Paddy's Market loses its licence

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Re: Paddy's Market loses its licence

Postby Sydney Rosewater » Tue Jun 17, 2008 7:24 pm

fourbytwo wrote:perhaps the real SM will contact me..............


Aready done. Haud on, an artist fae Priesthill... Dae ah know you? and is Fourbytwo rymin slang fur yer real name?
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Re: Paddy's Market loses its licence

Postby fourbytwo » Wed Jun 18, 2008 8:03 am

:twisted: :twisted: :twisted: Ye got it in one....have been out of circulation for a few years, recently got back into some screenprinting, not as famous a name as you have become.....
still with your pointed sense of identity when etching Glesca characters.........
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Re: Paddy's Market loses its licence

Postby Sydney Rosewater » Wed Jun 18, 2008 7:07 pm

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Re: Paddy's Market loses its licence

Postby Roxburgh » Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:13 pm

Eleven Labour Glasgow City Councillors, including Councillor George Ryan, who .... suddenly pulled out of the contest to represent Labour in the crucial Glasgow East by-election, were reported to the Standards on 18 June 2008 in connection with a controversial land deal in the city centre.

The complaint surrounded their conduct in relation to the controversial attempt to close down the 150 year old Paddy’s Market in the city and obtain land on which the market is currently located.

The complaint which was submitted to the Standards Commission of Scotland by a representative of Paddy’s Market traders claimed that Councillor Ryan misled the council in a report he presented to the council’s Executive Committee which recommended the council purchase the head lease of the land where the market is situated and for the historic Paddy’s Market to be closed down.

The report which was presented by Councillor Ryan at a meeting on 20 March 2008, and subsequently led to the council’s endorsement of its recommendations, stated that the owners of the land had agreed to provide the lease at a reduced rate to the Council. However, the forty page complaint document submitted to the Standards Commission included information that clearly indicated that no such deal had been made with the council.

Councillor Ryan also faces investigation for other breaches of the Code of Conduct in relation to this matter along with ten other high profile Glasgow City Council Labour councillors including the Council leader, Steven Purcell.

The other councillors who have been reported are:
Councillor Steven Purcell – Council Leader
Councillor James Coleman – Deputy Leader of the Council
Councillor Aileen Colleran – Council Business Manager
Councillor Stephen Curran – City Treasurer
Bailie Gordon Matheson – local councillor for Paddy’s Market
Bailie Hanzala Malik
Councillor Stephen Doran
Councillor Archie Graham
Councillor Ruth Simpson
Councillor Shaukat Butt


http://www.allmediascotland.com/media_r ... estigation
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Re: Paddy's Market loses its licence

Postby peter » Fri Jul 11, 2008 1:58 pm

Nowt new there then. All pigs at the trough!!!
"I've seen them come and I've seen them go. And I've seen them Die"
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Re: Paddy's Market loses its licence

Postby Mori » Tue Sep 09, 2008 10:15 am

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TRADERS at historic Paddy's Market in Glasgow will soon be told they have to move out.
In March, the Evening Times revealed the rundown market, which has become crime ridden, is to be closed and the area transformed.
The arches in Shipbank Lane where Paddy's operates belong to Network Rail which gets £130,000 a year in rent from traders.
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Item 16

Purpose of Report:
To advise the Committee of outline terms and conditions agreed for the lease of the property at


Shipbank Lane (Paddy’s Market)

Recommendation:

That the Committee
• approves the lease terms proposed for Shipbank Lane, as proposed in the report;
• authorises the Executive Director of DRS to sub-let the property to
businesses and organisations, as allowed for within the lease.

1. BACKGROUND

1.1 On 20 March 2008 the Executive Committee considered a report which detailed a range of
issues relating to the operation of the market in Shipbank Lane (commonly known as
Paddy’s Market, and authorised the Director of DRS to negotiate with the property owners
(Network Rail) to take a lease on the property.

