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Tuesday, 6 November 2012

Bristol Mayor Business Hustings

Last night I attended a hustings for the Bristol Mayoral election which had been organised by the Institute of Directors, Business West and the Junior Chamber. I went along in support of the Liberal Democrat candidate: Dr Jon Rogers. There was quite a lot of tweeters in the audience (which has made this post rather lengthy); here is a flavour of the debate:

View the story "Bristol Mayor Business Hustings - A Storify Summary" on Storify Bristol Mayor Business Hustings - A Storify Summary A Twitter summary of last night's #brisbizmayor with an audience from local business at Ashton Gate. Storified by Andrew Brown · Tue, Nov 06 2012 14:23:27 At the hustings, there are a lot of candidates... Will be interesting to see how they stack up #brisbizmayorSofiel red hats and red trousers at the #brisbizmayorRobert Trapnell The audience welcome the 14 #BristolMayor candidates onto the stage #brisbizmayorBusiness West The chair makes a good point - #BristolMayor responsible for schools and care homes not just big visions and projects #BrisBizMayorAndrew Brown The candidates each have 30 seconds to introduce themselves. @bbcbusinessdave is being tough on the timings! #brisbizmayorBusiness West GF: I understand biz, vote for me mandate for change #brisbizmayorNeil Tague Candidates get 30seconds to say what they will deliver. Some have failed already. #brisbizmayor #getbristoltalkingGetBristolTalking 30 sec manifesto: Geoff Gollop says he will deliver the change Bristol needs. Isn't that @Marvin4Bristol 's slogan? #BrisBizMayorAndrew Brown Has anyone in a red hat ever won a major election? #BrisBizMayorNeil Tague Hard to spot the substance in @Marvin4Bristol 's 30 second pitch #BrisBizMayorAndrew Brown Jon Rogers focus on jobs, transport, and business advisory group #BrisBizMayorChris Lawrance That's new, Ferguson and Gollop reading off scripts - response to poor performances in debates last week? #brisbizmayorAdam Ludlow First question on Filton Airfield - outside city boundary but what will candidates do if it closes? #BrisBizMayorAndrew Brown George Ferguson says need to retain skills in the city with potential risk of Airbus relocating if runway goes #BrisBizMayorChris Lawrance "We need to work with Airbus to discuss why on earth they want to leave Bristol" @drjon4bristol #brisbizmayorBusiness West Jon Rogers - need to ensure airfield stays so no potential in Airbus going elsewhere #BrisBizMayorChris Lawrance .@bbcbusinessdave asks what does a "city open for business" really mean? Are any cities closed for business, he says #brisbizmayorBusiness West We've got to work with business across Bristol about how we bring other businesses to Bristol: @GeorgeFergusonX #brisbizmayorBusiness West .@Drjon4Bristol "open for business" means every part of the city is integrated & this involves a Transport for Bristol #BrisBizMayorAlexander. @DrJon4Bristol makes impassioned intervention for a co-ordinated city that is truly Open For Business #BrisBizMayorAndrew Brown @bw_businesswest interesting that first question in #brisbizmayor relates to land and business located in South GloucestershireChris Head Question: What will the candidates do to encourage large multi-national companies to set up in Bristol? #brisbizmayorBusiness West Daniella Radice says need to focus on promoting facilities and skills to attract big business #BrisBizMayorChris Lawrance Not the US elections but very interesting and fascinating who will win this seeing them in person. #brisbizmayorRichard Gore "We need to have a plan about where Bristol is going to be in the global economy in 20 years" @Marvin4Bristol #brisbizmayorBusiness West @Marvin4Bristol talks about importance of having a plan for the city. Doesn't tell us what it is. #BrisBizMayorAndrew Brown Probing questions to #BrisBizMayor panel about specifically what they would do to improve #Bristol Passionate policy from Jon RogersMark J Stonham #BrisBizMayor PP sort out transport to attract business. OG - ask business what they want dont tell them what they cant haveBristolManifesto Question: How will you support small businesses to survive and thrive? #brisbizmayorBusiness West "Small businesses have the potential to solve unemployment in this region" @geoffgollop #brisbizmayorBusiness West Derelict and empty