Regeneration

View article Search for specialist training provider to deliver ‘Maritime Futures’ programme

Search for specialist training provider to deliver ‘Maritime Futures’ programme

6th April 2021

The Hull Maritime project is looking to appoint a specialist training provider to deliver an accredited training programme for young people in Hull. Thanks to funding awarded to the Hull Maritime Foundation from the Trinity House Maritime Charity (THMC), the ‘Maritime Futures’ programme will offer 100 young people, aged 16-25, the chance to enter a […]

View article First cycle hub to open in Hull’s historic Old Town

First cycle hub to open in Hull’s historic Old Town

26th March 2021

A brand new cycle hub has opened in Trinity Market today. The first of its kind to open in the Old Town area, the space will hold storage for up to 40 cycles and offer a repair service to commuters, shoppers and visitors. Local charity R-evolution have been appointed to operate the cycling hub from […]

View article Plans on how to manage sustainable flood risk to be developed by Stantec

Plans on how to manage sustainable flood risk to be developed by Stantec

22nd March 2021

Plans on how to reduce flood risk using sustainable drainage across Hull as the East Riding are to be developed by Stantec. Stantec have been appointed by the Living with Water partnership to create a blue-green master plan to develop new ways in managing water and supporting regeneration across the region. Nevil Muncaster, Living with […]

View article Historic street gains poet-in-residence

Historic street gains poet-in-residence

19th March 2021

A new poem has been commissioned to celebrate the area of Whitefriargate for World Poetry Day 2021. Hull’s High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) has partnered with Humber Mouth literature festival and Wrecking Ball Press to commission poet Vicky Foster to write a new poem that reflects Whitefriargate’s history, people and community. As Whitefriargate’s poet-in-residence […]

View article Search for contractor to restore Hull’s last remaining 20th century Scotch Derrick crane

Search for contractor to restore Hull’s last remaining 20th century Scotch Derrick crane

15th March 2021

Hull’s last remaining 20th century Scotch Derrick crane is to be restored, thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Hull City Council. The Hull Maritime project is looking to appoint a contractor to dismantle, restore and relocate the crane as a safe structure, retaining its historical details and significance. The 20th century Scotch Derrick crane, sometimes […]

View article Independent arts venue on Whitefriargate receives £100,000 grant

Independent arts venue on Whitefriargate receives £100,000 grant

12th March 2021

An independent arts venue, café and book and music store on Whitefriargate has received a £100,000 grant from the Humber LEP’s Humber High Street Challenge Fund. Wrecking Ball Press, which moved from Princes Quay to Whitefriargate last year, is the latest business to receive funding as part of Hull City Council’s Whitefriargate regeneration project. Wrecking […]

View article Stunning new images of Albert Ave Pools refurbishment lido revealed

Stunning new images of Albert Ave Pools refurbishment lido revealed

11th March 2021

New images of the city’s next major leisure refurbishment project have today been revealed by Hull City Council. Albert Avenue Pools is the next centre in line for a full refurbishment with a £4.6million transformation that will also see the construction of a new outdoor lido to replace the existing one which closed 25 years […]

View article Specialists appointed to pack and transport thousands of maritime treasures

Specialists appointed to pack and transport thousands of maritime treasures

9th March 2021

50,000 maritime artefacts from the Hull Maritime Museum are to be packed and transported to secure storage. A decision record published by Hull City Council today confirms the appointment of the specialist company. Constantine, with a proven track record in moving museum objects and fine art throughout the world, has been assigned to undertake this huge […]

View article Young female entrepreneurs celebrated as part of Hull Women’s Week

Young female entrepreneurs celebrated as part of Hull Women’s Week

8th March 2021

Hull Women’s Week, which starts today, International Women’s Day, is highlighting the work of women working across various communities and sectors in Hull. Throughout Hull Women’s Week, the Hull Youth Enterprise Service at Hull City Council will be promoting young female entrepreneurs such as Cloie Hockney of Cloie Couture, Becca Pettman of Grays Boutiques, Katie […]

View article Writer commissioned as part of Queen’s Gardens refurbishment project

Writer commissioned as part of Queen’s Gardens refurbishment project

26th February 2021

A writer has been commissioned to produce work that will displayed as part of the Queens Gardens refurbishment. Author and artist Joanna Walsh has been jointly commissioned by the project and Humber Mouth literature festival to create prose that will feature alongside of a number of public art installations in the gardens. Councillor Daren Hale, […]

View article Hull’s Guildhall carillon bells and clock fall silent for repairs

Hull’s Guildhall carillon bells and clock fall silent for repairs

23rd February 2021

Hull’s Guildhall carillon bells and Barnard Cook clock have fallen silent to make way for major repairs to one of the last remaining Time Balls in the UK. The historic Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball is the highest in the UK at 60 metres above ground level, which stands above the clock tower, is to be […]

View article Have your say on the future of Hull’s historic Old Town

Have your say on the future of Hull’s historic Old Town

22nd February 2021

The public are being invited to share their views on the future of Hull’s Old Town. The historic area, home to Hull Minster, Trinity Square, the cobbled High Street and Beverley Gate, is a much-loved area of the city for both residents and visitors. The picturesque and unique area has recently been used as the […]