Residents say third nightclub would be 'the last thing Market Place needs'
CLEETHORPES residents have been split by proposals to convert a derelict Market Place restaurant into the street's third nightclub.
The plans to transform the old China Town building into a club have been re-submitted to North East Lincolnshire Council by Mrs Abu-Hassan, after her first proposals were rejected by the committee earlier this year.
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As reported, the committee ruled that the original design, drawn up by DMC Architecture Ltd in Waltham, was not in keeping with conservation area planning rules.
The architects have been back to the drawing board and have now redesigned the nightclub – but while some believe revamping the old building would be a dream come true, some residents from neighbouring Cosgrove Street say it would be nightmare.
See today's Grimsby Telegraph for more details.
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by rob, grimsby
Friday, August 27 2010, 7:49AM
“the market place was a nice area,years ago,now its just drinking dens an take aways,such a shame.”
by Neil, Cleethorpes
Friday, August 27 2010, 12:19AM
“A nightclub will only affect the residents that live on it's doorstep, they are irelavant, build a nightclub , I get a good nights sleep, that's all that counts!”
by Pete, Cleethorpes
Friday, August 27 2010, 12:06AM
“I'm all for making Cleethorpes a better night scene as this is like it or not a major part of a tourism industry, people will always moan about noise but when you choose to live bang in a town centre then I just can't understand those claims.
I agree with Wayne though that too many clubs appeal to the chavs and ultimately those are the ones which fail, usually due to the trouble that comes with that.
I never had the money to do something like this but I always had a dream in my mind of what I would do had I the chance and I'm sure it would be successful.
The size of a venue counts but the first thing I'd do is design a bar which attracts women, they usually go for the 70's 80's bars, remember Chicagos in town? IMO that closure is when the Town nightscene started to fail, I know there's Flares Reflex around the corner but If you get a bar dedicated to a fun atmosphere, some Karaoke nights and well known ballads then so long as you attract the women the men will follow though the uncool music should keep most of the Chavs away.
As for the filler within the weeks Cleethorpes is crying out for a Coach House type venue with plenty of Tv's and all the sports on, the Coach House often has two matches + sky Sports News on at the same time. This will attract crowds on week nights and weekend afternoons.
1 Pool table allows any pub to accommodate up to 4 pool teams and if the deal is right certainly 2 or 3 is achievable, this coupled with a darts team and maybe a football team would complete my idea of a successful business.
The pubs moan about lack of income but too many just don't do enough to attract people in the week, everything is focussed on an expensive Friday and Saturday night.
If this pub follows suit i'll bet it will fade in time, just my thoughts!.”
by warrior, Cleethorpes
Thursday, August 26 2010, 7:54PM
“Cleethorpes has no Chinese restaurants, but enough of other types of restaurants, so why did the China Town restaurant fail?
Maybe a multicultural restaurant might work and be better? Chinese, Mexican, Greek and continental meals,...etc, all under one roof.”
by jim, clee
Thursday, August 26 2010, 7:19PM
“All i can say is legends is empty why make more mess and put a pub in its place”