Anna B 1,414 #109 Posted October 21, 2017 Yep that would be the same one and you are right about the councillors being thick as mud . A real question here because I honestly don't know . Who employed /employs John Mothersole ? It's amazing how little real information we seem to get about things that concern us, yet things allegedly happen after 'consultations' with the Sheffield public. Nobody has ever 'consulted' with me or anyone I know about anything. I agree with paula4sheff, that it's about time Sheffield Star engaged in some real journalism and told us about the important things that are being done. And the Council could help with a decent, easy access Sheffield Council website instead of the antiquated specimen that hasn't been updated for years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
cgksheff 44 #110 Posted October 22, 2017 i LOVE seeing a post with "end of" whiten its when the poster has decided that their opinion, often with zero merit. is the be all and end all its generally wrong. but does serve to educate the rest of us as to which poster to stick on our ignore list So show us how £1 billion comes to Sheffield. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
TwoTrees 10 #111 Posted October 22, 2017 Who would have thought that ? I think it was John Mothersole who said when the deal was signed " whats not to like about that" . The point is none of us Know what the deal is , or what "that" is . Mothersole won't even tell elected members the detail of the deal. Draw your own conclusions about that I imagine this 'investment' was pitched to other cities' leaders before ours - still feeling a bit sheepish about the Sevenstone fiasco- foolishly lapped it up, salivating over the glorious headlines and praise they could foresee. Could be wrong like.. Meanwhile, anymore news on the new retail quarter? And I don't mean the one office block with some shops underneath. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Jeffrey Shaw 90 #112 Posted October 22, 2017 The Chinese-funded building at the corner of Bramall Lane and St Mary's Gate seems to nearing completion, despite your doubts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
hackey lad 3,976 #113 Posted October 22, 2017 The Chinese-funded building at the corner of Bramall Lane and St Mary's Gate seems to nearing completion, despite your doubts. I didn't think that had anything to do with this 1 billion deal ---------- Post added 22-10-2017 at 20:20 ---------- Mothersole won't even tell elected members the detail of the deal. Draw your own conclusions about that I imagine this 'investment' was pitched to other cities' leaders before ours - still feeling a bit sheepish about the Sevenstone fiasco- foolishly lapped it up, salivating over the glorious headlines and praise they could foresee. Could be wrong like.. Meanwhile, anymore news on the new retail quarter? And I don't mean the one office block with some shops underneath. Yes that's the news on the retail quarter , one office block with a few shops underneath Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
smiggs 10 #114 Posted October 22, 2017 I didn't think that had anything to do with this 1 billion deal Indeed it is a completely separate set of investors, just shows we don't necessarily need government interference to organise the redevelopment in our city. The Chinese investors, the shenanigans over trees and the collapse of the city region deal etc etc are just showing how incompetent and secretive this council ruling group has become, we need rid of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
DerbyTup 10 #115 Posted October 22, 2017 No surprise, I predicted this last year. Sheffield/china are growing friendly intimate relations. ---------- Post added 21-07-2016 at 08:53 ---------- What is in it for you? Maybe Sheffield will become a live buzzing business centre again, these Chinese know how to do it. Well let's hope so, because the Sheffielder's have no idea how to do it, as evidenced by the last 50 years or more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
paula4sheff 10 #116 Posted October 23, 2017 Indeed it is a completely separate set of investors, just shows we don't necessarily need government interference to organise the redevelopment in our city. The Chinese investors, the shenanigans over trees and the collapse of the city region deal etc etc are just showing how incompetent and secretive this council ruling group has become, we need rid of them. The secretive way they operate is truly terrifying, and only suggests corruption, or at best, major incompetence. Deals using our money and impacting on our lives shouldn't be so secret- simply there should be nothing to hide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
abbeyedges 83 #117 Posted October 23, 2017 The secretive way they operate is truly terrifying, and only suggests corruption, or at best, major incompetence. Deals using our money and impacting on our lives shouldn't be so secret- simply there should be nothing to hide. Totally agree. This secretiveness flies in the face of socialism which would have promoted inclusiveness. Completely lost their way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Eccy Beach 11 #118 Posted October 23, 2017 The Chinese-funded building at the corner of Bramall Lane and St Mary's Gate seems to nearing completion, despite your doubts. I preferred it when it was derelict land and had shrubbery with that many discarded needles if you stuck your hand in it'd have come out like a second hand dartboard. Damn these foreign investors! It might have been an eyesore and a health hazard to boot, but it was our health hazard! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
AndrewC 307 #119 Posted October 24, 2017 I preferred it when it was derelict land and had shrubbery with that many discarded needles if you stuck your hand in it'd have come out like a second hand dartboard. Damn these foreign investors! It might have been an eyesore and a health hazard to boot, but it was our health hazard! British Urban Decay for British People!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Eccy Beach 11 #120 Posted October 24, 2017 British Urban Decay for British People!! 'Will of the people' pal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...