20/10/2016 Look North (East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire)

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Councillors say no to an eldcted mayor and halt plans for more

?2 million a year just to running their's office.

That isn't justifiable, especially when you

One of Gainsborough's biggest employers is moving

its headquarters to Holland because of uncertainty

What many businesses now want from the Government is some clarhty on

what trade with Europe will look like when the UK leaves the

An international hunt for a new Chief Constable,

A surprisingly high number of people can't recognise one of the `rea s

I don't know. Is it in Scotland And world the sun shine this wedkend,

Plans to create a directly-dlected mayor for Lincolnshire

are in tatters tonight after county councillors voted unanimously

The so-called devolution de`l for Greater Lincolnshire wotld have

brought new powers and more money to the area from London.

But the majority of the county's politicians say they don't

want an elected mayor, something the Government insists

More from our political editor Tim Iredale.

It's worth ?450 million over the next few years and will bring extra

money for things like housing, transport, training and flight

prevention. That did the cotnty s devolution dream be over?

It is a disappointment because we are all against the mayor

but we are and I am particularly passionate about, first of `ll,

more devolution, less powers in central government,

more powers to local councils and local government.

The greater Lincolnshire de`l would bring together Lincolnshire as a

whole, but it's the idea of a directly elected mayor when a new

combined authority that is the problem. People were rightlx very

concerned about the creation of a new layer of Government, so we are

severely short of funds at the moment. What is the point? Dffect of

the matter is, the deal that was on offer was not devolution, it was a

dog 's breakfast is one of ly colleagues described it. Many big

city areas including Manchester Sheffield have accepted deals

excess. Some Lincolnshire councillors were reluctantlx

appeared to accept the offer. Think it is a massive opportunity for a

place that is to move forward, to use a horrible phrase.

Unfortunately, we might now be taking a step backwards. Do voters

in Lincoln want an elected layor? I don't mean we should, because it's

paying someone else. Even though we get money back, we are still paying

somebody and what will he do? Add a link we need to pay out extra money

for another America. I think we are all right as we are. If it selected,

I suppose it's a good thing if people have chosen that person based

on their values and what thdy plan to do with the county. Senior

Lincolnshire councillors will now go back to the Government asked for

more powers without the need for an elected mayor. But Theresa Lay the

Acme has also indicated that no merit means there is no deal.

Joining me now is the leader of county council. Why as a cotncillors

vote down the plans? Everybody was in favour of the devolution concept

and the concept of having a greater Lincolnshire partnership. I think

the biggest problem was the issue of the directly elected mayor `nd the

consultation results were not in favour of the directly elected

mayor. I think the majority of the councillors came to the view that it

wasn't worth it, particularly as it were still some issues to bd

resolved around the actual powers of the mayor and also the devolution

needed to be beefed up a bit. Has Lincolnshire missed out aftdr the

news and this boat? If councillors choose to walk away from having

billions pounds of extra funding and significant powers and more money

and power is to come, that hs a decision they will have six when the

voters. I have to correct M`rtin, the consultation that was undertaken

said very clearly that people across greater Lincolnshire, the

overwhelming majority support devolution, so we need to ddliver on

what the public want from us, which has power is taken away frol this

place year and given to loc`l people. The county council signed up

to the deal, which included an elected mayor and it is frustrating

just as we were about to get the money and power that they mhght be

about a wok away from it. It is very sad for the area. Wires onlx people

against the elected mayor? Need to who is a clear result from these

consultation and the result was that the people of Lincolnshire `lthough

supportive of devolution and the greater Lincolnshire concept, were

not in favour of the mayor `nd it was a lot of... That is not true. It

is true. Was 48% and 46%, is there was no majority either way. My area

was in favour of a mayor. I am talking about the whole are`. Doc

interacting me, but only to have a say. -- stop interrupting md. In my

mind it was a direct sponsors. There were a lot of comments and frankly I

can find anybody in favour of it. Sorry. Let me just as you, wires and

people against it? Other ardas are quite happy about it. You jtst heard

what was possibly gone down the tubes because of this. The hssue is

and we did consult with the public, I think you were in favour of

Brexit, one of the issues wd have as politicians at that sometimds we are

criticised. We had a thorough, comprehensive consultation to every

household in the county and the clear result came back and we did

sign the deal, but it was stbject to consultation. Just briefly, why is

the Government so insistent on having a mirror? Why can thdy have

the deal without the mayor? Just briefly. Is about accountabhlity to

the public. These are the shngle politician across the area who was

elected on a geography. Nond of us are accountable for that whole

geography, so if you're going to deliver of pounds of money to local

people than I think that local residents have a right to hold

somebody to account for how they make those decisions and thdre is no

one who does that at the molent and that is why we insist on it and that

is why so many areas are powering ahead with this. It is so s`d. No

cutes thank you. Would you like more devolved power?

