I know Dazzer on here has some great ideas. Anyone else?? Give the stadium to the Allams obviously the first and best idea... http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Hull-develop-15-years/story-21146589-detail/story.html PEOPLE are being urged to have their say on how Hull should develop over the next 15 years. A six-week consultation has been launched by Hull City Council aimed at gathering views on a proposed new planning blueprint for the city. When complete, the authority's new Local Plan will provide guidance to developers on where new shops, houses and businesses are likely to be built. It will also map out what measures need to be taken in new developments to protect the city's natural and historic environment, as well as spelling out requirements for flood protection work. Councillor Martin Mancey, portfolio holder for energy city, said recent announcements on the UK City of Culture 2017 bid and Siemens' investment in a multi- million-pound offshore wind turbine plant at the city's docks indicated a bright future for Hull. "This is an exciting time for Hull," he said. "The city's economic fortunes are being transformed as it gains national and international recognition. "This means that Hull needs a plan that delivers the right number of houses, businesses and shops in the right places to fulfil the city's potential to grow and to increase the prosperity and wellbeing of its citizens." The plan is currently in its first stage of production, with a range of options and issues included in a 76-page booklet and a citywide map. Copies can be picked up at various council buildings or viewed on the authority's website. Alex Codd, the council's planning manager, said: "An up-to-date Local Plan is a vital part of the planning jigsaw for Hull. "It will give developers certainty, knowing where and what can be built. "It will also contain measures to boost the sustainability of the city and protect valuable assets, such as parks, green space and historic buildings. "Not only is Hull on course to become the national centre for the renewables industry, but our success in winning UK City of Culture 2017 has awakened massive visitor interest from far and wide, making Hull a world-class visitor destination. "We also have significant planned investments in the quality and competitiveness of our city centre and in our road and rail infrastructure and connectivity." Drop-in sessions The Hull Local Plan consultation runs until Wednesday, June 18. The council is organising a number of events for people to attend during the consultation period. Two drop-in sessions will take place at the Guildhall in Alfred Gelder Street, city centre. One is on Friday, from 10am to 1pm, while the other is on Tuesday, June 3, from 2pm to 5pm. A half-day forum on the Local Plan is also being held at the Guildhall on Wednesday, June 11, from 10am.
<typical not606 pedantry on> Add two more players and try to win the Heineken Cup? <typical not606 pedantry off>
The problem is that in 15 years, Hull will have had to transform more than once. The next 5 years are vital. Hull needs a new identity. My opinion is that Hull should become the main area for green industries. It has to set the trends, be innovative accessible and politically neutral. Education needs to be at the core of any plan. Make it easy for businesses to come to the area and with an educated workforce, Hull will be fine. I am not dismissing the current available workforce. They will fill the gap, but they are not the future. I live in an area that has fed off the oil refinery shipbuilding and the docks. Now Southampton has cruise ships, when that bubble bursts, Southampton has little to replace it.
Not looking to make this political but if UKIP gain any traction they will be stopping subsidies for green energy, which would ruin the renewables industry in the UK (Personally I completely agree that green energy, along with water, is the next big global growth sector btw)
Get rid of all the cheapo shops out the city centre and fill it with high street stores, cafe's and **** loads of bars and clubs. Make Hull a place people want to visit. That's what I'd say. Do you even have a La Coste shop?
Green energy is just one aspect part of green industrial development. The production of modular energy efficient buildings could be developed in Hull, it already has the skill sets through the caravan industry. The Siemens plant will be a boost, but only as long as North Sea wind farms are being built. once up, the market is gone. But the legacy in the work force will remain. Hull has to take up the challenge and be prepared to be adaptable. Just like quite a few of us on here, modern employment means that you have to adapt, multiple careers rather than one. It has to be the same for Cities and regions, adapt or suffer. Find out what you are good at and fit that to what is needed.
This is what has happened in Aberdeen, initially the expertise was obtained whilst developing off shore North sea oil. Today many companies there are exporting that expertise all over the world very successfully.
