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| Preliminary impression of how the redeveloped town centre might look if bid is successful |
UNVEILED: A visionary plan that aims to put the "heart and soul" back into Grimsby Town Centre.
If it goes ahead, it could lead to a new cinema, restaurants, bars and shops - plus a redeveloped market hall and even a public square.
This is a partnership between North East Lincolnshire and the owners of Freshney Place shopping centre who, between them, will next month submit a formal bid for £25-million to Whitehall.
Says a council statement: "We are determined to transform Grimsby for the better.
"It needs to adapt to changing visitor needs and preferences.
"We want it to be a town where everyone can come together and enjoy what it has to offer."
The bid has a great chance of success - not least because the Government will be keen to look favourably on a town which, against all odds, now has both a Conservative-controlled council and a Conservative MP.
If successful, the partners have pledged to "engage with market traders, retailers and business premises’ owners, together with the wider community so that everyone can participate in reshaping the town centre."
The location proposed comprises the western side of Victoria Street, incorporating the former BHS building, Flottergate Mall, Grimsby Top Town Market and Old Market Square.
Says NELC leader, Cllr Philip Jackson: “This is an opportunity that we just have to seize.
"If our centre is to be rejuvenated, change is not just desirable, it is vital."
Agrees his deputy, Cllr John Fenty, who is cabinet member for regeneration: "Our vision is to breathe vibrant new life into the heart of Grimsby."
Equally upbeat is the director of Freshney Place, Amanda Austin, who insists: "This is a huge opportunity to reshape, revive and harmonise the centre of Grimsby for the benefit all the residents of Grimsby and the surrounding area.”
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| Vibrant - the partnership's vision for a 'recreated' town centre |
Hope this latest idea actually comes to something..With the so called bus station, the redevelopment of the original bus station, and the campus that was to be built, the council haven't got anything to shout about..If this latest plan happens, and the government sticks to it's guns on fishing, there couldn't be a better time for Grimsby to be Great once more..Keep everything crossed that this actually happens..🤔🙄🤔..Maybe we could have the cherry on the cake, and have a PROPER BUS STATION..🤣..
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