The Regeneration Partnership was formed formally in 2003, but informally the regeneration started in 1998. These are the things that have been achieved since then:
1998-2001
1998 | Bridlington Community Resource Centre opened |
1999 | Award winning Princess Mary Promenade refurbishment opens |
2000 | Bridlington Business Centre opened |
2001 | Old Town Revival Association formed – the first Old Town festival was born |
2002 | Bridlington established as a Renaissance town – a Yorkshire Forward led scheme |
2002
Bridlington Renaissance Town Team born
2003-6
‘Quick wins’ – in partnership with members like Bridlington Town Council
- 1000 street trees planted all over town – phase 1 completed
- New quality paving and railings around Victoria Gardens
- Tourist Fingerpost signs erected at all major pedestrian junctions
- New bespoke cast iron Town Entry signs, depicting the town’s heritage
- 12 Flag poles erected in South Cliff Gardens, overlooking the harbour
- Many new litter bins placed all over the town
- The town’s street furniture was all coordinated in burgundy colour scheme
- Lamplugh Gardens redevelopment
- ‘Eyesore Audit’ launched and still running today
2004-5
New Regeneration Partnership Strategy developed with 7 key aims –
- Marina & Harbour Review
- The Spa & Leisure World redevelopments
- Business premises review
- Transport Strategy & improvements to circulation
- Old Town
- Town Centre redevelopment strategy
- Public Realm upgrade strategy
2005
- £12.5m Plans submitted for Spa redevelopment
- £4.9m Transport bid submitted inc new Park & Ride plans
- £1.1m Christ Church Key Centre bid submitted
- Plans revealed for new look Chapel Street
- Plans revealed for new look Crescent Gardens
- £1.1m new ‘Business Grow On’ units built & opened at Bessingby Business Park.
- First Business Improvements Grant scheme rolls out
- Bridlington Renaissance Town Charter published & adopted by ERYC
2006
- New decorative lighting installed
- Work begins in The Crescent & Chapel Street
- New skatepark scheme progressed
- Major new tree planting - phase 2 rolls out
- £3.5m extension built at The Promenades Shopping Centre
- Another two year Business Improvement Grant scheme rolls out
- £7.5m Spa Environs project developed to enhance setting of The Spa
- New ‘Business Grow On’ units opened at Bessingby Business Park
- New Area Action Plan developed for core town centre.
- Christ Church Key Centre opens
- First plans developed for Regent Gardens refurbishment
- New Festival Town Strategy developed – many annual festivals now run as a result.
2007
Carnaby Industrial Estate – final major extension begins - estate is booming.
2008
- £20.5m (extended) Spa refurbishment and rebuild begins
- Study trips to other areas under regeneration across UK & Europe
2009
- £7.5m Spa Environs project work begins – to improve setting of Spa and create 1km disabled friendly walking/access loop
- New Park & Ride at South Cliff opens
- £17m East Riding College opens – now number 1 college in Yorkshire
2010
- Holderness Coast Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG) shadow board formed
2011
- Spa Environs & Pembroke Gardens revamp scheme completed
- Holderness Coast Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG) board formed and funding allocated
2012
Plans develop for £3.5m restoration of Sewerby Hall & Gardens as country house
2013-15
New plans developed for 325 berth Marina & Harbour scheme
2014
Work commences on £40m Yorkshire Water underground sewerage scheme
2015
- Leisure World demolition commences
- Demolition commences along Hilderthorpe Road corridor
- Sewerby Hall reopens to the public after restoration
- £1.2m Expansion of RSPB Bempton visitor attraction
2016
- £13m Widening of Hilderthorpe Road and new Beck Hill bridge work begins
- New £25m East Riding Leisure Bridlington opens
- Coach Park site is released for sale to developers
- Yorkshire water piping scheme completed
2017
- New £1.1m Limekiln Lane Coach Park opens
- Plans revealed for Hilderthorpe Coach Park retail redevelopment
- New £3.5m RNLI Station & Visitor Centre opens on Spa Promenade
- Marston’s new 28 bedroom hotel work commences
- Major revamp of Manor St. & Bridge St. public realm commences
2018
- £4m Gypsey Race Park scheme commences (sections 1&2)
- Work begins on £13m expansion of South Cliff Holiday Park
- Plans revealed for £4m Town Centre Seafront regeneration scheme
- 3 year FLAG Board funding released to help Shellfish Industry at Bridlington
- £8m Premier Inn 82 bedroom hotel opens – first major hotel since the 1930s
- Manor Street & Bridge Street revamp complete
2019
- Hilderthorpe Road widening & bridge work completed
- Work commences on new £4.5m Railway Station Plaza & Transport Hub
- Work to commence on Town Centre Seafront Scheme
- Work commences on Gypsey Race Park (sections 3&4)
- Plans develop for 400 space Multi Storey Car Park after study proves need
- New Belvedere Hotel & Golf development commences
- £2m expansion & redevelopment of Wetherspoons & chapel opens