Road will close for essential flood defence repairs 3rd January 2020 Parts of Bankside will be closed until June for flood defence improvement works. A section of Wincolmlee between Wilmington Bridge and Air Street will be closed from January to June so the Environment Agency can continue with the essential repairs. A diversion will be in place from Fountain Road to Bridlington Avenue, Beverley Road, Sculcoates […] Read more Community and Living Environment Living With Water News Regeneration Transport & Streets BanksideEnvironment AgencyRiver Hull DefencesRoadworksWincolmlee
Your chance to shape multi-million pound Whitefriargate regeneration 20th December 2019 People are being asked to influence the multi-million pound regeneration of Whitefriargate. The historic Hull thoroughfare has already secured millions of pounds of investment and next year, the council is bidding for up to £22m from the Government’s Future High Streets Fund. Visitors to Trinity Live, Trinity Market’s weekly live music event, last night were […] Read more News Regeneration Trinity LiveTrinity MarketWhitefriargate
5G switched on in Hull as UK’s most digitally connected city gets new mobile tech 20th December 2019 Telecoms firm EE has switched on 5G in Hull, bringing the UK’s latest mobile technology to the city. The city has been added to the network alongside Leeds, Newcastle, Nottingham, Sheffield and Sunderland. The mobile network operator, part of BT Group, is aiming to have 5G live in more than 70 cities and large towns […] Read more Business News Regeneration 5GBTEETechnology
From Hull to Halifax – new rail service launches 19th December 2019 Northern Rail has launched a new service to provide direct trains between Halifax and Hull. The improved east-to-west link means commuters have the option of travelling to Leeds twice an hour, up from just one journey. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for economic investment, said: “This additional service is one that will be welcomed by […] Read more Business News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleNorthern RailTransport for the North
Pearson Park archway to be reopened this week 17th December 2019 The 150-year-old Pearson Park archway will be officially reopened this week. The gateway to the park will be reopened by the Lord Mayor of Hull on Thursday after a year-long project to renovate the historic structure. Councillor Steve Wilson will be joined by teams from the Pearson Park Trust, Hull City Council’s Pearson Park project […] Read more Civic Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor John FarehamNational Lottery Heritage FundPearson ParkPearson Park archwayPearson Park Restoration Project
HMO rule change considered by Hull City Council 17th December 2019 A new provision to block development rights to turn family homes into houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) has been supported by Hull City Council’s Cabinet. The Article 4 direction to remove rights for converting smaller homes into HMOs will now be considered by Full Council next month. The new provision has been designed to ensure […] Read more Business Council Government and Democracy Housing News Regeneration Article 4CabinetCouncillor Daren HaleFull CouncilHMOs
Decade of transformation: How Hull has changed in the past 10 years 17th December 2019 It’s been an incredible decade for Hull. The past 10 years have seen FA Cup and Challenge Cup finals for both sides of the city, the arrival of Siemens and, of course, UK City of Culture. Hull is certainly different to how it was 10 years ago, with millions of pounds of investment regenerating and […] Read more Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre Museums News Regeneration Fruit MarketHull MarinaHull MinsterHull New TheatreQueen Victoria SquareRegenerationTrinity MarketTrinity Square
Splash boat renovation begins as contractor appointed to restore historic ride 11th December 2019 A contractor has been appointed to carry out the renovation of Hull’s East Park splash boat. John H Rundle Limited will carry out the design and restoration of the historic water chute before it reopens to visitors in spring 2020. The listed Wicksteed splash boat has been providing thrills to visitors since 1929 and is […] Read more Environment Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor Dave CrakerEast Park splash boatRundles
‘Aqua greens’ and how Hull is tackling flood risk 11th December 2019 Actions are in place to alleviate flood risk across Hull after unprecedented rainfall over the past three months. It comes after September, October and November brought more than double the average rainfall in the city. Hull has the second-highest number of properties at flood risk in the UK outside of London, with more than 95 […] Read more Community and Living Living With Water News Planning Regeneration Aqua greensBransholme pumping stationCouncillor Mike ThompsonEnvironment AgencyFlood defenceFlood protectionFloodingYorkshire Water
Trinity Market in Hull named in UK’s top 10 favourites list 4th December 2019 Trinity Market in Hull’s Old Town has been named as one of the UK’s favourite markets. The indoor market has been voted as one of the country’s top 10 markets in a poll by the National Association of British Markets (NABMA). The finalists will now take part in a judging process before one market will […] Read more Business News Regeneration Great British Market AwardsHull Old TownNABMATrinity Market
Take a first look at RB’s £105m science and innovation centre 3rd December 2019 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 […] Read more Business News Regeneration InvestmentRB
Hull contractor appointed to carry out city centre improvements 27th November 2019 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 […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Ashcourt GroupBrook StreetCouncillor Daren HaleParagon InterchangeProspect Street