Would you like a mirror frol Lincolnshire? Would this be a missed

opportunity or are you pleased that we voted against it? Get in touch.

A man has died and two people have been seriously injured

following an accident near Boston last night.

The crash, which involved two vehicles,

A man and a woman are being treated in hospital and the police

are appealing for witnesses to the collision.

Violent crime has risen sharply in East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

It's up by 24% in the Humberside force area,

which has also seen an incrdase of almost a third in robberx.

Violent crime is up by 21% in Lincolnshire,

but overall crime has risen by just 1%.

the rise in violent crime c`n be partly explained by more dolestic

violence victims coming forward and say they've taken measures

in Lincolnshire says it's planning to move its headquarters to Holland,

because of uncertainty causdd by the vote to leave

Fancy dress supplier Smiffy's has been a fixture in Gainsborotgh

But bosses claim UK business has been hit so hard

by the Brexit vote and the weak pound,

they now need a base within the EU to ensure their future.

Our business correspondent Sarah Corker is in Gainsborough

What are the reasons for the company's decision?

They say they want their headquarters to be within the

European Union and cruciallx, within the single market. People at the

moment are busy shipping Halloween and Christmas costumes. 40% of their

sales are with European Union countries. This warehouse operates

24 hours a day, it employs 050 staff. The firm says it will not

change, they are not turning their back on the United Kingdom, but they

need another plan. Halloween is the busiest tile

of year for this Gainsborough fancy From fright night too brightly

coloured hairdos, for more than a century Smiffy's has been sdlling

fancy dress outfits from its wares The company director

told me the vote to leave the EU means he's dechded to

set up new headquarters in Holland. Does that mean operation

here will be downsized in any way? The vast majority of

our staff will still They will inevitably be somd

functions that will move to Europe. That is a much smaller pricd to pay

than the alternative, which if we failed to get an access

to the single market, which as it stands, they ard putting

immigration controls ahead of access

to the single market, we cannot see If we did nothing

and we didn't get that access to the single market,

there would be huge job cuts in In Gainsborough today,

the town's Mayor warned other businesses are

struggling with Brexit uncertainty. It's not just them, we have a lot

of businesses on an industrhal Every one of those quietly

in the background will be looking at plan B if Brexit doesn't turn out

to be a The weak value of the pound has

pushed up prices for importdrs. Fruit and veg from abroad

could get more expensive. But for exporters, their products

are becoming more competitive. The Gainsborough MP

Sir Edward Leigh, long-time Euro sceptic, says it s

too early for businesses to be I think it's probably

premature to speculate on what might happen in 2.5

years' time, but I am confident, given a massive balance

of trade surplus with us, that we will conduct, conclude,

a free-trade deal. 40 miles east in Grimsby,

Brexit is already having a positive Up until June, we were level

at best against our Prices have dropped by 15,

20% for our customers. We are extending ranges

and they are buying more So four months since the vote,

it still dividing opinion. Back in Gainsborough,

this business as a future There are also plans free

distribution centre in Germ`ny. These plans were in place bdfore the

vote, the outcome has only speeded the plan up. Change on that scale

will mean some businesses whll have to look at how they can operate

differently in the future. This is one we'd like to

hear your thoughts on. Do you think businesses shotld

try to find a base within the EU, to protect themselves from `ny

instability in the wake of Brexit? Maybe you agree with

the Gainsborough MP Sir Edw`rd Leigh Should the Government be dohng more

to reassure businesses? You will be charged at your

standard message rate Campaigners fighting to havd

Grantham A E re-opened ovdrnight, say they had a productive mdeting

with the Health Opening hours have been redtced

because of a shortage of doctors. They say Jeremy Hunt assured them

that the A E will not close, and that he would raise thehr

concerns with NHS Improvements. MPs including Grimsby's Mel`nie Onn

have backed calls to strip retail tycoon Sir Philip Green

of his knighthood. BHS shut stores in Hull, Lincoln,

Grimsby and Scunthorpe. Sir Philip sold the high street

chain before it went into administration,

leaving a huge deficit Now it's up to a Committee to decide

whether to take away his knhghthood. The human rights activist convicted

of defamation in Thailand. The local landmark that a strprising

number of people can't recognise. Tonight's photograph is a r`inbow

over Lincoln Cathedral. Another picture tomorrow night at the same

time. Why don't you let me just speak? Paul said the other night

that he put a lot of work into his weather forecast, it's a pity he

doesn't put more effort into getting the tide times right. He dodsn't

understand radon present thdm in chronological order. I think Alan

needs to get out a bit more. Oh for heaven 's sake. Let's have ` look at

the headline for the next 24 hours. It's more of the same. A fahrly

static situation. Variable `mounts of cloud with sunshine around. A bit

of high pressure means it whll be a nice day tomorrow. The north east is

pulling back in over the wedkend. That could well drag in a ftturist

Ronnie Knight C. Basically, more of the same. Right now there are one or

two shower showing up on thd radar picture, but a fairly quiet evening

and a quiet night to come. Degrees well continued to ease in coastal

areas. Showers drifting into Norfolk on the eastern side of Lincolnshire.

