05/11/2013 Look North (East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire)

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One we can now join the Good evening ,and welcome to BBC

Look North. The headlines tonight: Calls to

review hospital parking as patients start using side streets to avoid

charges. I will continue to part here until they tell me that I

cannot. We need the hospital, they are doing it just to make money on

the parking. Who will lead the force?

Lincolnshire Police have only one application for the role of Chief

Constable. The situation is described as an embarrassment. You

only need to look at what has happened to the officers and

Lincolnshire Police to see why there is not a scramble for the job. In

from the cold ` the star attractions heading to The Deep.

And will it stay fine for this evening's bonfires? Stay with us to

find out. There are calls tonight for a review of the hospital

car`parking charges which see patients and visitors in Northern

Lincolnshire and Goole paying the highest parking fees in our area.

If you park in the Hospitals in Lincoln, Boston or Grantham you'll

pay ?1.20 for the first hour. At Hull Royal Infirmary it's ?1.50. But

in Goole, Grimsby and Scunthorpe it's ?2.50. And they're the only

hospitals which now charge for disabled badge holders. Hospital

managers say part of the money raised will go towards improving the

car parks. Now they're being asked to look again at the charges. Emma

Massey reports. Parking charges at Northern

Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals Trust almost doubled at the

beginning of September. Now some councillors are demanding a review.

It is another tax on health. We pay national insurance contributions for

our health service. This is an organisation that is supposed to

care about people who are ill and yet they charge them to go and get

treatment through their vehicles in the car park. But it's not just

those who need to park at the hospitals who're feeling the impact,

especially in Goole. Was hospital visitors no parking their cars right

outside the hospital on either side of the road to avoid the parking

charges it is causing real problems for the residents of Woodland

Avenue. Charlie and Amy Appleyard have lived on this street for 52

years. Only since the increased charges have they had reason to

complain. People will park anywhere rather than pay the fees. There was

one particular person and he locked his car up across the drive. I went

up to him. He said, I am entitled to park on the road. I said, not there.

But those visiting the hospital feel they have no choice but to park on

the road. I will continue to part here till we tell me differently. I

feel sorry for the residents. They must have trouble trying to park

their own cars and there is an empty car park ground there. If you need

the hospital, you need the hospital. They have done this to make money on

the parking. And the reason behind higher charges is now also under

scrutiny. My understanding is that this will go on improvements that

people will question why they are having to pay for them.

In a statement, Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals

Trust said... East Riding of Yorkshire Council

says it plans to introduce parking restrictions immediately outside the

hospital, but that may drive people into streets further afield to park

their cars. Emma Massey BBC Look North.

I'm joined now by Julia Manning, who is part of a group which campaigns

for better health care around the UK.

Good evening. Good evening. Is this just an easy way of making money? We

keep coming back to this issue because no one is actually

explaining well why the charges are there in the first place. So the NHS

Trusts were local politicians or councillors are not actually

explaining to the public why the charges there. Where does this money

actually go? Good question. The hospital should be transparent about

where the money is going. They should be information for the public

to show exactly where the money is going, on security, on car park

maintenance. What the public need to realise is that if they are not

paying those car parking charges then the money for looking after the

car park, maintaining facilities, comes from the NHS budget. Every

pound that is spent on car parking and looking after maintenance is ?1

not spent on maintenance. Of we did not pay it, that would be nurses

salaries that could not be paid? So we should shut up? Most people do

not realise this. NHS Trusts should be transparent about what money they

raise and what it has been spent on so that they are accountable for

that money. But it winds people up, especially when the year that the

money will go on car parks. If people want to park their cars at

hospitals then the hospitals have to find some way of paying for the

facility, and it is either going to come out of the individuals's

pockets, or the NHS budget. We have an NHS budget that is under

unprecedented pressure over the next eight years. It will cost another

?30 billion to deliver services as they are now. There simply is not

that money. Everybody is looking for ways to cut money so that money can

be spent on patient care. We'd like your thoughts on this

story. Thank you very much. Are these hospitals being fair in

raising this money to pay for improvements to car parks and

patient services, or should they not charge patients and visitors to

park? Who should pay for hospital car parks?

