| Comment | Not defining council against all counts, but we need to understand that problems have multiple causes, some of which aren't GCC's making.
The lack of care for empty buildings is in part down to it being historically cheaper and more cost effective for developers to demolish and build anew, rather than repair existing properties. There's no incentive to buy damaged buildings, and therefore, there's no incentive for landowners to take care of them. Egyptian Halls is a great example.
This is a VAT issue at UK govt level, though could probably be remedied through some Scottish Parliament actions.
On residential parking - it's a simple fact that there are too many cars for our streets. Cars are the single biggest cause of greenhouse emissions globally, and cause pollution on a local level too. It's good that actions being taken to limit their viability for short journeys in and around cities. GCC is only doing what's being done in cities all over the world. |
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