https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t Local and city-wide demands/tactics and any information from GL or GCC. en-us 2021-04-26 19:50:08 UTC 2026-01-19 18:21:28 UTC hello@padlet.com joeysimons35 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1461439329 No relocation of service. Maintain both library service and Carnegie building.]]> 2021-04-26 19:50:43 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1461439329 joeysimons35 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1461442375 Services must remain in public hands and not sold off to the third or private sector.]]> 2021-04-26 19:51:30 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1461442375 joeysimons35 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1461445938 On Saturdays at different libraries]]> 2021-04-26 19:52:29 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1461445938 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1461458481 2021-04-26 19:55:42 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1461458481 csonjac https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1463615829 150 expressions of interest have been received in 8 weeks since the launch of the PMGC]]> 2021-04-27 10:14:59 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1463615829 csonjac https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1464302865  1. Glasgow City Council should reopen Whiteinch Library. 
2. Glasgow City Council should share the outline of venue costs with WCC to clarify the true maintenance and capital issues 
 3. Glasgow City Council should remove Whiteinch library from the ‘People Make Glasgow Communities’ initiative. ]]> 2021-04-27 13:41:08 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1464302865 csonjac https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1464305528 2021-04-27 13:41:38 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1464305528 csonjac https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1466360516 Glasgow's libraries will remain open even if they move location.

]]> 2021-04-27 20:29:01 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1466360516 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470479609 If the DWP and everyday life now demands this, access must be reflected as a fundamental right of citizens in this city]]> 2021-04-28 18:13:11 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470479609 csonjac https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470484236 not reopening ]]> 2021-04-28 18:14:06 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470484236 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470485065 Why are you closing libraries and moving them into other facilities and then still offering these other spaces up for to be run by other organisations

Coupar institute - doesn't seem to be any info there doesn't seem to be anyone that interested in that. Would like to find more people who are interested (Lorna O'Hara) - Can we find community groups in this area?

Pollokshields and Langside library campaigner worried about the repairs not getting done and time line for opening.

Clarification - Concern on cathkin braes as well and selling land off to developers ]]> 2021-04-28 18:14:17 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470485065 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470487142 Details of which venues are not re-opening due to COVID, which are not opening due to building issues and other reasons, with details, as to why these buildings are not reopening]]> 2021-04-28 18:14:41 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470487142 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470487388 Vague response to closure of Coupar Institute - "social distancing" ]]> 2021-04-28 18:14:44 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470487388 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470491747 2021-04-28 18:15:39 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470491747 csonjac https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470492874 Where is the money going?
Who are the 150 'expressions of interests']]> 2021-04-28 18:15:53 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470492874 joeysimons35 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470495755 'Glasgow Deserves Better' - don't nick the slogan! Sad face.. Activating members, trade unionists, across forums and networks]]> 2021-04-28 18:16:26 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470495755 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470499098 Who are they? Scrutinising top-down approach]]> 2021-04-28 18:17:05 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470499098 joeysimons35 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470503876 Potential for using local place plans and legislative role of community engagement / planning / consultation / mandates - potential way to challenge?]]> 2021-04-28 18:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470503876 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470509084 GL have a legal obligation to provide 'adequate library services' - what is meant by adequate? Can that be challenged from a legal perspective? ]]> 2021-04-28 18:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470509084 joeysimons35 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470516354 Outdoor meeting attended by Bob Doris - agreed to fight]]> 2021-04-28 18:20:32 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470516354 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470519239 This is a buzz policy across the UK right now and SNP at ScotGov level and GCC level are extremely keen to push it , while various organisations cite it in their manifestos --- a 20-minute neighbourhood should include ALL of our everyday needs in terms of facilities and services within a 20-minute walk]]> 2021-04-28 18:21:09 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470519239 joeysimons35 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470521094 Transferred to a trust potentially?]]> 2021-04-28 18:21:31 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470521094 joeysimons35 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470527478 Potential to exploit tensions between SNP council and SNP government, as well as between parties]]> 2021-04-28 18:22:49 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470527478 haileymmaxwell https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470528622  been shut for nearly two years. 
Refurb added a shop and toilets - everything removed from the Winter Gardens and windows blocked off. TRNSMT continually held on site despite closure due to condition of glasshouse.. ]]> 2021-04-28 18:23:03 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470528622 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470530823 Losing Libraries means losing quiet and confidential spaces where vital services offer contact with vulnerable participants/service-users ... moreover in terms of democracy, if a neighbourhood has no provision of meeting space, then how is a community group supposed to be properly diverse and inclusive? ]]> 2021-04-28 18:23:31 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470530823 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470531764 Can we set agreements that if community groups are taking responsibility for buildings then it can't then be sold on for anything other than community purposes.

