BridlingtonREGENERATION PARTNERSHIP NEWS

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The first major public space (public realm) improvement scheme for Bridlington’s streets is taking shape. Following feasibility, research and a “mental mapping” exercise, WS Atkins (Urban Design Consultants) have developed designs using three options for layout, for a complete refurbishment of this popular town centre street. The scheme includes for widening of footways, creating public spaces, new lighting, street furniture, and is also being verified by highway engineers to ensure that traffic movements will be adequately catered for.

Consultation has mainly been through the Town Improvement Forum of the Regeneration Partnership, Chapel Street and Marshall Avenue Traders, Bridlington Town Team, ERYC Councillors, and Bridlington Town Council. Estimates vary, depending on the type of materials to be used. A public exhibition will be held later this year as part of the consultation process. Subject to agreement of the scheme with Yorkshire Forward it is hoped to start work in winter this year, so that the scheme can be finished by Easter 2006. The new developers of the former chapel site are planning works to a similar timescale.

What’S In The Pot……………. Do you know your Whelks from your Star Fish or a Crab from a Cod…………? You may have seen a great new “home grown” Bridlington project featured in local, regional and national newspapers recently, that gives everybody a chance to take a voyage of discovery and find out about the sea creatures that live at the bottom of Bridlington Bay

Local fisherman, Tony Pockley, has launched his new venture from Bridlington Harbour, to meet the great interest along the harbour piers from visitors and locals alike about the different type of sea creatures and shellfish brought in from sea fishing trips. The specially organised 30-minute boat trips out of Bridlington Harbour includes hauling pots to identify the life forms and sea creatures living on the seabed in Bridlington Bay.

Mr Pockley’s idea was about an educational experience especially for children, but also appealing to all ages, to find out more about the sea life on their doorstep. The tour incorporates an opportunity for children to get up close and personal with many forms of sea creatures, and his wealth of knowledge and experience allows him to answer any questions put to him by the passengers.

Mr Pockley told Regeneration News “This will be an exciting experience for the children. Not only will they get an opportunity to go out to sea

on a fishing boat, but will be catching sea-life too.”

But, he stressed: “The purpose of the trip is purely educational. No sea creature will be harmed or kept; they are all carefully placed back the sea making it an eco-friendly type of fishing experience.”

For further details of “What’s in the Pot” contact Tony Pockley Tel Mobile : 07736 634050

'URBAN REALM'

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Stylish new lookcoming to Chapel Street

Chapel Street & part of Marshall Avenue today before the planned transformation

Sketches & layout for the planned transformation of Chapel Street, where the emphasis will be on high quality.

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A major project for the “Spa Environs” is also due to be developed later this year which could mean an investment of around £1,000,000 to link the refurbished Spa with the Town Centre and Harbour area.

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Highways will also be undertaking work at : • Quay Road / Brett Street etc. Junction Improvement (September 2005) - £350,000• Promenade/Princes Terrace Junction Improvement - £60,000

Plus there is the bid going forward to Central Government for almost £5 million of Local Transport Plan funding for a Park and Ride led package of highway improvements as reported in last months “Regeneration News”, with a decision due in December this year 05.

South Cliff GardensPembroke Gardens

Lamplugh Gardens Fingerpost signs

Kingsgate Gardens

The Floral LighthouseThis is a selection of photographs representative of improvements made under the Urban Renaissance 'Urban Realm' Programme in Bridlington. These are small scale changes completed recently. Many more improvements are planned for this and forthcoming years.

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Issue No. 14 August 05Photograph by kind permission of: Trish Watson, Old Town Gallery, High Street

Garden Plans Unveiled Exciting plans for Garden Refurbishments of The Crescent Gardens, (on The Crescent and Marlborough Terrace) and Regent Gardens (on Regent Terrace and Fort Terrace) were unveiled at the June Meeting of the Regeneration Partnership Town Improvement Forum. Two options for a makeover of these popular seafront gardens were presented and members of the group selected their preferred schemes which are shown here. The Crescent GardensNew ornamental railings were put up at Easter this year, through the Urban Realm Improvement Programme supported by Yorkshire Forward’s Renaissance Towns Initiative. Yorkshire Forward will be asked to support the refurbishment project, which includes new footpath surfaces, garden centrepiece feature, planting and new feature entrance from Esplanade. The garden improvement is aimed at complementing the recent restoration of properties on The Crescent, including the Carlton Hotel Apartments. The project also runs alongside the ongoing investment on Royal Princes Parade, including the plans for a Bridlington “Eye” attraction.

