Happy New Mosque

[Ianto.W.]

Ribble Valley Council, voted eight to five to allow a former Methodist Church and factory to become Clitheroes first Mosque, the building will also be used as a 'community partnership centre'. Shersaz Arshad organised a march in support of the plans, after five refusals and criticism
from the Ombudsman. What will the majority of Clitheroe think of the pressure imposed on the council in coming to this decision?

[jimmi5bellies]

So thats another gold dome popping up then.

[panther]

[shakermaker]

I don't see the problem with it, seems like good news to me.

[Ianto.W.]

Good news for some is bad news for others, I have no problem with it personally it's not in my back yard, they say they will not put a dome on the top or have the Mulla calling the faithful to prayer. They want the upstairs to become a 'multifaith' community centre, whatever that is.

Originally Posted by shakermaker

I don't see the problem with it, seems like good news to me.

[lancsdave]

Originally Posted by Ianto.W.

they want the upstairs to become a 'multifaith' community centre, whatever that is.

Would think the answer to that is easy. 'It' is a method of getting planning permission.

[KIPAX]

Can't see what the fuss is about... Obviously needed in the community so...

[katex]

Was sent this to me today, here is a link:-

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Whilst it doesn't bother me at all, can understand that this is one of the last portals of what is quintessentially a true English market town and must be disturbing to the residents.

Must have been a very difficult decision for the council to make, they say the majority of people were against this and, yes, most objections would have been racial as on what other grounds would people object do you think ?? ... unless not enough room for parking all those Japanese cars !!

They had to take the easy option so as not to appear racist, .. but don't state on what grounds they allowed it either, 'cept community spirit and all that, and some form of income ???

I was brought up a Methodist, and whilst now I am not religious at all, would think that it would be a desecration of the former worshipping there, howeverat the end of the day, only bricks and mortar I suppose.

[Ianto.W.]

It Probably is much needed, the only thing that disturbs me, is the way the media was harnessed to exert pressure on the council, in order to 'railroad' a favourable decision.

[mani]

was the church in use still or had it closed down?

as u say katex end of hte day it is bricks and motar. though i do think the bad thing will b the car parkin issue. its hard enough as it is... and as u saw with the turn outs at the riaz family funeral they can be quite extensive. so if a funeral was held there parkin wud b a nightmare on those days.

[KIPAX]

Originally Posted by Ianto.W.

It Probably is much needed, the only thing that disturbs me, is the way the media was harnessed to exert pressure on the council, in order to 'railroad' a favourable decision.

You mean like the media was used to get a cinema in accy.. without the media it was like flogging a dead horse.... Didnt notice anyone complaining about that. You use whatever means is at your disposal and if that includes the media then use it..

Tell me Ianto.W ..if you wanted somehting to happen and the only way you could was to use the media.. would you? or would it dusturb you too much... I think we all know the answer

[chav1]

some people need mosques but i wouldnt want one next to me ive seen how many cars turn up parking on teh grass and anywhere a car can fit at that mosque/ asian comuntity center off willows lane

personaly it aint my religion and i wouldnt want my life distrupting by people blocking roads etc at all hours of the day

if this mosque has been built in the asian comunity there then there shouldnt be a problem but if its been built eslewhere then their needs should have come second especialy with most against it

thats what is supposed to happen in a democracy , if most were against it then it shouldnt have been built and another location more central to the asian comunity should have been used

not racist , just plain comon sense

[garinda]

We've lost lots of chapels and churches to the bulldozer already, so if it means it is saved I think it doesn't matter what it's used for.

Infact it's quiet apt that it will be a place of worship, whilst all those 'christians' now go and spend Sunday worshipping at those temples of consumerism like the Trafford Centre, this will bring life to a beautiful building.

I do hope the integrity of the building is kept though, and it doesn't get a golden dome or turrets.

[cashman]

parking at certain times apart,don,t really see what the beef is.

[katex]

Agree all ok with me, however, the link came with a tongue in cheek sub-title >>>>> 'Planning in Action', that's what it was all about really.