Off Topic Hull City Centre Public Realm Strategy

That's like a eunuch paying out in a brothel.


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The Blitz Filmed in Hull...

Almost unreadable Daily Fail Link...

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/blitz-film-shot-hulls-old-9387989

 

my young nephew who lives in East Hull is in it, small part, but I was really surprised how much they paid a 10 year old boy

 

Just had to clear Andy Elvin out of the Chinese opposite tower. Jesus Christ I thought these days were over!!

 

Chinese whispers? Those that know him will know.


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Emergency Funding For Hulls Independents
We have recently seen a stir in the local news about the not-so-local business "Wendy's" receiving part funding of £200k as part of the levelling-up grants provided by the government via our local council.

While we appreciate that it is not all as black and white as the media suggests, it still seems an insult to the hardworking businesses around the local area. Whether they're franchised businesses or not, they're still backed by multi-million-pound companies.

The local independent businesses, some of which have struggled through the Covid pandemic and come out of the other side, and some who unfortunately did not make it, deserve recognition and better grant access.

If a pot of money exists that ultimately supports the expansion of global conglomerates, we believe it should be accessible to those struggling in the aftermath of the pandemic in a cost of living crisis. Preserving people's current lives to give them and their employees some security is not much to ask for. Independent businesses are the life and soul of this working-class city.

The people behind the businesses have to be everything from social media handlers, promoters, servers, photographers, accountants, chefs, bartenders, sound engineers, cleaners and everything else that comes with running DIY businesses.

There is no HR department or marketing team, and there are no specialists in filling out grant applications. We are multi-tasking, jack of all trades who have had to learn and learn fast in an ever-changing economy because that's the only way things get done.

We face ever-increasing energy costs, overheads, stock prices, rent, and VAT (charged at the same rate as huge companies). Now, we are asking for change. We propose an emergency fund for independent local businesses in the city, regardless of the postcode or centre proximity.

We suggest you look at those local businesses that have worked tirelessly for years to keep their doors open and their loyal staff in jobs. For example, reconsider how the levelling up grants are distributed and include existing struggling businesses. Consider the fact that many had no choice but to use Covid loans to pay off landlords or increased energy bills . There were also many small businesses in the UK that received little or no support at all, newly self employed and new business with no history for example. We also propose that the new government holds its promise to small firms, entrepreneurs, and the self-employed who face unique challenges by offering VAT relief to smaller companies, as they say, 'the lifeblood of communities and high streets across the country.

These businesses should be celebrated and promoted by the local council. Nobody visits Hull to sit in a big restaurant chain; you can get them anywhere.

What makes this city unique is its independent traders and culture. These are the spots where communities are born, and these are the places that should be protected. We have already seen many unique, hardworking independents close their doors.

We ask to preserve what we have left before it's too late.

On behalf of the independents of Hull

Click here to sign the letter. >>>> https://openletter.earth/emergency-...o9-4oG4YKM288_aem_E9EBShZWlQlr8OLKMckrvw&s=08

 

How many of these got done then
9 years later

 

Absolute rip off, rude staff and incompetent chef. The wife went last night with 25 workmates all precooked platters and complementary Prosecco expected. Each table of 6 received a piece of floor board with 4 different items of which there were 3 of each? When they asked if there had been a mistake the staff accused them of lying. Fortunately someone had taken photos of the food to warn people about the lack of it. Each platter was £40. Drinks were nearly £6 a pint and a cocktail was £12 plus if you went to the bar it was the same price but if the waitress brought it they added £3.50 service charge for walking 3 feet. Sounds like another pretentious venue that probably won’t last long. £500 bill plus extra drinks so maybe a grand blown on a crap night out.

 

Don’t they call places like that Instagram friendly, or a place I wouldn’t be seen dead in

 

This looks cool!
https://www.thehullstory.com/allarticles/giroscope-winter-garden-plans

 

Tell Cllr Ross that a Wendys is to be included and the money will be there in a trice.


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Nice bar in the corner for match days would be convenient

 

Utter ****s

 

Didn’t it change hands recently? Who fired the staff, the old owner or the new one?

 

Where is it?


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