Tag Archives: ballot

Community Right to Buy: Some Facts

Posted on November 15, 2010 by admin

Here is a summary of the pertinent facts relating to Community Rights to Buy: A community right to buy gives the community the time to decide whether to purchase an asset at market value. The community right to buy does … Continue reading →

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ForArgyll.com covers the ballot result

Posted on October 10, 2010 by admin

We’re delighted the vote has been covered here.

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Michael Russell MSP welcomes our successful ballot

Posted on October 10, 2010 by admin

SNP Parliamentary Candidate for Argyll & Bute, Michael Russell MSP – who lives in Glendaruel -  has given a warm welcome to the vote by local residents which will start the process of community purchase for the Stronafian Forest by … Continue reading →

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The ‘Big Yes’ Poster

Posted on October 9, 2010 by admin

Put up on all the noticeboards in Colintraive and Glendaruel today:

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It’s a very big YES!

Posted on October 9, 2010 by admin

We’re thrilled to announce that the community voted to purchase Stronafian Forest. We’re delighted with this, and have just issued a press release. Here’s the confirmation of the result as issued by returning officer Shirley MacLeod: Once we have a … Continue reading →

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Our vote covered in Local Press

Posted on October 2, 2010 by admin

The story about the ballot on Stronafian Forest is in the Dunoon Observer today, page 4 lower right.

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Come along to the count!

Posted on September 30, 2010 by admin

We’re beginning the count at 3pm on Friday 8th October. Shirley McLeod from the council is officiating and we expect to have a result within half an hour. The question is will the refreshments be coffee and tea or champagne?

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Executive Summary for Stronafian Forest Released!

Posted on September 30, 2010 by admin

Out today is the executive summary for the Stronafian Forest project that the community is currently voting on. Rhona is sending out a paper copy to everyone, with a covering note, but in the meantime, it is available here.

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The Ballot Papers for Stronafian Forest Hit the Doormats!

Posted on September 18, 2010 by admin

Today I received several reports that the ballot papers and information sheet have been delivered to residents eligible to vote on the acquisition of Stronafian Forest. This marks the next big step in our progress towards owning this valuable community … Continue reading →

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Valuation of Stronafian Forest

Posted on September 14, 2010 by admin

As announced at the Stronafian Sunday Sandwich, the valuation placed on the subjects is £1.55 million. The full text of the District Valuer’s determination is available here, and includes summaries of both ours and the Forestry Commission’s submissions. Our view … Continue reading →

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