News on East Riding of Yorkshire Coast

For the past two years, Withernsea Town Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council have been collaborating on a seafront regeneration project based on community feedback. In early 2023, Northern Shores Marine Consultancy Ltd was appointed to conduct a feasibility study into the proposals, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The project aims to enhance the Valley Gardens and Central Promenade, support local businesses, create employment, and offer a diverse and inclusive experience for visitors and residents. 

The proposed project is broken into three elements: 

1. The introduction of beach huts along the front of the Memorial Gardens and the Fishing Compound. 

2. The installation of 10 micro business kiosks in Valley Gardens, creating a ‘coastal market’. These kiosks are designed to be small and low-cost, providing space for micro-businesses and new start-ups, alongside supporting larger seasonal markets and events.    

3. Formalisation of the pedestrianisation-priority section of the Central Promenade from the HM Coastguard station to the Fishing Compound. This will prioritise pedestrians and create space for the beach huts but still provide access for authorised users.  

Withernsea Town Council is seeking feedback from the local community on these proposals and has prepared a list of questions to gather your views and suggestions.