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
Help name these hi-tech trains coming to Hull 1st May 2019 Can you think of a catchy Hull-themed name for one of a fleet of hi-tech trains coming to the city? Hull Trains is asking its passengers to help name five new vehicles – built using Japanese bullet train technology – that will arrive in Hull later this year. The state-of-the-art trains, among the fastest and […] Read more Business News
Hull seeing highest levels of working-age employment on record 25th April 2019 Hull is experiencing its highest level of working-age employment on record. Latest labour figures from the Annual Population Survey show a total of 123,000 working-age residents of Hull in employment – equivalent to a rate of 73%. The figures represent an increase in working-age employment among Hull residents by 17,100 – 16 per cent – […] Read more News Regeneration
Tree surgeons aiming to help new Hull businesses take root 17th April 2019 Two entrepreneurs want to help new companies in Hull grow after funding allowed their tree surgeon business to branch out.Sarah Fenwick, 28, and Gareth Pennington, 29, have set up The Tree Fellas Hull, which specialises in tree-planting, pruning and felling. The pair received support from Hull City Council and the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank […] Read more Regeneration John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank
