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Offline Dave

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« Reply #1080 on: November 12, 2015, 06:46:25 pm »
I remember reading in a planning application a few years ago that the CCBC said that the Great Crested Newts had been "parachuted" into that boating lake so there shouldn't be any development of any kind there unless something has happened in the meantime.

That's interesting, didn't know about that. I wonder how come they are lighting bonfires in the lake now if that's the case ?

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« Reply #1081 on: November 13, 2015, 03:31:20 pm »
Wish we had some Great Crested Newts up her on Sychnant Pass Road, that would scupper any development on a Greenfield site by greedy developers. There was no mention of GCN's at the recent Council meeting, Hugo.


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« Reply #1082 on: November 13, 2015, 06:36:41 pm »
There are some Great Crested Newts higher up the road Meleri, pity though that they are not in the area that they are hoping to develop.
The Great Crested Newts  should not have been in the boating lake and that is why the planning officer said that "they had been parachuted there" so someone had obviously transported them from their natural habitat to the boating lake.
It must have been about 3 years ago and the recent meeting should have been aware of it.  I remember it and so should they have.

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« Reply #1083 on: November 13, 2015, 08:43:18 pm »

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« Reply #1084 on: November 13, 2015, 09:33:54 pm »
Thanks Dave for posting the article.   $good$

Meleri, keep your eyes open for any on that site.

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« Reply #1085 on: November 14, 2015, 06:39:45 pm »
The Boating Lake area at Eirias Park won't be like that for long as Conwy Council are intending to develop it as a 3G football pitch.

Wrong.

Conwy CBC has been working for about 2 years with Colwyn Bay Canoe Club, Colwyn Bay Model Boat Club and others to develop a scheme to bring the lake back into use as a recreational lake.

The necessary work has already been agreed at the highest level and a funding decision is expected in the next few weeks.

The refurbishment will include a " wildlife habitat" at the southern end of the lake to encourage natural flora and fauna.
Things are never so bad that they can't get worse.

I never said it was your fault; I said I was blaming you.

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« Reply #1086 on: November 19, 2015, 10:45:02 pm »
The Boating Lake area at Eirias Park won't be like that for long as Conwy Council are intending to develop it as a 3G football pitch.

Wrong.

The 4G rugby pitch is replacing the existing football pitch, which is left of the Civic offices, as you look at it.

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« Reply #1087 on: December 15, 2015, 09:13:56 am »
Llandudno's Broadway Boulevard nightclub opening delayed as Trust given chance to buy the site
13:17, 11 DEC 2015
BY OWEN HUGHES


Owners of the site, MBI, said they have their plans on hold until the end of an 'exclusivity' period with the Seaside Buildings Preservation Trust

Broadway Boulevard in Llandudno closed in June last year after its parent firm went into administration. The nightclub was based in the former Grand Theatre, built in 1901.Broadway Boulevard in Llandudno closed in June last year after its parent firm went into administration. The nightclub was based in the former Grand Theatre, built in 1901.

Plans to re-open Broadway Boulevard as a nightclub have been delayed with a buildings trust group offered the opportunity to buy the site.

Simon Moppett from MBI Consulting - which bought the site at auction for £140,000 in March - had previously said he hoped to open the nightspot at the Grand Theatre by Christmas to meet local demand for a large club in the town.

But while proposals to develop a new club have been drawn up by nightclub designers GMP Designs, MBI say they have offered the Seaside Buildings Preservation Trust an opportunity to take the Grade II listed site off their hands.

Mr Moppett said an exclusivity deal with the Trust is in place until the end of January.

The nightclub closed back in June 2013.

He said if the Trust were not at a stage to do a deal at that point they would move ahead themselves with plans for a nightclub, restaurant and bar at the site, although added he was happy to keep working with the group.

He added: “If the building is bought from us then what happens to the theatre will be in the hands of the trust.

“If we still own the building after January we will move ahead with plans to create a nightclub, bar and restaurant.

“The plans are being drawn up by GMP Designs, which undertook the previous refits on the nightclub.

“The club scene has dwindled in recent years and the building needs to be in use seven days a week. Under our own plans the club would come first then the restaurant in the area close to the old front entrance of the club.

"We also want a bar area that as well as serving the club could be open on the evenings the nightclub is closed.

"There would also be an over 30s area in the balcony space.

“Long term we would like to build a first floor to host weddings and open up the ornate ceilings.”