Regent GardensThe project aims to create a more attractive garden in the heart of this busy and popular location. The improvements include removing the existing wall, and replacing with a small stone wall and ornamental railings (in keeping with The Crescent), new footpath surfaces, garden centrepiece feature, planting, seating and feature entrance from seafront.

FundingThe cost of the improvements will be approx. £60,000 for each site, and it is hoped to include a contribution from Persimmon Homes, in connection with their Marton Fields housing developments, towards Garden Improvements in Bridlington. Yorkshire Forward have remained heavily committed to Bridlington's Regeneration over the last few years, and plan to invest a further £15m over the next five years, part of which will be requested for these schemes.

Bridlington Town Team Bridlington Town Team was formed in 2002, with a group of over 50 local people coming together regularly to contribute ideas and aspirations for Bridlington’s development over the next 25 years. Supported by Yorkshire Forward’s Renaissance Towns Initiative, and assisted by Rotterdam based Urban Design Consultants, West 8, the Town Team signed off the 'Bridlington Town Charter' in February this year. The team is now meeting regularly and playing an active part in shaping the future of Bridlington as the Regeneration and Renaissance programme gains momentum. The Charter for BridlingtonBridlington’s Town Charter sets out the vision for the improvement of the town over the next 25 years. Following the Regeneration Review Study last year (Roger Tym and Partners – July 2005) the Town Charter, along with the Regeneration Strategy sets out deliverable projects aimed at improving the local economy, and making quality public spaces, to make Bridlington a more attractive place to live, work and visit. The Charter is now in print, see it at the Town Centre Management Offices on Prospect Street, Public Libraries and Town Hall, in Bridlington.

‘Bridlington – A Great Place to Live and Work – Visitors Welcome’ What Next?As well as the Regeneration Partnership, and staff at the Regeneration Office at Bridlington Town Hall taking forward improvement projects for various locations, now Bridlington Town Team is continuing to assist in developing the longer-term vision for the town, through the Local Development Framework process. This is the new planning process for the review of the Bridlington Local Plan; setting out land use plans for the development of Bridlington in the future, and is being led by W.S. Atkins, Roger Tym & Partners (Regeneration Consultants) and West 8 (Urban Design Consultants). Town Team Meetings are to be held on: • 7th September at 6.30pm - Bridlington Town Hall• 5th October at 6.30pm - Burlington Suite, The Spa• 9th November at 6.30pm - Burlington Suite, The Spa• 14th December at 6.30pm - Burlington Suite, The Spa The meetings are always open to new members, so if you are keen to play a part in positively shaping the future of Bridlington, please contact the Regeneration Office on Tel: - 01262 401112 or e-mail: - bridlington.regeneration@eastriding.gov.uk.

Building a Better Bridlington Improving the Town Centre and Public Spaces in Bridlington, was a high priority for people who gave feedback on the Regeneration Strategy at the public exhibition last September. Over 90% of responses supported improvements, and the first projects are now starting to show what can be achieved. Did you know...?Last financial year (April 2004 to March 2005) at least £375,000 was spent on improvements to Public Spaces in Bridlington. Some of the main projects were: -• Lamplugh Gardens, North Marine Drive £17,000• Decorative / Christmas Lighting £20,000• Quay Road Footway (Roundabout to Crossing) £60,000• Quay Road Footway (Crossing to Cenotaph) £70,000• Ornamental Pedestrian Signs £62,000• Britain in Bloom (Bridlington Town Council) £20,000• Regeneration Programme Small Projects £100,000 (Tree Planting, litter bins, new railings)• Local/Business Sponsorship, Britain in Bloom £40,000

Projects planned for 2005 and into 2006 include : This years projects, total value around £800,000, are at present : • Tree Planting Phase 2• Decorative Lighting Phase 2 • Chapel Street Refurbishment (Winter 2005/06)• Crescent Gardens Refurbishment (Winter 2005/06)• Regent Gardens Refurbishment (Winter 2005/06)• Skatepark contribution (£50,000 to Sk8 Project) • New High Quality Town Entry Signs

The new designs for The Crescent Gardens

The new designs for The Regent Gardens

The refurbishedLamplugh Gardens

..and contribution to the new commemorative flagpoles at South Cliff Gardens