Levelling Up Funding supports £2m Hammonds of Hull refurbishment 22nd February 2024 Almost £2 million of private capital is to be invested into the former Hammonds of Hull building as part of an extensive transformation. Redefine Paragon Square Hull Limited’s project is being supported by Levelling Up Funding (LUF) and has been awarded £315,000 for the refurbishment of 1 Paragon Square. The grant has come from LUF […] Read more News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisHammonds of HullLevelling Up FundingParagon Square
Council meets with clubs to progress MKM Stadium redevelopment 22nd February 2024 Hull City Council leader, Cllr Mike Ross, this week met with SuperStadium Management Company (SMC), Hull City executive vice-chair Tan Kesler and Hull FC chairman Adam Pearson to progress discussions on the redevelopment of the MKM Stadium. Cllr Ross, along with council officers, met with Mr Kesler and Mr Pearson to hear more about the […] Read more News Planning Regeneration Cllr Mike RossHull CityHull FCMKM StadiumTan Kesler
Students quiz leaders about devolution as consultation enters final week 21st February 2024 With only one week to go in the Hull and East Yorkshire devolution consultation, council leaders have been talking to young people at Bishop Burton College about what devolution could mean for their future. Students were invited to meet Councillor Anne Handley, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Councillor Mike Ross, leader of Hull […] Read more Devolution Education and Learning News Regeneration Bill MeredithBishop Burton CollegeCllr Anne HandleyCllr Mike RossDevolution
Hull Bus Alliance acts on feedback from engagement sessions with bus passengers and students 21st February 2024 The Hull Bus Alliance has acted on feedback received from bus passengers, following a drop-in session at Tesco, Hall Road, Orchard Park, and a transport forum hosted by the Hull University Students’ Union (HUSU). The recent drop-in session, the first in a series planned for the year, saw staff from Hull City Council, East Yorkshire […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark Ieronimoeast yorkshire busesHull Bus AllianceStagecoach East Midlands
Seeds of Change heritage project launched 21st February 2024 A project to celebrate the rich past of the oil seed crushing industry in Wincolmlee has been launched today. The Seeds of Change project will investigate and celebrate Hull’s history in the sector and the role it has played in the city over the last 500 years. It will focus on the lower River Hull […] Read more Education and Learning News Regeneration Cllr Rob PritchardHistoric EnglandHumber Field ArchaeologySeeds of Change
Connexin Live named as one of the most successful arenas in Europe 20th February 2024 Connexin Live in Hull has been recognised as one of the busiest arenas in Europe – for the second year in a row. The venue has been ranked as the 52nd best rated in Europe as part of the prestigious Pollstar 2024 European Magna Charta industry report. The news comes as the venue, based on […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Connexin LivePollstar
Certificate of excellence for Rosmead Street project 19th February 2024 The Living With Water partnership has received a certificate of excellence at a regional awards. The flood resilience project on Rosmead Street in east Hull was recognised at the Institute of Chartered Engineers Yorkshire & Humber awards evening in Harrogate. It received the certificate of excellence accolade in the Smeaton Award for projects under £5 […] Read more Environment Flooding Living With Water News Regeneration Alex CoddCllr Jack HainesLiving With WaterRosmead StreetSmeaton Award
Sale of council land paves way for new pet hospital 16th February 2024 Plans have been submitted to create a new state-of-the-art pet hospital in Hull following the sale of council land. Pets Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) entered the proposals for land adjacent to Brunswick Avenue and Waterloo Street in Central ward after a Decision Record was published authorising the sale. PDSA, a charity which offers free […] Read more Environment News Planning Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisPDSAPet HospitalWaterloo Street
Devolution: Promoting economic inclusivity 12th February 2024 Hull City Council is committed to promoting economic inclusivity and this is part of the Hull and East Yorkshire devolution proposal. Promoting economic inclusivity could provide decent homes for all and economic opportunities for the most deprived communities. This could help to ensure the wider community benefits from and contributes to the growth and prosperity […] Read more Devolution Housing News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisDevolutionEmployment HubUKSPF
Devolution: Council leaders talk transport at Hull Paragon Interchange 9th February 2024 The region’s council leaders have been talking to passengers at Hull Paragon Interchange about the Hull and East Yorkshire devolution proposal and the benefits it could bring for transport. Cllr Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, and Cllr Anne Handley, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, were taking part in the latest public […] Read more Devolution News Regeneration Transport & Streets Cllr Anne HandleyCllr Mike RossDevolutionHull Paragon Interchange
Apprenticeship helps Jason keep the career wheels spinning 9th February 2024 It is National Apprenticeship Week (5-11 February 2024), a week-long celebration that brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy. Apprenticeships are an invaluable part of the career journey, offering individuals the opportunity to gain important on-the-job […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelApprenticeshipsCyclingNational Apprenticeship WeekR-evolution
Council extends supported bus services for a further two years 8th February 2024 Hull City Council has extended the contract for six supported bus services in the city for a further two years, until March 2026. Funded through the council’s budget and an allocation of bus service improvement plan (BSIP) grant funding from the Department for Transport, Stagecoach East Midlands will continue to provide services on six routes […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets BusesCouncillor Mark IeronimoStagecoach East Midlandssustainable travel
