Regeneration

View article Take a first look at RB’s £105m science and innovation centre

Take a first look at RB’s £105m science and innovation centre

One of Hull’s biggest firms has revealed its magnificent £105m science and innovation centre. RB, one of the world’s leading consumer health and hygiene companies, opened the doors on its much-anticipated new facility on Tuesday 3 December. The state-of-the-art facility has been designed to provide a vibrant workplace with cutting-edge laboratories, a novel sensory suite […]

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View article Hull contractor appointed to carry out city centre improvements

Hull contractor appointed to carry out city centre improvements

A Hull contractor has been appointed to carry out public realm improvements in the city centre. Ashcourt Group Limited will carry out the multi-million-pound scheme that will improve areas on Brook Street and Prospect Street and improve links with Paragon Interchange, St Stephen’s shopping centre, Prospect Centre and the Albion Square development. The Hull company […]

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View article Hull youth enterprise manager wins Guardian public servant of the year

Hull youth enterprise manager wins Guardian public servant of the year

A Hull City Council youth enterprise worker has scooped a prestigious national public service award. Charles Cracknell, the local authority’s employment and youth enterprise manager, won The Guardian’s public servant of the year award at a glittering ceremony last night. He was chosen for the honour by Guardian readers after seeing off competition from four […]

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View article Hammonds of Hull owners submit plans for European-style food hall

Hammonds of Hull owners submit plans for European-style food hall

Plans have now been submitted for a European-style food hall inside the former House of Fraser building. Plans include a dining area with communal tables and food market stalls from local independent food and beverage retailers. The plans, submitted by building-owners Hammonds of Hull alongside operators Artisan Food Hall Hull, could create 40 full-time and […]

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View article This is how Hull’s Europa House could look under new plans

This is how Hull’s Europa House could look under new plans

This is how one of Hull city centre’s most recognisable office buildings could look under new proposals. Plans have been submitted to transform the 1970s glass-fronted Europa House on the corner of Ferensway and Anlaby Road into a new multi-use building to be rebranded as Monocle. The application from Hull property developer Allenby Commercial would […]

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View article New £60m Hull Trains fleet pulls in at Paragon Interchange for first time

New £60m Hull Trains fleet pulls in at Paragon Interchange for first time

The first of five new state-of-the-art trains has arrived at Hull’s Paragon Interchange. Hull Trains’ £60 million Paragon fleet will transform train travel between Hull and London, according to the firm. The new high-speed trains, built by Hitachi Rail, will provide 5,500 extra seats a week with greater reliability and a quieter, smoother ride. The […]

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

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

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, […]

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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?

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 […]

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View article UK City of Culture impact highlighted in new report

UK City of Culture impact highlighted in new report

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 […]

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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

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 […]

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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

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 […]

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

Hull named in top 10 improved cities for economic wellbeing

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 […]

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