]]> 2021-04-28 18:23:43 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470531764 joeysimons35 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470533304 To show impossibility of running library services in sports centre]]> 2021-04-28 18:24:01 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470533304 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470534081 Registering interest in assets - also provides information on running costs. But application process/possible failure? ]]> 2021-04-28 18:24:11 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470534081 joeysimons35 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470536987 What is the full policies behind this? Services also away based on almost no research / consultation / planning. 

Compare to Wigan council? 'Cost-saving', 'values', 'delivering together' - key services provided by volunteers. SG promoting the 'Wigan model'

Doing our own research and comparisons to see / expose reality of this model.]]> 2021-04-28 18:24:45 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470536987 haileymmaxwell https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470538003 Can Living Rent centrally register an interest in every single asset listed and co-ordinate local organisation

]]> 2021-04-28 18:24:59 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470538003 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470539719 No charges on library services ever]]> 2021-04-28 18:25:21 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470539719 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470541128 GCC want to show of for this. this can be leverage]]> 2021-04-28 18:25:39 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470541128 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470542828 Move towards better local democracy]]> 2021-04-28 18:26:02 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470542828 haileymmaxwell https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470549372 2021-04-28 18:27:28 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470549372 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470552968 Risk assessment on buildings and what can be done / condition of buildings]]> 2021-04-28 18:28:14 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470552968 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470556745 Who's on the board? How do you gain a position?]]> 2021-04-28 18:29:04 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470556745 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470556833 Can't rely on the will of the people there needs to be wages for people to do it properly.]]> 2021-04-28 18:29:06 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470556833 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470559464 There are lots of organisations who we should link in with who are concerned who are already based in these spaces and are concerned about people coming round "having a look" at where they live. ]]> 2021-04-28 18:29:40 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470559464 joeysimons35 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470561987 Where has this gone wrong? Example: Ashgill etc Venues returning to GCC after being given to 3rd parties]]> 2021-04-28 18:30:08 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470561987 haileymmaxwell https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470565007 Are they expected to take on the rent at the same rate? An inflated rate? Is this information + general overhead costs of running the building available to groups at point of interest expression to enable them to produce a business plan?]]> 2021-04-28 18:30:48 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470565007 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470565158 There is lots that hasn't been thought out enough. This process needs to be stopped until its better thought out. ]]> 2021-04-28 18:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470565158 haileymmaxwell https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470575786 2021-04-28 18:32:59 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470575786 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470576146 Explanation from councillors has been that funding dip due to lack of ticket sales has put stress on services' funding. ]]> 2021-04-28 18:33:04 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470576146 haileymmaxwell https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470577489 2021-04-28 18:33:22 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470577489 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470580053 eg. community facebook groups, sharing information]]> 2021-04-28 18:33:55 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470580053 haileymmaxwell https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470580830 will there be disproportionate impact on women, disabled people, BME communities etc ]]> 2021-04-28 18:34:04 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470580830 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470596411 Pollockshaws Rd.  At one stage was meant to be the new archive in Glasgow, fell through.  Lay derelict for years and was meant to become a bouncy castle land pre-pandemic, now currently major gas works ongoing.  Could be a good study to see how council manages derelict buildings/learn workings of council with regard to big plans.  ]]> 2021-04-28 18:37:27 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1470596411 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1471278307 Quite a lot in this document, lays out how co-location/community ownership is meant to work.  One point of note is Section 4.2 -  A more efficient, sustainable, smaller and better quality estate. Gives case studies of pilot projects.  Overall aim seems to be to shrink the council's estate.   https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/Councillorsandcommittees/viewSelectedDocument.asp?c=P62AFQDN0GT10G81DN]]> 2021-04-28 22:11:11 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1471278307 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1471301795 How many fully qualified librarians does Glasgow Life employ, does this compare with similar size UK cities.  Who works in the libraries already?  Qualified librarians, service staff, volunteers.  

Where librarians consulted on this plan?  Minutes of meetings where this was discussed.  ]]> 2021-04-28 22:23:38 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1471301795 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1471306964

]]> 2021-04-28 22:26:25 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1471306964 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1471310298 Posters based on original city motto. GlasgowLife are doing their best to let the city wither, decay..

]]> 2021-04-28 22:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1471310298 https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1471324254 Find out what groups use libraries the most, they don't just rent books anymore.  What groups will be most affected by these clousures /colocations, are they aware that they are in the pipeline. Possible way to reach more people and get them involved in the campaign]]> 2021-04-28 22:36:04 UTC https://padlet.com/joeysimons35/ncmjevrrrsclsr9t/wish/1471324254