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Where are our MSPs?

Published 06/02/2025 by Admin Admin

If there was ever a time for our local and regional MSP’s to step up… it could have been now! A bill aptly called “Save Local Libraries”. So how many of our local and regional MSP’s ‘supported’ it? (SPOILER: ONE)

Only ONE person supported it. Paul Sweeney from Labour.

Absolutely astounded by the results of this. Do labour support this cause as a party? Only 20% of them could support this bill?

No Shows for record:

Humza Yousaf – Labour – OUR LOCAL MSP!!!!

Pam Duncan-Glancy – Labour

Pauline McNeill – Labour

Anas Sarwar – Labour

Patrick Harvie – Greens

Sandesh Gulhane – Conservatives

Annie Wells – Conservatives

My Local Labour MP Alison Taylor on Cardonald Library #2

Published 02/02/2025 by Admin Admin
My Local Labour MP Alison Taylor on Cardonald Library #2

I thought I would provide an update to my post in November with my correspondance with my Local MP.

I received an email back in November, but have since not heard a peep in over 2 months.

The original response I received included a letter Alison had received back from Glasgow Life. The letter was dated 3rd October, I received a copy of mid November. The letter advised they were awaiting a funding decision on the library but also hoped a temporary solution could be found. Alison advised she would follow up.

Since then, i have not heard anything. I have emailed 3 times. I asked if she would show support and attend a protest (twice). I also asked if she received a response from Glasgow City Council.

I think its fair to say, I dont expect to have to follow up my MP multiple times. Dissapointing.

Gies Back Our Books Protest – 17th November 2024

Published 22/11/2024 by Admin Admin
Gies Back Our Books Protest – 17th November 2024Cardonald Library Protest

There is something heart warming about a community getting behind a common cause for good. I think today probably reinforced to a fair number of folk that it is not just them who miss Cardonald Library, it is many others. I am sure it has raised more awareness to local residents too. I am convinced of this, as I believe the kids there were onto 57 honks from cars by the time we left!

The mission on the facebook is quoted below:

“Driven by the frustration of waiting, waiting & waiting for any sort of communication from Glasgow Life regarding an alternative solution for library provision in Cardonald a few of us, and our incredibly motivated kids, have decided to organise a ‘gie us back our books’ meet on Sunday 17th November at 10am outside Cardonald Library i

-an attempt to make the community’s voice visible & to let those in power know that we need an alternative solution now.

In the spirit of community, solidarity & positivity we would love as many of you to join us.

Bring your banners, good vibes & flasks of tea 😁 & let them know that we will no longer be ignored.

any support would be much appreciated

many thanks

louise

I think it’s fair to say there was definetely a spirit of community, solidarity and positivity.

I will be honest, I was slightly emotional at the turn out and togetherness of the community. With a constant stream of negativity on social media and the press, it was special to see such a crowd turn out in a positive fashion.

I hope this enegisises folk to keep up the good fight, and others to join in. Keep the noise going. Email your MP, MSP, Councillor & and anyone that can help the cause. Any celebs who can weigh in and get it in the news?

I’ve put a selection of photos below. I have tried to keep kids faces out, but if anyone would like blurred etc, let me know.

My Local MP Alison Taylor on Cardonald Library

Published 13/11/2024 by Admin Admin
My Local MP Alison Taylor on Cardonald Library

Prior to the election I emailed candidates from some of the parties about what they would do to support the re-opening of Cardonald Library. This was around mid-June 2024.

I received a positive response from the soon to be elected Labour MP, Alison Taylor.

“property is my background so this sounds a worthy cause to get involved in as I also love reading.”

Alison is a Chartered Surveyor by trade. This hopefully means we have someone qualified in the area that is impacting Cardonald Library. She offered to meet me, if successfully elected.

I sent a congratulatory email on the 5th of July, after the election. I took the opportunity to remind Alison of Cardonald Library. There was no reply, but I did phrase the email to suggest i wasnt expecting a reply at this point.

I have sent a follow up email now (November) to her MP email address (formerly it was her campaign email). In the email i highlighted/asked:

  • It has been over a year since Cardonald Librarys closure.
  • What is the current status of Cardonald Library?
  • What progress she has made along with supporting colleagues since taking office?

I will provide an update when I receive a response.

If you have any communications from your MP/Councillor/Council/Glasgow Life/ Others, please feel free to email me with more information. See the about page.