2. HISTORY

2.1 The railway arches at Shipbank Lane (Paddy’s Market) are owned by Network Rail. The
properties are currently leased to a range of individuals and businesses on an annual
basis. Network rail receives approximately £130,000pa exclusive of VAT in rental income.
2.2 The development and regeneration of this area of the City is gathering momentum with :
• the St Enoch Centre redevelopment/expansion underway
• the Customhouse Quay Gardens proposals being advanced
• proposals being developed by 2 separate developers for commercial/residential
developments in areas adjacent to the Briggait,
• the WASPS Trust redevelopment of the Briggait about to commence.
• Network Rail considering their longer term proposals for the development of their
property holdings in this area.
2.3 By taking on a lease of the subjects, with vacant possession, it is anticipated that the
Council can positively raise the profile of the area over the next 5 years by using the
subjects for a range of uses including operational requirements, the possible operation of a
new street market under the management of the City Markets LLP, and an Arts related
development to complement the proposals for the Briggait and the Visual Arts Strategy
development at King Street.
2.4 The Board of the City Markets LLP have already instructed their Markets Manager to bring
forward a proposal on how City markets could sub-let the property from the Council and
manage them as part do their own markets business.
3. PRESENT POSITION
3.1 Negotiations with Network Rail have been completed and outline terms and conditions
agreed in principle for the lease of the subjects as detailed below. Network Rail has
agreed to a reduction in rent in order to allow the Council to take over the arches on a
vacant possession basis and thereafter control the type of tenant and use that is permitted
within the arches area. This will give the Council full control over the area, leading to the
potential generation of new income and a reduction in operational costs. In 2006/07 for
example the Council incurred costs of £110,000 (cleansing costs of £80,000 and trading
standards costs of £30,000); Strathclyde Police incurred costs of £95,000, HM Customs
and Excise incurred costs of £42,000, and FACT (Federation Against Copyright Theft)
incurred costs of £30,000.
L:\Cmtserv\EXECUTIVE\MEETINGS\2008\12 September\Item 16.doc
4. PRINCIPAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. The subjects of let to comprise the 14 railway arches at 2 to 28 Shipbank Lane, the 8
railway arches at 2 to 28 Bridgegate and the solum of Shipbank Lane (as shown on
the enclosed plan).
2. The lease shall be for the period of 5 years from the date of entry.
3. The rent shall be One Hundred Thousand pounds (£100,000) sterling per annum
exclusive of VAT.
4. The tenant will be entitled to sub-let the premises in whole or in part without the prior
consent of the landlord subject to the use of the sub-let premises being within the
scope of term 5 above.
5. Other standard terms and conditions generally applicable to a lease of this nature.

5. SERVICE IMPLICATIONS

Financial: Rent of £100,000pa to be paid by the Council. This will be offset by
sub-rentals. Council will also save on costs identified in para 3.1.
Legal: Lease to Council to be formalised.
Personnel: N/A
Service Plan: Improving the environment of the Shipbank Lane (Paddy’s Market) area
contributes to the aims of Service Priority 6.2, the City Centre Action
Plan. Proposal also supports the objectives of the Merchant City Action
Plan.
Environmental: None
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Re: Paddy's Market loses its licence

Postby fourbytwo » Wed Sep 10, 2008 3:34 pm

:evil: finally we can see what 'big money' proposals the Council and its 'gangster' partners have in store for us..........
Just as I said before...big money plans for attracting 'big bucks' from those who can afford them.
Just remember what this is really all about.......
The Council spent millions or creating an artistic centre of excellence called the Briggait, which fell flat on its arse.
No one was carpeted for this public waste of monies.
Glasgow City Council spends millions on advertising just what a vibrant and 'culture-rich' city this is....so it cannot accept, or allow to be publicised, that Glasgow still has levels of poverty that cause some people to rummage among the cast-offs for changes in underwear, and other clothing.
Some quotes about Council expenses associated with 'criminal activity' are interesting, FACT I assumed were paid from monies from the big cinema and performance companies......and if so, why are Glasgow paying for this privilege, and when goods are seized and rewards paid out.....will the cost to the taxpayer be reduced...?
The many 'quangos' listed in the list of bidders for access to the areas, is again interesting, as most of these are Council funded or supported in a big way, but looking at the area.....it has already become an area for 'posers' with cash, so why not let them railroad the poorer elements, so that the image can become more 'trendy'.
And finally, if we are to believe all this 'mince' about the bad people in and around Paddy's Market, then we must think that the Barras was like Chicago in the 20's, as it must have been full of gangsters to have become the biggest centre for copyright theft in Europe.
....What's next, the Blochairn Boot Sale....?
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Re: Paddy's Market loses its licence

