Greens publish Union Terrace Gardens Statement
Trump land grab condemned
Councillor Debra Storr has condemned a land grab by the Trump Organisation who have fenced off an area of land belonging to the Forbes family. Yesterday, large machinery was used to clear fishing nets and other equipment from the land and a fence was erected. However Michael Forbes, whose family home is threatened by compulsory purchase, has title deeds showing the land belongs to him.
Councillor Storr said "The Forbes family are shocked and angry.
Trumps agent called on them to confirm the land boundaries and Michael
Forbes showed his title deeds. He was assured that all was well. But
now it appears that the Trump Organisation have simply decided to clear
and occupy this parcel of land."
She added "I called on the Forbes family today. Estate security had
a vehicle on the track to Michael Forbes house and when I and a few
others walked to the disputed land, we were followed by Estate security
in their vehicles. When standing on the disputed land we were asked to
leave with the security guard claiming it was a construction area. It
clearly was not."
Ten days ago the water supply was cut off to Mill of Menie, the home
of Mike and Sheila Forbes, and Paradise, the home of Mike's 85 year old
mother Molly. The supply has just been restored.
Councillor
Storr commented "Ten days to restore a water supply is disgraceful and I
understand that the estate did not even attempt to supply water until
Saturday. This inaction and the continuing surveillance of the Forbes
family must feel like part of a campaign to intimidate them into leaving
their home. I totally understand why the Forbes family are angry but I
know they are determined not to be bullied."
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