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TGO Magazine: Open Letter to Dr Aileen McLeod

Posted on March 13, 2016 by jester1970

An edited version of my Open Letter to SNP Environment Minister Dr Aileen McLeod has been published in the April 2016 issue of TGO magazine. As of today, almost four weeks after the letter was sent to Dr McLeod, there … Continue reading →

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Loch Lomond Nation Park Camping Ban- My Objection

Posted on June 11, 2015 by jester1970

To: Gordon Robertson, Scottish Government, Forestry and Environment Directorate, Natural Resources Division, 1C North, Victoria Quay, Edinburgh EH6 6QQ. Dear Mr Robertson, The proposed legislation which has been agreed upon by the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park (LLTNP) to … Continue reading →

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Loch Lomond National Park: Eroding the rights of walkers

Posted on May 29, 2015 by jester1970

From The National, 28/05/15

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Kinloss Search and Rescue Closure

Posted on December 21, 2014 by jester1970

In February 2013 I started an online petition opposing the privatisation of Search and Rescue helicopter services. At the time I was concerned that the movement of this service, which I believe should be free to all who need it … Continue reading →

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Airdrie Fracking Petition Update

Posted on December 20, 2014 by jester1970

Last week I started a petition calling for Airdrie and Shotts councillors to actively oppose any fracking application, and to put in place a ban on fracking within 2km of any inhabited dwelling in the same area. A few days … Continue reading →

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Fracking in Airdrie- No Way!

Posted on December 12, 2014 by jester1970

In December 2013 the Entirely unelected House of Lords took the powers over energy back from Scotland as part of the Energy Act 2013. In July 2014 a number of licences were granted for fracking by the UK Government, something … Continue reading →

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