Plans to improve Hull infrastructure approved
Hull City Council is asking the government for support
A five-year plan to significantly improve and enhance many of the city’s bridges, statues, monuments, and fountains has been given the green light by Hull City Council’s Cabinet today (Monday 23 June).
Approval for the investment marks a major shift in the council’s approach to preserving the city’s infrastructure by bringing together capital spending, inspections, and maintenance into a single, coordinated plan.
It's designed to preserve Hull’s history, keep the city moving, and ensure the longevity and conservation of its vital infrastructure and assets.
Council leader Mike Ross, has written to the government to request funding from its recently announced £1billion Structures Fund.
The government unveiled the fund last week as part of a national initiative to enhance, repair, and futureproof England’s transport infrastructure and road network.
Councillor Ross said:
“This programme marks a significant step forward for Hull. We’ve set out a plan to tackle some of the city’s most serious infrastructure challenges over the next five years.
“We’re investing in the future of our infrastructure, protecting Hull’s cultural heritage and ensuring reliable transport links for everyone here.
“This plan has Hull’s bridges at the heart of it and will help us avoid disruptive emergency closures and keep the city moving.
“By passing this plan the council is supporting Hull’s economy, preserving our culture and giving people who live here the infrastructure they deserve.
“The council has a plan, and if the government wants to support Hull, they’ll send more investment our way.”