Hull City Council pays tribute to Lord Prescott 21st November 2024 Hull City Council is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Lord Prescott, who has died at the age of 86. The former Deputy Prime Minister represented the city as the MP for Hull East for 40 years following his election in 1970. In a statement announcing his death, his family said he died […] Read more News Cllr Daren HaleCllr Mike RossGuildhallMatt Jukes
Tributes paid to former Lord Mayor 3rd April 2024 Hull City Council pays tribute to former Lord Mayor and one of the masterminds behind The Deep, Honorary Alderman David Gemmell OBE, who has died at the age of 83. First elected in 1988, he served as a Councillor for 26 years, with his term as Lord Mayor occurring from 2010 to 2011. His wife, […] Read more Civic News Cllr Daren HaleCllr Mike RossHull History CentreLord MayorThe Deep
Stark warning to government over council funding 17th November 2023 The Leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Mike Ross, and the Leader of the Council’s Majority Opposition Group, Councillor Daren Hale, have warned that Hull faces a “toxic cocktail” if there is no new support from the government to help deliver vital services. The leaders have written jointly to the Secretary of State for Levelling […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News BudgetCllr Daren HaleCllr Mike RossFinance
Hull Cruise Yorkshire proposed Preferred Partner published 8th March 2022 The council has today published a report requesting approval to appoint a Preferred Partner to the Hull Cruise Yorkshire project. If approved by the council’s cabinet, the decision would see Associated British Ports (ABP) appointed. The report will be heard at the council’s Riverside area committee and economy & investment scrutiny before a decision is […] Read more News Regeneration ABPAssociated British PortsCllr Daren HaleCruise Terminal HullhULL cRUISE yORKSHIRE
Multi-million pound Albert Ave Pools renovation begins 2nd March 2022 A major refurbishment project to Hull’s Albert Avenue Pools is now underway. The £10.5million project will see the construction of a new large gym and fitness studio that will offer aerobic classes for the first time, remodelling, refurbishment and redecoration of the existing building, replacement of all mechanical and electrical systems, alongside new heating and […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Sport Albert Avenue PoolsCllr Daren HaleEsteem Consortium LEPGavin BarleyHobson & PorterRegenerationRichard Hunter
Brunswick Arcade: update to ongoing works 25th January 2022 Major regeneration works continue to progress at Brunswick Arcade to bring this large-scale landmark building back into full economic use. The scheme will create new residential accommodation over ground-floor retail units and will deliver a new frontage that is in keeping with the local Conservation Area. The works, which will contribute significantly towards the regeneration […] Read more News Regeneration Beverley RoadBrunswick ArcadeCllr Daren HaleHeritage Lottery Fund
Specialists appointed to take forward Yorkshire Cruise Terminal project 4th January 2022 Hull City Council has today published a decision record that confirms that Royal HaskoningDHV has been appointed to provide planning consultancy support for the delivery of the Cruise Hull Yorkshire terminal project. The appointment of the specialist international firm comes following an open tender process in which bids were assessed on a ‘best value’ basis […] Read more News Regeneration Cllr Daren HaleCruise Hull Yorkshire terminal projectHaskoningDHV UK Limited
HullBID secure a further term 24th September 2021 HullBID have secured a further five year term, with 81% of member business votes. Since HullBID was established in 2006, it has contributed substantially to business growth within Hull’s city centre. Now awarded funding for a further five years, it can continue to offer support and services. Council Leader, Daren Hale, said: “After one of […] Read more News Regeneration Cllr Daren HaleCouncillor Daren HaleHullBID
Restoration work begins on Brunswick Arcade, Beverley Road 17th September 2021 Major restoration work to the historic Brunswick Arcade on Beverley Road will begin next month. Following a review of the building’s structure, Hull City Council has confirmed that redevelopment works must start immediately, in the interests of public safety. The section of the arcade behind the scaffolding has been vacant for over ten years and […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Beverley RoadBrunswick ArcadeCllr Aneesa AkbarCllr Daren HaleCllr Dean KirkNational Lottery Heritage Fundrestoration workstraffic
Contractor appointed to restore Hull’s last remaining 20th century Scotch Derrick crane 26th August 2021 A leading specialist in historic engineering projects has been appointed to restore the city’s last remaining Scotch Derrick crane. A decision record published by Hull City Council yesterday 25th August confirms the appointment of Mona Lifting & Engineering. Mona Lifting & Engineering will dismantle the crane into sections in autumn 2021 and take it away […] Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration Cllr Daren HaleHull MaritimeHull maritime prHull Maritime ProjectHull visitor economyHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritimeRestoration
Hull Launches ambitious new economic strategy for the city 26th August 2021 City leaders from the public and private sector are coming together today to launch a confident, new and ambitious economic strategy for Hull. Hull’s Economic Strategy 2021-2026 – Inclusive, Sustainable, Local outlines a five-year vision of economic growth that is driven by and for the city, its people and its businesses. Councillor Daren Hale, Leader of […] Read more Business News Regeneration Alex CoddArcoBusiness Leadership BoardCity PlanCllr Daren HaleCouncil LeaderEconomic StrategyEconomy
New Covid Recovery Grant for Businesses Launched 25th August 2021 New funding to support businesses that continue to be impacted by the pandemic is launched by Hull City Council today. The initiative will support struggling Hull-based businesses helping to safeguard jobs. Hull City Council has accessed a limited amount of funding through the Government Additional Restrictions Grant scheme after successfully distributing earlier grant allocations to […] Read more Business News Regeneration Business supportBusiness support HullCllr Daren HaleCovid Grant Fundingcovid responseCovid-19 Small Business SupportfundingGrant funding
