Popular Trinity Live music nights to continue until Christmas 16th September 2019 Trinity Live, a weekly music event at Trinity Market, has been extended until Christmas. The event, that takes place every Thursday evening, has attracted 9,500 people to market since launching in May – an average of 500 people per night. It has also given a platform to almost 60 local bands and artists. Councillor Dave […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor Dave CrakerTrinity LiveTrinity Market
£1.75m boost for Whitefriargate regeneration 14th September 2019 Whitefriargate is to receive up to £1.75m as part of a £95m nationwide funding pot from Historic England. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for regeneration and economic investment, said: “Whitefriargate is a vital part of Hull’s city centre and the council has been proactively looking at ways to regenerate the area. I’m delighted that we […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHeritage EnglandWhitefriargate
See inside exciting new Glass House complex in Queens Gardens 12th September 2019 A hotly anticipated Hull apartment development will be revealed at a launch event at the Ferens Art Gallery. The luxury Glass House complex next to Queens Gardens is expected to be completed in March next year. And now Iguana Developments, the Hull firm behind the project, is inviting people to get a first look inside […] Read more Business Ferens News Regeneration Glass HouseIguana DevelopmentsQueens Gardens
This eight-foot-tall celebrity robot is coming to a Hull tech event 11th September 2019 A world-famous robot who has danced on stage with Rihanna and Will.I.Am is on his way to a Hull tech event. The 8ft Titan the Robot has been confirmed for the Tech Expo Humber at the Bonus Arena next month. The elaborate exoskeleton has also appeared alongside Will Smith and Jackie Chan at events including […] Read more Business News Regeneration What's on Bonus ArenaConnexinEast Riding CouncilHull City CouncilRihannaTech Expo HumberTitan the RobotWill SmithWill.I.Am
Watch: Do you know how fountains in Queen Victoria Square are controlled? 9th September 2019 The fountains in Queen Victoria Square are one of the city centre’s most popular features. They were installed in 2017 as part of the city’s transformational public realm works. But did you know that all of this is controlled through an app? The height, speed and colour of the jets can be altered – and […] Read more News Regeneration FountainsPublic RealmQueen Victoria Square
£1.2m improvements planned for Hull city centre 6th September 2019 Hull City Council is set invest a further £1.2 million into public realm improvements in the city centre. The investment will improve areas on Brook Street and Prospect Street and improve links with St Stephen’s shopping centre, Prospect Centre and the proposed Albion Square development. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for regeneration and economic investment, […] Read more Business News Regeneration Brook StreetCouncillor Daren HaleProspect StreetPublic Realm
Contractor named for Hull’s major Albion Square development 6th September 2019 A contractor has been appointed to carry out the multi-million pound Albion Square development. VINCI Construction UK will carry out the design and construction of the development, which will feature high-quality retail, housing, leisure and enhanced parking facilities set around an enclosed courtyard. The site has also been identified as a potential home for a […] Read more Business News Regeneration Albion SquareCouncillor Daren HaleVINCI Construction
£4.3m Queens Gardens plans go before councillors next week 4th September 2019 Plans that could lead to £4.3m improvements to one of Hull’s most popular green spaces are to be considered by councillors. The plans for Queens Gardens will next week go before Riverside Area Committee councillors, who will be given the opportunity to add comments before the designs are submitted to the council’s planning committee. The […] Read more News Regeneration Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityQueens Gardens
Victoria Pier flood defence plans go on show 29th August 2019 Victoria Pier flood defence plans will go on show at a public drop-in event on Tuesday 3 September. Staff from the Environment Agency will be on hand to explain the plans and answer any questions at a pop-up stand on Nelson Street from 12.30pm to 5.30pm. The proposed work would see the existing steel sheet […] Read more Community and Living Environment Living With Water News Planning Regeneration Environment AgencyFlood defencePilingVictoria Pier
Outgoing Freedom Festival boss praised by council for ‘pivotal role’ 16th August 2019 Hull City Council has paid tribute to the “tremendous contribution” made to the city by the executive director and joint CEO of the Freedom Festival, Jenny Howard-Coombes. Freedom Festival announced today that she will be stepping down from her role following this year’s festival. Jenny was the first employee to join Freedom Festival Arts Trust […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Councillor Stephen BradyFreedom FestivalFreedom Festival Arts TrustJenny Howard-Coombes
Hull backs calls for ‘Northern Budget’ to deliver infrastructure boost 15th August 2019 Hull City Council is backing calls by northern leaders for the Government to commit to a “Northern Budget” to boost the region’s economic fortunes. The calls asks the Government to deliver on commitments promised as part of the Northern Powerhouse agenda. It is being backed by the Transport for the North, which represents more than […] Read more Regeneration Transport & Streets BrexitCouncillor Daren HaleNorthern Infrastructure PipelineNorthern Powerhouse RailTransport for the North
Road works to start in Holderness Road next week 1st August 2019 Essential road works are to get under way in Holderness Road from Monday 5 August. The repair and resurfacing work will take place between Stanhope Avenue and Summergangs Road westbound. Works will take place from 7.30am to 10am and are due to be completed by Sunday 18 August. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for highways, […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonHolderness RoadRoadworks