He said a price with the trust had been agreed but would remain confidential.

Mark Pavey, from the Trust, said they were working as hard as they can to develop a viable plan for the site.

He said they wanted something sustainable that balanced the community need with a commercial aspect.

Mark said they were working with architects Purcell, the Natural Building Centre and the Prince’s Regeneration Trust.

He added: “It’s about giving the local population opportunity to experience a positive night time economy and independent music/theatre/cinema by engaging creatives and encouraging them to stay in the area rather than the usual brain drain.”

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/llandudnos-broadway-boulevard-nightclub-opening-10585542

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« Reply #1088 on: December 18, 2015, 11:27:51 am »
There is a report here that another tenant is close to being announced for one of the remaining units at the Tudno Castle. The national restaurant chain isn't named so we will have to wait and see who they are when the lease is formally signed and then made public. And it says in the article that with this further signing that work will start in March. Let's not hold our breath, but positive news at least!!

https://bdaily.co.uk/hospitality/18-12-2015/national-restaurant-to-open-at-opus-norths-llandudno-hotel-development/

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« Reply #1089 on: December 18, 2015, 11:39:08 am »
There is a report here that another tenant is close to being announced for one of the remaining units at the Tudno Castle. The national restaurant chain isn't named so we will have to wait and see who they are when the lease is formally signed and then made public. And it says in the article that with this further signing that work will start in March. Let's not hold our breath, but positive news at least!!

https://bdaily.co.uk/hospitality/18-12-2015/national-restaurant-to-open-at-opus-norths-llandudno-hotel-development/
Well spotted, Greyhound!  $good$ Interesting to see that there a few national restaurant chains with their eyes on Llandudno.

It also says that completion is scheduled for Summer 2017.

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« Reply #1090 on: January 06, 2016, 09:16:48 am »
I noticed the other day that MBI had Roofing Contractors working at the Grand Theatre, at least they are trying to prevent further deterioration.

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« Reply #1091 on: January 06, 2016, 02:03:20 pm »
Speaking of the Grand Theatre, i walked past it earlier and it looks as though they are pumping water out of the cellars, must have flooded with the recent rain.

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« Reply #1092 on: January 09, 2016, 04:16:40 pm »
As reported on here Broadway Boulavaed has supposedly been sold and at no stage whatsoever did MBI approach the Trust in respect of offering them it

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« Reply #1093 on: February 04, 2016, 08:53:41 am »
It will be interesting to see if the new owners are committed enough to spend real money on properly renovating the building or will just try to reopen it on the cheap, doing a minimum of work?  ?{}?

Nightclub firm's bid to buy Broadway Boulevard in Llandudno accepted by owners
15:57, 3 FEB 2016 UPDATED 15:58, 3 FEB 2016
BY OWEN HUGHES


The deal for the nightclub - which closed in 2013 - is now in the hands of solicitors

A bid from a bar and nightclub group to buy Broadway Boulevard in Llandudno has been accepted.

Sources told the Daily Post in January that an offer had been put to owners MBI Consulting - which bought the Grand Theatre site at auction for £140,000 (plus VAT and seller's fee) in March last year.

Now MBI have confirmed this offer has been accepted and the deal is now in the hands of the solicitors of both parties.

The offer is in the region of the total paid by MBI last year.

Simon Moppett, from MBI, said: “We can now confirm a bid has been made and has been accepted. This is now in the hands of solicitors.

“We can’t name the group that have made the offer at this stage but they do currently own other nightclub and bar venues.”

The nightclub closed back in June 2013 and there have been local demands for a new club to re-open in the town.

Originally the building, which has a Grade II listing, was the Grand Theatre which became nationally famous during the Second World War as the popular radio show ITMA (It’s That Man Again) featuring comedian Tommy Handley was broadcast from there.

And before becoming a nightclub it had been home to a repertory company which staged a wide variety of plays.

MBI had previously said they hoped to re-open the nightspot . Plans were drawn up for a revamp.

They then said they were also in conversation with the Seaside Buildings Preservation Trust about an opportunity for them to take the Grade II listed site off their hands.

The Trust has said they were never in a position to take on the site but were happy to work with the owners.

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/nightclub-firms-bid-buy-broadway-10832197

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« Reply #1094 on: February 04, 2016, 12:34:30 pm »
Hope this new lot have deep pockets as it will take a lot to get it open ,so much talk off this mbi did they realise they took on too much . Let's not forget it isn't their money .