Make Rec part of election
I was somewhat surprised to read your front page item which purported to suggest that Bruce Craig had gained an agreement with the Charities Commission allowing him to start planning for the desecration of the Recreation Ground.
Agreement of the scheme is not yet complete and there remain many unanswered Representations with the CC.
I assumed that he would be quick enough on the uptake to realise that the CC is but an agency designed to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries, in this case the citizens of Bath. We, the civil majority, do not support the takeover of the city centre by a professional enterprise, which would be contrary to the aims of the trust and give it a majority use of what had been gifted to all the citizens and not only this stated 4,200 minority. The CC will be all too aware of the sentiment against its use by professionals on a permanent basis.
If this is the interpretation then I think that Amanda and Bath City could also hope to be able to squat on the beneficence for 20 days a year at a peppercorn rent or have I missed something in my reading of Harry Bristow's volumes of Rec history, albeit with his own interpretation where it suits his case?
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At least the timeline is such that there will by then be another election and the Dixonites may not be in such a pivotal position, as they seem intent at present to give away rather than protect the city's jewels.
I would urge the citizens to ensure that the Rec be the subject of a referendum question as part of the election process.
William Williamson Marlborough Buildings Bath
7 Comments
by bath1946
Friday, March 08 2013, 8:27PM
“Nobody has mentioned that those in favour of the proposal are relying upon the 2011 "consultation" which did not require email nor home addresses nor any check against the electoral roll or upon the 2007 survey which made no mention of an 18,000 seat stadium, a land swap, and retail units.”
by CaptainD
Thursday, March 07 2013, 5:17PM
“widcombem
Indeed and I would consider him neither.”
by Mike_the_Taxi
Thursday, March 07 2013, 4:46PM
“I should add to my original comment:
... and were accused of "criminality", "corruption" and "fraudulent activities" by Mr A B Hooper, one of the stalwarts of the so-called "Friends of the Rec", at Recreation Ground Trust meetings. And that was a Conservative administration!
So, Mr Williamson, be careful what you wish for.”
by widcombem
Thursday, March 07 2013, 4:04PM
“In a letter signed only by himself Mr Williamson refers to himself as 'We, the civil majority...'
Erm, isn't that just a tad arrogant?”
by DariusMehta
Thursday, March 07 2013, 3:37PM
“I must object in the strongest terms at the arrogance of William Williamson in his comment when he suggests that the CC must act only for the Citizens of Bath. This shows complete ignorance of the High Court Judgement of 2002 which categorically states the beneficiaries of the Rec "were the citizens of Bath and residents of the surrounding area". When are we going to see the end of the anti minority spouting their misinformation?”
by stuart_a
Thursday, March 07 2013, 3:33PM
“I would image that very few local election candidates would want to fight an election on a platform of moving Bath Rugby off The Rec. Bath fans are spread around the city and have all political affiliates, but I dare say with the fairly limited importance of local elections these days that's one issue which would sway their votes.
Perhaps the antis should form their own single issue party, like UKIP, only a bit crazier. Then we'd see th real scale of their support.”
by Mike_the_Taxi
Thursday, March 07 2013, 3:01PM
“Mr Williamson seems to be forgetting that the previous administration was also in favour of the plans for the Rec.”