Hull City Council has launched the second round of public engagement sessions to help shape phase one of its Community Highstreets project.
The citywide scheme targets local and neighbourhood centres across Hull as it aims to reinvigorate high streets through enhancing quality of place, environmental performance, accessibility, community services and satisfaction, footfall and commercial spend, as well as reduce shop vacancy rates.
The council earmarked a major investment of £6 million for improvement works on high streets across the city with 16 locations identified for enhancements.
The aim of the latest round of engagement, which can be done either online or in-person, is to provide residents, business owners and the public the opportunity to have their say and input on the outcomes of this grassroots and community-led project.
The plans have been shaped around feedback from successful public engagement sessions held earlier this year and will run from today (Monday 18 August) until Friday 24th October.
Those who complete the survey and register their details will be entered into a prize draw.
Prizes including behind the scenes visits to Hull Maritime Attractions, plus Love2Shop gift cards of up to £100.
The draw will be held one week after the close of the survey and the three randomly selected winners will be contacted on 31 October with details of their prize.
Confirmed public engagement sessions so far are:
- Gipsyville – Gipsyville Library, 728-730 Hessle Road, Hull HU4 6JA – Wednesday 17 September, 10am-12pm, and Johnny Whitely Community Hub, Johnny Whiteley Park, North Road, Hull, HU4 6LQ – Thursday 9 October, 11am – 1pm
- Grampian Way – Pennine Community Centre, Grampian Way, Bransholme, HU7 5EF, Tuesday 23 September 10am – 1pm
- Barham Road – Community Conference at Wilberforce College, Saltshouse Road, Hull HU8 9HD, Saturday 13 September 9:30am – 12:30pm
- Chanterlands Avenue – Pearson Park Beach Day, Pearson Park, Princes Avenue, Wednesday 27 August, 11am – 1pm
- Holderness Road/Woodford – Woodford Leisure Centre Café, Holderness Road Hull HU8 8JU– Thursday 25 September 10am – 1pm
Cllr Ted Dolman, portfolio holder for communities at the council, said: “This is an exciting project which will help to enhance local centres and help to restore pride within neighbourhoods.
“This is a community-led project and the council has already had fantastic community buy in from residents and businesses alike.
“From that, the mini masterplan has adapted as a result and we look forward to sharing that and hearing more opinions of the public during this latest round of engagement.
“The council wants to create sustainable neighbourhoods and resilient communities and this project is just the start of that.”
The online survey will be available from today (Monday 18 August) until Friday 24 October here.
Phases two and three of Community Highstreets are already in planning, with the following locations earmarked.
Phase two – Annandale Road (Elmbridge Parade), Endike Lane, Goodwin Parade/Walker Street and The Quadrant
Phase three – Spring Bank Avenue, Anlaby Road, Bethune Avenue, Dalsetter Rise and Sibelius Road.
Residents in these areas can register their interest at the Community Highstreets Yoursay Hub by clicking the ‘subscribe’ button on the site specific project and completing a short form.
