Plans for Scout hut considered
Councillors last night debated controversial plans to lease a disused former Scout hut to a Muslim community group.
The discussion was triggered by a 1,529-name petition submitted to the city council by residents of Thurnby Lodge.
They oppose As Salaam Trust's plan to take over the disused building, in Nursery Road, because they say the plan would generate extra traffic.
They said the Scout hut should be made available to the wider community and have staged regular protests outside a nearby community centre, where Muslims pray.
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Yesterday's meeting at the Town Hall was attended by representatives of As Salaam Trust and The Forgotten Estates group – set up by residents against the plan.
As Salaam Trust presented a petition of 3,300 names at the meeting, however, it was not accepted by the council as full details of the people who had signed it were not included.
Trust spokesman Mohammed Lockhat said this was because supporters feared intimidation from protesters.
For a full report, see tomorrow's Mercury.
Comments
by joe-bloggs
Monday, December 03 2012, 2:36PM
“december 3,today.and the outcome was ?”
by joe-bloggs
Monday, November 26 2012, 7:59AM
“What was the outcome of the meeting ?
Dwe have to waitfor pete to say what it will be ?”
by joe-bloggs
Friday, November 23 2012, 12:25PM
“OOPS!So 1500+ were ok .Good.I would guess they were from area.
Where did the 3000+ come from?Certainly not local.
For once I can say "Well done Clowncil"”