Have your say on further draft recommendations for boundary changes in Hull

The aim of the electoral review is to recommend ward boundaries that mean each councillor represents approximately the same number of voters. We also aim to ensure that the pattern of wards reflects the interests and identities of local communities as well as promoting effective local government. In order to achieve these aims, we need … Read more

Minutes – Monday 20 March 2017

Forum Members                                         Apologies Dave Coates – Chair                                    Alla Coburn Pat Davies                                                     John Coburn Caroline Gore-Booth                                   Karen Carter (HCC) Kim Hepple                                                   Steve Carter Lily Moughton                                              Michelle Kidd (HCC) Martin Newman                                            Shaun Riley Councillor Helena Spencer                           Karen Tozer Jennifer Woollin (HCC)   In Attendance Sue Alvis Dave Hickling (Consultant – The Planning … Read more

Forum Meeting Agenda – 20/3/2017

Newington Neighbourhood Plan Forum Meeting  Monday 20th March 2017 5.00pm – 7.00pm Carnegie Heritage Centre AGENDA Welcome & Apologies Chair’s Report Feedback from West Park Workshop (Dave Hickling) Premiere Bar Developments (Giroscope) NNP Schedule & Timeframe (Dave Hickling) Any other business Date, time & venue of next meeting

Can the old Premier Bar become a positive sight on Anlaby Rd

After 8 years of being empty the building has been put on the market by NPS Humber on behalf of Hull City Council.  What do you think it should be used for now?  Should the local community have some say in its planned future use? You can read the full article here? http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/hope-for-old-premiere-bar-in-anlaby-road-as-it-goes-up-for-sale/story-30090161-detail/story.html  

Planning permission rejected!

The previously reported planning application to convert the upper floors of 374a Anlaby Road (pole dancing fitness centre) have been rejected by Hull City Council.  Local Councillor Alan Clark had identified over 300 empty properties on the market in the ward and surrounding neighbourhood so making additional residential units unnecessary. Do you agree that these … Read more

Christmas get together for forum members

Friday 9th December from 5pm to 8.30pm at Lonsdale community centre. It will be an informal drop-in with some festive food and drink provided to get people talking and mingling.  Have a look at the focus group questions below and bring along your ideas and feedback! Culture and Community: Health Should the NP try to … Read more

Hull Fair – who benefits?

Hull Fair is over for another year and I’m sure that many of you enjoyed the spectacle.  If you live in the Newington area you would have been able to get there really easy and you certainly could hear it! But, here are a few questions: Who are the main beneficiaries of Hull Fair: the … Read more