Postby maccoinnich » Wed Sep 10, 2008 11:13 pm

I'm not from Glasgow, nor have I lived here long, so perhaps I'm immune to any nostalgia for its halcyon days. However, on visiting it a few times this year, I failed to see where Paddy's Market fits in, in this day and age. It's a pretty miserable place, and hardly performs the kind of social function it would have done in the past.

And the Briggait hasn't fallen flat on its arse - construction is due to start soon on the redevelopment of it, supported by the highly successful WASPS.
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Re: Paddy's Market loses its licence

Postby Socceroo » Wed Sep 10, 2008 11:32 pm

maccoinnich wrote:I'm not from Glasgow, nor have I lived here long, so perhaps I'm immune to any nostalgia for its halcyon days. However, on visiting it a few times this year, I failed to see where Paddy's Market fits in, in this day and age. It's a pretty miserable place, and hardly performs the kind of social function it would have done in the past.

And the Briggait hasn't fallen flat on its arse - construction is due to start soon on the redevelopment of it, supported by the highly successful WASPS.


It will be interesting to see when the WASPS Project actually starts. The Briggait has been discussed for at least 8 years.

The WASPS are successful, partly due to size-able public funding. Personally i would be glad to finally see the Briggait getting used again. However, i can't help but think that any other City of Glasgow's size and supposed attitude to Culture would have had the Briggait open for use by the Public a long time ago.
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Re: Paddy's Market loses its licence

Postby maccoinnich » Wed Sep 10, 2008 11:57 pm

Well, according to this, (dated 4th Sept), the "first phase of redevelopment has started and is set to be completed by the end of next year. " And when I said "supported", I really meant "to be occupied by". The capital costs are largely being met by GCC / Lottery / the usual crew.
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Re: Paddy's Market loses its licence

Postby Mori » Sun Sep 21, 2008 11:29 pm

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Traders face moving out as Paddy’s Market set to shut

TRADERS at historic Paddy's Market in Glasgow will soon be told they have to move out.
In March, the Evening Times revealed the rundown market, which has become crime ridden, is to be closed and the area transformed.
The arches in Shipbank Lane where Paddy's operates belong to Network Rail which gets £130,000 a year in rent from traders.

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Paddy's Market is set to be closed in a move which will see the area transformed over the next five years

-------------------------------------------------------------------------

Item 16

Purpose of Report:
To advise the Committee of outline terms and conditions agreed for the lease of the property at

Shipbank Lane (Paddy’s Market)

Recommendation:

That the Committee
• approves the lease terms proposed for Shipbank Lane, as proposed in the report;
• authorises the Executive Director of DRS to sub-let the property to
businesses and organisations, as allowed for within the lease.

1. BACKGROUND

1.1 On 20 March 2008 the Executive Committee considered a report which detailed a range of
issues relating to the operation of the market in Shipbank Lane (commonly known as
Paddy’s Market, and authorised the Director of DRS to negotiate with the property owners
(Network Rail) to take a lease on the property.

