[meersbrook-house] Fwd: What was stated at the meeting of 60 about Meersbook Hall

[Nick Roscoe]

David we can discuss this until the cows come home but there is no change
here - this is just the council sitting on the fence as they have been
doing so far -  they definitely never actually said 'yes we are moving
out'.   I was sat right next to Cate in that meeting.  She said there were
no definite plans, just as she has said today,    and that IF there was
going to be a move it would be next financial year but definitely not
imminent. ( think her actual words were 'after next financial year' but
that seemed to imply in the next financial year)

As for your questioning, I'm in contact with Cate on a fairly regular basis
due to her involvement with Friends of Bishops' House. It;s very easy just
to ask, and makes sense when there is such a basic confusion as this that
needs sorting out.

Nick

On 12 September 2014 23:42, David Garlovsky <david at solar-active.com> wrote:

> Nick
>
> I question your  decision to contact Cate. Based on the information in the
> email for Cate,  I would suggest we call a meeting of the Steering Group
> a.s.a.p. to fully discuss
>
> My recollection is that of Laura’s what Cate said in the meeting.
>
> As this email is going out to the entire mailing list - can others respond
> to state what their recollection is of the meeting - what they can remember
> that Cate and the other councillor stated in regard to the officers moving
> out.
>
> Great if Kaktus could get back to us with his recollection as he was
> chairing the meeting. Did anyone take any notes??
>
> Kind regards,
>
> David
>
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> On 12 Sep 2014, at 22:28, Nick Roscoe <nick at nickroscoe.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Laura/David and all
>
> We had such different recollections of what was said at that first meeting
> Laura that I decided to get it from the horse's mouth:
>
> On 12 September 2014 10:25, Mcdonald Cate (LAB-CLLR) <
> Cate.Mcdonald at sheffield.gov.uk> wrote:
>
> Dear Nick
>
> As far as I am aware, there are no specific plans to move staff out of MH.
> I will check with officers and get back to you asap.
>
> Also, following the last meeting, I asked officers to identify a contact
> point for the group. I will chase this up also.
>
> Thank you for keeping me in the loop.
>
> Regards
>
> Cate
>
>
>  And then....
>
>
>
> I have checked with officers and nothing has changed since the last
> meeting: there are no specific plans for Parks and Countryside staff to
> move out of Meersbrook Hall. Consequently, there are no plans for the
> building to be vacated in the near future.
>
>
> Sorry, I cannot be more helpful.
>
>
> Best wishes
>
>
> Cate
>
>
> Whatever the agenda may be,  if they won't say they are definitely moving
> out  I don't think we should get into the habit of saying they are.  Of
> course there is a vague indication that they MAY move out in the not so
> near future, but that is what is up for negotiation.   Hopes and
> expectations high etc.   Instead of the first two bullet points on the
> leaflet can we have something like:  'Sheffield Council are moving offices
> to Moorfoot and there are concerns that Meersbrook Hall may be vacated and
> sold"
>
> Nick
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