Companies invited to bid for major maritime regeneration project 20th August 2020 Companies are being invited to be part of a major maritime and regeneration project in Hull. Businesses will have the opportunity to submit tenders to embark on an extensive refurbishment of one of the most stunning buildings in the city, the Hull Maritime Museum, and the Dock Office Chambers forming part of the continued regeneration […] Read more News Planning Regeneration Arctic CorsairDock Office ChambersHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNorth End ShipyardSpurn Lightship
Two of Hull’s historic ships set to receive major restoration 13th August 2020 The search is underway for a shipyard company to repair and restore two of Hull’s historic ships. Hull City Council has launched a procurement process to appoint a shipyard to undertake major restoration works that will preserve the Arctic Corsair and the Spurn Lightship for the next 100 years. For the last 20 years, a […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration Arctic CorsairCouncillor Daren HaleHull Maritime ProjectNational Lottery Heritage FundSpurn Lightship
Humber Street venue opens its doors this weekend following £1.2m revamp 10th August 2020 A new music, arts and entertainment venue on Hull’s Marina will open its doors this weekend following a £1.2m revamp. Social, formerly known as Fruit, will open on Friday 14 August. Operators of Social, Sesh Events UK, aim to gradually introduce a programme of entertainment and events to include live music, visual performance, comedy, theatre […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on FruitHull MarinaHumber Street SeshSesh Events UKSocial
Multi-million pound Whitefriargate regeneration takes shape 7th August 2020 The multi-million pound regeneration of Whitefriargate in Hull’s Old Town is starting to take shape. New boards have been installed on the historic street highlighting investment and funding opportunities through the Humber LEP’s Humber High Street Challenge fund. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for regeneration and economic investment at Hull City Council, said: “The Humber […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleFuture High Streets FundHistoric EnglandHumber High Street Challenge FundHumber LEPWhitefriargate
Hull businesses urged to apply for Government financial support before funding ends 6th August 2020 Businesses in Hull have until Friday 14 August to apply for the Government’s Covid-19 Small Business Support and Retail Hospitality Leisure Grant schemes. Hull City Council has already issued grants to 4200 businesses, worth £48m. All applications will be processed and concluded by Friday 28 August where necessary evidence requested has been provided. Councillor Daren […] Read more Business News Councillor Daren HaleCovid-19 Small Business SupportRetail Hospitality Leisure Grant
Work to install pop-up cycle lanes in Spring Bank and Ferensway begins tonight 5th August 2020 Work to install pop-up cycle lanes in Spring Bank and Ferensway will begin this evening. In Spring Bank, the left-hand lane in both directions will be converted into a combined bus and cycle lane, which will run between Ferensway and Princes Avenue. And in Ferensway, cyclists will benefit from a designated cycle and bus lane, […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travel grantCouncillor Daren HaleDepartment for TransportFerenswayPBS Constructionpop-up cycle lanesSpring Bank
Council leader’s message to businesses: “We can only protect our city and residents by continuing to work together” 3rd August 2020 Hull City Council is contacting businesses explaining how it can help mitigate risks and offer support in response to cases of Covid-19. Councillor Stephen Brady, leader of Hull City Council, has highlighted the importance of the businesses sector taking appropriate action and working with the local authority in order to protect the city and residents. […] Read more Business News Councillor Stephen Brady
City leaders call for support for Hull’s cultural sector 29th July 2020 The leader of Hull City Council and the portfolio holder for leisure and culture have written to government asking for support for the city’s cultural, arts and heritage industries. In a letter to Oliver Dowden, secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport, Councillors Stephen Brady and Dave Craker reference the “enormous” development and […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Councillor Dave CrakerCouncillor Stephen BradyDiscretionary Grant SchemeOliver Dowden
Hull businesses urged to apply for financial support before funding ends 28th July 2020 Businesses in Hull hit by the effects of coronavirus are being urged to apply for financial support before funding ends. The Hull Business Discretionary Grant Fund has so far seen more than £2 million distributed to 368 businesses in the city. And with the fund closing to new applications at midnight on Thursday 30 July, […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Councillor Daren HaleHull Business Discretionary Grant Fund
Pop-up cycle lanes in Hull seeing more get on their bikes 24th July 2020 Pop-up cycle lanes are becoming a key feature of Hull’s transport infrastructure as more people opt to use this greener form of travel. As a result of lockdown, cycling has increased by 29 per cent in the Yorkshire and Humber region. And to support this shift towards a more active Hull, Hull City Council wants […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleCyclingOperation Safe Passpop-up cycle lanesRusty Riders
Hull Street Race 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus 22nd July 2020 The Hull Street Race 2020 has been cancelled, its organisers have confirmed. Greenpower Education Trust, the charity behind the electric racing event, confirmed in a statement that the 2020 event will be unable to go ahead. Last year, thousands packed into the city centre to watch young people from the Humber region race electric cars […] Read more Business Cancellations Coronavirus News Regeneration GreenpowerHull Street Race
Whitefriargate to benefit from up to £1.75m Historic England boost 22nd July 2020 The regeneration of Whitefriargate is benefiting from grant funding of up to £1.75m from Historic England. Hull City Council has now entered into a formal agreement to deliver the scheme with Historic England after Whitefriargate was allocated the investment last year as part of a £95m nationwide funding pot. The funding will be used to […] Read more News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleFuture High Streets FundHigh Street Heritage Action ZoneHistoric EnglandWhitefriargate