Many of us will become brighter Inland with decent clear periods the

temperatures will be colder. The sun rises in the morning at sevdn to 40

1am. High water time in Bridlington at 8:23am. These are in

chronological order, I'm sure you are delighted to year. A ridge of

high pressure means there whll be one to showers drifting close to the

coast. For many it will be dry and bright with some sunshine. Just a

small chance of catching an afternoon shower. Let's havd a look

at the top temperatures. Highs across East Yorkshire of 12 or 3

degrees. 55 Fahrenheit. The degree across Lincolnshire and into

Norfolk. Looking a little bht further ahead, the northeasterly

breeze picks up a little bit over the weekend. Variable cloud means

fewer showers especially across the eastern parts of the area. The

situation doesn't really ch`nge as we get into next week. That is the

forecast. Talking about Marx is on the programme, regarding eldcted

mayors, be careful what you wish for. Chronologically speaking, it

will be keenly tomorrow. Th`t'll be will be keenly tomorrow. Th`t'll be

good news. A man from Lincolnshire has returned

home for the first time in more than three years,

following a long and bitter Andy Hall from Spalding describes

himself as a human rights ddfender and in 2013, he accused

Thai-based Natural Fruit Colpany Last month, he was found guhlty

of defamation and given a stspended a decision branded a disgrace

by the European Parliament. Our reporter Yunus Mulla has been

to his family home to meet him. At his parents' home in Spalding,

Andy Hall is reflecting on dighth High Court decision that turned him

into a criminal in Thailand. I didn't expect be prosecuted at all.

Once that happened, I was vdry confident that justice would be done

and I would be acquitted, bdcause they didn't do anything that I

considered to be criminal or anything bad. I was a bleedhng

something I thought was any public interest. He was fined and given a

three-year suspended sentence for a report he backed back in 2003 into

working conditions at the fruit factory. There has been so luch

public outcry about this and the fact that it was a real chilling

decision for many other people and give people from doing this kind of

research. I don't feel like a criminal and I don't believd people

see me that way. The companx involved said allegations of

pretreatment were damaging `nd untruths. The court case should

narrow have happened. He didn't present the findings, he just

researched them. He was a scapegoat. The 36-year-old started hum`n rights

work after moving to Thailand more than a decade ago. When I wdnt to

Thailand, I had a large degree and I was doing a Ph.D. Before I went I

wanted to be involved in solething more grassroots where I could see

positive change. The Europe`n Parliament has condemned thd court

decision. In legal and facttal terms, we will be appealing the

judgment. We still respect the Dutchman at the same time, because

it is a court judgment and we have two, but we are confident it will be

overturned. The activists whll return to Thailand. It is vdry much

my home and I am very committed to the work I'm doing, so I thhnk if

anything, I would like to bd able to find a way to work more productively

with companies. Where's My Loney for now years having some time with his

family. You can do it all the time, it is tiring. It would be nhce to

have a break, but I am still committed to my work.

A few weeks ago, Lincolnshire Police started an international se`rch

for a new Chief Constable, opening recruitment up to c`ndidates

from the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Current Chief Neil Rhodes is to retire

in February after 31 years on the force.

He had expressed some concerns that the successful candidate

Well, today it was revealed the international search had only

brought forward two candidates for the role -

I asked the Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner Marc Jones

Well, the last eight out of 11 Chief Constable recruitments have

just been single applicant recruitments,

Do you not think it's embarrassing that you advertise worldwidd and

from Lincolnshire Police, you only get two people?

Is this because the job is a poisoned chalice?

It's just about getting the right candidate.

Like I say, eight out of 11 of the last actual

appointments were only from single applicant processors.

But it's not been easy, has it, for past candidates,

Is it just not attractive enough, is that

Well, let's look at it this way we are the fourth lowest crhme

Lincolnshire is in beautiful county to live and work

There's certainly nothing wrong with Lincolnshire.

You say that, but the NHS h`s difficulties hiring people

as well, so there is a Lincolnshire factor.

I'm interested to know why ` a real top job, running the police

Well, like I say, it's a national problem.

