16 locations have been revealed as areas identified for enhancements
£6 million is being invested from Hull City Council for improvement works to high streets across the city. 16 locations have been revealed as areas identified for enhancements.
The council wants to hear the thoughts of residents, business owners and shoppers on the Community Highstreets project as the second round of public engagement reaches its halfway point. The council says that the latest round of engagement offers people the opportunity to have their say and input on the ‘outcomes of this grassroots, community-led project.’
Overall, the investment aims to ‘renew and support high streets’ through enhancing the quality of the place, environment, accessibility, community services and satisfaction, footfall and commercial spend. It also aims to reduce shop vacancy rates.
For phase one, six areas will be targeted. These are: Anlaby Road/Coltman Street, Gipsyville, Grampian Way, Barham Road, Chanterlands Avenue and Holderness Road/Woodford.
While several in-person engagement sessions have already taken place, the council is asking the public to have their say at five more in-person events across the city.
- Grampian Way – Pennine Community Centre, Grampian Way, Bransholme, HU7 5EF, Tuesday 23 September 10am – 1pm and Urban Residents Association, 9 Appin Close, HU7 5BB, Tuesday 30 September 9:30am – 12pm
- Holderness Road/Woodford – Woodford Leisure Centre Café, Holderness Road, HU8 8JU– Thursday 25 September 10am – 1pm
- Chanterlands Avenue – Avenues Library, 76 Chanterlands Avenue, HU5 3TS, Thursday 2 October, 3-5pm
- Gipsyville – Johnny Whiteley Community Hub, Johnny Whiteley Park, North Road, HU4 6LQ – Thursday 9 October, 11am – 1pm
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Feedback can also be given online. Visit www.yoursay.hull.gov.uk/hub-page/community-high-street to give feedback.
Cllr Ted Dolman, portfolio holder for communities at the council, said: “People told us they wanted to see more investment into their local high streets – as a council, we’re doing that. This investment will transform our high streets for the better and part of our commitment to make Hull a better place to live.
“However, to get the improvements right, we want you to have your say first. Once we’ve heard residents’ views, we’ll start investing to make our high streets better for people.” The consultation ends on Friday, October 24.