Regeneration

View article Hull names going for gold at UK’s largest tourism awards

Hull names going for gold at UK’s largest tourism awards

25th November 2019

The people behind some of the city’s most recognisable tourism brands will have their fingers crossed tonight at the region’s prestigious White Rose Awards. The ceremony – the largest tourism awards ceremony in the UK – recognises Yorkshire’s best businesses, organisations and venues. And the finalists this year include DoubleTree by Hilton, Hull Truck Theatre, […]

View article What leisure facilities would you like to see in Hull city centre?

What leisure facilities would you like to see in Hull city centre?

25th November 2019

People in Hull are being asked what leisure facilities they would like to see in the new £120m Albion Square development. Whether it be crazy golf, yoga, rock climbing or something completely different, Hull Culture and Leisure wants to hear the views of residents. The mixed-use development will include housing, office space, retail space and […]

View article UK City of Culture impact highlighted in new report

UK City of Culture impact highlighted in new report

20th November 2019

City and cultural leaders have welcomed the publication of an independent evaluation of Hull’s year in the spotlight as UK City of Culture 2017, which confirms the continuing impact the title has had on the city. The report, published by the University of Hull, says “the most significant impact of all” was an estimated £676m […]

View article How £16m Arco head office in Hull’s Fruit Market will look

How £16m Arco head office in Hull’s Fruit Market will look

15th November 2019

Construction has begun on the £16m Arco head office development in Hull. The project will see the construction of a prestigious new head office for Arco, the UK’s leading safety business, marking a major milestone in the £80m rejuvenation of the waterfront Fruit Market area. The Arco building will be the largest new-build office development […]

View article Hull has one of the top performing high streets in the UK, new research shows

Hull has one of the top performing high streets in the UK, new research shows

13th November 2019

Hull’s high street is among the country’s most thriving, according to new data. Retail closures across the UK have reached a five-year high – with 16 stores shutting every day. But Hull has sustained the performance of its high street, according to a study by online investment platform Asktraders. The research looked at open data […]

View article Hull named in top 10 improved cities for economic wellbeing

Hull named in top 10 improved cities for economic wellbeing

13th November 2019

Hull has been named as one of the UK’s top 10 cities for economic improvement. PwC’s Good Growth for Cities 2019 measures the performance of the UK’s largest cities against 10 indicators considered by the public as the most important for economic wellbeing. It considers factors such as jobs, income and health as the most important […]

View article Hull Street Race to brings thousands into city centre again

Hull Street Race to brings thousands into city centre again

5th November 2019

Thousands will line the streets of Hull again next year as electric racing returns to the city. The hugely successful Hull Street Race will be back in May 2020, a year after more than 5,000 people watched young racers speed around a track in the city centre. The closed-road electric race sees young people aged […]

View article Watch as Hull’s A63 bridge is moved into place

Watch as Hull’s A63 bridge is moved into place

4th November 2019

A new bridge connecting Hull city centre to its waterfront is now in place. The 60-metre, 150-tonne footbridge was moved into position over the A63 dual carriageway overnight on Saturday 2 November. And timelapse footage showing the journey made by the huge structure has been released today. Watch the bridge move below: The A63 […]

View article Hull Cenotaph improvements almost complete

Hull Cenotaph improvements almost complete

1st November 2019

Work to improve access to the Hull Cenotaph is almost complete. Contractors are installing a new ramp that will improve access for disabled people and also those with limited mobility. The Cenotaph is a listed building and the new ramp was designed sympathetically with respect for the existing memorial. York stone has been used to […]

Hull Cenotaph

View article Road closures as Hull’s A63 bridge is moved into position

Road closures as Hull’s A63 bridge is moved into position

31st October 2019

Road closures will be in place this weekend as the city’s new landmark bridge is moved into its final position over the A63. The huge operation will see the 60-metre, 150-tonne bridge put into place from Friday 1 November at 8pm to Monday 4 November at 6am. The road will be closed from the Mytongate […]

View article Young people are being consulted on the future of Hull

Young people are being consulted on the future of Hull

31st October 2019

Young people in Hull are being asked to help influence multi-million pound developments that will shape the city’s future. A working group has been set up to discuss projects such as the £120m Albion Square development, investment in transport infrastructure and modern housing proposals. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for economic investment and regeneration, said: […]

View article Pearson Park archway restoration almost complete

Pearson Park archway restoration almost complete

29th October 2019

The restored gateway to Hull’s Pearson Park is beginning to take shape as part of a £3.8m restoration project. Contractors have been at the park this week to carefully lift large pieces of the archway into position. The side pillars and central archway are now installed, meaning only the decorative top of the archway is […]