MP calls for hotel to be demolished (From Northwich Guardian)
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MP Mike Hall says it's time for the Floatel to be pulled down
12:40pm Wednesday 16th September 2009 in News
The Floatel is an eyesore, says MP
A NORTHWICH MP has called for British Waterways to hurry up and demolish an iconic building in the town centre, while branding it an ‘eyesore’.
Mike Hall, MP for Weaver Vale, said he wants to see the Floatel knocked down as soon as possible, after residents had contacted him about its current state.
The hotel closed in January this year after its owners, the Real Hotel Group, went into liquidation.
Mr Hall said: “Since the Floatel in Northwich closed and has since been boarded up, local residents have expressed their concerns to me about vandalism, the derelict building being used for illicit purposes and it is becoming an eyesore.
“The sooner the Floatel is demolished the better.
“I understand that British Waterways has advised Cheshire West and Chester Council that the Floatel is to be demolished.
“I have now written to the chief executive of British Waterways asking them to confirm that the Floatel is due to be demolished and asking them to get on with the work as soon as possible.”
Mike Coates, British Waterways investment and development manager, said the demolition of the Floatel was integral to developing the riverfront aspect of the Northwich Vision project.
It required a coordinated approach by the parties involved.
“Since Real Hotels ceased trading, the building’s lease has been held by the official administrators, who have a key role to play in bringing about a satisfactory conclusion,” said Mr Coates.
“With regard to its demolition, we are currently in discussion with the local authority to find a cost-effective solution.”
BDO Stoy Hayward, administrators for the Real Hotel Group, was unavailable give the Guardian a comment at the time of going to press.
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Comments(3)
Jeffers
says...
6:34pm Tue 22 Sep 09
martinburr
says...
9:38am Wed 23 Sep 09
He does not care about the degeneration of Northwich, he only cares about himself and wifey's coffee mornings.Get rid of him, the sooner the better.
Martin
billinge says...
10:44am Thu 17 Sep 09
Can no-one else take it over?
There are no other hotels in Northwich Town Centre are there?
Ok it's old, but a bit of investment would surely bring it back to it heyday.
How many other towns can say they have a floating hotel?
If it is demolished, what will replace it?
I know a company who design and build floating hotels if they want a new one...