Civic Development

Hutt News, Volume 20, Issue 4, 26 June 1946, Page 7

Civic Development

COXFEREXCK O.N' PLAN'S

COM M ERCE CHAM OER'S V I I'OWS

Reporting on civic developmonl to

a meeting of 'the executive, of Hie Hull Valley Chamber oi Commerce, .Mr. IX. 11. Webster staled thai he and Mi\ Fisher, as the Chamber's delegates, had attended a conference with the City Council and representatives? of the Ratepayers' Associa-

tion regarding the town planning scheme. The plans of (Hie Town Planner (Mr. Hill), and .Mr. W. Ponder were discussed, and it seemed to, him that the matter could best fie left, to Mr. Hill, who was entirely competent. The Council's view, with

which lie agreed, was that competitive plans could be invited for the architectural features of the scheme but not for the general lay-out. As far as the bus terminal was concerned they had been told by the .Mayor,that that had been decided by the Railways Road Services Department.

Link With Railways

Mr, Webster said that the bus transport scheme was linked up with the railways, and if the traffic could be taken on tin- river side of High Street the present bus terminus was in the right position. .Mr. Hill would keep the Chamber posted regarding developments. Mr. W. A. Fisher corroborated Mr. Webster's views, stating that lie

thought it was best to leave; the matter to Mr. Hill.

In reply to Mr. Hough, who asked when the. City Council expected to crystallise the scheme. Mi'. H. V. Horlor stated that it was now beingspeeded up. The property deals involved and the question of the police station site had caused delays. The Central Planning Council recentlyset up and the Chamber of Commerce could render' valuable assistance in discussing the matter and making recommendations. It was decided to ask the Town Planner to' attend the next meeting

of the executive and outline his scheme).