Councillor Daren Hale

View article ‘Respect fountains in Hull city centre,’ council urges

‘Respect fountains in Hull city centre,’ council urges

Calls have been made for people to respect the fountains in Queen Victoria Square after detergent was poured into the jets. It meant the fountains had to be switched off, drained and refilled before being switched back on less than 24 hours later. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for economic investment and regeneration, said: “Hull […]

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View article Paragon Interchange gate reopens after two-month closure

Paragon Interchange gate reopens after two-month closure

TransPennine Express has reopened the gate at the Anlaby Road entrance of Hull Paragon Station following a two-month trial to try to tackle anti-social behaviour. Transport for the North last week agreed to support Hull City Council in an endeavour to keep the gate open for customers. Council representatives also met with Hull West and […]

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View article Emotional send-off as Arctic Corsair makes penultimate journey

Emotional send-off as Arctic Corsair makes penultimate journey

Huge crowds gathered at the weekend to see Hull’s famous Arctic Corsair move from its spot on the River Hull for the first time in 20 years. The relocation of the country’s last surviving distant water sidewinder trawler signals the start of Hull’s major heritage-led Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project After weeks of preparation, two […]

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View article Hull’s famous Arctic Corsair to be moved on Sunday

Hull’s famous Arctic Corsair to be moved on Sunday

Hull’s Arctic Corsair will move for the first time in 20 years on Sunday. The country’s last distant water side-winder trawler will leave its spot on the River Hull near to the Museums Quarter. Starting at 7am, LGSA Marine and Dean’s Tugs will undertake the complex operation to move the 693-tonne trawler down the river […]

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View article Brunswick Arcade redevelopment a step closer

Brunswick Arcade redevelopment a step closer

A public consultation that could lead to the redevelopment of derelict listed buildings and vacant land in the Beverley Road area has been approved by Hull City Council’s Cabinet. The six-week consultation into a site including Brunswick House and the Strand will begin in mid-August. Cabinet members agreed to expand the site area to include […]

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View article Queens Gardens luxury apartments are latest ‘exciting’ city centre conversion

Queens Gardens luxury apartments are latest ‘exciting’ city centre conversion

An ‘exciting’ new apartment development next to Queens Gardens is the latest in a growing number of successful city centre conversion projects, according to Hull City Council’s deputy leader. The luxury Glass House complex is being built on the site of the former Queens Gardens Police Station. It will see 94 apartments with 21 duplex penthouses […]

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View article Hull’s famous Arctic Corsair to move for first time in two decades

Hull’s famous Arctic Corsair to move for first time in two decades

The country’s last distant water sidewinder trawler is on the move for the first time in more than 20 years. The Arctic Corsair, Hull’s famed museum ship, will move to a temporary berth at Alexandra Dock on Sunday 4 August. It is part of the Environment Agency’s £60 million River Hull flood defence scheme, linked […]

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View article Free bus travel for leisure users as Ennerdale closes its doors for refurbishment

Free bus travel for leisure users as Ennerdale closes its doors for refurbishment

As Ennerdale Leisure Centre prepares to close its doors for a £1.76 million refurb, users are being offered free bus travel to its closest alternative, Woodford. The facility in Sutton Road will close on Sunday 30 June at 4.30pm for upgrades to electrical and mechanical services plus refurbishment to the reception, cafe gym, studio and […]

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