Off Topic Hull City Centre Public Realm Strategy

You surprise me.

It’s almost as if having a Mayor is a ****ing waste of everyone’s time and money isn’t it?

 

Trying to stay within the board rules, my view is the less 'government' the better.

 

Not really. The Mayor has lots of powers over various things - economic development, training, transport are a few. It’s just that relatively minor planning decisions of this kind isn’t one of those various things.

 

I really don't want to get political as it contravenes the boards rules but, really?

Economic development? What does that actually mean and how does it translate into impact on an area? How is it achieved?

Training? Of whom? For what? Again, with what impact?

Transport? How? What? You've said that Mayor's have power over transport. Empty words at their, um, emptiest.

 

Yes because what I said was all the information available. Dearie me, if you are unaware of the facts, fine. Don’t bark at me for that though.

 

Fair enough, if that's what you feel.

Good luck with your ex-boxer sorting all that out though.

 

I make no comment on the effectiveness of that or any other Mayor. I just know what power and influence they have available to them.

 

Money talks, his 13 million quid annual budget squeaks.

 

It appears to be a complete nonsense roll.
I read previously that they are responsible for economic development and maybe housing and transport .

 

Is it because he’s in the Reform party , is that what you don’t like really ? Regardless of the job he may do ?
Now if it was for lack of experience , don’t trust him etc then reasons like that could be acceptable or considered .

 

Nah, I think the concept of a Mayor in the modern political landscape is a dead duck, regardless of political affiliation. They overlap existing political systems with paltry budgets and limited powers, and try to interfere in things that don't concern them, resulting in confusion and division.

Just my opinion, of course.

 

Thing is Burnham has done ok in Manchester but then it’s had massive investment like Liverpool to keep them sweet . The rest of the ex industrial cities can go to hell according to recent govts who are happy to let them die , because industry is a dirty word .

 

There isn’t much industry in Hull. Or most other cities these days.

 

Unfortunately we have to have one (a mayor) as that's the stupid game that's been put in place. It's bonkers though.

 

These Mayors are for regions, combined authorities that include ex industrial cities and newer industry outside cities, Saltend, Melton/Brough and Goole in our case, all need investment and infrastructure.

 

I think it’s lot more than that.
Somewhere between £60m-£90m I believe (or certainly in his second year)

 

Brid could certainly do with some.

 

Goole’s done way better than Hull over recent years with manufacturing investment .
We’ve got wind turbines and that’s it .

 

It has, and almost everywhere west of Goole and south of the Humber Bridge.

 

Trinity Market will soon welcome a new addition with a vibrant new eatery agreeing a long-term lease with Hull City Council.

Maytree Catering proposes a £150,000 refurbishment of Corporation Chambers, formerly Bob Carver’s fish and chip takeaway and restaurant, a council-owned freehold on Trinity House Lane.

In addition to a ground-floor food offering, plans feature a first-floor restaurant and office accommodation on the second and third floors.

The development will help support Hull Old Town’s independent hospitality economy and is expected to create up to 15 new jobs, as well as apprenticeships.

Maytree Catering was selected after the property was put on the open market for refurbishment and interested parties were assessed in consultation with the local planning authority.

The council will continue to work closely with Maytree Catering to ensure all designs for the project will preserve the architectural integrity of the listed building, as well as longer-term development.

The building has been unoccupied since May 2021 when Bob Carver’s closed, with the upper floors remaining vacant for several years having formerly being used for council file storage.

Maytree Catering’s plans would see over 450sqm on unused commercial space converted into a vibrant hospitality and office venue.

Cllr Jackie Dad, deputy leader of the council, said: “This new establishment will complement the existing food and beverage operators in the area around Trinity Market and provide a welcome boost to the hospitality sector operating across the Old Town.

“There was considerable interest in the unit, but the council is pleased to have agreed a long-term lease with the right partner whilst also helping to create new city centre jobs.

“Trinity Market and the surrounding area is already a place residents and visitors enjoy spending time and socialising and I have no doubt that Maytree Catering’s offering will only improve that.”