This brings a few questions to mind, including why does Hartlepool have such a huge portfolio of art work compared to other authorities, why is so little on show, and what the hell does Wells think he's talking about! Oh, and who came up with the supposed 21% increase in tourism in 2013 (compared to 2009)? Something just doesn't quite add up.
http://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/what-s-on/just-400-of-hartlepool-s-3-100-artworks-are-on-show-and-in-total-they-re-worth-14m-1-7443144
I'm struggling with the idea of seeing Wells' name in the same sentence as 'community assets'. My personal instinct in such circumstances is to make sure the doors are locked.