Hyndburn's New Tourist Attraction - Page 24

lancsdave · 01-03-2011, 23:06

Seems from the Twitter feeds on the Observer site that the toilets were brought up. Can't follow the tweets too well but from what I can gather there was a Labour request to re-open them and it was turned down. Is that correct ?

http://menmedia.co.uk/accringtonobse...budget_meeting

lancsdave · 01-03-2011, 23:08

Marlene Haworth says she finds it amazing that Lab still 'bleating' on about Peel St toilets [via Twitter

Good to know she listens to the public

lancsdave · 01-03-2011, 23:10

Coun Dobson says the penny hasnt dropped that the closure is to drive trade to the market hall. What's wrong with that, he said? [via Twitter]

Presumably that last response was from the council leader ?

garinda · 01-03-2011, 23:20

Just posted on the Facebook campaign page...Tony Dobson did admit that the scheme was designed to increase footfall in the market, something they previously denied.

garinda · 01-03-2011, 23:24

No comperative survey was carried out, to see how much could be saved if the Market Hall toilets were closed, instead of the ones in Peel Street.

If they were really concerned about saving our money, that is the first thing that should have been done.

The whole thing stinks.

Probably nearly as much as the waste we're told is being excreted behind the Peel St. shops.

cashman · 01-03-2011, 23:33

if there reading accyweb fer libel, how about suing me? as i regard this as "Fraud or Corruption"

garinda · 01-03-2011, 23:42

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Originally Posted by garinda

Just posted on the Facebook campaign page...Tony Dobson did admit that the scheme was designed to increase footfall in the market, something they previously denied.

Er...can I just make a simple solution, that would guarantee increased footfall in the Market Hall?

Stop spending stupid money on so called celebrities.

Stop spending money on community artists, and stickin' them in there.

It's a commercial retail space, not an arts venue.

Liberate the empty terrain, and encourage market traders to fill up the vacant spaces once again.

You know the sort?

The ones that have been in there for a hundred and fifty years, floggin' stuff people were prepared to part with hard earned cash to buy.

Bernard Dawson · 02-03-2011, 00:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by lancsdave

Seems from the Twitter feeds on the Observer site that the toilets were brought up. Can't follow the tweets too well but from what I can gather there was a Labour request to re-open them and it was turned down. Is that correct ?

Live - Hyndburn Council budget meeting | Accrington Observer - menmedia.co.uk

We put in our budget to re-open the toilets. But it was rejected by the controlling group.

Alan Varrechia · 02-03-2011, 00:18

Think your flogging a dead horse G.
Ooh that gives me an idea for some community art, must be worth a grant....

garinda · 02-03-2011, 01:13

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Originally Posted by Alan Varrechia

Think your flogging a dead horse G.
Ooh that gives me an idea for some community art, must be worth a grant....

Well I'll just keep on flogging it.

It might just serve as a warning to any other stupid Neddies, or silly ass mules, who happen to be passing.

You never know.

Eventually the message might get through.

accyman · 02-03-2011, 01:48

maybe it is flogging a dead horse but it seems to me that a lot of polititions make unpoular decisions assuming people will forget about it after a few weeks

im glad this issue is still haunting the council and not going away as quickly as hoped.

hope its still fresh in peoples minds come election time.Although not a vote breaking issue on its own the sheer arrogance of not listening to the people of the town who they are answerable to speaks volumes

ClarePritchard · 02-03-2011, 12:42

This is an email we have recieved. Rather puts a dampner on Cllr Howarths wild claims of a waiting list for stalls in there eh. All they need to do is LISTEN TO THE PUBLIC !!!

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Dear Councillor,

As you are aware the Council has just spent over £2M upgrading our
wonderful Market Hall. This has already paid dividends as we have been
voted Britain's best indoor market for 2011.

Most stalls are now let but we still have 5 vacant. We can offer
prospective traders special introductory offers meaning they would pay a
reduced amount for the first six months.

Also, the Enterprise Haven is situated on the top balcony of the Market
Hall. These small business units contain a range of 'start up' business
and are designed to encourage budding entrepreneurs to get a foot on the
business ladder by providing space at minimal cost.

Our goal is to build upon our accolade as Britains best indoor market
and ensure Accrington Market achieves its true potential. I'm sure you
would agree that a fully let, vibrant Market Hall is something we all want to see.

It would be fantastic if you could encourage people into the market (if
every household in Hyndburn spent just £5 per week in the market this
would generate over £150 000!) and bear the Market in mind when meeting
potential business contacts.

If you want any further information please do not hesitate to get in
touch.

accyman · 02-03-2011, 16:46

how do you get voted best indoor market of 2011 in march if not sooner ?

lancsdave · 02-03-2011, 16:50

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Originally Posted by accyman

how do you get voted best indoor market of 2011 in march if not sooner ?

It was 28th January from memory

lancsdave · 02-03-2011, 16:52

Quote:

It would be fantastic if you could encourage people into the market (if
every household in Hyndburn spent just £5 per week in the market this
would generate over £150 000!) and bear the Market in mind when meeting
potential business contacts.

Or translated in to Tory speak, the rest of the traders in Accrington can shove their shops where the sun don't shine