Anger and support over Castle Hil pub decision: Your say
Mar 20 2010 Huddersfield Daily Examiner
Anger and support over Castle Hil pub decision
Xavi said: “The decision is very disappointing. Why these politicians play politics everywhere, not bothered what public wants! So sad.”
StephB said: “So far, so good in my opinion. However, I guess we will be in for a punishingly long series of appeals against the decision until they eventually get their way. That’s the way it’s done, and all according to the existing rules and procedures. Enjoy the view of the hill whilst ye may!”
Disillusioned, of Brockholes, said: “Having attended the council meeting on Castle Hill, I regret to say that I found the position taken by certain councillors deeply disturbing. At the end, it required a legal officer to pointedly remind the chamber of the legal requirements for land designated as green belt. There is no excuse for councillors attending that meeting not being cognisant with the law.”
AB said: “On visiting my local newsagents last weekend, I was asked to sign a petition in favour of the Thandi Bros pub at Castle Hill. Mick Thandi claims 2,000 signatures is a true reflection of public opinion. How many people does he think live in Huddersfield? 2,000 signatures must represent at least 2% of the population. If they hadn’t demolished the original pub (without permission), which was well over 100 years old, they wouldn’t be in the mess they are in now.”
Kenneth Greenwood, of Berry Brow, wrote: “I was an earlier correspondent to the Examiner supporting the building of the hotel and also sent a formal letter to the council. It is just possible that it was out of time, but in defence and – I feel sure that it would be a view shared by a majority of supporters – the plan looked so good that I never thought, until I read of the united objections from various civic societies, that anyone except perhaps a few academics could have any serious objections to the plan.
“Indeed, I am still convinced that the majority of local people would welcome the reinstatement of the pub.”
Meg said: “Interesting decision Kirklees. I wonder if they will vote the same way in North Kirklees when the proposed Ponderosa site in Heckmondwike arrives at committee. This is also to be on green belt, the magic word of ‘jobs’ will no doubt mean that it is passed as a special case and we here in North Kirklees will lose yet another piece of green.
What’s good for Huddersfield doesn’t always transfer to our area.”
