Council to regenerate Paragon station with new bar and WHSmith revamp 22nd May 2025 Hull City Council is to award two city centre grants as part of wider regeneration works at Hull Paragon Interchange. Hull Tap Ltd is to be awarded £315,000 for works to the former ticket office and hall in the station to be converted it into a high-quality bar. The ticket hall is currently vacant and […] Read more Business News Regeneration Transport & Streets Cllr Paul Drake DavisHull Paragon InterchangeHull TapWHSmith
Four more public sector buildings targeted for energy efficiency works 21st May 2025 Four city centre buildings will benefit from energy efficiency and decarbonisation works thanks to almost £5m in government funding. Hull City Council has been successful in securing £4,935,960 of funding from the government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme. This grant will support the council towards the delivery of the project which will see the Guildhall, Hull […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Cllr Charles QuinnHull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyNet ZeroSalix
ECF confirmed as East Bank lead developer partner at UKREiiF 20th May 2025 Hull City Council’s ambitious East Bank Urban Village project continues to take steps forward with ECF today being confirmed as lead developer partner. The council will sign a 15-year development agreement with ECF, a partnership between Homes England, L&G and Muse, for the master planning, development and construction of the site, which is expected to […] Read more Housing News Regeneration City PlanCllr Mike RossEast Bank Urban VillageLevelling Up PartnershipMuse
High ropes course open for bookings 15th May 2025 Hull Adventure Centre’s exhilarating new high ropes course is open to be public. The unique 20-pole course incorporated over the karting track has now been completed, providing an exclusive experience as visitors explore and undertake challenging obstacles in the air whilst karts race below them. The course culminates in a 100m zip line to provide […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration High RopesHull Adventure CentreJohn Haines
Image source, Hull City Council Active travel journeys increase at Hull schools participating in national challenge 15th May 2025 More and more children are opting to walk and wheel to school in Hull, following the launch of WOW – the walk to school challenge from UK charity Living Streets, in autumn 2024, and now even more schools across the city can take part thanks to further funding from Active Travel England. WOW sees pupils […] Read more Children and families Environment Health and Social Care News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoLiving StreetsWOW Challenge
Invest Hull team looking to build on past UKREiiF success 13th May 2025 Hull City Council’s Invest Hull team will be showcasing what Hull has to offer at the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) this time next week. Invest Hull is dedicated to attracting new investment to the city and the team’s focus has drawn in billions in private investment during the last decade, helping […] Read more Business Housing News Regeneration Albion SquareCllr Mike RossColonial PlaceEast Bank Urban VillageMytongateUKREiiF
Image source, Hull City Council Trinity Market Cycle Hub: Continuing to make cycles and cyclists safe in Hull 13th May 2025 Hull City Council and local charity, R-evolution, are celebrating the continued growth of the Trinity Market Cycle Hub, which saw an increase in repairs, donations, parking and public engagement in 2024/25. Last year, the number of people using the hub’s free, secure indoor cycle parking increased to 4,830, up 23% on 2023/24 when 3,905 people […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoR-evolutionTrinity Market Cycle Hub
Image source, Stagecoach East Midlands Councils confirm continuation of ‘Freedom Pass’ to provide free bus travel for care leavers 9th May 2025 A scheme enabling care leavers to receive free bus travel in Hull and the East Riding will continue thanks to new funding from Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council. After initially being introduced in September 2024, the Young Person’s Freedom Pass, an initiative between the two local authorities and the region’s bus […] Read more Children and families News Regeneration Transport & Streets Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP)Councillor Mark IeronimoDepartment for TransportEast Riding of Yorkshire Councileast yorkshire busesHull City CouncilStagecoach East Midlands
Latest Hull District Heat Network proposals to be considered 9th May 2025 Approval will be sought this month for Hull City Council’s district heating project to take a significant step forward. The council’s cabinet will hear of proposals to approve the full business case and award the construction contract for Phase 1 of the Hull District Heat Network (HDHN) to Vital Energi Utilities Limited. The development of […] Read more Environment News Regeneration 2030 Carbon Neutral Hull StrategyCabinetCllr Charles QuinnHull Heat NetworkNet Zero
Image source, Hull City Council Rix Group continues to receive national recognition in supporting staff to choose sustainable travel 8th May 2025 One of Hull’s most prominent businesses has received another national award for its workplace travel plan, which encourages and supports its workforce to walk, cycle and use public transport for their daily commute. Rix Group, the sixth-generation, family-owned business, with a portfolio of 22 companies ranging across many industries, has received a ‘Very Good Travel […] Read more Business Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoModeshift STARSRix Groupsustainable transport
Image source, Freedom Festival Council pledges long-term support for Hull culture 8th May 2025 Hull City Council has set out a strong commitment to the development of the city’s culture, with investment that will transform how it is delivered. This new funding will ensure the council’s culture and heritage team are well placed to increase external investment, raise the profile of the city and deliver on key strands of […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Rob Pritchardcultureculture & heritageHEY VolunteersInvestmentLocal Visitor Economy PartnershipstrategytransformationVHEY
Image source, Hull City Council Moorsbus returns to help passengers in Hull and the East Riding discover the North York Moors 2nd May 2025 Residents of Hull and the East Riding will be able to enjoy trips to the North York Moors this summer, thanks to funding from Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council to bring back the Moorsbus (M1) service. Running every Sunday and Bank Holiday, from Sunday 4 May to Sunday 28 September, a […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets What's on Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP)Councillor Mark IeronimoEast Riding of Yorkshire Councileast yorkshire busesHull City CouncilMoorsbus CICNorth York Moors
