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Post by greenchristian on Aug 23, 2019 12:49:53 GMT
The greenbelt issue in Coventry and surrounding areas is way less NIMBY than similar campaigns in other places because the justification for building on the greenbelt is based on extremely dodgy population projections. Basically the figures were calculated based on years where there was a large growth in student numbers, and the projection assume that the students will all be staying long-term, when in reality only a small minority do. Even Labour, who are the ones actually pushing building on the greenbelt, have admitted that the figures are bunk. Yes, there may be a small element of NIMBYISM there, since Wainbody is one of the wards where the greenbelt houses will be built, but it certainly isn't the core of the objection.
You'd be right about opposing the expansion of the University being NIMBY, though.
Half the university isn't even in Coventry, with the boundary running stright through the middle of the campus. Significantly less than half is over the border. Most of the departments and halls of residence are on the Coventry side of the border. |
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Post by andrew111 on Aug 23, 2019 16:58:09 GMT
And that its a NIMBY campaign! The greenbelt issue in Coventry and surrounding areas is way less NIMBY than similar campaigns in other places because the justification for building on the greenbelt is based on extremely dodgy population projections. Basically the figures were calculated based on years where there was a large growth in student numbers, and the projection assume that the students will all be staying long-term, when in reality only a small minority do. Even Labour, who are the ones actually pushing building on the greenbelt, have admitted that the figures are bunk. Yes, there may be a small element of NIMBYISM there, since Wainbody is one of the wards where the greenbelt houses will be built, but it certainly isn't the core of the objection.
You'd be right about opposing the expansion of the University being NIMBY, though.
"Issues with Warwick University expansion" does not necessarily imply opposition.. But probably you know better than I do what the Lib Dem candidate is referring to.. |
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Post by Chris from Brum on Sept 5, 2019 8:14:49 GMT
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Post by andrew111 on Sept 5, 2019 9:41:04 GMT
The Hull Lib Dems seem to fancy their chances today
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Post by Davıd Boothroyd on Sept 5, 2019 9:42:10 GMT
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Post by mike on Sept 5, 2019 10:01:08 GMT
The Independent standing in Penrith South used to be a Conservative Councillor in Mid Sussex.
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Post by Pete Whitehead on Sept 5, 2019 10:12:44 GMT
The Independent standing in Penrith South used to be a Conservative Councillor in Mid Sussex. Former Conservatives in Mid Sussex becoming Independents is all the rage these days |
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Post by Davıd Boothroyd on Sept 5, 2019 10:14:07 GMT
The only damaging thing about that, electorally in Penrith, is the 'Sussex' bit.
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Post by ricmk on Sept 5, 2019 10:24:59 GMT
The Hull Lib Dems seem to fancy their chances today I have no local knowledge but the Hull local party have a reputation as being among the most impressive campaigning unit in the party. If they say they fancy their chances, you are in trouble.
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Post by yorkshireluke on Sept 5, 2019 13:46:29 GMT
I did a preview for Hull if you fancy a read:
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Post by Pete Whitehead on Sept 5, 2019 13:59:25 GMT
The hotel I was staying on the Costa Brava last week was full of Hull residents who had gone there to see some kind of rugby match at Perpignan (I never discovered what the result was). I suppose it could have been worse, and the hotel had been full of people from Coventry..
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Post by finsobruce on Sept 5, 2019 14:03:59 GMT
The hotel I was staying on the Costa Brava last week was full of Hull residents who had gone there to see some kind of rugby match at Perpignan (I never discovered what the result was). I suppose it could have been worse, and the hotel had been full of people from Coventry.. Hull KR beat Catalan Dragons 24-6.
(KR - Kingston Rovers are the team from the East of Hull, nicknamed the Robins).
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Post by Chris from Brum on Sept 5, 2019 14:04:57 GMT
The hotel I was staying on the Costa Brava last week was full of Hull residents who had gone there to see some kind of rugby match at Perpignan (I never discovered what the result was). Catalans Dragons 6 - 24 Hull Kingston Rovers, in Rugby League's Super League. |
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Post by andrew111 on Sept 5, 2019 14:05:13 GMT
The hotel I was staying on the Costa Brava last week was full of Hull residents who had gone there to see some kind of rugby match at Perpignan (I never discovered what the result was). I suppose it could have been worse, and the hotel had been full of people from Coventry.. They won 24-6 vs the Catalan Dragons |
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Post by andrew111 on Sept 5, 2019 14:06:28 GMT
Ooh, we are all so quick to be helpful!
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Post by finsobruce on Sept 5, 2019 14:12:54 GMT
Ooh, we are all so quick to be helpful! The modern information age, eh?
Thirty years ago we'd have been struggling to find details, now you get the same news from three different agencies all at the same time.
However these services have to be paid for by annoying adverts, so....
*"Finso's Heart Pills - for anyone finding current politics too stressful. Endorsed across the political spectrum. Feel Fine with Finso's" *
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Post by andrew111 on Sept 5, 2019 14:51:52 GMT
Ooh, we are all so quick to be helpful! The modern information age, eh?
Thirty years ago we'd have been struggling to find details, now you get the same news from three different agencies all at the same time.
However these services have to be paid for by annoying adverts, so....
*"Finso's Heart Pills - for anyone finding current politics too stressful. Endorsed across the political spectrum. Feel Fine with Finso's" *
How about Finso's fatalistic fibrillators? |
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Post by finsobruce on Sept 5, 2019 14:55:20 GMT
The modern information age, eh?
Thirty years ago we'd have been struggling to find details, now you get the same news from three different agencies all at the same time.
However these services have to be paid for by annoying adverts, so....
*"Finso's Heart Pills - for anyone finding current politics too stressful. Endorsed across the political spectrum. Feel Fine with Finso's" *
How about Finso's fatalistic fibrillators? We don't talk about those. Legal action is ongoing.  |
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Post by Crimson King on Sept 5, 2019 15:05:53 GMT
I have no local knowledge but the Hull local party have a reputation as being among the most impressive campaigning unit in the party. If they say they fancy their chances, you are in trouble.
I have been to Hull a couple of times (but I make a point of not getting involved in speculation of the 'how well are we doing' kind, just deliver the leaflets - so don't ask). What I can say is that the bits I were delivering were pretty grim, and this is from someone who works in Little Horton remember. Also there appears to be no part of the ward that doesn't smell of weed. |
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Post by carlton43 on Sept 5, 2019 15:07:40 GMT
How about Finso's fatalistic fibrillators? We don't talk about those. Legal action is ongoing. I only saw that headline................ 'Finso's Fat Fibs'. |
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