Conservation in Action: Volunteers lend a helping hand to conserve maritime objects 14th March 2022 Volunteers are helping to conserve artefacts from Hull Maritime Museum. Working with the Conservation and Engagement Officer, the small team of volunteers will carry out practical conservation tasks to ensure the objects are in the best possible condition for when they go on display in the refurbished museum as well as preserving them for years […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration ArtefactsConservationConservationsCouncillor Daren HaleHull City CouncilHull MaritimeHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime Cityobjects
First tree arrives as part of huge planting programme in Queens Gardens 10th March 2022 The first tree arrives in Queens Gardens today (Thursday 10 March) signalling the start of a major planting programme as part of the park’s £11.7m redevelopment. An 11-metre tall Metasequoia tree will be craned into position before being planted in the centre of the gardens. This will provide an example of the scale and type […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityQueens Gardens
Hull City Council appoints contractor to carry out works at Myton Retail Park 9th March 2022 A contractor has been appointed to carry out the demolition of two buildings at Myton Retail Park and extend the existing car park onto the cleared site. Hull City Council has published a decision record confirming the awarding of the contract to PBS Construction Limited for the sum of £175,939 after an open tender process […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleDevelopmentmyton streetRegeneration
People urged to change their travel behaviour for one day a week 9th March 2022 People in Hull are being encouraged to Walk It, Bike It or Bus It for a cleaner, greener and healthier city. For just one day a week, people who travel around Hull are being encouraged to swap their cars for walking, cycling or public transport. The call comes as part of the city’s commitment towards […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets
Community invited to get on board as new look for Hull Maritime is revealed 9th March 2022 Hull is set to celebrate its status as Yorkshire’s only maritime city, urging people to get on board a voyage of discovery in 2022 and beyond. On 9 March, a new look was unveiled for Hull Maritime, the £30.3m Hull City Council and National Lottery Heritage Fund project that is transforming the city’s maritime treasures […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration Hull MaritimeHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityVisual identity
Hull Cruise Yorkshire proposed Preferred Partner published 8th March 2022 The council has today published a report requesting approval to appoint a Preferred Partner to the Hull Cruise Yorkshire project. If approved by the council’s cabinet, the decision would see Associated British Ports (ABP) appointed. The report will be heard at the council’s Riverside area committee and economy & investment scrutiny before a decision is […] Read more News Regeneration ABPAssociated British PortsCllr Daren HaleCruise Terminal HullhULL cRUISE yORKSHIRE
Humber leading the way in the digital sector as government minister visits Hull to launch the Humber Local Digital Skills Partnership 3rd March 2022 A drive to improve the digital skills of thousands of people across the Humber is being launched today following match-funding from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). It comes as new figures reveal Hull and East Yorkshire’s tech sector is one of the fastest growing in the UK. Tech Minister Chris Philp […] Read more Business Education and Learning News Regeneration ArcobusinessChris Philp MPHEY LEPHull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise PartnershipLDSPLearning and skillsRon Dearing UTC
Urban tree experts brought in to support £11.7m Queens Gardens redevelopment 3rd March 2022 A company with a track-record of delivering urban tree planting projects all over the world has been appointed to deliver specialist tree planting within the £11.7m Queens Gardens redevelopment. Founded in 1992, GreenBlue Urban was set up to research and provide solutions for assisting trees and helping them become established in urban spaces. Councillor Daren […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityQueens GardensQueens Gardens refurbishment
Huge investment boost for Hull city centre with launch of new £7.5m Levelling Up Fund Grant Scheme 2nd March 2022 A new grant scheme has been launched today (Wednesday 2 March) to support various businesses and inject millions of pounds of investment into Hull city centre. £7.5m has been allocated from the £19.5m awarded to Hull City Council from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund to finance a grant scheme that will support new and existing […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleLevelling Up Grant SchemeWhitefriargate regeneration
New off-road cycle track opens in Beverley Road 2nd March 2022 An off-road cycle track along Beverley Road has now opened for public use. The route stretches from Greenwood Avenue to the city boundary at the top of Beverley Road, near the Dunswell Roundabout. The new off-road track will provide a smooth surface for cyclists, whilst keeping them segregated from traffic and pedestrians. Councillor Dean Kirk, […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets
Multi-million pound Albert Ave Pools renovation begins 2nd March 2022 A major refurbishment project to Hull’s Albert Avenue Pools is now underway. The £10.5million project will see the construction of a new large gym and fitness studio that will offer aerobic classes for the first time, remodelling, refurbishment and redecoration of the existing building, replacement of all mechanical and electrical systems, alongside new heating and […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Sport Albert Avenue PoolsCllr Daren HaleEsteem Consortium LEPGavin BarleyHobson & PorterRegenerationRichard Hunter
Future You campaign will look to inspire Hull’s next generation of entrepreneurs 1st March 2022 Hull City Council and the Hull and East Riding Youth Enterprise Partnership have commissioned two young entrepreneurs in Lab Rascals and Engaging Education to raise the profile of enterprise skills and entrepreneurship within Hull amongst young people aged 29 and under. It’s part of the “Future You” campaign to promote youth entrepreneurship and enterprise skills […] Read more Business News Regeneration businessCouncillor Daren HaleHull and East Riding Youth Enterprise PartnershipHull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise PartnershipHull Youth EnterpriseJohn Cracknell Youth Enterprise BankLucy Beaumont
