GasworX Skatepark before and after
Promenades Centre before and after
South Marine Drive before and after
Spa Outside before and after
BPIG before and after
East Riding College before and after
Chapel Street before and after
Carnaby Industrial Estate Extension BA
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