Hull firms responding to evolving city centre 6th June 2019 Hull city centre is reacting well to the changing needs of its companies, according to the developer of one of the city’s most ambitious recent office developments. Tradepark Ltd is the developer behind the K2 building in Albion Street. And during Humber Business Week, director Mark Butters said: “K2 responds to the growing and changing needs […] Read more Business News Regeneration Humber Business Week
Women encouraged into manufacturing and engineering careers 6th June 2019 Women across the region are being encouraged to find out more about career opportunities in the manufacturing and engineering sectors at an event this month. Women into Manufacturing and Engineering (WIME) is a project designed to encourage businesses to recruit a diverse workforce and employ more women in manufacturing and engineering roles. Organisers also hope […] Read more Business News Humber Business Week
Plans for 150-bed hotel in Hull city centre approved 5th June 2019 Plans for a 150-bed hotel in the city centre have been approved by Hull City Council’s planning committee. The £20m development is to be built on land next to the £36m Bonus Arena, between Castle Street and Princes Quay shopping centre. It would also see the protection of two of the city’s listed buildings, with the […] Read more News Planning Regeneration
Hull City Council makes climate change pledge 5th June 2019 Hull City Council has identified climate change as a core challenge, setting ambitious targets to reverse its impact. The local authority declared a climate emergency in March this year and has set a target for the city to become carbon-neutral by 2030. It comes as World Environment Day, the United Nations initiative dedicated to promoting […] Read more Environment News Climate changeCouncillor Mike ThompsonHull City CouncilWorld Environment Day
How Hull is ‘setting the benchmark’ in support for young entrepreneurs 5th June 2019 Future young entrepreneurs are being urged to take advantage of financial support and mentoring from a growing partnership scheme The Youth Enterprise Bank has so far offered support to 500 young people – and it is hoped that number will soon soar. The project, which is operated alongside Hull City Council’s Making Changes for Careers […] Read more Business News Humber Business Week
A month of imagination and storytelling at Hull Libraries 5th June 2019 Hull libraries are inviting children to enter a world of stories, characters and imagination this month. The Big Malarkey Festival returns from Wednesday 26 to Sunday 30 June in East Park. Before then, a series of free children’s reading sessions will celebrate the magic of the bedtime story. Families are invited to visit their local […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Hull LibrariesThe Big Malarkey Festival
Lord Mayor’s Hanse Day in Hull city centre this weekend 5th June 2019 Two of Hull’s much-loved summer events will come together in this city centre this weekend. Lord Mayor’s Hanse Day 2019 – a combination of International Hanse Day and the Lord Mayor’s Gala – will bring a hive of activity to the city centre. On Saturday 8 June, the Lord Mayor will officially open the event […] Read more Civic News What's on Lord Mayor
Bond Street closed for two nights of roadworks 5th June 2019 Bond Street in Hull will be closed for overnight roadworks for two nights starting from tonight. The road in the city centre will be closed from 9pm on Wednesday 5 June to 6am on Thursday 6 June, and then from 9pm on Thursday 6 June to 6am on Friday 7 June. The road will be […] Read more News Transport & Streets
How businesses can help care leavers Hull 4th June 2019 Businesses in Hull are being urged to offer support for the city’s young care leavers. During Humber Business Week, Hull City Council is highlighting what can be done to help people aged from 16 to 25 who have at some point been taken into local authority care. Mark Jones, the council’s Director of Regeneration, said: “Hull […] Read more Business News Humber Business Week
Meet a few of Trinity Market’s independent traders 4th June 2019 You may have tried the street food in Trinity Market, but have you sampled the shopping? As Humber Business Week continues, traders at Hull’s oldest covered market are encouraging shoppers to love local and support independent businesses to try something bespoke and new. Watch the video below to meet a few of the independent local […] Read more Business News Humber Business WeekTrinity Market
Why in Hull, archaeology is no barrier to development 3rd June 2019 You may have noticed in the past few years, Hull has seen its biggest physical transformation since the Second World War. Excavation sites at the Princes Quay footbridge and South Blockhouse sites are now a familiar sight for residents and visitors. With the city’s rich history as a medieval European trading port spanning back centuries, […] Read more Business News Planning Humber Business Week
Hull Ice Arena to close temporarily 3rd June 2019 Hull Ice Arena will be temporarily closed for essential works from Monday 8 July. Hot water boilers will be upgraded and the water cylinder will be replaced to provide a higher volume of water to the arena. The rink will also receive a re-coating and be re-marked for ice hockey games. The arena is due […] Read more Ice Arena News
