Baltic Wharf, Bristol Site Closure
I have just seen the below thread on the "Please Save Baltic Wharf Campsite," FaceBook page and wondered if the Club could pass comment one way or another? I've put it on the forum as I'm sure the other members wouldn't mind a response? Thanks in advance, Ian
https://www.facebook.com/BalticWharfCampsite?fref=nf
FACEBOOK QUOTE
Hello all! It is possible to save this site. The frustrating news is that there is only one organisation that now has the power to do so, that’s the Caravan Club, but they are simply not interested. With your help we've put the issue on the local political map, got loads of support, petitioned the Council, lobbied Councillors, discussed with the Mayor, collated a full report that proves the site's worth plus how to counter the Council's plans and actually made it possible to be saved! We’re not kidding! The Council have listened and delayed closure. Unfortunately the Caravan Club HQ are simply not acting in the interests of their members, or local staff, but pursuing an easy life.
We still think members do have one more chance to save the site because we hear the Caravan Club HQ and Bristol City Council are in talks right now! Members interested in saving the site should make their voices heard by emailing HQ direct, demanding they act on your behalf! Details below. Also, get on the forums and rouse everyone else to do the same. We’re not CC members ourselves, just locals who love the place and its positive influence on the community. We can’t do anything more without the Club’s support, and we’re not keen on the campaign being used as a bargaining chip by HQ either…so over to you!
Again, we really cannot help any further if the CC are not going to support you and the campaign, or even register a challenge to the Council plans. Which is a shame for Bristol, the site, the local economy, the community, the site staff and for members of the Club. Come on, you've been there for over 30 years!
Good luck! Here’s who you should contact:
Tony Barnett, Head of Estates at The Caravan Club email: tony.barnett@caravanclub.co.uk
If that fails then you can call HQ here for an alternative email: 01342 326 944
Nick Lomas is the Director General and by the same logic his email should be nick.lomas@caravanclub.co.uk