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View article Hull city centre gets £19.5m regeneration boost

Hull city centre gets £19.5m regeneration boost

28th February 2022

Hull city centre is receiving £19.5m from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund. The investment, which was approved by Hull City Council’s Cabinet today (Monday 28 February), will focus on supporting the regeneration of Whitefriargate and Albion Square. Councillor Daren Hale, leader of Hull City Council and portfolio holder for economic investment and regeneration said: “We […]

View article Images reveal how iconic murals will feature as part of £96m Albion Square development

Images reveal how iconic murals will feature as part of £96m Albion Square development

15th December 2021

New images have revealed how two historic murals could be preserved and exhibited as part of the £96m Albion Square development. The Fish Mural and the Sponge Mural, both currently situated on the upper floors of the former BHS Building, will be removed from the site before being returned to form key cultural features in […]

View article First-look at new images for £96m Albion Square development

First-look at new images for £96m Albion Square development

1st December 2021

New images have been revealed of Hull’s exciting and transformative £96m Albion Square development. The large development in Hull city centre will feature a mixture of residential, office and retail space, as well as a large urban park. The proposals, designed by FaulknerBrowns Architects and landscape architects Gillespies, will also use rewilding to create a […]

View article Albion Square development set to include large urban woodland

Albion Square development set to include large urban woodland

19th October 2021

The transformational Albion Square development is set to include a large urban park as part of new plans that will be submitted to Hull City Council’s planning committee later this year. The new design features a mixture of residential, office and retail space, as well as the large urban park and additional eco-friendly elements. The […]

View article £1.2m Hull Arena revamp to begin as contract awarded to UK specialist

£1.2m Hull Arena revamp to begin as contract awarded to UK specialist

19th May 2021

Update: The overall budget for the Hull Arena works now stands at about £1.45m following a recent decision record. Learn more here. Hull City Council has agreed to hire a UK specialist to lead the £1.2 revamp of the Hull Arena. The local authority has awarded contracts to Ice Tech UK for a new ice […]

View article Hull City Council agrees £800,000 grant for Albion Square development

Hull City Council agrees £800,000 grant for Albion Square development

19th May 2020

Hull City Council has agreed to enter into a funding grant with Homes England for Local Authority Accelerated Construction funding that will be used to support the creation of residential units on the Albion Square development. The £800,000 grant will contribute towards development costs at Albion Square, which includes demolition, asbestos removal and site investigation […]

View article Three Ships Mural undergoes testing

Three Ships Mural undergoes testing

5th March 2020

Core samples are being taken from the Three Ships Mural today (Thursday 5 March). It is part of a range of asbestos and strength tests that are now required following the listing of the mural. The testing has been agreed with Historic England. It will involve a series of holes, no larger than 100mm in […]

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View article Albion Square to focus on office space and leisure

Albion Square to focus on office space and leisure

23rd January 2020

Proposals for the multi-million pound mixed-use Albion Square development will focus more on office space and leisure. The new proposals include an increased focus on leisure and commercial space, which has the flexibility to adapt to the changing face of modern city centres including the requirements for high-quality office space. The changes in proposals are […]

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View article What leisure facilities would you like to see in Hull city centre?

What leisure facilities would you like to see in Hull city centre?

25th November 2019

People in Hull are being asked what leisure facilities they would like to see in the new £120m Albion Square development. Whether it be crazy golf, yoga, rock climbing or something completely different, Hull Culture and Leisure wants to hear the views of residents. The mixed-use development will include housing, office space, retail space and […]

View article Hull has one of the top performing high streets in the UK, new research shows

Hull has one of the top performing high streets in the UK, new research shows

13th November 2019

Hull’s high street is among the country’s most thriving, according to new data. Retail closures across the UK have reached a five-year high – with 16 stores shutting every day. But Hull has sustained the performance of its high street, according to a study by online investment platform Asktraders. The research looked at open data […]

View article Young people are being consulted on the future of Hull

Young people are being consulted on the future of Hull

31st October 2019

Young people in Hull are being asked to help influence multi-million pound developments that will shape the city’s future. A working group has been set up to discuss projects such as the £120m Albion Square development, investment in transport infrastructure and modern housing proposals. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for economic investment and regeneration, said: […]

View article Alan Boyson fish mural can be retained and integrated into Albion Square development

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 […]