Highways works at Priory Park could secure £25m investment 21st May 2019 Highways improvement works are set to get under way in Priory Park near Hull. The works will allow investment on land near Henry Boot Way, unlocking up to 15,600 sq m of commercial floor space. It could see private sector investment of up to £25m and the creation of up to 280 new jobs. The […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets
Pearson Park restoration hits significant milestone 20th May 2019 The restoration of Pearson Park has reached another milestone with a contractor being appointed to deliver the remainder of the £3.8m project. Work has already begun on the restoration of the park’s historic archway, which was removed in December and is due to return later this summer. The second phase of the restoration of the […] Read more Leisure & Culture Regeneration Pearson Park
Plans for Hull’s House of Fraser building revealed 16th May 2019 This is how the House of Fraser building in Hull could look under new plans revealed today. A planning application to comprehensively redevelop 1 Paragon Square into a dynamic mix of retail, restaurant, residential and office space has been submitted to Hull City Council. It has been submitted by Redefine Paragon Square Hull Limited, the […] Read more News Planning Regeneration HullBID
Hull independent retail scene ‘thriving’ 14th May 2019 41 per cent of retail units in Hull city centre are independent, according to latest figures. The stats from HullBID (Hull Business Improvement District) also show retail unit vacancy rates in the city centre have once again fallen, this time to 12.61% for the end of April. This figure fell by 0.67 per cent from […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Hepworth ArcadeHullBIDParagon ArcadeTrinity Market
See inside ambitious Endsleigh Park development ahead of launch 9th May 2019 These impressive pictures show what will greet the first guests of the ambitious Endsleigh Park development. The first phase of the project will be launched in June. It will comprise 40 serviced en-suite rooms, communal lounges, kitchens, gym, cinema, private secure parking and attractive grounds surrounding the property. The development, by Hull firm Hull Serviced […] Read more News Regeneration
New gym to bring intravenous and cryotherapy treatments to Hull’s Fruit Market 7th May 2019 A gym and fitness space is moving in at Hull’s Fruit Market community. The Temple @ Humber Street is the latest venture to join the redeveloped waterfront quarter, bringing state-of-the-art equipment, health and wellbeing treatments and high-intensity workouts to the area. The gym will offer the chance to try equipment and take part in taster […] Read more News Regeneration Fruit Market
Hull seeing highest levels of working-age employment on record 25th April 2019 Hull is experiencing its highest level of working-age employment on record. Latest labour figures from the Annual Population Survey show a total of 123,000 working-age residents of Hull in employment – equivalent to a rate of 73%. The figures represent an increase in working-age employment among Hull residents by 17,100 – 16 per cent – […] Read more News Regeneration
Tree surgeons aiming to help new Hull businesses take root 17th April 2019 Two entrepreneurs want to help new companies in Hull grow after funding allowed their tree surgeon business to branch out.Sarah Fenwick, 28, and Gareth Pennington, 29, have set up The Tree Fellas Hull, which specialises in tree-planting, pruning and felling. The pair received support from Hull City Council and the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank […] Read more Regeneration John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank
Next steps for National Picture Theatre announced 11th April 2019 Hull City Council is developing designs to transform the former National Picture Theatre, to support a bid that could secure a grant of £289,000 from the National Heritage Lottery Fund. The building, in Beverley Road, is the north’s last surviving civilian bomb-damaged building from the Second World War. Hull City Council will be responsible for […] Read more News Planning Regeneration National Picture Theatre
See plans for new hotel with rooftop bar in Hull city centre 9th April 2019 Plans have been revealed for a nine-storey hotel and rooftop sky bar with spectacular views of Hull’s waterfront. The hotel is part of a scheme that would secure the future of the historic Earl De Grey pub. A planning application has been submitted to Hull City Council by Castle Buildings LLP, a joint venture of leading […] Read more News Planning Regeneration
Arco headquarters on Fruit Market given green light 3rd April 2019 Planning approval has been given to Arco’s new head office and a 350-space car park at the Fruit Market. The head office and car park are part of a £22m development on the marina. The move will see 450 staff moving to the area. The development will see Arco return to its roots in the […] Read more Business News Planning Regeneration ArcoFruit Market
£130m Albion Square development given go-ahead 3rd April 2019 Planning approval has been given to the estimated £130 million Albion Square development in the heart of the city centre. The mixed-use development sought by Hull City Council will feature high-quality retail, housing, leisure and enhanced parking facilities set around an enclosed courtyard. It is also intended to house a brand new ice arena. The […] Read more Business News Planning Regeneration Albion Square
