Millions to be spent improving city's streets

Councillor Paul Drake-Davis says the work will improve the "aesthetics and fabric" of neighbourhoods

Millions of pounds will be spent on improving an area of Hull, the city council has said.

Hull City Council said £4m would be spent on streets between Newland Avenue and Beverley Road.

It said work would include new front gardens, renovations to the exterior of properties and measures to help prevent surface water flooding.

Councillor Paul Drake-Davis, portfolio holder for regeneration and housing, said, “Through the Priority Streets programme the council can bring huge improvements to these neighbourhoods and help deliver the positive changes that residents want to see."

The council said De Grey Street, Grafton Street, Lambert Street and Princes Road would be included.

Work would begin on De Grey Street "towards the end of 2025", the authority said, with the programme extending to the remaining streets over the following three years.

Drake-Davis added: “This type of intervention is an all-round winner, improving the aesthetics and fabric of our neighbourhoods.

"In those parts of the city which have already benefited from the Priority Streets programme, we’re seeing residents having a greater pride in the area and a growing sense of community.

"Furthermore, with a better look and feel locally, we are seeing an increase in private investment.”

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