A former Whitby Mayor says the East side of the town is being overlooked in proposed public realm improvements.
Plans for the refurbishment of the area around Whitby swing bridge don't deal with the concerns of Eastside residents.
That's according to town councillor Linda Wild who says the closure of the bridge at busy times and the turning circle system on the old Tin Ghaut car park doesn't work for local residents.
The former Mayor of the town is not impressed with the proposals which are currently out for consultation, describing them as "ridiculous".
The Whitby Public Realm consultation is asking for views on how £2.3m of town's deal funding should be spent.
The project was identified by the Whitby Town Investment Plan. Its purpose is to improve the public realm in and around the swing bridge, improving the experience for both residents and visitors. It will also improve non-motorised links between the east and the west of the town, supporting other Whitby Town investment plan projects.
This consultation aims to explore people’s views on how the scheme could look. No changes are currently proposed to on-street parking, on-street loading or when the swing bridge will be closed to traffic. There will be a separate consultation in the future looking at this.
The consultation also includes an illustration of how the Tin Ghaunt area could look with a new archway "framing the view of the harbour"
The consultation says that the turning circle would be formalised, and planting introduced, providing a space for new seating to enjoy views of the harbour.
it adds:
"Walking from Grape Lane and turning right there would be an archway that frames the view of the harbour, which would invite you to walk through it. There would be planting to the right and left.
To the right, the planting would be at ground level, edged with heritage-style cobbles. This planting would stand out against the red brick wall of the museum building. To the left there would be a low red brick wall planter (in keeping with the wall of the museum), edged with heritage-style cobbles. The walled planter provides a physical separation between people and vehicles that will use the space to turn around.
In the mid-ground, there would be upgraded railings to match the railings at New Quay Road. There would be tree planting by the railings to the left of the view to help disguise the views of Church Street car park, behind."
Other aspects of the scheme would see the removal of the roundabout and traffic islands on New Quay Road at the junction with Langbourne Road and Station Square to make way for wider pavements, new seating, planters and trees.
North Yorkshire Council says it is looking for views on six separate public areas:
- Zone 1: New Quay Road at the junction with Langborne Road and Station Square
- Zone 2: West of the swing bridge
- Zone 3: Swing bridge north east corner
- Zone 4: Church Street at the junction with Bridge Street
- Zone 5: Tin Ghaut, the former car park adjacent to Grape Lane
- Zone 6: A171 New Bridge/Spital Bridge junction
Maps and images for all six zones can be found at can be found at https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/your-council/consultations-and-engagement/current-consultations/whitby-public-realm-consultation
The consultation will close on Friday 22 December 2023.
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