Work to improve Stoneferry Corridor has started 1st July 2020 Work to improve key transport routes in Hull began last week. The multi-million pound Stoneferry Corridor works started on Monday 22 June, with site and vegetation clearance works in preparation for the main scheme. Once completed, work to improve the footpaths will begin. Smart cities technologies are also being adopted throughout the scheme to improve […] Read more Regeneration Transport & Streets Colas LtdCouncillor Daren HaleCyclingHumber LEPSmart CityStoneferry Corridor
Hull City Council supporting hospitality businesses ahead of reopening 1st July 2020 Hull City Council is supporting businesses in the hospitality sector as they begin to reopen with temporary measures to create access to more outdoor space. As part of Government plans to support hospitality businesses, licensing process for outdoor seating has been simplified and planning procedure has been relaxed. The creation of access to more outdoor […] Read more Coronavirus News Regeneration Chief Superintendent Darren DownsCouncillor Daren HaleHull City CouncilHumberside Police
Jobs4Humber recruitment app to launch next week 1st July 2020 A new recruitment app for jobs in the Humber region will launch next week. The Jobs4Humber app is aimed at anyone searching for work in the Humber region at any level, as well as companies looking to source talent within the region. It is being launched by Hull firm GBIT Recruitment from their headquarters at […] Read more Business News Regeneration BondholdersC4DIGBIT RecruitmentJobs4HumberRecruitment
Hull businesses in creative industries urged to apply for £2k grants 29th June 2020 Hull businesses in the creative industries that have been hit by the effects of coronavirus are being urged to apply for up to £2,000 in grant support. Hull City Council is welcoming applications from small businesses and freelance workers in the city’s creative industries for the Hull Business Discretionary Grant Fund. Grants of up to […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Arts and cultureCouncillor Daren HaleHull Business Discretionary Grant Fund
Pop-up cycle lanes in Freetown Way in Hull 26th June 2020 Cycle lane improvement works have started in Freetown Way. The work will include pop-up cycle lanes with the removal of the inside lane for motorists. This means the newly segregated route between Witham and the Beverley Road-Ferensway junction will be for cyclists only. Additional signage and green road markings will also be installed. An anti-skid […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Ashcourt GroupCouncillor Daren HaleCyclingFreetown Waypop-up cycle lanes
Have your say on cycling in Hull 25th June 2020 As cycling work gets under way across Hull, a number of significant changes will be visible across the city. As part of this city-wide project, bollards will be used to prevent motorists entering into the lanes that will be designated to cyclists. And now the public are being asked to choose which bollards they would […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets bollardsCycling
Hammonds of Hull redevelopment takes shape 24th June 2020 The redevelopment of the former House of Fraser building in Hull city centre is starting to take shape. Hammonds of Hull will be home to a European-style food hall as well as modern office space on the upper floors of the building. In the next few weeks, work will begin on the replacement of all […] Read more Business News Regeneration Hammonds of Hull
Coronavirus grant helps Hull businesswoman to get back on track 23rd June 2020 A Hull businesswoman has put her company on the road to recovery after securing £10,000 in grant funding from Hull City Council. Gill Cain, 53, of Hull, helped set up JC Leisure Connexions, a leading UK supplier of security control products primarily to the leisure, events and hospitality industry. When the economic effects of coronavirus […] Read more Business News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren HaleHull Business Discretionary Grant FundHull City CouncilJC Leisure Connexions
Bandstand to be relocated to Pickering Park as part of £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment 23rd June 2020 The Queens Gardens bandstand will be moved to Pickering Park as part of the £4.3m redevelopment of the gardens. Hull City Council will relocate the bandstand to the rose garden in Pickering Park. That means each of the city’s Victorian parks will have a bandstand as one of its features. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder […] Read more News Regeneration Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityHumberside Police Concert BandPickering ParkQueens Gardens
97 per cent of coronavirus grant funding delivered in Hull 19th June 2020 More than 97 per cent of coronavirus grant funding has been delivered to eligible businesses by Hull City Council. The local authority has distributed grants to 4,022 of 4,133 eligible businesses hit by the effects of the pandemic. More than £45 million has been handed out since applications began in April. The Small Business Grant […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren HaleGovernmentRetail Hospitality Leisure Grant FundSmall Business Grant Fund
Retail returns to Hull’s Fruit Market as traders reopen doors to customers 19th June 2020 Retail has returned to Hull’s Fruit Market as traders reopen their doors to shoppers. Independent businesses in Humber Street have reopened with safety measures in place, including hand sanitiser stations, contactless payments, two-metre socially distanced floor markings, one-way systems and limits on shoppers allowed inside at any one time. While several Fruit Market businesses had […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Fruit MarketHumber StreetWykeland Beal
Work begins on major upgrade of A63 18th June 2020 A major upgrade that will transform Hull’s transport network is now officially under way. Work has now begun to improve the A63 Castle Street, which will improve transport links between the Port of Hull to the A63 and M62 along with the wider strategic road network. The scheme will also help to reunite the city […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets A63Castle StreetCouncillor Daren HaleGrant ShappsM62National HighwaysTransport for the NorthTrinity Burial Ground