In a moment: The mother found guilty of stealing more than ?350,000 from

her disabled daughter. Workers facing redundancy at Tata

Steel in Scunthorpe could benefit from millions of pounds of

Government money to bring new jobs to the area. Almost 500 new jobs

have already been created in North Lincolnshire using regional growth

grants. The Council says the ?6 million it's given out in the past

18 months has been "vital" to keeping the economy alive, and that

it still has almost ?4 million more to spend on job creation. Anne`Marie

Tasker reports. Without the Regional Growth Fund,

James Griffiths says he wouldn't have his job. A ?300,000 grant

helped him set up his woodwork business. He was made redundant in

March. But unlike his old colleagues, he's found work in North

Lincolnshire. Having that little bit of extra money has enabled me to

still work relatively close to where I live, I do not have a lot of

travel expenditure, whereas my former work colleagues are

travelling for and wide, to Leeds, York, much further than that as well

to find employment. In March, James was among the 400 people who lost

their jobs at Kimberley Clark in Barton. And last week, Tata Steel in

Scunthorpe announced plans to cut 340 jobs. Difficult times. We have

created 500 new jobs. It was a great blow to the area, but we now have a

new kit chins company that will create even more jobs. `` kitchen

company. And other pots of regeneration cash

are helping companies like Saxon Foods. It's taken on 173 extra

workers in the last year. And it has done it using a loan from the steel

industry's UK Steel Enterprise fund. In this economic climate growing a

business is pretty difficult, especially buying a new factory. We

called on UK Steel Enterprise to help us fund the growth. Over the

last year and a half we have had about half ?1 million worth of money

which has helped us refurbish this factory which has allowed us to win

a lot of new business. The UK Steel Enterprise fund has helped 30

businesses in North Lincolnshire in the past two years. But more than

1,500 job losses have been announced at Scunthorpe's steelworks in that

time. So more businesses will need to be helped before those figures

can be balanced out. A mother from Grimsby has been found

guilty of stealing more ?350,000 of compensation money from her own

disabled daughter. 44`year`old Cathy Watson broke down in tears as the

jury delivered their verdict at the end of a two`week case at Doncaster

Crown Court. The Judge warned Watson that she faces a "significant" jail

sentence for her distressing and serious crimes. Our reporter Jake

Zuckerman was in court to hear the verdict.

Cathy Watson was only 13 when she gave birth to her daughter Samantha

who had cerebral palsy as a result of medical negligence. She was

rewarded money in compensation which was supposed to allow

round`the`clock care for her for the rest of her life. But now most of

that money is gone, stolen by her own mother and father. The court

heard that they were the lavish lifestyle spending money on lavish

cars and jewellery and cosmetic surgery. They had requested money

from the Court of protection that was supposed to have been invested

in rental properties in North East Lincolnshire on Samantha's that

have, but they then money themselves. `` but they kept that

money. Cathy Watson broke down in tears when she was found guilty but

was also acquitted of one charge of theft. The couple will be sentenced

at a later date, but the judge warned Cathy Watson that she could

expect a custodial sentence of some significance.

Still ahead tonight: A call to arms ` the Pacific warriors lighting up

Craven Park. Moving North ` the new arrivals

heading for the Deep. Keep your pictures coming in.

Tonight's was taken by Jordan Maxwell. The weatherman is getting

excited about it. And I have an extra picture taken for you tonight

by Sarah Hand. She took it on the meteor yesterday. That's not a

meteor! That is a twin engined jet aircraft. I think she has been on

the sherry a bit early! Can IQ the cheesy graphics.

It will turn pretty windy through this evening and overnight as well.

Tomorrow this waving weather front will bring at least the risk of some

rain from the South West after what should be a fine start. Let's take a

look at that satellite picture. That cloud eventually cleared away into

the North Sea and we have some good clear spells. One or two showers

have made their way into East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. If

you're heading to bonfire do not forget your umbrella. A windy night

to come, though, with lowest temperatures down to four or five

Celsius. Perhaps three on the outskirts of Bridlington. And so the

sun will rise in the morning at 7:10am. I think that we are off to a

bright start first thing on Wednesday. Some hazy sunshine

around, most places drive. It should stay dry during the morning, in the

afternoon it clouds over, with the risk of some rain and Lincolnshire.

That might make its way into East Yorkshire later in the day. Some

uncertainty about the North for its progress of this rain, but it will

make its way all the way across our region at least by tomorrow evening.

The wind will ease the overnight temperatures, still chilly feel.

