Showing posts with label angry NIMBYs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label angry NIMBYs. Show all posts

Monday, March 06, 2017

We don't want a decent mobile phone signal anger

This is Wiltshire: Fury, junk science over plans for new mobile phone mast

"It is essentially radioactive, living near a telephone mast would be very dangerous for people who are in remission from cancer."

Uh... no it isn't.

Spotter's Badge: Jez

Thursday, August 04, 2016

We don't want your church anger

Melbourne Leader: Residents object to plans to build church on their street

Never mind that. Wig or not a wig?

Spotter's Badge: Rob J

Monday, August 01, 2016

Sports facilities anger

Stoke Sentinel: Neighbours object to proposed new sports facilities at school

Yeah, why should young people get a better chance in life? THINK OF THE PROPERTY PRICES

Spotter's Badge: Matthew

Sunday, June 19, 2016

Toilet too near my house anger

Border Mail: Woman doesn't want a toilet to be built 30 metres (98 feet) from her house

It's worse than she thinks. THERE'S ONE INSIDE HER HOME RIGHT NOW.

Spotter's Badge: Meredith

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Comedy festival anger

Islington Tribune: Locals say comedy festival in nearby park is no laughing matter

Look, it's Highbury Fields. People *go there* to be miserable. Leave them in peace.

Spotter's Badge: David

Saturday, May 14, 2016

Massive farm animal anger

Nottingham Post: Giant chicken factory could be built near village

It all depends how big these chickens are going to be. If they're - say - 50 feet tall, then they've every right to be worried in case one runs amok.

Spotter's Badge: Jon S

Slight possibility of a small fluffy animal on the loose anger

Scunthorpe Telegraph: Locals object to the opening of a petting zoo on the outskirts of Scunthorpe

Heaven help us all if a rabbit should escape and terrorise the neighbourhood. Then, I dare say, you can tell us "We told you so".

Thursday, April 14, 2016

We don't want your stinking car boot sale anger

Sevenoaks Chronicle: Locals manage to prevent a car boot sale from going off

According to the article, the land is owned by Don King.

So, there's a turn-up.

Spotter's Badge: Rob C

Sunday, April 03, 2016

Cycle path anger

Norwich Evening News: Man claims he can't sleep at night since the council put street lights in outside his flat for cycle path

I'd see a doctor about that giant hand, too.

Spotter's Badge: Hannah

Saturday, January 23, 2016

Zebra crossing NIMBY anger

Hendon and Finchley Times: These people object to a zebra crossing outside a school because - among other things - the flashing yellow light 'will keep them awake at nights'

And it's nothing - NOTHING  - to do with losing parking spaces.

Meanwhile...

 Watford Observer: Mum wants zebra crossing outside school before a child is killed

Well done, watch out for people complaining about the flashing yellow lights.

Spotter's Badge: TRT

Thursday, December 17, 2015

Housing development gas mask anger

Rugby Advertiser: Residents don't want 800 new homes near them

"I'm not really a welder, you know"

Spotter's Badge: Rob J

Saturday, December 05, 2015

Bike track anger

Bolton News: Nearby residents don't want new bike track anywhere near them

Shame on you, Nigel Havers. Shame.

Spotter's Badge: Karen, Paul

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Chip shop NIMBY anger

Shields Gazette: This pair don't want a chip shop on their estate, and have two pieces of A4 paper to prove it

They were right, the day after the shop opened, the district was hit by an asteroid and completely destroyed.

Spotter's Badge: Bob J

Friday, September 18, 2015

School playing field anger

Sunshine Coast Daily: Locals don't like the idea of a school playing field near their homes

All those children, in a controlled educational environment. STAY AWAY FROM OUR BINS!

Spotter's Badge: Rob J

Tuesday, September 01, 2015

Bus stop outside my house anger

Wiltshire Times: How dare the council paint a bus stop at the end of my drive

His argument being -- "What if I need to get my car off my drive and there's a bus at the stop?"

Answer: Wait for the bus to go. You will not die waiting.

(Note the lack of shits being given by passengers waiting in the shelter)

Monday, August 24, 2015

Problem drinking anger

Hartlepool Mail: Locals don't want hostel for problem drinkers anywhere near them

Yeah, it'll be there to stop them drinking. You know that, right?

Spotter's Badge: Andrew

Sunday, July 05, 2015

Monday, June 29, 2015

Streetlight stand-off anger

Sheffield Star: "I know my rights, and I don't want a street lamp outside my house"

Tell you what, let's not bother with street lighting for a bit and see how we get on.

Spotter's Badge: Sarah

Wednesday, June 03, 2015

Density creep anger

Toronto Star: The Density Creep Neighbourhood Alliance says Down With This Sort Of Thing

Whatever it is.

Spotter's Badge: Nicki

Sunday, May 31, 2015

Affordable housing anger

Canberra Times: Residents don't want social housing in their neighbourhood, thanks very much

Let's look for the key paragraph, eh readers?

"Public housing smack in the middle of our communal space is not in keeping with that intent. I am sorry but you don't put your dirty laundry in your front window and that is what public housing in our mini-town centre does," he said.

Bingo.

Spotter's Badge: Markus