Cllr Paul Drake Davis

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 Council wants residents’ input for new Local Plan

Council wants residents’ input for new Local Plan

Hull City Council is creating a new Local Plan for Hull – and needs the input of the city’s residents. The updated plan will guide how the city grows and changes over the next 15 years, impacting homes, jobs, health and climate action. The council wishes to have an active and open conversation about these […]

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View article Have your say on Sculcoates Conservation Area

Have your say on Sculcoates Conservation Area

Alterations are being proposed to Sculcoates Conservation Area and Hull City Council would like to hear the views of its stakeholders. Residents, businesses, visitors and property owners of the area are encouraged to have their say as part of the six-week public consultation which is underway. Sculcoates Conservation Area includes areas of Bankside, Aire Street, […]

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View article Invest Hull shortlisted for prestigious award

Invest Hull shortlisted for prestigious award

Hull City Council has been shortlisted for the prestigious Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards 2025. The council’s ‘Invest Hull – supporting business growth’ submission is a finalist in the Economic Development category. The council demonstrated the success of its UK Shared Prosperity Fund scheme in supporting local businesses to grow and was said to have […]

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View article Albion Square lead developer partner sought

Albion Square lead developer partner sought

Hull City Council has taken a major step forward on its redevelopment of the former BHS building, announcing that it is seeking a lead developer partner to help to deliver the next stage of its Albion Square project. The council’s cabinet today gave permission to commence procurement activity for development of the former BHS building […]

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View article Lead development partner announced for East Bank Urban Village

Lead development partner announced for East Bank Urban Village

Hull City Council has announced its intention to appoint ECF, a partnership between Muse, Legal & General, and Homes England, as its lead development partner for East Bank Urban Village following an extensive procurement exercise. Marking a significant milestone for this major regeneration, the council plans to enter into a 15-year development agreement with ECF […]

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View article Should Wincolmlee become a new conservation area?

Should Wincolmlee become a new conservation area?

Should Wincolmlee become a new conservation area? That is what Hull City Council is asking those with an interest in the area. A recent re-survey of Sculcoates Conservation Area identified areas of Victorian and Edwardian Industrial heritage within Wincolmlee.  The southern area of Wincolmlee also features a grouping of national and locally listed buildings. This […]

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View article Have your say on Hull’s Local Heritage List

Have your say on Hull’s Local Heritage List

Hull City Council is seeking further views from residents, businesses and property owners on amended proposals as part of the Hull Local Heritage List. The council’s cabinet approved a second round of public consultation on the introduction of an Article 4 Direction for the management of the Hull Local Heritage List. This was based on […]

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View article Ground broken for high ropes course at Hull Adventure Centre

Ground broken for high ropes course at Hull Adventure Centre

Work is underway for the construction of an exhilarating high ropes course at Hull Adventure Centre Contractors High-Low Ropes Course Consulting Ltd broke ground this week on the latest offering at the multi-activity centre in east Hull. The first planned stage will see a unique 20-pole high ropes course that will be incorporated over the […]

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View article Public engagement launched to shape future of Hull city centre

Public engagement launched to shape future of Hull city centre

Hull City Council is seeking views on a new plan for its city centre. The Hull City Centre Vision will help the council realise its ambition to deliver a more family-friendly, sustainable and prosperous city centre of the future – one that benefits residents, businesses and visitors alike. Led by urban design specialists, Planit, the […]

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View article Marfleet Village next conservation area with proposed changes

Marfleet Village next conservation area with proposed changes

Residents, businesses and landowners within Marfleet Village Conservation Area are invited to share their views on proposed changes to the area. The public can give their opinion from tomorrow, Saturday 1 February, during consultation on the adoption of a new Character Appraisal and Management Plan for the conservation area and proposed amendments to its designated […]

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