NEXT STEPS FOR HULL’S BANKSY: Trinity Market contender for permanent accessible location 22nd June 2023 Hull City Council is currently considering a permanent location for the Banksy artwork ‘Draw the Raised Bridge’ with Trinity Market a possible option. The mural was confirmed as a Banksy when it first appeared in January 2018 on the permanently raised Scott Street bridge. The bridge was already due to be dismantled, because of the […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Arts and cultureBanksyHumber Street GalleryScott Street BridgeTrinity Market
Contractor appointed to remove Scott Street Bridge 30th March 2020 A specialist contractor has been appointed to dismantle Scott Street Bridge. Civil contractor Eric Wright Group has been appointed to carry out the work following an open tender process. Plans to remove the Grade II-listed bridge were developed in conjunction with Historic England, after the structure was deemed as a risk to river traffic. Councillor […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets BanksyCouncillor Daren HaleEric Wright GroupScott Street Bridge
Watch the Banksy move in action 16th October 2019 Hull’s very own Banksy was successfully removed from Scott Street Bridge and placed in secure storage yesterday. It was removed in three panels and will now be restored, before being put back for public display. Watch the removal process here: The removal was necessary to preserve the artwork due to the deterioration of the bridge, […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets BanksyHistoric EnglandScott Street Bridge
Hull’s Banksy successfully removed from Scott Street Bridge 15th October 2019 Hull’s Banksy has been successfully removed from Scott Street Bridge for preservation. The removal was necessary to preserve the artwork due to the deterioration of the bridge, which poses an increasing risk to shipping. The street art was recovered by specialists Alan Wood and Partners following a successful test on the east leaf of the […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets BanksyCouncillor Daren HaleHistoric EnglandScott Street Bridge
Banksy artwork removal from Scott Street Bridge under way 15th October 2019 The removal of the Banksy artwork from Scott Street Bridge is under way. The removal is necessary to preserve the artwork due to the deterioration of the bridge, which poses an increasing risk to shipping. A Hull City Council spokesperson said: “We are in the process of removing the Banksy from Scott Street Bridge in […] Read more News BanksyHull City CouncilScott Street Bridge
Plans to secure Hull’s Banksy move a step closer 9th October 2019 A contractor is being sought to preserve Hull’s Banksy artwork and dismantle Scott Street Bridge. As part of this work, the Banksy will be placed into storage until a suitable location is determined. Planning permission for the work was approved in March this year and will be carried out in two phases. During phase one, […] Read more News Planning Regeneration Transport & Streets BanksyCouncillor Daren HaleHistoric EnglandRiver HullScott Street Bridge
Plans to save Hull’s Banksy given green light 6th March 2019 Hull City Council’s Planning Committee have given the go-ahead to removing the Banksy and Scott Street Bridge, before rebuilding a replica structure to host the famous artwork. The work will be undertaken in two phases. Phase one will include the dismantling of Scott Street Bridge and attached Banksy. The Banksy will then be temporarily displayed […] Read more Planning Transport & Streets BanksyScott Street Bridge
Plans to save Hull’s Banksy take step forward 27th February 2019 Plans to preserve Hull’s Banksy will be discussed at a planning committee meeting next week. Members of Hull City Council’s Planning Committee will discuss the future of the Banksy mural – and the listed Scott Street Bridge it adorns – on Wednesday 6 March. Listed building consent recommendations include that on completion of the Phase […] Read more News BanksyScott Street Bridge
Banksy mural has not been ‘demolished’ 18th February 2019 The Banksy mural on Scott Street Bridge in Hull has not been demolished, contrary to reports in the media on Monday. A planning process for the Scott Street Bridge where the Banksy mural is located is under way, as reported last month. Extensive consultation with all parties is taking place and will form the basis […] Read more News Planning Transport & Streets BanksyScott Street Bridge
