Have Your Say Today - Withernsea: Seafront Regeneration - Survey

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Withernsea: Regeneration of Central Promenade and Valley Gardens

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:

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

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.

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.

For frequently asked questions, please click here.

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Introduction of beach huts

The following questions will ask your thoughts on the introduction of beach huts to the edge of Memorial Gardens and the Fishing Compound.

Impression of Beach Huts along Memorial Gardens

What are your general thoughts on the proposal to introduce beach huts in Withernsea?

Very Negative

Somewhat Negative

Neutral

Somewhat Positive

Very Positive

What best describes you?

Select one or more options

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: "The introduction of the beach huts will have a positive effect on the character and appearance of the Seafront".

Totally Disagree

Somewhat Disagree

Neutral

Somewhat Agree

Totally Agree

Do you think the beach huts will be beneficial or detrimental to the local economy and tourism in Withernsea?

Select one option

If the beach huts are to be installed, what are your preferences for the colour?

Select one or more options

Multi-coloured, bright

Various shades of the same colour

Single Colour - Same Shade

Multi-coloured - Pastels

No Preference

If the beach huts are to be installed, do you have any thoughts on the facilities and amenities inside the beach huts, such as furniture, appliances, and storage?

Select one or more options

Add something else

If the huts are to be installed, please select the following types of lets in terms of how likely or not you would be to rent one for the following time periods

	Yes	No	Not sure
Daily rental
Weekly rental
Annual rental
Long term lease (10+ years)

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If some beach huts were available for short-term rental or long-term lease, do you think residents should...

	Agree	Somewhat	Not really	Not at all
Be given priority over visitors at the standard cost
Be given the same priority as visitors but at a lower cost

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Do you have any comments about the beach hut proposal?

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Pedestrianisation of Central Promenade

It is proposed that a part of Central Promenade from the HM Coast Guard Station to the end of the fishing compound will become a pedestrianised area. Bollards will be installed, reducing vehicle access to essential users only to accommodate for the introduction of beach huts. This would affect a small area of informal parking.

Area of potential pedestrianisation with Beach Huts

 Would pedestrianisation of this area effect you?

Select one option

Do you have any comments about the potential pedestrianisation proposal?

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Introduction of Micro-Business Kiosks

The following questions will ask your thoughts on the introduction of Micro-Business Kiosks to Valley Gardens.

Impression of potential micro-business kiosks in Valley Gardens

What are your general thoughts on the proposals to introduce 10 micro-business kiosks to Valley Gardens?

Very Negative

Somewhat Negative

Neutral

Somewhat Positive

Very Positive

What do you think about the current level of support given to micro businesses and start-ups in Withernsea?

Select one option

If micro-business kiosks are to be introduced, what types of business would you like to see attracted or offered from this coastal market they would create?

Select one or more options

Add something else

Do you think theming the kiosks to look like larger beach huts would be appropriate for Valley gardens?

Select one option

In your opinion, would larger seasonal markets and festivals be beneficial or detrimental to Valley Gardens and Withernsea?

Select one option

What type of vendors and opportunities for pop-up businesses, if any, do you think should be offered?

Select one or more options

Add something else

How do you think this would work with existing businesses, and do you have any other factors you think we should take into consideration?

Do you have any comments about the micro-business kiosks proposal?

Overall, what are your feelings towards this entire regeneration project?

Very Negative

Somewhat Negative

Neutral

Somewhat Positive

Very Positive

Please tell us any final comments you have on the regeneration project.

Withernsea: Seafront Regeneration - Survey

Withernsea: Regeneration of Central Promenade and Valley Gardens

Introduction of beach huts

Pedestrianisation of Central Promenade

Introduction of Micro-Business Kiosks

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