Do You Take Action If You Disagree With Changes In your Local Area Or Keep Quiet

Good for you Ellie , I think it is fantastic that you will make a stand against something you believe to be wrong and I have to say I agree with you on this one! I haven't actually opposed a proposed change but I have made a stand against the fact that the local bus route went down a very narrow street where the school kids come out and worse still the buses were always around when the kids went into school and also when they came out of school - I had seen a lot of near misses and knew it was only a matter of time before a child was seriously injured or killed, The school said they could do nothing about it so I made numerous calls to the council and eventually I found just the right person to help me! As well as the fact that the bus was a danger to the kids it was discovered that it shouldn't have been using that road anyway as it was far too narrow and the bus company and council were breaking the law by allowing it to take that route! Within a few weeks of starting my quest the bus had changed routes and there was a lot less danger to the kids going to and leaving school, I was really pleased with the result! xxx

I do try to take action and join others in protests/petitions/meetings with government/planning officials whenever possible!

I, like you, stand very solidly against changes in the community which I don't agree with. I don't always win, but I certainly make my point to the Parish Council, and have even led a campaign against changes. I began by circulating fly sheets and forming a committee, and inviting the local newspapers along. That one, we won, as a community but only because I had full support. Sometimes, the Council makes a decision before they put things to the vote, as they did recently, with the Village Hall, but again, I made my point to them. I didn't agree with the way they went about pushing things through. Now, they're in need of another £25,000 before they can start building the new, ugly, village hall, and I've refused to donate, merely because I didn't agree with it. They disallowed three postal votes, after counting, which would have said "No" to a new village hall, but with those discounted, it was passed by one vote. How much does that stink? They needn't come asking me for donations unless they want to hear my angry voice again. lol. Brightest Blessings my friend. I love those country markets, and hope you can keep it. xx

Hi Ellie-I admire you for taking a stand the way you are-where I live it used to be a little village now though you might as well call it village/town most of the green land has been built on houses mainly and by 2012 there will be even more housing etc so we will be a town--it is such a crying shame it is such a lovely place here even now where we still do have fields and walks but eventually I can see that all going--making a stand here though doesn't and hasn't done much good at all so I have given up trying the councils etc etc have made up their minds and there seems no way to stop what they want to do anymore but once again I admire you for your enthusiasm in making a stand for your land etc-your friend hugs bb littleowl

I always stand up for what I believe in, if injustice is being done I don't let it past the point of redemption. You should stand up, don't let them think they can do what they want, it may not help but in the end you can say you didn't approve.

So you like your former area very much,but in China,everywhere changs very fast,either countries or cities,because China is developing very fast,Chinese are used to this,me too.

Well, that is a tough question for me. We are not from the area we live in. We have tried to make a difference here and have spoke up when need be. It has not done one bit of good for us. Everyone in this community are in it together and they do not welcome change or input from those of us who were not born and raised here. We have been here ten years now. We were told the first day we moved in, that we need to live here ten years before they will accept us. I would love to make a difference here but we are so outnumbered. The police and all of the local officals here stick together and they do not care what we say or ask for or do to better the community.

I believe it will be wonderful if you will be able to stand in what you believe is good and for the betterment of the community! I am always like that, I can't just sit down and do nothing. When a lot of people will support, I know they will listen and consider your side!

You should be very proud of yourself for taking a stand for something you believe in. I have in the past also done this. I haven't started petition but have went to meetings if it personally effects my life. Sometimes change is good...but sounds like here they would be destroying something very special.

There are enough paved shopping malls without us needing more. I'm right behind you in opposing this scheme. Where I live just now there is very little development, but at my last home there was always someone wanting to do something, and not always something good. I did take part in meetings and petitions and other actions, but I'm ashamed to admit that it was normally only after someone else had started the ball rolling. One of the local planning applications was for a mast which was unnecessary. Someone else started the ball rolling, but I ended up doing all the behind the scenes admin for her to show my support. Good luck at your meeting.

I tale a stand when something goes on in the family. If it concerns the community, I'm not good at following through on my actions. I'd more likely talk to my friends about it and share my opinions with them just like what you did here on myLot. But I don't like facing confrontations. I don't like the possibility of a bad publicity. I hope you don't get discouraged though, ellie. Good luck to your endeavors!

I konw your feeling,in my local town the same things also happened,I can not do anything,but if possible and our against action will be effective ,we should stand out don't quiet anymore.