New 200-space car park to curb decline of Hull's Old Town
PLANS have been revealed for a 200-space car park in Hull's Old Town.
The site was originally earmarked for residential and commercial development before the recession.
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'Safe and easy': Land off Tower Street, Hull, next to the Premier Inn Hotel, has been earmarked for a new car park. Picture: Jack Harland
Now, the city council is aiming to turn the unused land into a car park to help rejuvenate the area.
The car park, in Tower Street, on the east bank of the River Hull, will offer residents and visitors up to two hours' free parking in a bid to increase footfall in the Old Town.
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Council leader Steve Brady said he hopes the development will attract more visitors to the city.
"It is essential we try to attract more people to Hull to increase trade," he said.
"This new car park will mean visitors can enjoy shopping and eating out in areas such as Whitefriargate and the Old Town without worrying about parking.
"The new swing bridge will offer easier access to the city and the car park will offer a safe and easy place to park."
Work on the site will start when the bridge opens, which is expected to be next month.
Traders in the Old Town have welcomed the decision to open another car park.
Graham Williams, manager at Dinsdale's Joke And Trick Shop in Hepworth Arcade said it is fantastic news.
"Footfall in the area is increasingly on the decline and has been for some time," he said.
"Gone are the days of people walking by and dropping into the shop. We rely solely on customers coming back to us who have visited before.
"The addition of a car park will make a huge difference.
"Anything that brings people back into the Old Town is brilliant."
The plans come days after Hull City Council announced a trial of reduced charges for all-day parking at the surface car park in Blanket Row.
The trial of the new charges, which means the maximum fee for all-day parking is £2.50, was introduced as a result of feedback to the council from local businesses.
Councillor Martin Mancey, portfolio holder for environment and transport, said: "We have listened to the views of local businesses and have reduced the parking charges in Blanket Row and will monitor the success over a period of time.
"These charges are aimed at commuters and those planning a full day of shopping."
The council has also defended its handling of recent roadworks across the city, including repairs in Park Street and County Road North.
Councillor Brady said: "The work was essential. You can't repair roads without creating traffic problems."
Comments
by joegab76
Thursday, March 14 2013, 2:49PM
“Make sure its free parking on saturday and sundays to help shoppers go to Whitefriargate and the old town.”
by joegab76
Thursday, March 14 2013, 2:48PM
“Make this a free car park on saturday and sunday to help fill Whitefriargate and the old town with shoppers”
by fairway1
Sunday, November 18 2012, 4:19PM
“Surely a park and ride service on the East of the city would be a sound investment? Not only would it serve the people living in East Hull but also people visiting Hull to shop from the East coast and East Riding, i.e Hedon, Beverley, Bridlington, Withernsea, Hornsea etc etc. The council could perhaps invest or contribute to the cost of the purchase of some ultra modern environmentally friendly hydrogen cell or battery powered buses for the service is a special eye catching livery. Lets really look to the future and show other cities how things should be done and stop building swing bridges that don't actually lead to anywhere and crippling the city with poorly planned road works.”
by Bobsy666
Friday, November 16 2012, 2:03PM
“Good idea, at least that bridge may now serve a purpose.”
by E_Badger
Friday, November 16 2012, 1:36PM
“a car park on the opposite side of the river to the main shopping area, brilliant. I do hope the new swing bridge and surrounding area has adequate safety barriers, otherwise some pedestrian might fall in the river.”
by india7
Friday, November 16 2012, 1:33PM
“Brady talking utter clap trap again...
If ever proof was needed that this council have not got a clue!
They are such an embarrassment, they make me feel ashamed to live here.”
by hambut
Friday, November 16 2012, 1:31PM
“Good idea. Within 1/4 mile we have Whitefriarsgate, Various High Street museums, Lots of eateries and pubs, Holy Trinity, The Covered market, Hepworths Arcade and more. Queen Victoria Square is less than 1/2 mile away as is Queens Gardens and Princess Quay. What's the problem?”
by consort14
Friday, November 16 2012, 1:27PM
“was this land not going to be landscaped next to the bridge ? now just a car park...”
by Fair_Comment
Friday, November 16 2012, 11:14AM
“tom2103
I agree that the work should be done by local contractors. My comments re Leeds and Manchester investors were intentionally provocative to highlight local Government apathy and a lack of vision. Half of Hull city centre is owned by out of town companies who move in and buy the land as an investment and sit on it until the prices improve, never actually develop it. What does (or doesn't) happen with the St Andrews Quay development site will publicly test the strategy and competency of Hull City Council. A sympathetic housing development akin to Victoria Dock emphasizing the heritage and historic buildings would be better than nothing, the growth of Kingswood suggests there is a demand for new housing within the city boundary.
On another note, Hull needs more statues/sculptures! The city needs to wear its civic pride on its sleeve, all cities much loved by their residents such as Liverpool, Dublin, Edinburgh, Newcastle are decorated with symbols of cultural identity. Docker with a barrow on the King George Dock roundabout, Trawlerman as you enter the city in West Hull, scattering of famous rugby players. The statues not only show people from outside of the city where they are, they also help build civic pride in residents and emhance our sense of identity”
by SantiagoSam
Friday, November 16 2012, 11:07AM
“fredflinty
Extract from HDM October 30th :-
"Cllr Brady said: "We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the roadworks.
"We always knew these particular works would cause bigger problems, but perhaps we underestimated just how bad it would get.
"Lessons will be learnt from this.
"We really need to smarten up on how we tell the public about upcoming roadworks."
This is an unreserved apology from your Great Leader himself, admitting culpability for the aforementioned traffic chaos. There is no attempt to blame the Lib Dems7Tories ,which is the usual default reflex from your socialist cabal which infests HCC.”