properties should be used to house startups and small businesses, says @geoffgollop #brisbizmayorBusiness West Articulate promotion of West of England being renamed as Greater Bristol Region #brisbizmayorNick Sturge Emphasis on employer issues but not employees - @Libdems have created over 177,500 apprenticeships in just 1 year #BrisBizMayorAlexander. George Ferguson - set up a Bristol community bond to support businesses #BrisBizMayorChris Lawrance Exclusive: Bristol1st candidate George Ferguson has a magic wand #BrisBizMayorAndrew Brown Daniella Radice - create own investment bank for Bristol #BrisBizMayorChris Lawrance Vince Cable & Ed Davey & LDs setting up the Green Business Bank! #brisbizmayor @DrJon4Bristol part of a winning team!Libdem Girl Lib Dems in current admin have negotiated to keep business rates in Bristol. City Deal will make #BristolMayor 's job easier #BrisBizMayorAndrew Brown .@drjon4bristol says he has met with @vincecable to discuss the needs of Bristol businesses #brisbizmayorBusiness West @DrJon4Bristol reveals ongoing discussions between current council admin and Vince Cable to devolve further funds to City #BrisBizMayorAndrew Brown Sounds like DevoMax being proposed for Bristol! #brisbizmayorNick Sturge The questions now turn to transport which is always a big issue in Bristol. #brisbizmayorBusiness West #brisbizmayor MarvinRees... So many words... So little contentYoma Smith Questioner should realise getting people out of cars onto buses will benefit those who need cars and vans etc... #BrisBizMayorAndrew Brown More buses & cheaper fares - that's exactly what @DrJon4Bristol's Transport for Bristol will deliver (a max £1.50 fare) #brisbizmayorAlexander. Jon Rogers - FirstBus ripping off the public - looking at quality contracts #BrisBizMayorChris Lawrance Strong words from libdems - criticising one of the sponsors of the event is an interesting route to take.... #brisbizmayorRichard Gore .@drjon4bristol says #bristolmayor should have same power over transport as @mayoroflondon #brisbizmayorBusiness West Whoever gets elected will not get re-elected unless transport is much better & cheaper: @marvin4bristol #brisbizmayorBusiness West @Marvin4Bristol getting ahead of himself: talks about re-election ahead of this one! #BrisBizMayorAndrew Brown Daniella Radice - more people on public transport frees up road for business people. Need Greater Bristol Metro #BrisBizMayorChris Lawrance "Mayor needs to work with First to get a better deal for the people of Bristol": @marvin4bristol #brisbizmayorBusiness West There are only 4 sane candidates at Bristol's first mayoral hustings. #brisbizmayor #bristolmayor @BristolTalking.Ashley Coates “@Chillibronze: #brisbizmayor MarvinRees... So many words... So little content” <- Couldn't Of Said It Better Myself!Toby Roake Revelation of the night: Respect have a transport policy. #BrisBizMayorAndrew Brown Respect candidate "disagrees with almost everything @DrJon4Bristol says" . A badge of honour for the latter. #BrisBizMayorAndrew Brown We need common sense in transport, says @geoffgollop #brisbizmayorBusiness West It worries me when Tories talk about "Common Sense" #BrisBizMayorAndrew Brown Audience member asks the candidates if they will sign up to give free travel to children #brisbizmayorBusiness West Free child transport 12 yeses, a couple not sure by no from Jon Rogers #BrisBizMayorChris Lawrance Free bus fares for kids? Yes from fringe candidates, qualified yes from party candidates, a reasoned No from @DrJon4Bristol #BrisBizMayorAndrew Brown Stoney has left the stage and sat down in the audience. #dramaqueen #brisbizmayorRichard Gore I wish we were all standing to be metropolitan mayor, says @georgefergusonx #brisbizmayorBusiness West @Marvin4Bristol really is the archetypal New Labour man. Everything has been discussed in "Round Tables" #BrisBizMayorAndrew Brown .