Garth Lane regeneration scheme receives planning approval
Plans to transform one of Grimsby’s most important historical areas have been approved by North East Lincolnshire Council.
Subject to funding, the town’s Garth Lane area is set to be rejuvenated with new artwork, improved public spaces, new lighting and seating.
New tiered landscaping will be created from the bridge down to the river basin and work to improve the water quality and protect wildlife will be included in the scheme.
It is hoped that funding for the project will be provided by the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership (HLEP) and The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Cllr Philip Jackson, leader of the Council, said: “The Garth Lane site is hugely important to bringing areas of Grimsby together. The site has been derelict for some time, and along with Frederick Ward Way has only served to cut off the north of Grimsby from the rest of the town centre.
“We’re also doing significant work to the West Haven Maltings development site to bring in the national youth zone provider, OnSide.
“The area will be revitalised in terms not seen for generations.”
There are also plans to renew the beach area next to the river, where legend tells us that Grim, the founder of Grimsby, landed after saving the infant Prince Havelock of Denmark from the sea.
The project is part of the Town Deal, which aims to reconnect Grimsby town centre with its waterfront. Other plans are already underway for the Garth Lane site and West Haven Maltings, including a new Youth Zone.
Photo: David Wright / Garth Lane, Grimsby /
