Multi-million pound procurement partnership extended by Hull City Council 24th October 2019 A successful procurement partnership that has delivered hundreds of millions of pounds of projects in Hull has been extended by five years. Esteem delivers infrastructure solutions for major projects on behalf of Hull City Council using a loyal, largely local supply chain with a demonstrable track record of delivering both capital projects and operational support […] Read more Business Council Government and Democracy News Regeneration Building Schools for the Future programmeCouncillor Daren HaleEsteem
Here’s when Hull’s A63 bridge will move to its new home 21st October 2019 Hull’s A63 road will close so that the city’s new landmark bridge can be moved into place. From 8pm on Friday 1 November to 6am Monday 4 November, the bridge – which weighs 150 tonnes and is 60 metres long – will be manoeuvred into its final position over the A63. Once in place, the […] Read more Business News Regeneration Transport & Streets A63 footbridgeCouncillor Daren HaleHumber LEPNational Highways
See plans for major new A63 footbridge in Hull 18th October 2019 People can find out more about Hull’s new A63 footbridge at drop-in events today and tomorrow. Highways England and contractor Interserve will talk to members of the public about the construction work taking place. The Highways England van will be at the Sewell on the Go Services on the A63 westbound today from 1pm to […] Read more Business News Regeneration Transport & Streets A63 footbridgeCouncillor Daren HaleHumber LEPNorthern Powerhouse
Watch the Banksy move in action 16th October 2019 Hull’s very own Banksy was successfully removed from Scott Street Bridge and placed in secure storage yesterday. It was removed in three panels and will now be restored, before being put back for public display. Watch the removal process here: The removal was necessary to preserve the artwork due to the deterioration of the bridge, […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets BanksyHistoric EnglandScott Street Bridge
Hammonds of Hull hires firm to find businesses for new House of Fraser venture 16th October 2019 A Hull property firm has been hired to oversee the redevelopment of one of the city centre’s most recognisable buildings. The former House of Fraser building in Paragon Street is to be relaunched as Hammonds of Hull, a dining and shopping brand featuring an artisan food market, it was revealed last month. Now the landlord […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleGarness JonesHammonds of HullHouse of FraserHull City Council
Alan Boyson fish mural can be retained and integrated into Albion Square development 16th October 2019 Alan Boyson’s fish mural will be removed before demolition of the Albion Square site and integrated into the new £120m development. The mural is currently located on one of the upper floors of the former Co-Op Building. Its safe removal is possible because the mural is not part of the structure of the building. Councillor […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Alan BoysonAlbion SquareCouncillor Daren HaleFish mural
Hull’s Banksy successfully removed from Scott Street Bridge 15th October 2019 Hull’s Banksy has been successfully removed from Scott Street Bridge for preservation. The removal was necessary to preserve the artwork due to the deterioration of the bridge, which poses an increasing risk to shipping. The street art was recovered by specialists Alan Wood and Partners following a successful test on the east leaf of the […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets BanksyCouncillor Daren HaleHistoric EnglandScott Street Bridge
Flood defences in Victoria Pier given go-ahead 9th October 2019 Plans to install flood defences in Victoria Pier have been approved by Hull City Council’s planning committee. The plans will see the Environment Agency removing the existing flood wall and build out three metres into the Humber estuary with sheet piling to provide protection against flooding until 2040. The defence will be designed to be […] Read more Community and Living Environment Living With Water News Regeneration Councillor Mike ThompsonEnvironment AgencyFlood defenceHumber estuaryNelson Street
Plans to secure Hull’s Banksy move a step closer 9th October 2019 A contractor is being sought to preserve Hull’s Banksy artwork and dismantle Scott Street Bridge. As part of this work, the Banksy will be placed into storage until a suitable location is determined. Planning permission for the work was approved in March this year and will be carried out in two phases. During phase one, […] Read more News Planning Regeneration Transport & Streets BanksyCouncillor Daren HaleHistoric EnglandRiver HullScott Street Bridge
First look as historic Pearson Park archway returns home 9th October 2019 The first pieces of an historic archway, which has welcomed visitors to Pearson Park for more than a century, have returned to Hull following refurbishment as part of a £3.8m restoration project. The pillars were returned to the park yesterday and reveal the new colour scheme of the refurbished gateway. The rich cream colour with […] Read more News Regeneration Councillor John FarehamNational Lottery Heritage FundPearson ParkPearson Park Restoration Project
Council ‘desperately disappointed’ as asbestos survey rules out retaining Three Ships mural 8th October 2019 The Three Ships mural cannot be retained as part of the Albion Square development after a specialist survey found dangerously high levels of asbestos, it has been revealed. The survey by national specialists The Testing Lab found the development is “heavily contaminated” with a high-risk asbestos product, which is also evident in the core structure […] Read more News Planning Regeneration Albion SquareCouncillor Daren Hale
Are you a Hull entrepreneur? Try this new business lounge 7th October 2019 Entrepreneurs will soon have access to a new business lounge in Hull to help grow their ventures. The space at Hull Central Library in Albion Street will provide business advice from experts, use of an office environment and meeting rooms, Wi-Fi – and even coffee. Membership will cost £20 a month, which will include free […] Read more Business News Regeneration Hull Central Library
