Council launches Business Loan Scheme 4th March 2024 Businesses in Hull can now apply for loans from Hull City Council thanks to the Levelling Up Partnership (LUP). In July 2023, Cabinet agreed to accept up to £20m of LUP funding for several predefined projects. One of these projects, with a capital allocation of £1m, was the creation of a small business loan scheme. […] Read more Business News Regeneration Business Loan SchemeCllr Paul Drake DavisLevelling Up Partnership
Council backs 36 city centre apartments through Levelling Up Funding 1st March 2024 Thirty-six city centre apartments will be created as part of a £4m project thanks to support from Levelling Up Funding (LUF). A grant of £390,000 has been awarded from Hull City Council’s government grant scheme to DAQRI Limited for its conversion of 9-11 Chapel Lane. The funding is to support Phase 1 and part of […] Read more Housing News Regeneration Chapel LaneCllr Paul Drake DavisLevelling Up Funding
Hull Adventure Centre opens in East Hull 1st March 2024 The brand-new Hull Adventure Centre is open to the public today, Friday 1 March, with visitors now able to enjoy a bigger and better experience. The centre, based at Hull Karting, has also launched a new website to enable quicker and easier online bookings. Hull Adventure Centre has introduced archery-tag, bubble ball football and dodgeball, […] Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisHull Adventure CentreHull KartingRoom 42
Colonial Street subject to archaeological dig as development progresses 23rd February 2024 Hull City Council is carrying out preliminary archaeological excavations on Colonial Street as an important precursor for the site’s planned redevelopment. The land to the rear of St Stephen’s Shopping Centre is currently under examination to establish the history of the site and whether it retains any archaeological interest. The Colonial Street site is allocated […] Read more Housing News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisColonial StreetHumber Field ArchaeologySt Stephen's
Levelling Up Funding supports £2m Hammonds of Hull refurbishment 22nd February 2024 Almost £2 million of private capital is to be invested into the former Hammonds of Hull building as part of an extensive transformation. Redefine Paragon Square Hull Limited’s project is being supported by Levelling Up Funding (LUF) and has been awarded £315,000 for the refurbishment of 1 Paragon Square. The grant has come from LUF […] Read more News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisHammonds of HullLevelling Up FundingParagon Square
Sale of council land paves way for new pet hospital 16th February 2024 Plans have been submitted to create a new state-of-the-art pet hospital in Hull following the sale of council land. Pets Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) entered the proposals for land adjacent to Brunswick Avenue and Waterloo Street in Central ward after a Decision Record was published authorising the sale. PDSA, a charity which offers free […] Read more Environment News Planning Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisPDSAPet HospitalWaterloo Street
Devolution: Promoting economic inclusivity 12th February 2024 Hull City Council is committed to promoting economic inclusivity and this is part of the Hull and East Yorkshire devolution proposal. Promoting economic inclusivity could provide decent homes for all and economic opportunities for the most deprived communities. This could help to ensure the wider community benefits from and contributes to the growth and prosperity […] Read more Devolution Housing News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisDevolutionEmployment HubUKSPF
Garden Village residents’ view sought over conservation area proposals 31st January 2024 Residents of Garden Village will be asked for their views on proposed changes to its conservation area as a public consultation begins tomorrow. Hull City Council’s proposals include the adoption of a new Conservation Area Character Appraisal and Management Plan (CAMP) and the adoption of new article 4 directions concerning cross overs and hardstanding areas. […] Read more Environment Housing News Regeneration Character AppraisalCllr Paul Drake DavisGarden Village Conservation AreaHull Local Heritage
New city centre deli to open thanks to government grant 25th January 2024 Princes Dock Street is to benefit from a new delicatessen thanks to a Levelling Up Fund (LUF) grant. Watalot Limited will refit the ground, first and second floors of 17 Princes Dock Street, using the £92,500 grant which they have matched for a total project cost of £185,000. In a decision record published by the […] Read more Business News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisLevelling Up Fund HullLUF grantWatalot
Devolution: Increasing productivity, jobs and skills 23rd January 2024 An assessment across many industries in Hull and East Yorkshire would show they have something to be proud of in terms of productivity and their levels of innovation. The region is home to world class research and development facilities, such as Reckitt’s global Research & Development HQ, the University of Hull’s Allam Medical building and […] Read more Business Devolution Education and Learning Environment News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisDevolutionHumber FreeportSiemens Gamesa
Council grants help to propel The Whoopie Bakery 22nd January 2024 Social media presence, particularly on Instagram, can provide a huge platform for a local business in the current digital age. High quality, appealing imagery can be the difference between gaining new followers and, as a result, new customers. There are few better examples than that of Katie Cunnah, director of Hull bakery, The Whoopie Bakery. […] Read more Business Feature News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisInvest HullThe Whoopie BakeryUK Shared Prosperity FundUpskilling Support Funding
Hull Karting aiming for pole position at International Rental Karting Awards 8th January 2024 Hull Karting will aim to be on the top step of the podium next month after it was nominated for three International Rental Karting Awards. The Poorhouse Lane facility in East Hull has been successfully shortlisted for the Innovation Award, Getting Things Done Award and Best Customer Experience Award. The awards presentation evening will take […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisHull KartingInternational Rental Karting Awards