Millions invested in Hull city centre development

Hull City Council has unveiled a £25million plan to transform the city centre.

It includes street-level fountains, a new public square and a new stage in Queens Gardens.

Councillors say it will get the area ready for Hull's year in the spotlight as the UK City of Culture in 2017.

Fiona Dwyer reports.

Hull City Council has unveiled a £25 million plan to transform the city centre. The facelift is said to be the largest project of its kind in Hull's history.

It includes street-level fountains, a new public square, and a new stage in Queen's Gardens. Councillors say it will get the area ready for Hull's year in the spotlight as the UK City of Culture in 2017.

Hull City Council have announced plans to transform the centre of town ahead of becoming the 2017 city of culture.

A total of £25million will be invested but the first stage, involving the creation of a removable stage and a tribute to former David Bowie guitarist Mick Ronson will cost £12.7m.

LED light displays will illuminate the city centre and skyline while fountains will be installed around Queen Victoria Square.

King Edward Street is to be made a pedestrian only zone and Beverley Gate will be transformed with a history depicting the city's role in the English Civil War.