FriendsofCraighouse

Now that Craighouse has been sold to developers, help preserve the beautiful grounds and woods for the public

[FriendsofCraighouse @SaveCraighouse]

Some of their work, including Craighouse, to be taken over by @idverdeUK https://t.co/rYUaxSARVx

[FriendsofCraighouse @SaveCraighouse]

The curse of Craighouse strikes again: Another Craighouse company collapses https://t.co/Mxdsigohq5

[FriendsofCraighouse @SaveCraighouse]

Don’t understand - why would any Cllr need whipped to oppose terrible #Craighouse development? Against protections. Against policies https://t.co/J87ldcyykt

[Nick Cook @MrNickCook]

It is a serious issue if Green Cllrs whip their votes on quasi - judicial Planning Committee. Local Cllr Mark McInnes against development https://t.co/HrcRtrvPqL

[FriendsofCraighouse @SaveCraighouse]

I meant Melanie said that centralizing power is "fundamentally undemocratic"! Trouble with tweeting & listening at same time

[FriendsofCraighouse @SaveCraighouse]

.@SandyHowatSNP Fundamentally antidemocratic says @melaniemain

[FriendsofCraighouse @SaveCraighouse]

Lots of agreement here that Holyrood and Westminster have centralized power. @SandyHowatSNP critical of his own party's council tax freeze

[FriendsofCraighouse @SaveCraighouse]

Question from audience: "can the panel be anything more than a human shield for cuts from Westminster and Holyrood"?

[FriendsofCraighouse @SaveCraighouse]

.@melaniemain @SandyHowatSNP @CllrNickCook "Webcam is fantastic for the council" says @CllrNickCook "videos are always available. You can be held accountable"

[FriendsofCraighouse @SaveCraighouse]

.@melaniemain @SandyHowatSNP Minority [of politicians] spoils things for the majority says @CllrNickCook "trust is earned not given". Tech engages different generation

[FriendsofCraighouse @SaveCraighouse]

.@melaniemain @SandyHowatSNP Neil Ross says his whole career is based on trust. Face to face communication is only way to build trust. Speaking listening responding

[FriendsofCraighouse @SaveCraighouse]

.@melaniemain The good news might be because of politicians' choices 10 years ago says @SandyHowatSNP "I don't trust some in my own party &some in others"

[FriendsofCraighouse @SaveCraighouse]

.@melaniemain "We have to open up this council" to build trust says @melaniemain "we're too combative as politicians" says @SandyHowatSNP

[FriendsofCraighouse @SaveCraighouse]

Mandy Watt says politicians are mostly trustworthy. @melaniemain says we should see how councillors vote & what they say

[FriendsofCraighouse @SaveCraighouse]

@SandyHowatSNP says 200 social care workers are being brought from Malta for 2 years to meet the demand for care

[FriendsofCraighouse @SaveCraighouse]

Question from audience: why are people left in hospital when they don't need medical care and could have care in community

[FriendsofCraighouse @SaveCraighouse]

Imagine what decision on Craighouse would have been if made by local councillors says @melaniemain https://t.co/uNx7y1TYj7

[FriendsofCraighouse @SaveCraighouse]

Could we decentalize planning so decisions on planning in Morningside are made by Morningside councillors asks @melaniemain ?

[FriendsofCraighouse @SaveCraighouse]

Could we decentalize planning so decisions on planning in Morningside are made by Morningside councillors asks @melaniemain ?

[FriendsofCraighouse @SaveCraighouse]

.@SandyHowatSNP @CllrNickCook @melaniemain says takes a long time to get things done. Wants to speed up way things get done. Decentralize decision making

[FriendsofCraighouse @SaveCraighouse]

.@SandyHowatSNP @CllrNickCook Mandy Watt says new primary school for morningside: on time on budget safe

[FriendsofCraighouse @SaveCraighouse]

.@SandyHowatSNP says 0 rate new businesses and have tourist levy @CllrNickCook says roads&pavements maintenance