@marvin4bristol talks about pension funds whenever asked about specifics on funding his 4,000 new homes pledge... #brisbizmayorAlexander. Slightly nervous about the Mayor using my pension for building houses. Rather they use the revolving self build fund. #brisbizmayorGreen Capital Does everyone really need to own their own home? Affordable rental? #getbristoltalking #brisbizmayorGetBristolTalking Question: Will the candidates support the proposal for the Severn Barrage? #brisbizmayorBusiness West The Severn Barrage is an "absolutely ridiculous idea'' says @drjon4bristol #brisbizmayorBusiness West @DrJon4Bristol "I want all candidates to join with me & say we do not want a barrage" #brisbizmayorAlexander. @drjonrogers passionately asking all mayoral candidates to stand against the Seven Barrage at #brisbizmayor debate...NaviStarLegal @DrJon4Bristol: Severn Barrage wrong - other green technologies should be developed, Port vital to economy & infrastructure #BrisBizMayorAndrew Brown Respect candidate doesn't want Fukishima at earthquake prone Hinkley Point #BrisBizMayorAndrew Brown Is all for the rich tapestry of life in Democracy but some of this is ridiculous! #BrisBizMayorAndrew Brown Bristol Manifesto lady says people have want everything - and nothing at all. #BrisBizMayorAndrew Brown Question from @kenjonnard - How would the mayor deal with the occupy movement were it to happen again? #brisbizmayorBusiness West Respect and Green candidates would welcome #occupy back to Bristol's college green! #BrisBizMayorAndrew Brown People who claim they represent the 99% represent a small proportion of the 99%, says @geoffgollop #occupy #brisbizmayorBusiness West Rich Fisher says he was involved in Occupy but they "blew it" because the place was a "total tip" #brisbizmayorBusiness West College Green was a "shit hole" when Occupy were there according to Stoney! #brisbizmayorRichard Gore #brisbizmayor Rich Fisher was part of occupy Bristol. I contributed to fixing the mess you created. No vote.Amanda Kerin Too many words, not enough content! #GeorgeFerguson #brisbizmayorSofiel #MarvinRees is all about the "we", take some accountability! #brisbizmayorSofiel Football stadium for #Bristol - another example of the need to gain consensus. That takes experience, not just words! #BrisBizMayorMark J Stonham To see profiles of all the candidates standing for #BristolMayor next week, go to http://ow.ly/f2ACX #brisbizmayorBusiness West Don't just focus on the football stadiums - Rugby League Cup is coming to Bristol in 2013! #rlwc2012 #bethere #brisbizmayorAlexander. @DrJon4Bristol pledges to work with Government to overcome probs with Town & City Green legislation blocking new City Stadium #BrisBizMayorAndrew Brown Hardcore live tweeting session at #brisbizmayor tonight. Two hours and counting!Dan Martin Shouldn't @BBCBusinessDave be standing for #brisbizmayor? #getbristoltalkingGetBristolTalking On how he could facilitate new Stadium, @Marvin4Bristol says he has discussed Mayoral responsibilities with Mayors elsewhere #BrisBizMayorAndrew Brown Bristol1st 's George Ferguson says "he cannot deliver a stadium" although pledges to work with clubs #BrisBizMayorAndrew Brown Cross party approach needed to achieve progress for #BrisBizMayor not party politics and dogma.Mark J Stonham Bristol1st's candidate George Ferguson promises to "Lead by Inspiration". Fine but what about Nuts and Bolts of Governance? #BrisBizMayorAndrew Brown Leadership is about listening and talking to everyone involved in the city, says @marvin4bristol #brisbizmayorBusiness West .@drjon4bristol: "it's an insult that Labour want an all Labour Cabinet - we have to work together" #brisbizmayorAlexander. @Marvin4Bristol says it's about Listening. And not about personality. If he's right, then he'll be great for the job.... #BrisBizMayorAndrew Brown Boos from the rest of the candidates when @Marvin4Bristol says he will have an all Labour Cabinet #brisbizmayorAlexander. @DrJon4Bristol is impassioned in his Pluralism - @Marvin4Bristol unapologetic in his policy of having a Labour cabinet #BrisBizMayorAndrew Brown We need to make progress for the people of #Bristol not spend ages sorting 'the process' as Marvin suggests #BrisBizMayorMark J Stonham I've just been to the #IOD #brisbizmayor hustings #bristolcity Out of the 15 candidates the 3 from the main parties seemed better prepared.Gerry Jones #marvinrees says Labour only cabinet?! That's a good way to ensure fresh ideas and everyone contributing... #brisbizmayorSofiel will the #brisbizmayor have 2 wear the chain & big red coat? If so @GeorgeFergusonx will look like santa with his tm trousers wen he gets inTschornow .@bbcbusinessdave calls for a round of applause for the lecterns. Very impressive they are to! #brisbizmayorBusiness West

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Tuesday, 6 November 2012

Bristol Mayor Business Hustings