Regeneration

View article Council welcomes award that highlights Hull Paragon Interchange improvements

Council welcomes award that highlights Hull Paragon Interchange improvements

Hull City Council has welcomed the news that Hull Paragon Interchange has been crowned Large Station of the Year at the National Rail Awards. Often referred to as the “Railway Oscars,” the award was presented at a ceremony in London where the judges praised the station’s transformation in recent years, which have helped make it […]

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View article The Future of Manufacturing Conference comes to MKM Stadium

The Future of Manufacturing Conference comes to MKM Stadium

A free business event to support the growth and vitality of the region’s manufacturing sector is being hosted at the MKM Stadium next month. The Future of Manufacturing Conference will explore the future trends relating to productivity gain via digital transformation, as well as reduced energy costs via energy efficiency measures and renewables generation. The […]

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View article Four more pocket parks on the way across Hull after further council investment

Four more pocket parks on the way across Hull after further council investment

Four more areas of Hull will welcome investment and benefit from improved social spaces as part of round three of Hull City Council’s Pocket Park programme. The flagship scheme improves unloved, neglected or derelict areas into new green space to benefit the physical and mental wellbeing of local people and providing good quality green space […]

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View article Women into Manufacturing and Engineering careers event returns to Guildhall

Women into Manufacturing and Engineering careers event returns to Guildhall

Hull’s Guildhall will host a free event aimed at supporting women and girls in the region considering a career path in the manufacturing, engineering, construction, digital and renewable sectors. Women into Manufacturing and Engineering (WiME), part of Green Port Hull, is hosting a careers event to encourage more young women to explore opportunities in the […]

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View article New 20mph zone comes into force for Hull’s Old Town

New 20mph zone comes into force for Hull’s Old Town

A new 20mph zone has come into force in Hull’s Old Town area as part of a safety improvement scheme for Lowgate being delivered by Hull City Council. The new 20mph zone came into force on Monday (15 September) and aims to reduce the risk of accidents for all road users near Hull College and […]

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View article Council asks residents for further views on Community Highstreets investment

Council asks residents for further views on Community Highstreets investment

Hull City Council is investing £6 million in improvement works on high streets across the city, with 16 locations identified for enhancements.  As part of the process, the council is asking residents, business owners and shoppers to share their thoughts on its Community Highstreets project as the second round of public engagement reaches its halfway point.  This […]

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View article City centre pop-up shop supporting young entrepreneurs

City centre pop-up shop supporting young entrepreneurs

A new pop-up shop in Hull is giving young entrepreneurs a central hub to showcase their products and services and learn the skills to build their own business. Young people working in sectors including retail, digital, graphic design, joinery and even walking tours are already seizing the opportunities offered by the Hull Emporium. In addition […]

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View article State-of-the-art CDC opens

State-of-the-art CDC opens

High-quality and easily accessible health facilities are now available in Hull city centre after a brand new state-of-the-art Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) was opened. Patients in Hull and the East Riding requiring diagnostic testing can now opt to attend the facility on Albion Street which was constructed in an impressive 15 months by Hull City […]

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View article Council seeks contractor to ‘futureproof’ Kingswood roundabouts

Council seeks contractor to ‘futureproof’ Kingswood roundabouts

Hull City Council is seeking a contractor to deliver two roundabout improvement schemes, at Ennerdale Leisure Centre and Wawne Road / Bude Road, as part of the Kingswood Area Action Plan (AAP). The schemes will: It is anticipated that a contractor will be appointed in November, with the aim of starting on site in January […]

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View article Biodiversity Net Gain approach to be discussed by cabinet

Biodiversity Net Gain approach to be discussed by cabinet

A strategic approach to how the council manages Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements will be discussed by cabinet this month. Mandatory legislation in England was introduced in February 2024 stating that all developments must deliver a 10 per cent increase of BNG, resulting in more or better-quality natural habitats. The new approach, should it be […]

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View article Guildhall to help ‘shape tomorrow’ by hosting the North Green Skills Conference 2025

Guildhall to help ‘shape tomorrow’ by hosting the North Green Skills Conference 2025

Hull’s Guildhall will welcome delegates from across the north later this month as Hull City Council becomes the host partner of the North Green Skills Conference 2025. ‘Skills North: Shaping Tomorrow’ will be held on Wednesday 24 September, bringing together business leaders, academics, politicians and the media from a range of different sectors. Speakers and […]

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