tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post3526895834486007061..comments2024-02-17T21:46:12.329+00:00Comments on A Gurn from Nurn: Altonburn Road "Access only"Graisghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07238279516517079956noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-24742255733286031532012-01-10T16:14:30.697+00:002012-01-10T16:14:30.697+00:00I'm no longer too good on my feet and have an ...I'm no longer too good on my feet and have an invalid scooter to help me get around. I enjoy getting out and about around Nairn including the occasional journey along the Altonburn Road. I'm horrified to read that I may no longer be able to do this if the road is closed. We are people so selfish?Davienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-59145223002644385822012-01-08T14:19:39.409+00:002012-01-08T14:19:39.409+00:00I have seen the Red Squirrels nearly all over Nair...I have seen the Red Squirrels nearly all over Nairn as I been out working. Also some of the worst drivers for speed are people who complain I could tell the story about one person moaning about golfers going to the Nairn Gold Club, being the first to be done for speeding themselves. Also ask the people in ***** ***** how they feel being asked for extra council money, then finding out that they Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-91623882819981947932012-01-08T13:47:10.985+00:002012-01-08T13:47:10.985+00:00Traffic lights!!! Gee whiz, do you know how long A...Traffic lights!!! Gee whiz, do you know how long Altonburn Road is?local knowledgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-10935603397512022902012-01-08T11:58:35.818+00:002012-01-08T11:58:35.818+00:00If traffic control measures are required, instead ...If traffic control measures are required, instead of unenforcable signs, why not ask Transport Scotland for traffic lights? They appear very generous with them these days!Brian Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14010867067973703423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-90600780830941464302012-01-08T11:45:14.012+00:002012-01-08T11:45:14.012+00:00The most important thing that Nairn had was commun...The most important thing that Nairn had was community spirit... Shot to hell in one meeting...<br />I grew up in a local housing estate and now live in the "West End". I am not in any way posh, prejudiced or one of those people who think " that I am any better than anyone else..<br />I really believe that it's not the amount of traffic that annoys people, it's the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-62596844343293449512012-01-07T10:20:50.030+00:002012-01-07T10:20:50.030+00:00People have a democratic right to make comments ab...People have a democratic right to make comments about meetings whether they attend or not. Non attendance does not belittle their comments<br /><br />I'm in agreement that debate is needed and it's a shame the the West CC didn't call for such discussion rather than decide to act first and perhaps talk later <br /><br />this very true freedom of speech to all, but your right growtosownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-4948081687595766982012-01-07T00:03:34.729+00:002012-01-07T00:03:34.729+00:00Toon Loon, IF the West CC are only concerned about...Toon Loon, IF the West CC are only concerned about the speed with which some vehicles travel along the Altonburn Road then the obvious solution would be some form of traffic calming, however, I can only assume that the West's objection is against ALL through traffic, and their 'quiet' street being degraded to a rat run, hence their suggestion of Access Only as a solution.<br /><br />calm down dearnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-42592920074832185452012-01-06T22:56:41.820+00:002012-01-06T22:56:41.820+00:00I'm coming to this subject late in the day jud...I'm coming to this subject late in the day judging by the number of comments already made.<br /><br />I would like to call for the disbandment of the current Nairn West Community Council, and for all members who voted for the Access Only road to be disqualified from holding posts ever again, and for a new election to be held<br /><br />The actions of this group is calling for what in effect Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-25015909020302918702012-01-06T22:07:22.395+00:002012-01-06T22:07:22.395+00:00Disgusted@10.45am is an appalled resident of the W...Disgusted@10.45am is an appalled resident of the West End, and Anonymous@4.29pm lives in Manse Road. Both are long on insults, critical of community councils ("vigilantes"), and short on positive suggestions. Clearly neither was at the recent Nairn West meeting. Their views would earn more respect if they exercised their democratic rights and cared to go to meetings rather than Toon Loonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-30898465855602510732012-01-06T17:54:08.138+00:002012-01-06T17:54:08.138+00:00Lamplighter missed the blatant favouritism shown t...Lamplighter missed the blatant favouritism shown towards red squirrels. Despite all being God's creatures I bet if they were grey in colour few would care very muchAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-66989916190732211692012-01-06T17:25:46.220+00:002012-01-06T17:25:46.220+00:00If the will is really there to start road closures...If the will is really there to start road closures then might I suggest that Marine Road is the one to choose, as this would also stop people turning down Manse Rd, Seabank Rd, and Albert St to avoid some of the A96 traffic lights, and no saying 'I'm on the way to the Braeval officer'!Boy racernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-55614973538646160102012-01-06T16:53:41.694+00:002012-01-06T16:53:41.694+00:00To be fair your report of the meeting states that ...To be fair your report of the meeting states that the West CC are going to formally write to two other Nairn CC's presumably hoping to gain support for their road blocking scheme. I would hope that other CC's see the wider effect of closing off a road to the general public and the impact it might have on their area. Closing a road is just going to make the traffic worse in other places West end personnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-26436132144755765892012-01-06T16:29:53.676+00:002012-01-06T16:29:53.676+00:00I am a resident of Manse road, a born & bred n...I am a resident of Manse road, a born & bred nairnite and I am appalled at the West CC for their vigilante attitude towards who can and cant go where they wish on our public roads.