Q: Sounds good – but will it ever happen?
A: There is funding available and, crucially, this plan combines the private and public sector. The City Leadership Board says many elements are quite easily achievable, some challenging and others ambitious.
Q: Where will the money come from?
A: The city council has set aside a significant amount of capital reserves it says will stimulate private funding. Loans and grants from Europe and the Green Investment Bank will be sought. The council also wants to reduce Hull's welfare bill, by helping people off benefits, to reinvest the money into the city.
Q: Why speak about huge investment when people are losing their jobs with the council?
A: Cuts to central budgets are unavoidable. But the leadership board argues the best way to respond is by investing in city-wide projects to create jobs.
Q: Why not fix the potholes in my street first?
A: Money for things like road maintenance is limited. The board says long-term investment will bring more people and cash into Hull to spend on roads, schools and other public services.
Q: Nothing here helps me pay my bills.
A There are plans here to help people with energy costs and food bills. The board say it's not just about the big ideas but about the people of Hull.
Q: Isn't it just a lot of hot air by talking heads?
A: The leadership board includes key figures from private industry who say they genuinely want to bring about a change in Hull. And they say they want your help to shape that vision.
