tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257954554603383393.post1074665357765917143..comments2023-12-31T08:43:31.253+00:00Comments on British Water Tower Appreciation Society: Jumbo's conversion plans rejected and that's good for ColchesterUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257954554603383393.post-90132806570155198652013-11-10T02:06:00.082+00:002013-11-10T02:06:00.082+00:00The refused scheme would NOT have seen Jumbo '...The refused scheme would NOT have seen Jumbo 'lit up' at night. Instead, four huge illuminated panels would be seen, unrelated to each other or to Jumbo's actual shape.<br /><br />Just imagine though, the existing Jumbo floodlit. Now THAT would be truly a matter of pride for the town.brilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13195039461419109840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257954554603383393.post-59826147437788528852013-11-05T07:38:58.892+00:002013-11-05T07:38:58.892+00:00Hi Robert,
Lets try debate this serious matter s...Hi Robert, <br /><br />Lets try debate this serious matter sensibly with me without getting silly.<br /><br />I dont believe an increased level of noise and light isn't necessary a bad thing within an urban centre because on balance I'd rather see economic activity and 'vibrancy' as opposed to rot, inaccessibility and decay.<br /><br />The point about lighting up Jumbo is people travelling through Colchester at night might take more of an interest in our town (and Jumbo) if they can see it.<br /><br />If I'm wrong on this why are many landmark buildings, underpasses and bridges lit up in London with a range of colourful lights every night ?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12334658419544301911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257954554603383393.post-46037971894168300052013-11-05T00:30:07.833+00:002013-11-05T00:30:07.833+00:00Darius Laws - the shoe-less - states:
"Noise ...Darius Laws - the shoe-less - states:<br />"Noise pollution"<br /><br />Are you kidding me, it's in the town centre near an Irish bar with a beer garden and a Yatess bar.<br /><br />IS THAT A GOOD REASON TO INCREASE NOISE LEVELS?<br /><br /><br />"Light pollution" <br /><br />Again it's in the town centre as I think seeing Jumbo lit at night esp from the train station would be a good thing.<br /><br />WHY? WHO WOULD BENEFIT? APART FROM THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY COMPANY?<br /><br />Keep taking your medication in the hopes that it will instill some sense into your somewhat empty head.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08848397552126012554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257954554603383393.post-70461788807309147602013-11-04T23:42:57.475+00:002013-11-04T23:42:57.475+00:00Dear "Brilight"
A vote conservative ban...Dear "Brilight"<br /><br />A vote conservative banner on Jumbo occurred long after our MP raised issue of Jumbo's future in Parliament - to which I believe he was reminded sometimes best ways to take a building forward is not fossiling but to modestly adapt. only today I walked by the Tate in London looking up to its glass roof extension.<br /><br />I wasn't even at secondary school when Jumbo was sold off from public ownership, wasn't our current MP the mayor at roughly same time? <br /><br />If the BTT had been flexible and worked with community minded folk of all political persuasions we might have had a better outcome.<br /><br />We all love Jumbo but denying access and condemning Jumbo to years of stagnation isn't fair.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12334658419544301911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257954554603383393.post-40698941625968891542013-11-04T19:24:55.093+00:002013-11-04T19:24:55.093+00:00Interesting post Nat. I've posted a response o...Interesting post Nat. I've posted a response on my own blog, here: <br /><br />http://www.benlocker.org.uk/jumbo-a-response-to-the-british-water-tower-appreciation-society/Quinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637695560474948613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257954554603383393.post-20531746536289421492013-11-04T18:46:33.571+00:002013-11-04T18:46:33.571+00:00There's a vital element thing missing from Mr ...There's a vital element thing missing from Mr Laws' cardboard cutout Jumbo - a 'Vote Conservative' banner.<br /><br />Now he admits that he was responsible for that on the real Jumbo, yet joins owner George Braithwaite in complaining of a 'political' decision by the planning committee.<br /><br />Anyone who was there could see that the planning committee debated the application purely on the pros and cons. Darius knows this - he was filming the debate. His side lost he argument. He could make a useful contribution by persuading Jumbo's owner to tidy the site, remove weeds growing from the brickwork and stop cars parking untidily on Jumbo land in this Conservation Area.brilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13195039461419109840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257954554603383393.post-16416514569756717752013-11-04T17:58:56.643+00:002013-11-04T17:58:56.643+00:00Darius, Have you seen
blogs http://nickbarlow.com/...Darius, Have you seen<br />blogs http://nickbarlow.com/blog/?p=3002 and http://blog.hatprojects.com/2013/10/on-jumbo-and-ruins.html<br />Nat Bockinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02301045593707008132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257954554603383393.post-34984442284194211732013-11-04T15:14:24.089+00:002013-11-04T15:14:24.089+00:00Response from Darius-
I've never met the owne...Response from Darius-<br /><br />I've never met the owner of Jumbo nor had a conversation with him.<br /><br />The MP for Colchester, a Lib Dem, has long opposed anything happening to Jumbo - way before I hung a Vote Conservative banner on it. Subsequent suggestions of any wrong doing / conflict of interests have been chucked out.<br /><br />With regards to some of your points:<br /><br />"Noise pollution"<br /><br />Are you kidding me, it's in the town centre near an Irish bar with a beer garden and a Yatess bar.<br /><br />"Light pollution" <br /><br />Again it's in the town centre as I think seeing Jumbo lit at night esp from the train station would be a good thing.<br /><br />As for so called increased traffic, currently Jumbo's grounds are seemingly a free for all car park. And given locale<br />Next to theatre, several pubs and Italian restaurants I don't particularly see being a vibrant lively area to be a problem.<br /><br />As for negative affect on nearby restaurants is believe the opposite to be true. A restaurant in Jumbo would be so popular that over subscription would no doubt mean people seeking to go elsewhere within locale.<br /><br />And as you would expect me to say - let the market decide.<br /><br />Jumbo is redundant of use, glass in legs is a compromise worth taking in order to breathe life back into the building with public benefits!<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12334658419544301911noreply@blogger.com