Honest not another attempt to rub salt into our wounds ... & it's true!
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Plans submitted for 'anti-terror' KCOM Stadium footbridge gate
By Hull Daily Mail | Posted: November 20, 2016
By Ben Blosse
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CLOSURE: The SMC have put a planning application to install a gate on the KCOM Stadium footbridge
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Permission is being sought to install a gate on a west Hull footbridge to help protect the KCOMStadium from possible terrorism attacks.
The bridge, which links the stadium with Argyle Street, is used by thousands of Hull City and Hull FC supporters each match day.
But as revealed by the Mail earlier this month, the SuperStadium Management Company (SMC) want to block the passage off in "non-sociable hours", not including match-days, to reduce the risk of terrorism.
Now, the SMC has submitted a formal planning application to Hull City Council for a 2.4m-high gate.
The sliding gate, which has the option of spikes being installed along the top of it, would be placed at the far end of the bridge, closest to the KCOM Stadium.
Explaining the move, an SMC spokesman said: "SMC is committed to ensuring the safety of visitors to the stadium complex. Over the past year, the SMC has proactively sought advice from and been working with, amongst others, Special Branch Terrorism division regarding the safety and security of the stadium complex.
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"Acting upon the specialist advice received and in line with Home Office guidance, SMC has put in place a number of measures to improve the security of the stadium complex."
The bridge is currently designated as an off road cycle track and shared footway. The closure would see residents unable to use the bridge as a thoroughfare during "unsociable hours" in the afternoon and evening.
Residents said they were disappointed with the attempts to block the bridge off, though.
"Many local residents have got used to this route being a 'right of way' by cycle and on foot," one resident said. "It would be a real shame if this route was gated. I think we go back to the original remit of the stadium as a 'community stadium'."
Councillor Alan Clark, who lives nearby, said: "I think it absolutely should be kept open. A lot of people use that day and night. I live pretty much right close to the bottom of it and no matter whether it's day or night I can go out there and always see someone going down it.
"It would be a real loss to the area if they did lock it up. I want to keep it open."
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Plans submitted for 'anti-terror' KCOM Stadium footbridge gate
By Hull Daily Mail | Posted: November 20, 2016
By Ben Blosse
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CLOSURE: The SMC have put a planning application to install a gate on the KCOM Stadium footbridge
Comments (7)
Permission is being sought to install a gate on a west Hull footbridge to help protect the KCOMStadium from possible terrorism attacks.
The bridge, which links the stadium with Argyle Street, is used by thousands of Hull City and Hull FC supporters each match day.
But as revealed by the Mail earlier this month, the SuperStadium Management Company (SMC) want to block the passage off in "non-sociable hours", not including match-days, to reduce the risk of terrorism.
Now, the SMC has submitted a formal planning application to Hull City Council for a 2.4m-high gate.
The sliding gate, which has the option of spikes being installed along the top of it, would be placed at the far end of the bridge, closest to the KCOM Stadium.
Explaining the move, an SMC spokesman said: "SMC is committed to ensuring the safety of visitors to the stadium complex. Over the past year, the SMC has proactively sought advice from and been working with, amongst others, Special Branch Terrorism division regarding the safety and security of the stadium complex.
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"Acting upon the specialist advice received and in line with Home Office guidance, SMC has put in place a number of measures to improve the security of the stadium complex."
The bridge is currently designated as an off road cycle track and shared footway. The closure would see residents unable to use the bridge as a thoroughfare during "unsociable hours" in the afternoon and evening.
Residents said they were disappointed with the attempts to block the bridge off, though.
"Many local residents have got used to this route being a 'right of way' by cycle and on foot," one resident said. "It would be a real shame if this route was gated. I think we go back to the original remit of the stadium as a 'community stadium'."
Councillor Alan Clark, who lives nearby, said: "I think it absolutely should be kept open. A lot of people use that day and night. I live pretty much right close to the bottom of it and no matter whether it's day or night I can go out there and always see someone going down it.
"It would be a real loss to the area if they did lock it up. I want to keep it open."
