It's important at times though to relax and catch up with the news, either on the telly, web or reading the Edinburgh Evening News for any local stuff. Today's letters page in the EEN was interesting.
The recent opening of the Drum Brae Library Hub has been a truly fantastic addition to the area - with over 10,000 visitors within the first couple of months. The new facility however appears to have caused a stooshie between my Labour opponent Karen Keil and the SNP's Colin Kerr.
Comments and letters have been published in the Edinburgh Evening News over the last 7 days:
Library ‘does not make up for school’ Published on Thursday 23 February 2012
The opening of the new Drumbrae Library is “too little too late” for the local community, according to activists.
Karen Keil, one of the campaigners that opposed the (Drumbrae Primary) school closure, said: “If Lib Dems had not opposed the Drumbrae Leisure Centre then a library would have been built then as part of this popular sports centre.
“Local people have said to me that Drumbrae Hub does not make up for demolishing Drumbrae school. They are right and it will prove too little too late for the Lib Dems.”
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In return, the SNP's Colin Kerr - still also masquerading as a Councillor until May - had the following letter printed in today's Edinburgh Evening News:
Candidate out of touch with area
I’m astonished by the comments made by Labour candidate Karen Keil (News, February 23) talking down the new Drum Brae Hub and stating it was “too little too late”.
The Drum Brae and Clermiston communities have campaigned for a library for more than 40 years.
Indeed, more than 1300 people attended its opening three weeks ago. I think Karen Keil is not only out of touch with the local community, but she clearly disagrees with her colleagues Malcolm Chisholm and Sarah Boyack, who both praised the £5.7 million project during a debate in the Scottish Parliament.
Mrs Keil has been hostile towards the project from the outset and is now essentially saying it’s not worth it. Her comments are a slap in the face to the many people who will benefit from the new facilities.
The truth is that Drum Brae has benefited greatly from this council administration, with more than £10m investment not only in the Hub but on a brand new care home. I would challenge Labour to back this investment.
Cllr Colin Keir MSP
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Well, it looks like Colin has touched a nerve with Karen judging by the former LibDem voter / supporter-cum-Labour candidate's tweets tonight:
"I don't think Colin Keir likes me very much! And he's sent his apologies for the Gala quiz night too."
"Just in case anyone is in any doubt - I think the@west_team are the best! I'm really glad you are in #Drumbrae and #DrumbraeLibrary is FAB"
Quite.....
I think I'll let the others fight amongst themselves whilst I'm out on the doorstep fighting for the residents of Drum Brae / Gyle. Sounds sensible enough to me.
Time for bed - another day, another challenge tomorrow.
Karen Keil, one of the campaigners that opposed the (Drumbrae Primary) school closure, said: “If Lib Dems had not opposed the Drumbrae Leisure Centre then a library would have been built then as part of this popular sports centre.
“Local people have said to me that Drumbrae Hub does not make up for demolishing Drumbrae school. They are right and it will prove too little too late for the Lib Dems.”
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In return, the SNP's Colin Kerr - still also masquerading as a Councillor until May - had the following letter printed in today's Edinburgh Evening News:
Candidate out of touch with area
I’m astonished by the comments made by Labour candidate Karen Keil (News, February 23) talking down the new Drum Brae Hub and stating it was “too little too late”.
The Drum Brae and Clermiston communities have campaigned for a library for more than 40 years.
Indeed, more than 1300 people attended its opening three weeks ago. I think Karen Keil is not only out of touch with the local community, but she clearly disagrees with her colleagues Malcolm Chisholm and Sarah Boyack, who both praised the £5.7 million project during a debate in the Scottish Parliament.
Mrs Keil has been hostile towards the project from the outset and is now essentially saying it’s not worth it. Her comments are a slap in the face to the many people who will benefit from the new facilities.
The truth is that Drum Brae has benefited greatly from this council administration, with more than £10m investment not only in the Hub but on a brand new care home. I would challenge Labour to back this investment.
Cllr Colin Keir MSP
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Well, it looks like Colin has touched a nerve with Karen judging by the former LibDem voter / supporter-cum-Labour candidate's tweets tonight:
"I don't think Colin Keir likes me very much! And he's sent his apologies for the Gala quiz night too."
"Just in case anyone is in any doubt - I think the
Quite.....
I think I'll let the others fight amongst themselves whilst I'm out on the doorstep fighting for the residents of Drum Brae / Gyle. Sounds sensible enough to me.
Time for bed - another day, another challenge tomorrow.
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