<br /><br />I am not a supporter of the community councils sorry to say, it seems to me that all they do is brainstorm their way from one meet to the next using the community word to try and get their own wants and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-18653564740564281012012-01-06T16:21:21.788+00:002012-01-06T16:21:21.788+00:00To be fair to the West CC, Dick Youngson Chair of ...To be fair to the West CC, Dick Youngson Chair of suburban was present and asked for his views, likewise Mike Henderson of River CC was there along with former River CC member John Dolan (representing the Nairnshire on this occasion) and raised the dangers at Cumming Street - Mike was there in a personal capacity however.Graisghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07238279516517079956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-59618997200696839492012-01-06T16:01:33.932+00:002012-01-06T16:01:33.932+00:00Lamplighter, had Nairn West CC asked for a debate ...Lamplighter, had Nairn West CC asked for a debate with other CC's with the subject 'traffic problems in Nairn' then I would agree with you, but they didn't. Instead they are asking to close one route which rightly or wrongly serves to remove traffic from the A96 and are asking other Nairn CC's to support them, this is hardly true community spirit and I can fully understand as Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-67093769486668471302012-01-06T14:51:40.511+00:002012-01-06T14:51:40.511+00:00Come back Graham,all is forgiven.?Come back Graham,all is forgiven.?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-85365180350395595672012-01-06T14:07:38.913+00:002012-01-06T14:07:38.913+00:00"So let's have...more thoughtful dialogue..."So let's have...more thoughtful dialogue about the real issue, which is how the growing volume of traffic through the town can be managed safely and efficiently for the benefit of all the folk who live, walk and drive here and also those who are simply trying to pass through"<br /><br />AgreeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-58310411179647708042012-01-06T13:53:06.501+00:002012-01-06T13:53:06.501+00:00Why am I driving along this road officer? I'm ...Why am I driving along this road officer? I'm just on my way to see Cllr Seonaid Armstrong with regard setting signs to protect the red squirrel population of the areaIt's who you knownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-10353007726454241182012-01-06T13:41:08.088+00:002012-01-06T13:41:08.088+00:00I would suggest that the West CC take the affected...I would suggest that the West CC take the affected public roads that they want restricted access to into private ownership, pay for their upkeep and also make a contribution to their policing to enforce their no access policy<br /><br />One Community Council in Nairn, I think the west just drove a coach and horses through that idea (on their private road of course!)Private, no admittancenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-75042629804930352292012-01-06T12:36:30.899+00:002012-01-06T12:36:30.899+00:00What's wrong with the community in Nairn?
It&...What's wrong with the community in Nairn?<br /><br />It's curious, and slightly worrying, how quickly this subject has generated an outburst of prejudiced comment about posh people, oiks, commoners, etc. If such remarks had instead been about "white people" or "black people" they would have been as politically unacceptable as Diane Abbott's Twitter.<br /><br />TheLamplighternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-52104938704905385422012-01-06T12:02:39.803+00:002012-01-06T12:02:39.803+00:00There is an old fashioned perception amongst some ...There is an old fashioned perception amongst some people that residents who live in the West end of towns (not just Nairn) are 'posh' people who think they are better than the rest of us (one I don't agree with but many people do). Well, unfortunately, the West CC have gone some way to confirm this perception with this latest suggestion.Maybe 'people' were right after allnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-37362859840989989952012-01-06T12:00:22.178+00:002012-01-06T12:00:22.178+00:00Are the West declaring UDI and setting up their ow...Are the West declaring UDI and setting up their own little enclave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-81696076723837783532012-01-06T11:43:18.278+00:002012-01-06T11:43:18.278+00:00no more signs please just a by pass will do,...no more signs please just a by pass will do, not that many years back it was a level crossing at gollanfield can we move on now, the a96 road through the town seems to get worse all the time this is with regard to the amount of traffic that use it the road surface again needs looked at.growtosownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-68520015232109935162012-01-06T11:42:03.962+00:002012-01-06T11:42:03.962+00:00Should Auldearn CC also start a restricted access ...Should Auldearn CC also start a restricted access campaign? They have suffered increased through traffic since the new traffic lights on the A96 and speeding is an issue as well, and unlike the West end of Nairn they also have a school with young children trying to cross the busy road<br /><br />The West CC have effectively opened a debate on traffic, but why should they have the right to excludeOldnairnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-21342761183337052972012-01-06T11:30:31.377+00:002012-01-06T11:30:31.377+00:00The west end not posh? What other part of Nairn wo...The west end not posh? What other part of Nairn would start a campaign to keep people outEastendernoreply@blogger.com