My thanks to Councillor Maria Garcia who has posted the results of a recent survey about the arena, conducted with the residents of Addiscombe, on this site.
It seems that 70% of the residents of Addiscombe, who responded, oppose the arena. This knocks into a cocked hat Croydon council's oft repeated assertion that they have consulted widely with the citizens of Croydon, about their plans for this unwanted and unloved development.
Kudos to Councillor Garcia and her colleagues who not only listen to the voters, but have the cajones to stand up in the inquiry and publicly oppose the arena.
It is clear that the council's plans for the arena are falling apart.
Showing posts with label Maria Garcia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Maria Garcia. Show all posts
Sunday, 26 August 2007
Thursday, 31 May 2007
Councillors Come Out Against The Arena
I am pleased to see that conservative councillor Maria Garcia, yesterday, publicly came out against the arena development (just about ruling it out) on her site:
"I am no fan of the current proposed arena."
It is puzzling that, aside from yesterday's public announcement, she has made no reference to the arena in her site (either in favour, or against it).
I am also pleased to see that councillor Andrew Price has publicly stated that he is a "million miles away from being supportive of the scheme".
I wonder if we will see other councillors disassociate themselves from this unwanted development, as it becomes ever more apparent that Croydon council will lose its CPO bid?
"I am no fan of the current proposed arena."
It is puzzling that, aside from yesterday's public announcement, she has made no reference to the arena in her site (either in favour, or against it).
I am also pleased to see that councillor Andrew Price has publicly stated that he is a "million miles away from being supportive of the scheme".
I wonder if we will see other councillors disassociate themselves from this unwanted development, as it becomes ever more apparent that Croydon council will lose its CPO bid?
Wednesday, 30 May 2007
Arrowcroft's Jolly Junket
It seems that Arrowcroft, the council's preferred developer for the Gateway site, has invited two Croydon councillors (Andrew Price and Maria Garcia) to a Rod Stewart concert in Hamburg on July 18; as part of a second all-expenses paid research trip for the Croydon Gateway scheme.
Hands up all those of you who think that this offer is not in any way designed to try to sway the councillors to support the unwanted arena scheme?
Coun Garcia has turned Arrowcroft down. However, Coun Price said he was still considering the offer.
A spokesman for Arrowcroft said:
"We have invited a small number of councillors to the arena in July. The purpose of the trip is to allow the councillors to experience the trip first hand and one can only fully appreciate the design of the type of arena planned for Croydon if they see it themselves.
Arrowcroft will be paying for the trip so there is no cost to the public purse."
That's all very nice. However, Arrowcroft already paid for members of the council to come over to see Bruce Sprinsteen last October.
The result of that being the rather ambivalent Pollard report on the arena.
(By the way, why have Croydon Council removed the Pollard report from their site?
It was here:
http://www.croydon.gov.uk/council/yourreps/councillors/455712/489709/491907.pdf)
Why do Arrowcroft need more councillors to come over?
Here's a little bit of free advice to the council, based on my experience as an FCA, head of audit and fraud investigator.
When holding a position of responsibility you have not only to be independent and ethical, but you have to be seen to be independent and ethical.
Hands up all those of you who think that this offer is not in any way designed to try to sway the councillors to support the unwanted arena scheme?
Coun Garcia has turned Arrowcroft down. However, Coun Price said he was still considering the offer.
A spokesman for Arrowcroft said:
"We have invited a small number of councillors to the arena in July. The purpose of the trip is to allow the councillors to experience the trip first hand and one can only fully appreciate the design of the type of arena planned for Croydon if they see it themselves.
Arrowcroft will be paying for the trip so there is no cost to the public purse."
That's all very nice. However, Arrowcroft already paid for members of the council to come over to see Bruce Sprinsteen last October.
The result of that being the rather ambivalent Pollard report on the arena.
(By the way, why have Croydon Council removed the Pollard report from their site?
It was here:
http://www.croydon.gov.uk/council/yourreps/councillors/455712/489709/491907.pdf)
Why do Arrowcroft need more councillors to come over?
Here's a little bit of free advice to the council, based on my experience as an FCA, head of audit and fraud investigator.
When holding a position of responsibility you have not only to be independent and ethical, but you have to be seen to be independent and ethical.
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