tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129943063330427887.post4311488069693933264..comments2024-03-29T13:22:41.840+00:00Comments on WEMBLEY MATTERS: Time for a public debate on Kensal Rise Library issuesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129943063330427887.post-14367744385371672042014-04-22T17:19:50.254+01:002014-04-22T17:19:50.254+01:00We're all neighbours broWe're all neighbours broAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129943063330427887.post-25393047884806759162014-04-20T23:20:10.544+01:002014-04-20T23:20:10.544+01:00More like we haven't the expertise nor the mon...More like we haven't the expertise nor the money <br /><br />It is all dawning one me! <br /><br />4 years wasted supporting a campaign when we have not the capabilities to run a local library. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129943063330427887.post-81051414599198413622014-04-20T23:16:39.527+01:002014-04-20T23:16:39.527+01:00Seems pretty clear there is not a hope of running ...Seems pretty clear there is not a hope of running a community library here.<br /><br />Even if the building was given for free tomorrow<br /><br />We could not afford to run it for a month.<br /><br />Complete Pie Dream and total waste of all our efforts we have been lead up the garden path<br /><br />We havent the moneyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129943063330427887.post-72104911360964226192014-04-20T23:14:25.679+01:002014-04-20T23:14:25.679+01:00Objectors seem to be coming in from the same addre...Objectors seem to be coming in from the same address and in one case are neighbours....<br /><br />If I can see that so can Brent, so I would say you are looking more like a split decision...<br /><br />And now Jodi says she will go for it if its social housing.....<br /><br />Seems that the main problems here are people don't like property developers and feel we own the building..Sour grapes!<br /><br />WE DON'T OWN THE BUILDING IT WAS SOLD AND THE COMMUNITY DO NOT OWN IT Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129943063330427887.post-36590045309145001722014-04-20T23:05:05.055+01:002014-04-20T23:05:05.055+01:00Demolition notice could go in tomorrow and buildin...Demolition notice could go in tomorrow and building could be knocked down next week....<br /><br />FACTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129943063330427887.post-28189799379465061992014-04-20T11:08:37.376+01:002014-04-20T11:08:37.376+01:00Jodi & Co how are you planning to protect the ...Jodi & Co how are you planning to protect the asset for the community if the application is turned down? Any specific actions?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129943063330427887.post-63053645187616364402014-04-20T00:29:14.059+01:002014-04-20T00:29:14.059+01:00Yes
Where are all those volunteers to run the lib...Yes<br /><br />Where are all those volunteers to run the library when FKRL have been so unpleasant recently.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129943063330427887.post-63556926248729202752014-04-19T12:07:38.590+01:002014-04-19T12:07:38.590+01:00So far objections to planning application seem to ...So far objections to planning application seem to be running at about 75% people object.<br /><br />So can't see how FKRL claim community is now in favour when lodged objections so far outnumber support.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129943063330427887.post-35838072623253580042014-04-19T11:50:03.763+01:002014-04-19T11:50:03.763+01:00Anonymous at 00.59 - Andrew Gillick has damaged hi...Anonymous at 00.59 - Andrew Gillick has damaged his own name as the Option Agreement makes clear. In violation of 15.1 which specified no library space in the basement, that is precisely what he included in his original planning application. I note that All Souls didn't intervene to remind him that he was breaking the agreement it had signed with him. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129943063330427887.post-37361097703810401882014-04-19T10:40:27.005+01:002014-04-19T10:40:27.005+01:00Well-said. See Meg Howarth's post on Gaynor Ll...Well-said. See Meg Howarth's post on Gaynor Lloyd's guest-blog http://wembleymatters.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/blunt-speaking-in-favour-of-friends-of.html …Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129943063330427887.post-28140177273357056612014-04-18T23:33:08.195+01:002014-04-18T23:33:08.195+01:00Speaking of tweets, here's FKRL's latest: ...Speaking of tweets, here's FKRL's latest: 'Blog post for those who doubt' with the link to Gaynor Lloyd's piece http://wembleymatters.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/blunt-speaking-in-favour-of-friends-of.html …<br /><br />FKRL has failed to post any of the three related WM blogs. Trying to bask in the glow of another's comment while failing to respond to the serious questions posed doesn't look good. It's as if FKRL views with contempt those who question its deal with Gillick and All Souls, and want to know why it's changed its mind on the police investigation. And it expects to run a local volunteer-led library? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129943063330427887.post-5455217178999352522014-04-18T22:26:12.153+01:002014-04-18T22:26:12.153+01:00It seems FKRL are now run like a Dictatorship.
