STOP UNESCO World Heritage Status For GLASTONBURY - TAURUS in conversation with Amanda Gazidis

STOP UNESCO World Heritage Status For GLASTONBURY
TAURUS in conversation with Amanda Gazidis
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Let's stop the negative effects World Heritage Status would have on the unique character of Glastonbury. The process to become a World Heritage site has already begun.
We are deeply concerned about the prospect of turning Glastonbury Abbey and the Tor into a World Heritage Site for a myriad of reasons. The consultation process began in Dec 2023 (without the approval from Glastonbury residents.) No impact assessment has been carried out. There has been a lack of accountability and transparency from the Town Council.
At a recent in-person meeting called to discuss this matter, a group of 16, including 3 counsellors, was strongly opposed to the scheme. The majority fear that it would be detrimental in so many ways in the long term to our beloved Glastonbury and have said they would move away if W. H. S was fully implemented. UNESCO themselves have recognised that over-tourism can present difficulties and challenges. Research studies into Heritage Tourism have been carried out to suggest a decrease in wellbeing of local residents although there could be a boost to the local economy financially as the infrastructure is developed.
There is nowhere like Glastonbury. You can walk down the High St and experience an alternative, festival atmosphere with tarot readers, musicians, dancers and chalk artists. The town is more than just a small Somerset town, it is vibrant, warm, friendly, accepting and over-flowing with creativity. Music and poetry events are commonplace. There exists a wonderful atmosphere of acceptance and non-judgement
The impact socially, spiritually and environmentally of gaining World Heritage Status could be devastating , as we have witnessed in other places that have undergone World Heritage Status. (Venice, Machu Pichu, Bath).
We wish to preserve the unique, ethereal beauty, and freedom of expression that presently exists in Glastonbury, not turn it into a 'brand commodity' to be advertised in a glossy brochure. The implementation of W. H. S needs to stop now or the consequences could be diabolical for the residents and visitors of Glastonbury which is so close to so many hearts.
Please sign and support us, whether you are a local or a visitor to keep beautiful Glastonbury and it's sacred, organic nature as it is, the town we love so much. Thank-you.
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Thanks Taurus for sharing your connection to Glastonbury, very moving. WHS would change the energy forever.