Council confirms demolition of 'landmark' pier

A council has announced plans to demolish one of Hull's "most recognisable maritime landmarks".

Victoria Pier has been closed to the public since 2022 due to severe structural deterioration, including rot, Hull City Council said.

A spokesperson said, due to the deterioration, the pier would be removed to ensure public safety.

However, the council was committed to investing in a replacement, "given the pier's historical importance", they added.

The council said it planned to host a public engagement poll in the coming weeks for people to have their say on a future design, with three potential options being put forward.

The chosen option would then be developed further into a detailed design, it added.

Councillor Mark Ieronimo, cabinet member for transport and infrastructure at the authority, said: "Victoria Pier is an important part of Hull's maritime history. We know how much it means to our residents.

"This poll is a vital step towards the pier once again becoming a welcoming space for residents and visitors to enjoy and reflect on our city's heritage."

The pier, originally known as the Corporation Pier, opened as a ferry terminal in 1825, linking Hull and Lincolnshire. It was renamed following a visit by Queen Victoria in 1854.

Over the years, it has been rebuilt, altered, repaired and partially demolished many times, according to the council.

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