hammerntongues
Well-Known Member
That`s great news for Hull , timing could be great for this development , something to build on .
Hull - Does it have jobs and or electricity / running water
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Manter
Lunch Mob
Good news for the city
Private Storm
Smell The Glove
Great, great news for the city, really happy to see this.
Rumour has it that another big announcement might be made today by CS Wind, about yet another manufacturing facility to open in Hull. If true the whole 'Energy Estuary' thing is taking off before our eyes.
The only bad thing about all of this is that that Cameron is coming here to claim credit, even though all of the work has been done locally and his government's complete inability to form a coherent energy policy and chuntering about 'green crap' is what has held the project up for so long. I hope he chokes on his own hypocrisy.
The only bad thing about all of this is that that Cameron is coming here to claim credit, even though all of the work has been done locally and his government's complete inability to form a coherent energy policy and chuntering about 'green crap' is what has held the project up for so long. I hope he chokes on his own hypocrisy.
marty21
One on one? You're crazy.
Ed Davy was talking about this on BBC Breakfast this morning - I got the impression it was a done deal - but given this Government's form - I doubt that.
It is a done deal now, but it's way overdue. The initial MoU was signed in January 2011 and they did plan to start building last year, but thanks to the government it's taken until now to get a final contract signed.
I've just had a break from work and been for a coffee down on Princes Avenue with longdog. Whilst there I was accosted by a roving reporter from BBC Look North looking for reactions to the news. Bet they don't broadcast mine, since I laid into Cameron and said that all the credit should go to Associated British Ports and Hull City Council!
marty21
One on one? You're crazy.
moose
like some cat from Japan
I don't remember much about Hull except it having a pub with nice fur creatures (?) running round cages on the outside, and really lovely old houseboats in the harbour. And if you sit in Pizza Express you have an excellent view of people outside the pub opposite having MASSIVE fights. I'd recommend it to anyone. 
ferrelhadley
There is no love between us anymore.
The Welly used to alright. Happy dayz.
This has some useful info, I have filled the job questionnaire in and awaiting a response.
http://www.greenporthull.co.uk/
http://www.greenporthull.co.uk/
I don't remember much about Hull except it having a pub with nice fur creatures (?) running round cages on the outside, and really lovely old houseboats in the harbour. And if you sit in Pizza Express you have an excellent view of people outside the pub opposite having MASSIVE fights. I'd recommend it to anyone.
That'll have been the Sailmaker's Arms. It's a nice pub, but it doesn't have the chipmunks in the beer garden any more. Someone poisoned them.
sim667
All aboard the 303 bus.
Im not reading the entire thread, but find the thread title a bit unfair. A large part of my family are from hull, and whilst I dont live there, I've been a lot.
Itschanged and improved A LOT the last few times, and actually last time I went the city centre was very nice. Got a very interesting marine history and some great pubs. Its also got some lovely countryside around it.
Personally if I was moving up there, I'd want to live in Hessle, and commute..... but the marinas gone through massive development.
It also has some of the most amazing public loos I've ever seen.
Itschanged and improved A LOT the last few times, and actually last time I went the city centre was very nice. Got a very interesting marine history and some great pubs. Its also got some lovely countryside around it.
Personally if I was moving up there, I'd want to live in Hessle, and commute..... but the marinas gone through massive development.
It also has some of the most amazing public loos I've ever seen.
moose
like some cat from Japan
Oh noThat'll have been the Sailmaker's Arms. It's a nice pub, but it doesn't have the chipmunks in the beer garden any more. Someone poisoned them.
I couldn't remember what they were - that's nasty. hammerntongues
Well-Known Member
Roadkill , thought you might be interested , I spent Monday with the Hull port authorities and the project is now proceeding very quickly , once the initial clearance was given it is full steam ahead . First spades in the ground will be in August but the whole project will take two years to complete . I am not too sure how much info has been published in your local press but I was told that it was financed roughly 50:50 between ABP ( the port ) £150m and Seimens £160m . It is going to be split into two areas , one on Alex Dock which will manufacture the turbines and another site along towards Saltend that will produce the Sails , the towers for the time being are being made in Denmark but eventually they should be made in Hull too . There is a private dock road being newly built to join the two sites to avoid Hedon Rd . total jobs 500 on each individual site directly and then obviously all the ancillary services and local labour for construction .
BTW there is a big picture in the foyer of a smiling Cameron wearing a hardhat pointing down at an architects plans looking rather smug .
Yes, I get the impression things are starting to move quickly. The knock-on effects seem to be starting to show themselves too: the local paper seems to carry a story about one or other firm connected with the supply chain opening premises in Hull every week, and rumours about the CS wind thing are still swirling around. Quite exciting, really.
Cameron can still fuck off, though.
longdog
What is it you can't face?
the accent is special isn't itI don't have it thank god
You do when you're pissed or angry
aqua
made of cheese and gin
Shurrup or I'll bray yaSay 'sofa sofa.'
Shurrup or I'll bray ya
For the benefit of anyone reading this thread who's not familiar with the Hull accent, this translates as, 'If you do not stop talking now I may become somewhat aggressive.'
longdog
What is it you can't face?
Not true... The bad reputation of Hull's council estates is greatly exaggerated. I have lived on North Hull Estate for 10 years and yes it has its share of social problems but you're very unlikely to get mugged or randomly attacked in the street and there is a sense of community to help hold things together. Over the last five years or so the council have started to come down hard and heavy on anti-social tenants and what problems there were are substantially reduced
When I win the lottery-that-I-Don't-do I'll move somewhere nearer town but I'm perfectly happy where I am to be honest
longdog
What is it you can't face?
Shurrup or I'll bray ya
Indeed... If you had an East hull accent it would be "Shurrp urrl breya"
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aqua
made of cheese and gin
Exactly, I have a much milder accentIndeed... If you had an East hull accent it would be "Shurrp urrl breya"
