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BBC News
4 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Hull and East Yorks mayor outlines his position on green energy
The new mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire has said he would always put the region before party during a meeting of the combined authority's executive board about his position on green energy, Reform UK's Luke Campbell said: "I represent the people of this region, and if that can create local jobs and help local businesses that is what I will do."Campbell also told the meeting that all types of energy – including nuclear and hydrogen power – should be UK previously said it would impose taxes on the renewable energy sector under its plans to scrap the country's net-zero target. In February, deputy leader Richard Tice claimed net-zero policies were to blame for higher energy bills and deindustrialisation, adding that renewable energy was a "massive con".Campbell previously said he did not think net-zero was in answer to a question from a member of the public at Wednesday's meeting, the former Olympic gold medallist boxer said: "I have consistently supported the region in green energy for local business, creating local jobs."I will keep on that same track – I was brought in by the people of this region."At the meeting, the board approved a bid to enter into a funding agreement with the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and bid for up to £1.6m for public sector renewable energy projects, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. The meeting was attended by Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, and Anne Handley, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire described them as "two very good, strong leaders" who were "ready to fight for this region", adding: "Including myself, you've got the third one."As head of the combined authority, Campbell is responsible for housing, public transport, infrastructure, economic development, business, skills and regeneration. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
12-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Gloucester Quays climbing wall and soft play zone approved
Plans for climbing walls and a soft play area at a shopping centre have been given the will be built on the first floor mezzanine at Gloucester Quays, alongside a business Clip 'n Climb UK is expected to operate the site, which was described by Gloucester Quays LLP as a "theme park meets climbing wall" in its plan City Council approved the plans on Friday. The developers now have three years to begin building. The plans also include party rooms, a buggy park, a shop and staff facilities. The whole 1,256 sq m space on the upper floor of the shopping centre will be consultants previously said the climbing zone and soft play would bring "wider economic benefits by encouraging longer stays within the city centre and increasing footfall", according to the Local Democracy Reporting consultants said the facilities will create a number of jobs, with employees "generally being sought from the local area".Gloucester Quays, which opened in 2009, was originally intended to have leisure spaces, the consultants to the application for the climbing wall, several alterations to improve accessibility were made to the top deck of the shopping centre, including the installation of two escalators. These did not require planning permission.
The Herald
12-05-2025
- Politics
- The Herald
‘We need to prioritise South Africans': Malema wants locals for jobs
Malema urged councillors to ask for proof of residence and focus on hiring locals before looking elsewhere. 'We can't say we stay next to the factories, yet we are unemployed. That's a huge contradiction. We need to clarify that in action, councillors, MPs, MPLs and our Gauteng leaders. We have no problem hiring people from outside but start with locals.' The comments come amid public frustration over unemployment and perceptions that the EFF places the interests of immigrants before struggling South Africans. Malema has long advocated for the removal of borders across Africa and for the continent to embrace unity, a position that has drawn sharp criticism from citizens who feel left behind. The EFF leader said the focus must be on addressing local needs first. The EFF wants to bring radical change to Johannesburg, starting with ward 24, and use it as a launching pad to transform the rest of South Africa. He took a swipe at the ANC, accusing the party of using jobs as leverage for sexual favours. 'The ANC's policy is to sleep with people before giving them jobs.' Residents of the area are spoilt for choice in Wednesday's by-election. Just last week, ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula was also in ward 24 campaigning, urging voters to stay loyal to the party despite its challenges. TimesLIVE
