SimonGilbert
Telegraph Tea Boy
The council now "doesn't know" when it will be open: http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/ricoh-arena-railway-station-still-10155201
Ricoh Arena station update (1 Viewer)
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SkyBlueScottie
Well-Known Member
Absolute shambles.
SimonGilbert
Telegraph Tea Boy
Working on that. Have approached Network Rail too.
skybluesam66
Well-Known Member
what is the bermuda park issue?
Captain Dart
Well-Known Member
They are infested with triangles.
Skyblueweeman
Well-Known Member
Or the more tropical version of the Big Issue?
shy_tall_knight
Well-Known Member
Utter shambles is right, councils should manage what they know, roads, schools, bin collections. CCC IMO saw the Ricoh as a pet project a chance to dabble in something new, a chance to be part of something prestigious and were over protective when negotiating with SISU but virtually gave it away to WASPS.
If not resolved soon IMO heads will roll about this - the train station that is, the sale to WASPS - "nobody cares".
If not resolved soon IMO heads will roll about this - the train station that is, the sale to WASPS - "nobody cares".
J
Jack Griffin
Guest
It worries me a great deal that he may be the next council leader. Is he or is he not a complete and utter b**end?
Nick
Administrator
To be honest, everytime he speaks or is interviewed in the paper he may as well just be doing this to everybody:
The thing is who are they answerable to? Seems like they can just say what they want and do what they want
NorthernWisdom
Well-Known Member
tbf, they ought to be OK with public transport too...
NorthernWisdom
Well-Known Member
Surely you jest!
I mean, for all Lucas's later hilarious joshes and japes, tbf she always seemed kind of... competent before stepping up. Not entirely sure I could say the same about Maton.
chiefdave
Well-Known Member
I hope not, they must have a better option than him!
To be honest, everytime he speaks or is interviewed in the paper he may as well just be doing this to everybody:
The thing is who are they answerable to? Seems like they can just say what they want and do what they want
Did you see him on about council tax yesterday. Apparently its not deceptive to not tell people council tax may go up if we join the combined authority as the bit that goes to CCC won't go up. I'm sure when everyone talks about how much their council tax bill is they always split it up into how much goes to each organisation :jerkit:
They aren't answerable to anyone. The turnout in local elections is stupidly low and how many people are actually paying attention to what they are doing? Even something that I would class as a relatively big story like the sale of the Ricoh passes most people by other than the vaguest of details.
Isn't one of the 'benefits' of the combined authority that they get more control over local transport?
Nick
Administrator
That's what I mean, it is like he is rolled out just to try and patronise people.
fernandopartridge
Well-Known Member
Local transport managed from the other side of the Meriden gap in an uninterrupted conurbation. I'm sure Coventry will be a high priority.
They're all dancing to Gideons tune.
We're heading Into devolved, federalist system where an unwanted Metro Mayor will be rolled to make apologetic noises when money sent from London doesn't go far enough.
If Its the same set up as Manchester they will be responsible for the health budget as well.
Imagine that,he will be able what level of funding Is required and point the finger If/when Its not enough?
Can someone tell me why we'll need MP's In this Scenario?
We're heading Into devolved, federalist system where an unwanted Metro Mayor will be rolled to make apologetic noises when money sent from London doesn't go far enough.
If Its the same set up as Manchester they will be responsible for the health budget as well.
Imagine that,he will be able what level of funding Is required and point the finger If/when Its not enough?
Can someone tell me why we'll need MP's In this Scenario?
letsallsingtogether
Well-Known Member
NorthernWisdom
Well-Known Member
I'll say this for Mutton. I may have been critical of his political nous, but hindsight makes me respect him for at least being upfront about his beliefs, which is more than can be said for many others.
Guess it's a case of be careful what you wish for, but I wish he was still in charge. Oh for some straight talking.
letsallsingtogether
Well-Known Member
Funny how all those that voted in this council are their biggest critics.
If they didn't like the way they ran things then they should have voted differently.
BTW I never voted for them.
NorthernWisdom
Well-Known Member
FWIW I voted Green...
letsallsingtogether
Well-Known Member
Can't see it making much difference for them or us really.
We haven't had a station up till now.
If it had been running and then they closed it down then maybe there would have been some issue's
NorthernWisdom
Well-Known Member
It does open up a fast train from Euston, and then hop on a connection to the Ricoh. If a club were imaginative you could also sell packages of train ticket and match ticket at a discount when combined.
But yeah, tbh no idea how popular it'd be. If Wasps fans are starting routines however, then it's easier to hook them than us who've all got used to not having a station, whether we like it or not!
James Smith
Well-Known Member
Oh good grief what is their problem? How hard can it be to open a train station?
James Smith
Well-Known Member
I would certainly consider a package deal to get to, from and into the Ricoh for a match especially a night kick off.
J
Jack Griffin
Guest
Got to give him his due, he is rather good at that!
shmmeee
Well-Known Member
Same here, but I think it's right wing fascism you need if you want trains on time.
BNP next time.
NorthernWisdom
Well-Known Member
Part of me wanted to like this...
Proper socialist economic policy at the BNP btw, state intervention, high taxes, and import tariffs!
chiefdave
Well-Known Member
Won't post the whole article as they need the website hits to pay Simon's wages!
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/revealed-ricoh-arena-matchday-train-10306710
Opening December 2017 at the earliest and won't be cheap. Also mentions that the station won't open at all until next year as nobody remembered to fill in the paperwork!
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/revealed-ricoh-arena-matchday-train-10306710
Opening December 2017 at the earliest and won't be cheap. Also mentions that the station won't open at all until next year as nobody remembered to fill in the paperwork!
