
Microchips can likewise be utilized to recognize owners when cats have actually been abandoned or maltreated, and help maximize space in saves for authentic roaming and feral cats.
Currently, saves are breaking at the joints, with lots of having numerous cats on waiting lists for an area.
Many will have owners, however without a microchip there is no other way to recognize the cat and get them home.
Also, and most significantly from our position as a feline roadway mishap organisation, is that cats are euthanised simply due to the fact that no owner can be situated. When a cat is struck by a car and required to the veterinarians, the veterinarians are just required to administer discomfort relief.
Treatment beyond that is figured out by an owner or at the veterinarian’s discretion.
Although some veterinarians exceed and beyond and attempt to do all they can, others will not. We have actually understood roadway mishap victims to be euthanised with basic cuts and contusions, all due to the fact that no microchip was discovered.
Cats Protection mentions simply 68% of cats are microchipped. England data revealed 71% of cats microchipped when they presented the brand-new law.
The data as they are appear not likely to alter considerably without federal government intervention.
The public assistance when Defra held assessments was a shocking 99% approval, and we anticipate Scotland would be extremely comparable ought to the Holyrood open its own assessment too.
We understand the assistance exists in Scotland and we advise the Scottish Government to begin deal with this.
Carlie, Cats Matter.