Lincolnshire is a great place to be, but when you've got nearly 80% of

all Chief Constable appointlents only getting one applicant then it's

something the Government need to address.

Well, maybe having crime commissioners has made the job

less attractive, because no one really knows who's in chargd.

Well, I'd have to say, when only a couple of weeks ago you

get national media campaigns talking about how much chiefs get

paid and what a luxury package it is, it's not.

How much of the salary in Lincolnshire?

Well, you're looking at ?133,000 a year, which

doesn't sound an insignific`nt amount of money.

But when you think you could be a Deputy Chief

Constable for not much less, why would you take that extra profile,

So, are you saying that they need to pay more?

That the discrepancy needs to be bigger between the assistant and

Well, I certainly think it needs looking at in the round.

constables of other countrids get paid significantly more than we pay

it's a very demanding job and it certainly is

compatible to jobs that pay a lot more.

And just finally, the Home Office has said this afternoon,

they've never had to step in in a circumstance that this before

Do you think they might have the on

Like I say, this has happened in the last

eight out of 11 cases where there was only one applicant.

I'm just going to make sure that we get

Mr Jones, very good to talk to you tonight.

If you do have views on that as well, get in touch.

More than 8,000 people have turned out at the opening

of a massive new shopping cdntre in Leeds this morning.

Victoria Gate has been built at a cost of ?165 million,

and has dozens of shops - including John Lewis.

It's raised more than ?12 million for Children

in Need, and this year The One Show's 'Rickshaw

Challenge' will come to East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.

The event next month will fdature presenter Matt Baker and several

children who have been helpdd by the charity.

They will set off from Scotland before travelling down

to Scarborough, Bridlington, Hull and Skegness before

The Humber Bridge is one of the largest and most widdly used

But new research suggests that only a tiny number of people arotnd

the UK actually recognise it - with many living in the South unable

to name it, and often mistaking it for San Francisco's Golden

But worse than that, it's claimed only three out of ten

people in Yorkshire can identify the structure.

It's one of the most recognhsable landmarks in our area, or is it Not

necessarily according to visitors in Europe today. Maybe it is in

Americana, I am not really sure Seattle? I don't know. It's the San

Francisco Bridge. What makes easy that? Simek because it looks like

it. I am going to guess at Hull You got it in one. Is it in Scotland?

It's the Humber Bridge. Oh, sorry. I'm from Essex. Of the 2000 adults

who took part, less than a third were able to correctly identify the

Humber Bridge. One in ten pdople but it was the golden gate Bridge in San

Francisco. Well recognition rates were lower in the south-east and

Scotland, the poll also found that three out of ten people who live

close by in the area also f`iled to recognise it. There is a serious

side to the research. Saffixah are highlighting the role of engineering

in everyday life and trying to encourage future engineers. The

Humber Bridge is equally important in terms of getting people

interested in the task had to do to achieve that feat is no smaller one

in getting across the Thames. We just need to go out and showed that

these things more and one of the reasons for doing the poll was to

enable us to do that. Peopld looking at the view of the bridge today

agreed that it needs to be celebrated more. If people could see

how it was built in the first place, people might have more interest in

it. I have noticed it, I like it, the people of Hull like it. What

does it matter whether others like it? It might not be as famots as the

Forth railway bridge or the Clifton suspension Bridge, but therd is a

lot of love in these parts `t least for our Humber Bridge. I wotld have

but it was more famous, but still. You might like to comment on that as

well. Let's have a recap of the headlines.

Theresa May faces pressure from European Leaders

to give more details of Britain's Brexit plans,

as she attends her first EU Summit as Prime Minister.

Councillors say no to an eldcted Mayor for Lincolnshire leavhng

the county's devolution plans in disarray.

Tomorrow's weather will be lostly dry and bright with a littld cloud

and some sunny spells - just a small chance of a shower

Maximum temperature 12 Celsuis, 54 Fahrenheit.

That's all from us tonight. Have a lovely evening. Talking abott

devolution and the possibilhty of a mere, Terry says we have too many

layers of comment already. Dave says, who was consulted abott

devolution? I was never askdd and I would be in favour if I was

consulted. Every household was consulted over the major issue,

nobody asked our household. Cameron says, in my opinion, the de`l is

undemocratic, unnecessary and a shambles. We do not need it. Rachel

says that it sounds like sm`ll politicians are more interested in

protecting their personal privileges than getting the best foreign

Lincolnshire. Bob says therd is no point in an elected mayor, just

another bureaucracy. Thank xou very much indeed for those and 94

watching. Having a evening. Join us later if you can. If not, sde later

at 6:30pm. Goodbye.