Regeneration

View article Colliderfest – A new festival to celebrate science, culture and art in city

Colliderfest – A new festival to celebrate science, culture and art in city

Hull city centre is set to come alive with creativity and innovation as it hosts an exciting four-day festival from Thursday 13 – Sunday 16 March 2025. This inaugural event, a collaborative effort between Hull City Council, the Hull Maritime project, Hull Museums and Gallery, and the University of Hull, will explore the dynamic connections […]

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View article Hull’s net zero story told on global stage as cities confront climate crisis

Hull’s net zero story told on global stage as cities confront climate crisis

Hull’s Oh Yes! Net Zero campaign has been showcased alongside globally significant climate action initiatives at a major international conference. Oh Yes! Net Zero joined delegates from the C40 Cities organisation – a global network of almost 100 cities united to confront the climate crisis – at Smart City Expo in Barcelona. Hull’s climate model […]

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View article Flood resilience scheme underway at Setting Dyke

Flood resilience scheme underway at Setting Dyke

Works will begin today, Monday 11 November, on the first phase of the construction of habitat and a flood storage feature within a west Hull watercourse channel, to improve flood defences in the area. Setting Dyke Catchment Improvement Scheme, based at Setting Dyke, which carries water from agricultural land in the East Riding, a storage […]

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View article Stepney Station shortlisted for National Railway Heritage Award

Stepney Station shortlisted for National Railway Heritage Award

The restoration of Stepney Station has been shortlisted for the prestigious National Railway Heritage Awards. These awards are the only recognition dedicated to encouraging best practices in the re-use, restoration, and upkeep of railway and tramway heritage across the UK. Located on Beverley Road, Stepney Station is a key landmark that plays a significant role […]

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View article Council issues notice to derelict building owner over need to act

Council issues notice to derelict building owner over need to act

Hull City Council is warning property owners in the city that it is prepared to take tough action against them if buildings are allowed to fall into poor condition. This was demonstrated by a Section 215 notice issued by the council to a freeholder that should act as a deterrent to other building owners to […]

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View article Your Ticket, Your Choice – Hull Card and KAT Card Now Available Through Bus Operators’ Apps

Your Ticket, Your Choice – Hull Card and KAT Card Now Available Through Bus Operators’ Apps

Bus passengers in Hull can now buy two discounted travel card products, that allow unlimited travel on both Stagecoach East Midlands and East Yorkshire Buses in the city, through their smartphones. A local campaign from the Hull Bus Alliance will raise awareness of the products on the theme of ‘Your Ticket, Your Choice’ and explain […]

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View article Christmas Exhibition for neurodiverse and care experienced entrepreneurs

Christmas Exhibition for neurodiverse and care experienced entrepreneurs

Neurodiverse and care experienced businesses and start-ups are invited to an inclusive Christmas Exhibition in Hull’s Guildhall next month. Hosted by Hull City Council’s Making Changes for Careers (MC4C) team, the event will provide an opportunity for entrepreneurs to showcase their products in an environment tailored to the neurodiverse. Having received neurodiversity training from Rob […]

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View article New community minibus services to support passengers in East Hull

New community minibus services to support passengers in East Hull

Hull City Council has announced that two new community minibus services will launch in November to support passengers, in the east of the city, to access shopping and medical facilities in the Marfleet ward as well as to attend appointments at Castle Hill Hospital. The Marfleet Community Minibus Service will run from David Lister Court, […]

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View article Plans submitted to celebrate history of the South Blockhouse site

Plans submitted to celebrate history of the South Blockhouse site

Architects working on the council’s South Blockhouse project have submitted a planning application that will tell the story of a nationally significant monument in Hull. These ambitious plans, led by The Manser Practice with Southern Green as Landscape Architects, include the creation of a brand-new visitor attraction at the South Blockhouse site, close to The […]

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View article Made Smarter’s free manufacturers workshop

Made Smarter’s free manufacturers workshop

Hull & East Yorkshire Made Smarter Team, in partnership with advisors from the Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce and the local Department for Business and Trade (DBT), is holding an Exporting for Manufacturers workshop. The free event is part of International Trade Week and is aimed at the manufacturing sector of Hull & East […]

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View article Iconic Hull business group secures national status for supporting staff to make sustainable travel choices

Iconic Hull business group secures national status for supporting staff to make sustainable travel choices

One of Hull’s most iconic business names has received national certification for its workplace travel plan, which encourages and supports its workforce to walk, cycle and use public transport for their daily commute. The Sewell Group has received a Very Good Travel Plan award from Modeshift STARS. The national STARS accreditation scheme recognises workplaces that […]

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