Thursday looks like a much better day, most places drive and bright

with some good spells of sunshine. On Friday and the weekend some

bright sunny spells with a scattering of showers. That is the

forecast. One viewer has asked if you're tied

times are about Regional Growth Fund `` your tide times are in BST? Now,

the R.N. GMT. Earlier I spoke to Richard Davies,

who ran for the position of Lincolnshire's Police and Crime

Commissioner last year, and asked him whether he was surprised that

only one candidate had applied for the Chief Constable's job How

surprising is it that there's been only one applicant for this job?

Would it have been any different if you'd have been in

United in front of the cameras, but it has been a trying year for the

two men responsible for keeping the streets of Lincolnshire say. Back in

February Neil Rhodes was suspended by Police and Crime Commissioner

Alan Hardwick because of potential conflict matters.

Alan Hardwick because of potential conflict The Chief constable of

Greater Manchester police was asked to investigate the allegations. He

was then reinstated. Our cameras were there at the first press call.

We are firmly committed to improving the quality of policing in this

county and I think it is important now that the story moves away and

focuses once again on the investigated for his alleged role in

a racial discrimination case at West Yorkshire Police. It took four

months for him to finally be cleared of any accusations of misconduct.

Still Mr Rhodes once the top job here. It is now been confirmed she

is the only person to apply to be chief constable on a permanent

basis. He will be interviewed later this month.

Earlier I spoke to Richard Davies, who ran for the position of

Lincolnshire's Police and Crime Commissioner last year, and asked

him whether he was surprised that only one candidate had applied for

the Chief Constable's job I think it is embarrassing, but

senior members of the force have a huge part to play in it. You only

have to look at what has happened to the senior officers in Lincolnshire

Police to see why there is not perhaps a scramble for the job. Does

this reflect badly on the Commissioner and the force that

nobody wants the top job? I do not think it reflects badly on the

force. I do not think it reflects very well on the Commissioner Ron

the Commissioner's team. When you look at the way that they have

handled the Chief Constable's office or the other officers, it asks

questions about whether we are going forward straight way. At this stage,

I would not have waited nine, nearly 12 months before making a decision

on the appointment. I would want to act and make people's positions

permanent very quickly. They cannot run an organisation when you are

relying on most of your senior management to be on temporary posts.

It is not effective. Is the Commissioner doing well? Now, he's

not. The way that the morale of the police force has been impacted since

November, and the way that it is being perceived outside of

Lincolnshire, that is triple. The fact that the wheels have not fallen

off is a tribute to the men and women of Lincolnshire Police. Do you

think that Chief Constable is like working with commissioners at all?

It varies around the country. It very much depends on whether the

chief constables see themselves in a commissioner role prior to them

starting. Neil Rhodes, he will be the only applicant as far as we

know, he has had this very public falling out with Alan Hardwick, can

he be effective as chief constable? He has been effective now and doing

a fantastic job of delivering what the people Lincolnshire want. What

you are saying is that you have a great chief constable and not a

great Commissioner? Absolutely. We spoke to Alan Hardwick a short while

ago and he said it would not be appropriate for him to comment while

the recruitment process is still ongoing.

A group campaigning for better rail services between Lincoln and

Nottingham claims the line that connects the two cities is one of

the worst in the UK. Business organisations and Lincolnshire

County Council are lobbying the government to reintroduce an extra

two trains per hour between the stations over the next five years.

I think that if we can get significantly reduced journey times

between Nottingham and Lincoln and that better times of day, because at

the weekend it is rather a pure service, so getting people to come

from Nottingham to visit Lincoln and see all of the lovely sites that we

have got. The Beverley and Holderness MP

Graham Stuart has asked the Government for more money for rural

communities. Last night, Mr Stuart handed in a petition at the House of

Commons. It's after claims that people living in rural areas earn

less, pay more council tax, and receive fewer Government grants than

those in towns and cities. Lots of you have been in touch with

your thoughts on this issue. Rob in Hull says, "If you and focuses once

again on the quality of policing. But Tracy from Bilton says, "We've

been told we can't have a play park because our village is too affluent.

The village hall committee and friends have desperately been

organising events to raise enough money to put a park in for our

children. It is ridiculous and unfair."

While Basil in Woodhall Spa says, "If we poor rural folk get more

central funding, it'll attract more townies to join us. Put another

jumper on, dust down the push bike, stop moaning, and enjoy your

countryside idyll." Rugby league fans in Hull are now

looking ahead to this weekend's World Cup match at the City's KC

stadium when England play Fiji. Last night it was the turn of Craven

Park, where nearly 7,000 people saw Samoa progress at the expense of

Papua New Guinea. Here's our sports reporter Simon Clark.

Perhaps it was the fearsome nature of the Samoa Haka. Maybe it was the

chill in the air. Whatever, Papua found themselves behind after only a

minute. That Samoan score by Suaia Matagi set the tone for the night.

At one stage the South Sea Islanders were scoring at a point a minute.

Papua contributed to their own downfall, the skills of Ben Roberts,

a cousin of former Everton footballer Tim Cahill, taking him

clear. Loudest cheer of the night was reserved for Jessie Joe Nandye's

Papua try, but it's Samoa who go marching on. We feel a bit

embarrassed. We have to go away and work on it. The confidence is there,

we have just got to get secure. I enjoyed it very much. When they were

throwing the ball about it was good. I did not think they have been as

good as they were in the past. Tension will turn here to the KC

Stadium on Saturday for England against Fiji. Provided England do

not mess it up they will play the losers of Samoa against France in

the quarterfinals. England have been back at their training camp today,

they arrive in the city on Friday. Bonfire Night celebrations are under

way across our area. These are the pictures from the big bonfire at

Heslam Park in Scunthorpe, which is going on right now. That's the home

of Scunthorpe Rugby Club. Bonfires and firework displays are due to

start shortly in Beverley Westwood, Swanland, and Brantingham Park.

There are fairground rides at Sleaford Town Football Club's ground

for the children to enjoy before the fireworks start at 7.30pm. And the

annual celebrations in Spilsby include a Guy Fawkes competition

which is going on right now. It's hoped that penguins at the The

Deep in Hull will bring in thousands more visitors and more investment in

conservation. A home is being specially prepared for the penguins

when they arrive from Texas next year. Here's Crispin Rolfe.

An antipodean aquatic attraction in Melbourne, Australia. These are

Gentoo penguins, the world's speediest underwater swimming birds,

and a species soon to be seen in Hull. But when they arrive in

England next year they will have flown from Texas, where Hull's

huddle has been captive`bred. We are really excited and keep getting

updates on them. We know which ones are penguins already, we know there

are traits and habits. It is nice to think that they will be here soon.

The Deep is already preparing for the penguins' arrival, with the hope

that this at`risk South Atlantic species will inspire youngsters and

highlight global environmental issues. But this is also seen as a

chance to bring in more visitors. So can penguins do for Hull, what

pandas have done for Edinburgh Zoo? Numbers there are up 50% since the

Chinese pandas' arrivals. And in Hull, it's hoped the Gentoo penguins

will increase footfall by 10% to more than 350,000 visitors a year.

First though, The Deep has got to house them. Right now it is a

building site, but here is where the Penguins will live when they arrive

in 2014. They will have climate control and LED lights to maintain

the sort of lighting that they are used to in the South Atlantic, where

they are from. And there is a room with a view across the Humber. We

will give them a balcony where they can quite see then get some fresh

air and ultraviolet light. There is lots of theme work wing on to make

their lives interesting and exciting. So this could be their

view. A far cry from the Falkland Islands from where these birds

originate. But as well as boosting visitors, the hope is that they'll

shine some light in Hull about the conservation challenges facing them

and their world. Let's get a recap of the national

and regional headlines. Police are cold in after Colchester Hospital

staff say they were bullied into falsifying data on cancer patients

Here, patients are parking in the streets around hospitals as new

parking charges at the Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Trust hit

them in the pocket. Tomorrow's weather: Mostly dry and bright in

the morning. Clouding over in the afternoon with a risk of some patchy

rain spreading from the South West. Maximum temperature nine Celsius.

A big response on the subject of parking charges at hospitals. One

viewer says, I live near Scunthorpe General Hospital, charging patients

more is a joke and charging the disabled is disgraceful. Brian in

Spalding said, I am sure most people do not mind paying towards charging

in `` parking in hospitals, but the charges are disproportionately

council charges. One viewer says that they have leukaemia and have to

renew their parking tickets every week, the charges are insane. One

viewer says, my mother is a nurse and she has 2p. Stop moaning get on

with it. And another, if you can afford a

car, you can afford a car park. And Carol says that she began working in

Scunthorpe Hospital in 1966. For all the years I worked here we were

promised better staff and patient parking. We are still waiting, it

should be free. Have a nice evening. Be safe. Good

night.