Regeneration

View article Jails, bombs and map mysteries – explosive insight into the history of Hull

Jails, bombs and map mysteries – explosive insight into the history of Hull

1st December 2020

A 235-year-old prison, a suspected Second World War bomb explosion and mysterious buildings that don’t appear on any maps could shed new light on the fascinating history of Hull. Archaeologists have started piecing together intriguing clues from the past as part of Highways England’s A63 Castle Street project. The 70-strong team are carefully excavating at […]

View article Hull’s Bradbury House to be named after Lillian Bilocca

Hull’s Bradbury House to be named after Lillian Bilocca

27th November 2020

Hull City Council has confirmed the new name of Bradbury House will be Lil Bilocca House. The local authority agreed to buy the building in Porter Street, Hull, in June. It had been used as the headquarters of charity Age UK Hull since it was built in 2001. The building will be named after Lillian […]

View article Hull Ice Arena set for £1.1m investment

Hull Ice Arena set for £1.1m investment

20th November 2020

Plans are being put forward that would see Hull Ice Arena benefit from a £1.1m investment. The improvements would deliver essential maintenance work to the arena, as well as ensure the building is Covid-19 building compliant. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for economic investment and regeneration, said: “The future of Hull’s ice provision lies at […]

View article Chair sought for new-look Local Enterprise Partnership

Chair sought for new-look Local Enterprise Partnership

17th November 2020

The new Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership is looking for its first Chair. This high profile role requires a dynamic and experience business leader to establish and lead a board and help raise the profile of the area. Applications are being invited from those with drive, energy and a passion for Hull and […]

View article Popular trail in Hull’s Victoria Dock to reopen

Popular trail in Hull’s Victoria Dock to reopen

10th November 2020

A popular section of footpath in Hull’s Victoria Dock is reopening this week. The route which forms part of the Trans Pennine Trail is re-opening after an upgrade to flood defences on Hull’s Victoria Dock Village western frontage. The majority of the path will open this week so that people can walk along the estuary […]

View article Support and grants available to businesses during lockdown

Support and grants available to businesses during lockdown

5th November 2020

Measures have been announced to support businesses in Hull during lockdown. Businesses forced to close, which are registered for Business Rates, will receive grants worth up to £3,000 per month under the Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG). Businesses need to have a rateable value and be registered for business rates to receive the grant. These […]

View article Spooky kids bring the fright to Hepworth’s Arcade

Spooky kids bring the fright to Hepworth’s Arcade

28th October 2020

School children have been busy making Hepworth’s Arcade spookier than ever this Halloween. The famous arcade, the country’s only L-shaped arcade, has been decorated with ghosts, pumpkins and various spooky surprises thanks to children from all over the city. Lucy Lines, Trinity Market manager, said: “With the maintenance work currently taking place in the arcade […]

View article Holwell Road closed overnight next week for essential improvement works

Holwell Road closed overnight next week for essential improvement works

23rd October 2020

Holwell Road will be closed for overnight roadworks, 7pm until 7am, from Monday 26 October until Friday 30 October. The road will be closed from Holwell Road roundabout to Bandstand roundabout. It will also be closed from Saturday 31 October until 6am on Monday 2 November. Signed diversion routes via West Carr Lane and Leeds […]

View article Free virtual events for families this half-term

Free virtual events for families this half-term

23rd October 2020

From scavenger hunts and tree trails to dog tails and street dancing, the team at Hull Libraries has organised an action packed calendar of free online activities to keep the kids entertained this half-term and beyond. Hot on the heels of the success of The Reset Lab which took place as part of this year’s […]

View article Discover the wonder of Whitefriargate this half-term

Discover the wonder of Whitefriargate this half-term

23rd October 2020

The rich history of Whitefriargate, Hull’s most famous thoroughfare, can be explored this half-term thanks to a new family-friendly trail. The trail, which can be downloaded from the Visit Hull website, includes fun facts and information about the historic street’s medieval past and its stunning architecture. It will also highlight some of Whitefriargate’s unique features […]

View article Work begins on East Park splash pad revamp

Work begins on East Park splash pad revamp

21st October 2020

Contractors have moved into East Park to begin work on the £850,000 revamp of the splash pad. Water play specialists Ustigate have fully redesigned the space which will re-purpose the lower pool as a splash pad and water jets, landscaping the remaining area. They will also remove the plant room and holding tanks and replace […]

View article Hull’s visitor economy worth £350m as city continues to grow reputation as first-class tourist destination

Hull’s visitor economy worth £350m as city continues to grow reputation as first-class tourist destination

21st October 2020

Hull is continuing to grow its reputation as a top destination for both domestic and international tourists with its visitor economy growing to £350m in 2019. This rose from £313m in 2018, an increase of 12 per cent. Over the past decade, Hull’s visitor economy has seen unprecedented growth when compared to other cities and […]