Regeneration

View article Absolutely Cultured appoints new Chair

Absolutely Cultured appoints new Chair

17th June 2021

Hull-based cultural development organisation Absolutely Cultured has appointed Lee Pitcher, Head of Partnerships, Yorkshire Water and General Manager, Living with Water Partnership, as its new chair. He will take over the role from current chair Lee Corner when her term of office ends in September 2021. Stephen Munn, CEO and Artistic Director, Absolutely Cultured said: […]

View article Contractor appointed for Brunswick Arcade restoration

Contractor appointed for Brunswick Arcade restoration

16th June 2021

Hull City Council has today published a decision record appointing Hull contractor Geo Houlton & Sons Ltd as the lead contractor that undertake the redevelopment and reinstatement works required at 52A – 54 Beverley Road (Brunswick Arcade). The contract totals £2,186,128 and will involve the careful demolition and clearance of the existing remaining structure at […]

View article Hull highlighted in new tourism campaign

Hull highlighted in new tourism campaign

16th June 2021

Hull is being celebrated as part of a new tourism campaign highlighting the region’s great cities. The Yorkshire Northern Cities promotion, funded by VisitBritain as part of their national campaign ‘Escape the Everyday’ is supporting and showcasing the region’s seven glorious cities of Hull, Bradford, Leeds, Ripon, Sheffield, Wakefield and York Councillor Daren Hale, leader […]

View article Paving the way to an improved Fruit Market

Paving the way to an improved Fruit Market

10th June 2021

Work to transform paving in the Fruit Market will begin on Monday 21 June. As part of the ongoing regeneration of the Fruit Market, a number of improvements will take place so that it is in keeping with the rest of the area’s public realm transformation. The work will take place between Blackfriargate and Queen […]

View article Training provider appointed to deliver new ‘Maritime Futures’ programme

Training provider appointed to deliver new ‘Maritime Futures’ programme

2nd June 2021

A local training provider has joined forces with the Hull Maritime project to offer a new ‘Maritime Futures’ training programme for young people in Hull who aspire to work at sea. A decision record published today, Wednesday 2 June, confirms the appointment. East Coast Maritime Training, who specialises in delivering in training within fishing and […]

View article ‘Hull used to be one of Britain’s best kept secrets – not anymore’

‘Hull used to be one of Britain’s best kept secrets – not anymore’

2nd June 2021

Visit Hull launches campaign to welcome visitors back to the city. The It Must Be Hull Campaign will invite local, regional and national visitors to rediscover Hull. The city is continuing to grow its reputation as a top tourist destination with latest figures showing that its visitor economy grew to £350m in 2019. This rose […]

View article Tech Week Humber returns with hybrid of virtual and physical events

Tech Week Humber returns with hybrid of virtual and physical events

28th May 2021

Tech Week Humber is back in Hull for 2021. The popular tech event will take place from Monday 8 to Friday 12 November. This year’s event will be a hybrid of physical and virtual events, with a flagship exhibition taking place at the city’s Bonus Arena on Tuesday 9 November. A launch event with more announcements is […]

View article Hull’s future is bright after £3bn investment – report

Hull’s future is bright after £3bn investment – report

27th May 2021

Hull’s future is bright thanks to £3bn poured into the city, according to a new report. Commercial property publication Property Week highlighted some of the city’s biggest investment success stories – with “a lot more to come”. The report pointed at the £310m by Siemens Gamesa and ABP for an offshore turbine blade facility, plus […]

View article Hull’s National Picture Theatre transformation gets green light

Hull’s National Picture Theatre transformation gets green light

27th May 2021

Plans to transform the former National Picture Theatre will now go ahead following a successful funding bid to the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The £277,600 grant will include repair and conservation work, as well as the restoration of the facade of the building alongside its heritage features. Its former auditorium will be used to create […]

View article Public invited to take a trip into Hull’s captivating history

Public invited to take a trip into Hull’s captivating history

25th May 2021

Hullensians, archaeologists and history enthusiasts are invited to meet the people behind the city’s biggest ever archaeological dig. The experienced team of archaeologists working at the Trinity Burial Ground, as part of Highways England’s A63 Castle Street improvement scheme, are holding a free virtual event where the fascinating history of Hull’s population will be revealed. […]

View article Council receives £1m to enhance key maritime heritage site

Council receives £1m to enhance key maritime heritage site

24th May 2021

Further exploration works on an ancient blockhouse in Hull, commissioned by Henry VIII, are set to take place thanks to a successful funding bid. Hull City Council has been awarded the first phase of £1m of funding from Highways England to deliver a programme of archaeological works to conserve and tell the story of a […]

View article Natural woodland in Hull to be preserved by Hull City Council

Natural woodland in Hull to be preserved by Hull City Council

21st May 2021

Hull City Council has taken over ownership of an area of natural woodland in the city to preserve its beauty and enhance accessibility for residents. The local authority has completed the transfer of the woodland in the city’s Southcoates Ward, next to the former Withernsea-to-Hull rail line, from owners Associated British Ports (ABP). Known as […]