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[BoroMart]

No idea but he was in all of photo ops and press releases when it opened. Would he take credit for something he had nothing to do with?

If he is in the photo op at it's launch he should be made to stand outside and have his photo taken as it's shut down

 

[motownjunk]

Is it true they own the building for the cinema also? If so that's two big projects down for that area

They don't own the building but the same people are involved in the cinema.

 

[ThePrisoner]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1780574983841796514

Andy Preston's latest suggestion today is to get GPs to pay people to lose weight.

Truly a business genius.

FFS.
If only people weren't constantly taken in by populist wide boys like this posing as politicians in order to make more money for themselves.

 

[TheLodger]

Is it true they own the building for the cinema also? If so that's two big projects down for that area

I'm not sure, but I will be asking.

 

[TheLodger]

The building opposite is old bakery, which is going to be Wendy's the burger people, which is franchised, but we don't think it's the same owners

 

[ThatFragranceGuy]

The building opposite is old bakery, which is going to be Wendy's the burger people, which is franchised, but we don't think it's the same owners

It's the cinema business people are saying that the same team are behind

 

[TheLodger]

I've passed that on mate, but the cinema is just in talking and possible work mode and certainly not even in planning mode yet.

 

[Nobby_Barnes]

Can things get any worse for MBC

 

[motownjunk]

Can things get any worse for MBC

Andy preston could get re elected? A lot of their current problems seem to have something to do with him.

 

[Corcaigh_the_Cat]

Can things get any worse for MBC

Yes of course, get more scoundrels taking over places. There's plenty about, not you Green Party people though.

 

[Nobby_Barnes]

Yes of course, get more scoundrels taking over places. There's plenty about, not you Green Party people though.

I'm thinking of moving to Ingleby Barwick like everyone else......in STOCKTON

 

[SilentProf]

It seems like Andy Preston decided what businesses he wanted in Captain Cook square and then at least part funded whoever among his contacts fancied having a go.

 

[AytonMews]

It seems like Andy Preston decided what businesses he wanted in Captain Cook square and then at least part funded whoever among his contacts fancied having a go.

I hope Rob has his solicitor on speed dial

 

[SilentProf]

I hope Rob has his solicitor on speed dial

I didn’t say that is what happened. I said it seems that way. Read the article I linked earlier. It’s at least a possibility.

 

[BiggEggo]

And the alternative was another empty unit in Middlesbrough town centre. Most of the Captain Cook square development is a a gamble but the town centre is dying so at least theres some investment.

And hey Presto, just like that, we have another empty unit. And £240k down the drain. Good job Boro council is awash with cash.

 

[Rofesleg]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1780574983841796514

Andy Preston's latest suggestion today is to get GPs to pay people to lose weight.

Truly a business genius.

To be fair, a similar idea was used to help people stop smoking. I think it was £20 of shopping vouchers for every week of non-smoking. For up to 12 weeks.

 

[Norfolkred1]

I've passed that on mate, but the cinema is just in talking and possible work mode and certainly not even in planning mode yet.

Why another cinema. I was in Cineworld yesterday, there were 8 of us watching a film, a day at the flicks is overpriced and not value for money.

 

[TheLodger]

Why another cinema. I was in Cineworld yesterday, there were 8 of us watching a film, a day at the flicks is overpriced and not value for money.

No idea to be honest, I guess if private cash is in it then it's up to them to make it work.

 

[ThatFragranceGuy]

Why another cinema. I was in Cineworld yesterday, there were 8 of us watching a film, a day at the flicks is overpriced and not value for money.

I imagine it would be a boutique cinema, other towns have them and they're popular. They're not always current films, can be classics or art house, sofas, drinks. One cinema existing doesn't mean another one can't be had, especially if the experience is different.

 

[ThePrisoner]

To be fair, a similar idea was used to help people stop smoking. I think it was £20 of shopping vouchers for every week of non-smoking. For up to 12 weeks.

How could that possibly work? Were participants given daily blood tests for nicotine to make sure they weren't cheating?