Do...It seems FKRL are now run like a Dictatorship.<br /><br />Don't think anyone wants anything to do with FKRL with such behaviour.<br /><br />Is FKRL being run as some form of military coup with those quickly silenced, if the generals do not like what you say ?<br /><br />They used to be the most community caring of people.<br /><br />Good for Jodi to move on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129943063330427887.post-84516743482376633792014-04-18T21:50:57.924+01:002014-04-18T21:50:57.924+01:00How many times do you need to be told that a perso...How many times do you need to be told that a personal twitter feed is just that - a personal twitter feed. Jodi never said she was tweeting as a Trustee and her bio (before she changed it to say "former trustee of FKRL" said something like (if I remember correctly) "Loves her local library and isn't afraid to speak her mind" - it didn't mention FKRL at all, nor did the "offending" tweet. FKRL have their own twitter feed and I would take that to be the official voice of the trustees, not any one individual.<br /><br />It seems that FKRL have treated Jodi very poorly, I for one am very grateful that she has had the courage to speak out and I applaud her for doing so in such a diplomatic and gracious fashion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129943063330427887.post-44667026229746598962014-04-18T21:16:05.942+01:002014-04-18T21:16:05.942+01:00Comedy gold! Comedy gold! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129943063330427887.post-85779341854055850602014-04-18T19:39:07.560+01:002014-04-18T19:39:07.560+01:00Thanks
At least we are getting to the bottom of w...Thanks<br /><br />At least we are getting to the bottom of why finances look bad.<br /><br />Seems like Jodi has been scapegoatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129943063330427887.post-84445429190589545252014-04-18T19:25:18.835+01:002014-04-18T19:25:18.835+01:00Jodi your our hero.
FKRL did not value your input...Jodi your our hero.<br /><br />FKRL did not value your input at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129943063330427887.post-58864502148124447902014-04-18T19:21:41.430+01:002014-04-18T19:21:41.430+01:00In full support of Jodi.
She is right to say the ...In full support of Jodi.<br /><br />She is right to say the prime objective should be preserving the community building.<br /><br />It is assumed FKRL finances are in trouble as they agreed to pay for report but did not have money to pay for it. FKRL now seem to be putting blame on Jodi. Unfairly I would suggest.<br /><br />It might be better for FKRL be put into administration if this is the case and judging by the lack of forthcoming information on FKRL finances it is very possible they are struggling<br />This is what now seems to be the case reading between the lines.<br /><br />There are a number alternatives and FKRL are now very closed minded now of the outcoming.<br /><br />Hope this might sum it upAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129943063330427887.post-74735749619202422892014-04-18T17:34:50.409+01:002014-04-18T17:34:50.409+01:00Like wise
I hardly think the organization should ...Like wise<br /><br />I hardly think the organization should be called "Friends of Kensal Rise Library."<br /><br />They don't seem friendly to me.<br /><br />Or perhaps due to recent political influence they have become Indfriendly ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129943063330427887.post-21364104634138219812014-04-18T17:06:05.880+01:002014-04-18T17:06:05.880+01:00'Disclose details of a personal tweet' - w...'Disclose details of a personal tweet' - when are tweets ever not public? <br /><br />Jodi tweeted that somebody was guilty of a crime who wasn't yet convicted. And yes she also swore. Fine, do that, if that's what you want - if you're an individual. <br /><br />However Jodi did not make it clear at that time that she was not tweeting in her capacity as a trustee. That had potentially serious consequences for the charity she was representing.Certainly her tweets were perceived as FKRL tweets. If she had been clear before, why did she announce that from Feb 11 she was now tweeting as an individual? <br /><br />As for integrity, FKRL is made up of some of the most reliable, kind, hard-working people you're ever likely to meet. For years they have given up their free time for no reward other than the hope that they will restore their beloved library for the good of the many, not the few .As Jodi tweeted: "Been amazing to wk w/such a dedicated group." <br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129943063330427887.post-51503572128566193572014-04-18T15:25:43.357+01:002014-04-18T15:25:43.357+01:00Thank you for clarifying Jodi. It seems FKRL have ...Thank you for clarifying Jodi. It seems FKRL have lost all integrity. I'm embarrassed that I ever gave them any support.