Wardsbitter   10 #265 Posted January 27, 2013 Yep, hopefully the 99.5% of the population who haven't signed the petition will show that local democracy is healthy, and the uni can knock it down :-)   Based on 2300 signatures on the petition I would think that its more than 99.5%  That wasn't the point I was making about local democracy. Jessops is a building that's worth saving and it can be saved without impeding the University's agreed need to have an improved facility for engineering.It seems that the new building has been designed with 'image' in mind and that the usual design, sustainabilty etc principles can go out of the window.That's wrong even with the argument about economic benefits as part of the equasion and one would hope that those who we enfranchise would recognise that.  ---------- Post added 27-01-2013 at 19:12 ----------  Have they bulldozed the eyesore yet. ?  You really ought to go to Specsavers. If the building looks a little frayed around the edges then that's the University's fault.They have had it for 10 years after all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
harestone   10 #266 Posted January 27, 2013 Based on 2300 signatures on the petition I would think that its more than 99.5% That wasn't the point I was making about local democracy. Jessops is a building that's worth saving and it can be saved without impeding the University's agreed need to have an improved facility for engineering.It seems that the new building has been designed with 'image' in mind and that the usual design, sustainabilty etc principles can go out of the window.That's wrong even with the argument about economic benefits as part of the equasion and one would hope that those who we enfranchise would recognise that.  In your opinion, an opinion that most Sheffielders don't agree with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Wardsbitter   10 #267 Posted January 27, 2013 In your opinion, an opinion that most Sheffielders don't agree with.  Didn't know they'd been asked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
harestone   10 #268 Posted January 27, 2013 Didn't know they'd been asked.  Well i'm sure most would be aware of the plans, but don't give a hoot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Wardsbitter   10 #269 Posted January 27, 2013 What do Sheffielders give a hoot about? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
harestone   10 #270 Posted January 27, 2013 What do Sheffielders give a hoot about?  Not an old ugly outdated building obviously. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Wardsbitter   10 #271 Posted January 27, 2013 In your eyes.   Come up with something with a little more depth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
harestone   10 #272 Posted January 27, 2013 In your eyes.  Come up with something with a little more depth.  I don't need to, i hope they bulldoze it into oblivion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Wardsbitter   10 #273 Posted January 27, 2013 I'm so pleased for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
harestone   10 #274 Posted January 27, 2013 I'm so pleased for you.  Thanks, i'm sure i'll get my way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
E-Man Groovin   27 #275 Posted February 7, 2013 Very interesting update on this today. "The most powerful letter of opposition to Sheffield University's vandalism came from the council's Head of Planning" (from details revealed from a freedom of information request) http://www.jessophospital.org.uk/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
shelleyis   10 #276 Posted February 24, 2013 Just wanted to bump this up the list as tomorrow seems to be an important day for the old building and I can't be there So perhaps this posting will encourage others to attend the public planning meeting on Mon 25th @ 2pm @ the Town Hall. I really hope there's a crowd. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...