Hull City Council's Cabinet has approved a five-year plan aimed at restoring and enhancing the city's bridges, statues, monuments and fountains.

The decision represents a major shift in the council's approach to infrastructure management, consolidating capital investment, routine inspections, and maintenance into a single, coordinated strategy. The new plan is designed to safeguard Hull’s historical assets, improve transport reliability, and ensure the long-term resilience of vital city infrastructure.

The initiative also aligns with wider economic objectives, aiming to support local businesses, boost job creation, and improve journey times and public transport reliability. By taking a proactive stance, the council hopes to minimise the risk of emergency closures and the disruption they cause.

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To support the plan, Hull City Council leader Councillor Mike Ross has written to the government requesting financial backing from its newly launched £1 billion Structures Fund. The fund, announced on 16 June, is part of a national initiative to upgrade and protect key elements of England’s transport infrastructure.

Councillor Ross said: "This programme marks a significant step forward for Hull. We’ve set out a plan to tackle some of the city's most serious infrastructure challenges over the next five years.

"We're investing in the future of our infrastructure, protecting Hull’s cultural heritage and ensuring reliable transport links for everyone here.

"This plan has Hull's bridges at the heart of it and will help us avoid disruptive emergency closures and keep the city moving.

"By passing this plan the council is supporting Hull's economy, preserving our culture and giving people who live here the infrastructure they deserve.

"The council has a plan, and if the government wants to support Hull, they’ll send more investment our way."