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129943063330427887.post-64927949167241368602014-04-18T15:16:24.466+01:002014-04-18T15:16:24.466+01:00Dear Anonymous 18 April 2014 11:45, In regard to y...Dear Anonymous 18 April 2014 11:45, In regard to your allegations, here are the facts:<br /><br />The planning consultant was known to SKRL and FKLR and had previously worked on a pro bono basis to the satisfaction of both groups. Subsequently they requested payment for creating a planning report (related to Gillicks first application). I, and a few others, felt that getting professional advice was important and wanted to proceed with their services. <br /><br />Not all trustees agreed, so I offered to hire them independently (and fundraise for the costs) so that FKRL could still have the benefit of their services without the financial burden. This met with resistance, and my fellow trustees asked me to justify my motivations and to prove I could be trustworthy without the oversight of FKRL. My offer to hire the consultants was rejected and, in a change of heart, FKRL chose to appoint the planning agency directly. <br /><br />Unfortunately, as with many small firms, the planning company went through a shift in personnel, (and financial stability?). In contrast to their earlier work, the planning report was not satisfactory. That FKRL was able to repair the planning document, build on it, and submit it to the planners (to object to Gillicks initial proposal for change of use of Kensal Rise Library), is all credit to them. Their effort was instrumental to the rejection of Gillicks first planning application, and their hard work should not be forgotten.<br /><br />In regard to payment, I cannot say why FKRL ultimately chose to pay for a sub standard document that couldn't be used, and it isn't my place to comment. Perhaps the FKRL trustees active on this bog can advise?<br /><br />Regardless of the above, throwing daggers my way is irrelevant to the critical issue of preserving the Kensal Rise Library building for the community, and a complete distraction from the important points that need discussion. More decorum, less venom please.<br />Jodi Gramignihttp://about.me/jodi.gramigninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129943063330427887.post-48772314654371103232014-04-18T13:09:49.443+01:002014-04-18T13:09:49.443+01:00Could I put in a word for Stalin at this point ......Could I put in a word for Stalin at this point ..............Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129943063330427887.post-13548479737979361602014-04-18T12:00:53.226+01:002014-04-18T12:00:53.226+01:00I'm beginning to find FKRL more unpleasant by ...I'm beginning to find FKRL more unpleasant by the day. Its members/supporters are happy quite unnecessarily to disclose details of a personal tweet but refuse to explain the breakdown of the charity's finances. I'm sorry, but this sounds like an organisation that's lost its way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129943063330427887.post-58286500220245214692014-04-18T11:45:02.973+01:002014-04-18T11:45:02.973+01:00Ask Jodi about how the money was spent. She recomm...Ask Jodi about how the money was spent. She recommended planning consultants that cost several thousand pounds, to object to Gillick's first planning application. <br /><br />But Jodi's recommended consultants turned out to be so bad in this case, that their report couldn't be used. <br /><br />So Margaret, Stephanie and Laura ended up writing the 70-page objection document, while everyone else was on summer hols. Those three gave up their summer - for free - last year to help win the planning application decision.<br /><br />The fight to keep a library for locals continues.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129943063330427887.post-43095469300643257982014-04-18T11:22:28.940+01:002014-04-18T11:22:28.940+01:00My twitter account was, and is, a personal account...My twitter account was, and is, a personal account. I did not tweet in my capacity as a FKRL trustee, nor did it ever state that I was one. Regardless of the the commentators above, my twitter account has always been an expression of my personal views as an individual, a local resident and campaigner. <br /><br />It was surprising to me that FKRL (which now informally includes SKRL - a campaign group) would take the view that a personal twitter account needs to be censored.<br /><br />Yet it is even more surprising that these same trustees are now choosing to discuss my resignation in detail in a public forum. Surely that breaches the strict rules of decorum that the charity demands? Or is it one rule for some, and another for others? <br /><br />The reason I resigned is multilayered, but I do not think it is appropriate to share these details publicly. If anyone wants to discuss privately I would be happy to do so. You can contact me via @jodigramigni on twitter (irony intended).<br /><br />Note to Anonymous (18 April 2014 01:36): if you feel you cannot contain your enthusiasm for indulging in gossip about FKRL trustee business, please at least have the courtesy to say who you are.Jodi Gramignihttp://about.me/jodi.gramigninoreply@blogger.com