£27.4m plans to protect Hull’s maritime treasures submitted 3rd June 2019 Plans to future-proof Hull’s maritime treasures have been submitted. Hull City Council’s architect, Purcell, has submitted applications that would put into action ambitious plans including a new visitor attraction at the North End Shipyard to become the home of Hull’s only sidewinder trawler, the Arctic Corsair. The detailed plans include an extensive refurbishment of the […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
‘Follow your dreams’ urges backpackers’ hostel owner in Hull 3rd June 2019 A keen traveller who opened a popular backpackers’ hostel in Hull is urging aspiring entrepreneurs to follow their dreams. Glenn Gavin, 50, says his passion for simple accommodation that is “clean, safe and central” when travelling the world led him to opening the Hull Trinity Backpackers hostel in the city centre. The facility, in Market […] Read more Business News Humber Business Week
5 things to do in Hull this Bank Holiday weekend 3rd May 2019 1. Witching Hour Friday 3 to Sunday 5 May East Park Free This magical and immersive outdoor event is the latest offering from Absolutely Cultured and takes place in East Park at 9.30pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. The brand-new outdoor performance has been commissioned for Hull and Wirral by Absolutely Cultured and Wirral […] Read more News What's on
Huge flood-proof Hull development a step closer 3rd May 2019 The final submissions for Hull’s first large-scale flood-proof development have been shortlisted. Earlier this year, Hull City Council announced a competition in conjunction with RIBA, seeking water-resilient design ideas for a major residential development in Humber Quays West and Hull Arena. Both sites have been earmarked for housing development involving apartments and modern terraced properties. […] Read more News
Trinity Market adds another delicious option to its menu 3rd May 2019 Hull’s thriving Trinity Market is adding a new offer to its wide-ranging menu this summer. Cooking up authentic East Asian dishes, Cheng & Chen will be the latest businesses moving into the bustling market in Hull’s Old Town. On the menu will be the classic noodle and rice dishes of the region, with an emphasis […] Read more News Trinity Market
Arco headquarters on Fruit Market given green light 3rd April 2019 Planning approval has been given to Arco’s new head office and a 350-space car park at the Fruit Market. The head office and car park are part of a £22m development on the marina. The move will see 450 staff moving to the area. The development will see Arco return to its roots in the […] Read more Business News Planning Regeneration ArcoFruit Market
£130m Albion Square development given go-ahead 3rd April 2019 Planning approval has been given to the estimated £130 million Albion Square development in the heart of the city centre. The mixed-use development sought by Hull City Council will feature high-quality retail, housing, leisure and enhanced parking facilities set around an enclosed courtyard. It is also intended to house a brand new ice arena. The […] Read more Business News Planning Regeneration Albion Square
Could you walk further than this in 10 minutes? 3rd April 2019 Can you beat the pacer? Today is National Walking Day (or, if you’re on Twitter, #NationalWalkingDay) so Hull City Council’s Public Health team has dug out its challenge video from last year – and you’re invited to see if you can cover more ground in the 10-minute time limit. The video, speeded up to condense […] Read more News Public Health
Fly-tipping incidents are falling fast in Hull 3rd April 2019 Fly-tipping incidents in Hull are falling rapidly, according to new figures. Reports of illegally dumped waste made to Hull City Council stood at 5,795 in the past year – 368 fewer than the 6,163 in the previous year and 1,932 fewer than the 7,727 in 2016/17. The figures, released today, are the lowest in more […] Read more News Transport & Streets streetscene
Try this Hull pub crawl – with beers made right here in the city 3rd April 2019 Hull is now a hops hotbed with a whole range of locally brewed beers. The city is becoming a real destination for those who enjoy fine craft beers and real ales. In honour of this, we have put together our own little Hull pub crawl, using places where you can sip beer brewed right here, […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Atom BreweryTrinity Market
Why children are going wild in Pearson Park this spring 3rd April 2019 Young adventurers are being invited to go wild this spring. Every Saturday for five weeks at Pearson Park, children will be taking part in assault courses, story-telling, craft-making and various different games. Activities for children aged from three to 12 will see children split into two age groups – Wild Tots, for children aged from […] Read more News What's on
House style launched in Hull wins housing Oscar 3rd February 2019 Hull City Council’s development partner Home Group, part of the Hull’s City-wide Partnership (KCWP), has won the silver award in the Best House category in the recent What House Awards. The awards, often regarded as the “Housing Oscars”, are open to all levels of housing developer, from small housing associations to volume builders. The winning […] Read more News Housing
