Regeneration

View article Council shines light on the work of local transport volunteers

Council shines light on the work of local transport volunteers

This Volunteers’ Week (2-8 June 2025), we highlight the work of the Yorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership (YCCRP) – often the unsung heroes of transportation in Hull and East Yorkshire. Formed in 1999, YCCRP is made up of members that act as a voice for passengers, communities, town and parish councils, businesses, volunteer groups and […]

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View article Council prepares for The Business Day 2025

Council prepares for The Business Day 2025

Invest Hull and Skills Bootcamps Hull and East Riding are gearing up to attend The Business Day at Bridlington Spa on Friday 6 June. The Business Day offers a variety of engaging breakout sessions and inspiring keynote speakers with the chance to network with some of the region’s biggest business leaders and concludes Humber Business […]

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View article Council opens two new pocket parks and announces plans for more

Council opens two new pocket parks and announces plans for more

Hull City Council has announced the completion of works on two new pocket parks – one around Dingley Close in Orchard Park and one on Oak Road in Beverley and Newland. The land at both sites has been transformed and improved, now featuring new seating areas and planters. The Postcode Gardener, John Pickles, is supporting local […]

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View article Successful first event for Skills Bootcamps’ record-breaking Wave 6

Successful first event for Skills Bootcamps’ record-breaking Wave 6

Skills Bootcamps Hull & East Riding hosted a successful inaugural skills match event, which saw local employers connect with relevant training providers, as it begins to roll out its record-breaking Wave 6 of the programme. The scheme received £10m of funding from the Department for Education in March which was accepted by Hull City Council and […]

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View article It’s time for you to help shape Hull’s City Centre Vision

It’s time for you to help shape Hull’s City Centre Vision

Hull City Council is inviting residents, businesses and community groups to share their views on the future of Hull’s city centre, as the final phase of consultation on the Hull City Centre Vision gets underway. The City Centre Vision sets out a long-term framework to transform the heart of Hull by 2045, shaping a centre […]

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View article Hull and East Riding – Let’s Go Electric!

Hull and East Riding – Let’s Go Electric!

Organised by Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council, ‘Let’s Go Electric!’ will take place on Saturday 21 June, from 10am-3pm, and will showcase the growing range of EVs, both cars and commercial, that are now available and allow people from across Hull and East Yorkshire to explore some of the benefits of […]

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View article Council to regenerate Paragon station with new bar and WHSmith revamp

Council to regenerate Paragon station with new bar and WHSmith revamp

Hull City Council is to award two city centre grants as part of wider regeneration works at Hull Paragon Interchange. Hull Tap Ltd is to be awarded £315,000 for works to the former ticket office and hall in the station to be converted it into a high-quality bar. The ticket hall is currently vacant and […]

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View article Four more public sector buildings targeted for energy efficiency works

Four more public sector buildings targeted for energy efficiency works

Four city centre buildings will benefit from energy efficiency and decarbonisation works thanks to almost £5m in government funding. Hull City Council has been successful in securing £4,935,960 of funding from the government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme. This grant will support the council towards the delivery of the project which will see the Guildhall, Hull […]

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View article ECF confirmed as East Bank lead developer partner at UKREiiF

ECF confirmed as East Bank lead developer partner at UKREiiF

Hull City Council’s ambitious East Bank Urban Village project continues to take steps forward with ECF today being confirmed as lead developer partner. The council will sign a 15-year development agreement with ECF, a partnership between Homes England, L&G and Muse, for the master planning, development and construction of the site, which is expected to […]

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View article Active travel journeys increase at Hull schools participating in national challenge

Active travel journeys increase at Hull schools participating in national challenge

More and more children are opting to walk and wheel to school in Hull, following the launch of WOW – the walk to school challenge from UK charity Living Streets, in autumn 2024, and now even more schools across the city can take part thanks to further funding from Active Travel England. WOW sees pupils […]

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View article Invest Hull team looking to build on past UKREiiF success

Invest Hull team looking to build on past UKREiiF success

Hull City Council’s Invest Hull team will be showcasing what Hull has to offer at the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) this time next week. Invest Hull is dedicated to attracting new investment to the city and the team’s focus has drawn in billions in private investment during the last decade, helping […]

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