City renovation scheme wins accolade from civic society

AN urban regeneration scheme to improve the appearance of part of one of Hull’s busiest roads has received a Hull Civic Society Good Mark award.

The city council has renovated the fronts of 66 buildings in Anlaby Road and replaced walls and gardens in a Government-funded scheme which has “improved the appearance of one of Hull’s arterial roads beyond recognition”.

As part of the project, artist Martin Heron was commissioned to create 42 small, intricate figures that represent iconic images of the city’s past, which have been incorporated into the railings along Anlaby Road.

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Phrases taken from historical Hull texts have also been attached to walls in stainless steel lettering.

Civic Society chairman John Netherwood said: “Anlaby Road has regained its elegant unified look of earlier times as the result of a major project which could only have been achieved as a publicly financed initiative.

“We believe the project will have secured local property values and will have made Anlaby Road a more attractive proposition for private investors and local businesses.

“And perhaps most importantly, it will have improved the pride of local residents in this part of our city.”

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The scheme was also described as being “of the highest quality, with great attention paid to details”.

Coun John Black, portfolio holder for strategic and operational housing, said: “Hull Civic Society plays an important part in improving the environment of our city, to make Hull a better place to live, work, play and invest, so it is a privilege to accept this award.”

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