Word has reached us that the Staincliffe is closed and that there's a letter pinned to the door. Bailiff time?
The note on the door stated, 'Closed today due to technical fault', make of that what you will.
Pass the place several times daily, over last few weeks, virtually no cars in car park and no signs of life inside.
Also rumours abound that it's either in new hands and is to be refurbished or it's waiting for new owners to takeover.
How many desirable residences with a panoramic sea view could you shoe horn onto that site.
Quote from: Inspector Knacker on January 09, 2018, 05: PM
How many desirable residences with a panoramic sea view could you shoe horn onto that site.
Or retain the building, convert the top floors into apartments with restaurant/bar on ground floor.
Too much wasted land that way, back and front.
The back was shrunk and houses built years ago I believe.
The previous owner wanted to build flats there but obviously didn't grease the right palms.
It would be a crying shame with all the history in the building for it to be lost or significantly changed.
Quote from: Stig of the Seaton Dump on January 09, 2018, 09: PM
The back was shrunk and houses built years ago I believe.
The previous owner wanted to build flats there but obviously didn't grease the right palms.
It would be a crying shame with all the history in the building for it to be lost or significantly changed.
You are correct, there is a 'gated community' of bespoke bungalows to the rear.
Also agree that the 'buildun' should be retained, it's part of the 'Seatun eritage', just needs decent ownership/management.
That building is an integral part of Seaton, but we live in strange times and nothing surprises me anymore.
Quote from: Stig of the Seaton Dump on January 09, 2018, 09: PM
The back was shrunk and houses built years ago I believe.
The previous owner wanted to build flats there but obviously didn't grease the right palms.
It would be a crying shame with all the history in the building for it to be lost or significantly changed.
They were built when Steve Wilson owned it husband of Trish Yuill of the Yuill Family.
Let's see if the previous owner has walked away leaving unpaid council tax, which will then have to written off by HBC.
Probably find out in a year or two.
I wonder if the previous and present owner have any shared assets or business interest? Could this just be another change of director ship similar to the sport domes .
It`s a substantial building and it will take more than a quick fix coat of whitewash to refurbish the building outside, goodness knows how much will be required to refurbish the inside, bars, kitchens, communal rooms, bedroom and bathrooms haven`t been touched for years, a 6 figure lump of cash will hardly touch the surface.
I see the new owner is named as Paul Montgomery.
The same person who owned the Tuxedo Princess ?
Quote from: Stig of the Seaton Dump on January 12, 2018, 10: AM
I see the new owner is named as Paul Montgomery.
The same person who owned the Tuxedo Princess ?
It isn't an uncommon name, but if it
is the same chap he comes over as quite a character.
http://www.thejournal.co.uk/news/north-east-news/stanley-nightclub-montgomerys-fails-bid-4405474
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/lifestyle/nostalgia/gibbo-files-super-scout-paul-7020841
Having read the article re the Stanley Night Club and looked at the photo of the premises it appears to have strong ties with Hartlepool via the Camerons Brewery signs on the wall. I note that the Red Lion is facing to the right to indicate Progress rather than looking behind giving the opposite effect. The logo was changed by the present owners circa 2013. To finish am I right in thinking that Brian Morton held a position at the brewery not so long ago. Seems to be quite a coincidence.?
Is this the same Paul Montgomery who is taking over the Staincliffe? If so, he doesn't appear to have any active directorships on either the Companies House Beta page or the one below. Taking on a project like the Staincliffe could be a major (and potentially risky) project without a limited company as a safety net.
https://companycheck.co.uk/director/908311182/MR-PAUL-MONTGOMERY/companies
If have had the cash to refurbish the Staincliffe to it`s full potential..... I would forget it and just retire :)
Just jesting ...
you know how Brian is always setting up new companies, has he run out of company names and started changing his own name ?
May not be the same people, but a Brian Morton and a Paul Montgomery were directors of the same company in Newcastle in the 90s. Spartan Leisure.
Leisure industry, pubs, clubs etc seems to be a common interest.
Using Google search there is a "famous" swinging club f in Stanley, Durham.
Wonder who owns that?
And did Brian and Paul once own a racehorse called Teddy Month?
Did they believe Hartlepool was a safe bet?
https://www.irishracing.com/horse?prt=243056
Quote from: rabbit on January 13, 2018, 01: PM
And did Brian and Paul once own a racehorse called Teddy Month?
Did they believe Hartlepool was a safe bet?
https://www.irishracing.com/horse?prt=243056
Interesting ... does this imply an historic connection?
Smells fishy to me.
http://www.companiesintheuk.co.uk/director/11920683/brian-morton
This confirms Brian's connection with Paul as Brian's address for Darwin Hotels is given as Staincliffe Hotel.
Brian's interest in horse racing is shown in his Pinnacle company at Wynyard.
Therefore quite possible he once shared the ownership of a racehorse with Paul, and also was a co director with him at Spartan Leisure.
Also possible link with https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/09738917/officers
Although the surname is slightly different, (possible typo).
Very likely the same Paul, typo or not.
Company up and running before Paul Montgomery bought the Staincliffe.
Is this within Private Limited Company rules/legislation?
oh what a tangled web he weaves etc ;)
Anybody taking my bets on unpaid bills and written off council tax heading our way again ?
Quote from: Stig of the Seaton Dump on January 14, 2018, 04: PM
Anybody taking my bets on unpaid bills and written off council tax heading our way again ?
More chance of Morton owning a grand national winner than him paying council tax, you would think by now HBC would be demanding monthly payments from him.
I wonder if he is still a key partner with the council in the refurbishment of Church Street ?
https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/business/hartlepool-hotel-to-undergo-250k-revamp-as-part-of-plans-to-regenerate-town-but-nightclub-shuts-down-1-6640825
Quote from: WhatTheHeck on January 14, 2018, 05: PM
Quote from: Stig of the Seaton Dump on January 14, 2018, 04: PM
Anybody taking my bets on unpaid bills and written off council tax heading our way again ?
More chance of Morton owning a grand national winner than him paying council tax, you would think by now HBC would be demanding monthly payments from him.
anybody else would be forced to pay up front and no than a month allowed in arrears
but we all know why he gets away with it >:(