Regeneration

View article Find out why dragons and sea creatures are appearing in Hull this Christmas

Find out why dragons and sea creatures are appearing in Hull this Christmas

Hull’s most famous faces and creatures are part of a new trail in the city centre this Christmas. The joint initiative from HullBID and Visit Hull is animating vacant retail units in the run-up to Christmas, with five windows decorated already and seven more to be transformed early in 2022. Councillor Daren Hale, leader of […]

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View article Launch of giving page to help protect Hull’s maritime past

Launch of giving page to help protect Hull’s maritime past

Supporting Hull’s major regeneration project to preserve the city’s rich maritime heritage has never been easier. The Hull Maritime Foundation, an independent charity dedicated to supporting the ambitious plans to celebrate 800 years of maritime history, now has a giving page which supporters of the project can directly make donations to. The £30.3m Hull Maritime […]

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View article Hammonds of Hull: City celebrates ‘incredible redevelopment’ of iconic building

Hammonds of Hull: City celebrates ‘incredible redevelopment’ of iconic building

Hull’s latest and eagerly anticipated visitor destination, Hammonds of Hull, opens its doors this weekend. The historic building, built in 1916, has undergone a dramatic transformation. The ground floor is now home to an artisan food hall, featuring flavours from all over the world and a large selection of products and fresh produce, many of […]

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View article First-look at new images for £96m Albion Square development

First-look at new images for £96m Albion Square development

New images have been revealed of Hull’s exciting and transformative £96m Albion Square development. The large development in Hull city centre will feature a mixture of residential, office and retail space, as well as a large urban park. The proposals, designed by FaulknerBrowns Architects and landscape architects Gillespies, will also use rewilding to create a […]

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View article Pearson Park arch shortlisted for national award

Pearson Park arch shortlisted for national award

The historic entrance archway to Pearson Park has been shortlisted in the 2022 Civic Trust AABC Conservation Awards. As a 2022 regional finalist, the quality and sensitive restoration of the arch has been recognised, and is already considered successful at the first stage assessment and will now be reviewed by the AABC national judging panel. Councillor […]

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View article Beverley Road Townscape Heritage Scheme works ramp up

Beverley Road Townscape Heritage Scheme works ramp up

More historic buildings on Beverley Road will start to receive facelifts, as external and structural restoration works begin this month. Four historic building projects will soon start on site following the boundary improvement works completed in the summer at six locations on Beverley Road, all together totalling to a length of 350m, having a major […]

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View article John Cracknell Youth Enterprise bank Highly Commended for supporting young entrepreneurs in Hull

John Cracknell Youth Enterprise bank Highly Commended for supporting young entrepreneurs in Hull

The John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank (JCYEB) have been Highly Commended in the category of Social Impact in Enterprise at the National Enterprise Network Awards. The JCYEB, working with Hull City Council’s Youth Enterprise Micro Business Team, were recognised for raising over £110,000 to support #ExcludedUK, enterprising young people from local businesses, trade unions, charities, individuals […]

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View article Hull City Council’s transport fleet shortlisted for green award

Hull City Council’s transport fleet shortlisted for green award

Hull City Council has been shortlisted in the prestigious national Green Fleet Awards 2021. The Green Fleet Awards recognise public and private sector vehicle fleet operators that are leading the way in tackling climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality. There are a range of different awards and Hull City Council, […]

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View article Works to begin at Avenues Centre

Works to begin at Avenues Centre

The council has today published a decision record that authorises condition works to take place at the Avenues Centre. The works will allow the relocation of the Hull Training and Adult Education team from the Endeavour site on Beverley Road, ahead of its refurbishment for the Trinity House move. Councillor Shane McMurray, portfolio holder for […]

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View article Whitefriargate regeneration boost with £1.6m refurbishment of iconic former bank

Whitefriargate regeneration boost with £1.6m refurbishment of iconic former bank

The regeneration of Hull’s historic Whitefriargate has taken another step forward with the £1.6m refurbishment of an iconic former bank. The 55 Group, a collective of leading cross-industry businesses, has completed its relocation to the former HSBC building on Whitefriargate in Hull city centre following redevelopment to make it a creative and innovation hub. Gerard […]

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