Plans for 150-bed hotel in Hull city centre approved 5th June 2019 Plans for a 150-bed hotel in the city centre have been approved by Hull City Council’s planning committee. The £20m development is to be built on land next to the £36m Bonus Arena, between Castle Street and Princes Quay shopping centre. It would also see the protection of two of the city’s listed buildings, with the […] Read more News Planning Regeneration
How Hull is ‘setting the benchmark’ in support for young entrepreneurs 5th June 2019 Future young entrepreneurs are being urged to take advantage of financial support and mentoring from a growing partnership scheme The Youth Enterprise Bank has so far offered support to 500 young people – and it is hoped that number will soon soar. The project, which is operated alongside Hull City Council’s Making Changes for Careers […] Read more Business News Humber Business Week
How businesses can help care leavers Hull 4th June 2019 Businesses in Hull are being urged to offer support for the city’s young care leavers. During Humber Business Week, Hull City Council is highlighting what can be done to help people aged from 16 to 25 who have at some point been taken into local authority care. Mark Jones, the council’s Director of Regeneration, said: “Hull […] Read more Business News Humber Business Week
Meet a few of Trinity Market’s independent traders 4th June 2019 You may have tried the street food in Trinity Market, but have you sampled the shopping? As Humber Business Week continues, traders at Hull’s oldest covered market are encouraging shoppers to love local and support independent businesses to try something bespoke and new. Watch the video below to meet a few of the independent local […] Read more Business News Humber Business WeekTrinity Market
Why in Hull, archaeology is no barrier to development 3rd June 2019 You may have noticed in the past few years, Hull has seen its biggest physical transformation since the Second World War. Excavation sites at the Princes Quay footbridge and South Blockhouse sites are now a familiar sight for residents and visitors. With the city’s rich history as a medieval European trading port spanning back centuries, […] Read more Business News Planning Humber Business Week
‘Follow your dreams’ urges backpackers’ hostel owner in Hull 3rd June 2019 A keen traveller who opened a popular backpackers’ hostel in Hull is urging aspiring entrepreneurs to follow their dreams. Glenn Gavin, 50, says his passion for simple accommodation that is “clean, safe and central” when travelling the world led him to opening the Hull Trinity Backpackers hostel in the city centre. The facility, in Market […] Read more Business News Humber Business Week
Highways works at Priory Park could secure £25m investment 21st May 2019 Highways improvement works are set to get under way in Priory Park near Hull. The works will allow investment on land near Henry Boot Way, unlocking up to 15,600 sq m of commercial floor space. It could see private sector investment of up to £25m and the creation of up to 280 new jobs. The […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets
Pearson Park restoration hits significant milestone 20th May 2019 The restoration of Pearson Park has reached another milestone with a contractor being appointed to deliver the remainder of the £3.8m project. Work has already begun on the restoration of the park’s historic archway, which was removed in December and is due to return later this summer. The second phase of the restoration of the […] Read more Leisure & Culture Regeneration Pearson Park
Plans for Hull’s House of Fraser building revealed 16th May 2019 This is how the House of Fraser building in Hull could look under new plans revealed today. A planning application to comprehensively redevelop 1 Paragon Square into a dynamic mix of retail, restaurant, residential and office space has been submitted to Hull City Council. It has been submitted by Redefine Paragon Square Hull Limited, the […] Read more News Planning Regeneration HullBID
Hull independent retail scene ‘thriving’ 14th May 2019 41 per cent of retail units in Hull city centre are independent, according to latest figures. The stats from HullBID (Hull Business Improvement District) also show retail unit vacancy rates in the city centre have once again fallen, this time to 12.61% for the end of April. This figure fell by 0.67 per cent from […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Hepworth ArcadeHullBIDParagon ArcadeTrinity Market
See inside ambitious Endsleigh Park development ahead of launch 9th May 2019 These impressive pictures show what will greet the first guests of the ambitious Endsleigh Park development. The first phase of the project will be launched in June. It will comprise 40 serviced en-suite rooms, communal lounges, kitchens, gym, cinema, private secure parking and attractive grounds surrounding the property. The development, by Hull firm Hull Serviced […] Read more News Regeneration
New gym to bring intravenous and cryotherapy treatments to Hull’s Fruit Market 7th May 2019 A gym and fitness space is moving in at Hull’s Fruit Market community. The Temple @ Humber Street is the latest venture to join the redeveloped waterfront quarter, bringing state-of-the-art equipment, health and wellbeing treatments and high-intensity workouts to the area. The gym will offer the chance to try equipment and take part in taster […] Read more News Regeneration Fruit Market