2. HISTORY

2.1 The railway arches at Shipbank Lane (Paddy’s Market) are owned by Network Rail. The
properties are currently leased to a range of individuals and businesses on an annual
basis. Network rail receives approximately £130,000pa exclusive of VAT in rental income.
2.2 The development and regeneration of this area of the City is gathering momentum with :
• the St Enoch Centre redevelopment/expansion underway
• the Customhouse Quay Gardens proposals being advanced
• proposals being developed by 2 separate developers for commercial/residential
developments in areas adjacent to the Briggait,
• the WASPS Trust redevelopment of the Briggait about to commence.
• Network Rail considering their longer term proposals for the development of their
property holdings in this area.
2.3 By taking on a lease of the subjects, with vacant possession, it is anticipated that the
Council can positively raise the profile of the area over the next 5 years by using the
subjects for a range of uses including operational requirements, the possible operation of a
new street market under the management of the City Markets LLP, and an Arts related
development to complement the proposals for the Briggait and the Visual Arts Strategy
development at King Street.
2.4 The Board of the City Markets LLP have already instructed their Markets Manager to bring
forward a proposal on how City markets could sub-let the property from the Council and
manage them as part do their own markets business.
3. PRESENT POSITION
3.1 Negotiations with Network Rail have been completed and outline terms and conditions
agreed in principle for the lease of the subjects as detailed below. Network Rail has
agreed to a reduction in rent in order to allow the Council to take over the arches on a
vacant possession basis and thereafter control the type of tenant and use that is permitted
within the arches area. This will give the Council full control over the area, leading to the
potential generation of new income and a reduction in operational costs. In 2006/07 for
example the Council incurred costs of £110,000 (cleansing costs of £80,000 and trading
standards costs of £30,000); Strathclyde Police incurred costs of £95,000, HM Customs
and Excise incurred costs of £42,000, and FACT (Federation Against Copyright Theft)
incurred costs of £30,000.
L:\Cmtserv\EXECUTIVE\MEETINGS\2008\12 September\Item 16.doc
4. PRINCIPAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. The subjects of let to comprise the 14 railway arches at 2 to 28 Shipbank Lane, the 8
railway arches at 2 to 28 Bridgegate and the solum of Shipbank Lane (as shown on
the enclosed plan).
2. The lease shall be for the period of 5 years from the date of entry.
3. The rent shall be One Hundred Thousand pounds (£100,000) sterling per annum
exclusive of VAT.
4. The tenant will be entitled to sub-let the premises in whole or in part without the prior
consent of the landlord subject to the use of the sub-let premises being within the
scope of term 5 above.
5. Other standard terms and conditions generally applicable to a lease of this nature.

5. SERVICE IMPLICATIONS

Financial: Rent of £100,000pa to be paid by the Council. This will be offset by
sub-rentals. Council will also save on costs identified in para 3.1.
Legal: Lease to Council to be formalised.
Personnel: N/A
Service Plan: Improving the environment of the Shipbank Lane (Paddy’s Market) area
contributes to the aims of Service Priority 6.2, the City Centre Action
Plan. Proposal also supports the objectives of the Merchant City Action
Plan.
Environmental: None
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Re: Paddy's Market loses its licence

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Re: Paddy's Market loses its licence

Postby Riotgrrl » Sun Dec 07, 2008 3:08 pm

Paddys got seriously raided last week.

This photo was taken the back of 9 as I was (late) on my way to work.

I would have taken more, but the cops were getting a bit arsey about me taking photos. But this photo doesn't even give a proper idea of what was going on. There were 20 or 30 uniformed cops, plus a whole lot of bods from HMRC.

It's getting quieter and quieter at Paddys at the moment; fewer and fewer traders seem to be opening up their 'stalls' (if that's what we must call them) daily.

Hooray say I!!!

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Re: Paddy's Market loses its licence

Postby fourbytwo » Sun Dec 07, 2008 4:52 pm

:oops: :oops: :oops: Too many cops and do-gooders circulating around Paddy's......so the villains and dealers simply return in numbers to their favourite stamping-ground.......The Barras.
And don't think for one minute that the Polis would have stretched their net up past Bain Street....you must be joking...!
mind you.....the nearer we get to the Commonwealth Games, the more overtime will be OK'd for the Old Bill for Barras work....? ::):
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Re: Paddy's Market loses its licence

Postby scottland » Sun Dec 07, 2008 6:53 pm

It is certainly a more interesting walk through than any department store,I was told by a friend that porn movies were made at some premises under the arches.
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