A design architecture practice with offices in London. Oxford, Manchester and Leeds has been appointed for Market Place as part of the Cleethorpes Levelling Up Fund projects.
Gillespies will play an integral role in the rejuvenation of the historic square, charged with adding space for social interaction by reconnecting the busy seafront and town centre, creating jobs, and boosting the economy.
The project will be paid for from the £18.4m of levelling up funding given to North East Lincolnshire Council to transform Cleethorpes seafront. This includes three key areas – Market Place, Pier Gardens and Sea Road.
The council’s delivery partner Equans and NELC’s project management team will work in partnership with the successful design consultancy to develop designs. Community engagement events will be undertaken with local businesses, the wider community, and residents within the vicinity of Market Place. These events will be designed to generate interest and ideas which will assist with the development of concept designs for Market Place. Once designs are finalised, a main contractor will be appointed during the summer, with works starting thereafter.
Tom Walker, Partner at Gillespies, said: “We are absolutely delighted to be helping NELC, local businesses and residents rethink and redesign the Market Place at Cleethorpes. This project is an incredible opportunity to transform a space with enormous potential. What is particularly pleasing is working at a seaside resort and space, where joy, richness, and fun can be the focus. It’s important work, but not too serious. There are some excellent businesses around the area that will significantly benefit from the redesign, which could also transform the lives of local people and the visitor experience.”
