29/05/2026
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/771067/sponsors/new?token=bLnVbjyQGu5JXWcS17Ry
Good Morning Everyone We have Started a Petition for the government and the Council to rebuild and fix freeman Street and Riby square
REBUILD & REVITALISE FREEMAN STREET & RIBY SQUARE-BRING OUR SHOPS BACK TO LIFE
Rebuild Freeman Street & Riby Square – Bring Our High Street Back to Life We call on North East Lincolnshire Council and the Government to fully rebuild and regenerate Freeman Street and Riby Square. This area has huge potential, but it needs urgent investment, repairs, and improvements to attract visitors. Better facilities, safer spaces, and a refreshed look will draw more customers, support every local shop, and help our community thrive again. Let’s bring Freeman Street To Life
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📢 PETITION: REBUILD & REVITALISE FREEMAN STREET & RIBY SQUARE – BRING OUR SHOPS BACK TO LIFE!
To: North East Lincolnshire Council & UK Government
We, the undersigned residents, business owners, and supporters of North East Lincolnshire, call on the Council and Government to commit urgent funding, planning support, and regeneration work to Freeman Street and Riby Square — to rebuild the area, improve its look and feel, and bring customers flooding back to every local shop and business here.
🛒 WHY THIS MATTERS
Freeman Street and Riby Square have long been the heart of our community — a place where people shopped, met, and supported local traders. But over time, the area has fallen into decline:
• Buildings are tired, run-down, and in need of repair or rebuilding
• Public spaces look neglected and unwelcoming
• Footfall has dropped drastically, meaning fewer customers for our independent shops, market stalls, and services
• Many hardworking local businesses are struggling to survive, and some have closed their doors forever
This isn’t just about buildings — it’s about our community, our livelihoods, and keeping local trade alive. When these shops thrive, they create jobs, keep money in our local economy, and give us all a place to be proud of.
✅ WHAT WE ARE DEMANDING
1. Full Regeneration & Rebuilding: Invest in repairing, renovating, and where necessary rebuilding shop fronts, empty units, and public buildings across Freeman Street and Riby Square — making the area safe, attractive, and modern while keeping its unique character.
2. Better Public Spaces: Upgrade pavements, lighting, seating, and green spaces to make it a pleasant place to visit, shop, and spend time.
3. Marketing & Promotion: Launch a dedicated campaign to promote the area, attract visitors from across the region, and encourage people to “Shop Local” here.
4. Support for Businesses: Provide grants, rate relief, and practical help for existing shops and new traders to set up and grow here.
5. Long-Term Plan: Create a clear, agreed plan to secure the future of Freeman Street and Riby Square as a thriving retail and community hub — not just a quick fix, but a sustainable future.
🤝 WHY SIGN THIS?
Every signature sends a clear message: We care about Freeman Street and Riby Square. We want it fixed. We want our shops to succeed.
This isn’t just for business owners — it’s for shoppers, families, young people, and everyone who wants a stronger, more prosperous North East Lincolnshire. A revitalised Freeman Street and Riby Square will mean more choice, better services, more jobs, and a place we can all be proud of again.
📣 Sign now, share with friends, family, and neighbours — let’s make sure our voices are heard loud and clear!
