Tapestry discussion enters the final phase

The Great Tapestry of Scotland is being exhibited at New Lanark from October 20 to November 23. Entry to view the tapestry is free, and visitors can receive 10 per cent off New Lanark Visitor Centre tickets with their Great Tapestry admission ticket. It is open 10am to 5pm daily (last entry 4pm). Official opening of the Tapestry on Wednesday, October 22, 2014.

Pics by freelancer Sarah Peters — The Great Tapestry of Scotland is being exhibited at New Lanark from October 20 to November 23. Entry to view the tapestry is free, and visitors can receive 10 per cent off New Lanark Visitor Centre tickets with their Great Tapestry admission ticket. It is open 10am to 5pm daily (last entry 4pm). Official opening of the Tapestry on Wednesday, October 22, 2014. Pics by freelancer Sarah Peters

This is in stark contrast to the 4,200 people who have signed a petition calling for Scottish Borders Council to overturn its decision to spend £3.5m on the project.

Brian McCrow, the community councillor who organised the petition, is thus seeking to mobilise opposition to SBC’s planning bid ahead of the August 20 deadline for public comments.

“It’s bad enough that the planning committee is expected to determine a bid from its own council on September 7, but it is worse that the application is being processed during the school holidays while people are away or doing things at home,” said Mr McCrow.

“There should have been an open democratic consultation lasting two months prior to the planning application submission as SBC is well aware that there are objectors from across the Borders.”