Whitefriargate regeneration boost with £1.6m refurbishment of iconic former bank 17th November 2021 The regeneration of Hull’s historic Whitefriargate has taken another step forward with the £1.6m refurbishment of an iconic former bank. The 55 Group, a collective of leading cross-industry businesses, has completed its relocation to the former HSBC building on Whitefriargate in Hull city centre following redevelopment to make it a creative and innovation hub. Gerard […] Read more Business News Regeneration 55 GroupBar 55Councillor Daren HaleWhitefriargateWhitefriargate regeneration
Stunning £11.7m Queens Gardens refurbishment approved by planners 16th November 2021 Hull’s transformative Queens Gardens refurbishment has been given the green light by Hull City Council’s planning committee. Hull City Council’s planning committee today (Tuesday 16 November) voted unanimously in favour of the application. The plans include the improvement of accessibility and visitor flows, delivery of structural repairs through rebuilding the perimeter walls, introduction of bespoke […] Read more Environment Leisure & Culture News Planning Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityQueens GardensQueens Gardens refurbishment
Contractor appointed for Queens Gardens refurbishment 18th October 2021 A contractor has been appointed for the transformational Queens Gardens refurbishment. Local construction company CR Reynolds Ltd will deliver the project in the heart of Hull’s city centre. Councillor Daren Hale, leader of Hull City Council, said: “The Queens Gardens refurbishment will create a first-class and unique urban green space in the heart of our […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City projectQueens Gardens refurbishment
Councillors, MPs and businesses join forces to ‘make voices heard’ on Hull rail electrification 7th October 2021 Local councillors, MPs and businesses are being urged to join forces to make the case for electrifying and upgrading the railway lines in and out of Hull, amid fears rail infrastructure investment plans could be watered down. Councillor Daren Hale, leader of Hull City Council, has written to councillors, MPs and businesses across Hull and […] Read more Business Environment News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleElectrificationintegrated transport planNorthern Powerhouse RailrailwaysRishi Sunak
Council and businesses unite to host local employment events 1st October 2021 Hull City Council’s Employment Hub is set to run two employment events, which will see top employers attend in a bid to recruit new staff locally. The Employment Hub, located on the first floor in Hull Central Library, will run employment events on the 7th October and the 18th of October. The events are free for members […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleEmploymentEmployment HubJobs
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
Yorkshire’s Olympians and Paralympians set for arena homecoming event 24th September 2021 Yorkshire’s Olympic and Paralympic heroes will be given a homecoming to remember with a major event at the Leeds first direct arena on October 10. Olympians and Paralympians will take to the stage to talk about their exploits in an event hosted by 2016 Olympic medallist Nile Wilson and sports broadcaster Tanya Arnold. Athletes attending […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport What's on Councillor Daren HaleOlympicsParalympicsTeam Yorkshire: The HomecomingYorkshire Olympians
Hull to host large UK conference this week 7th September 2021 The UK’s congress and convention sector will meet in Hull this week to discuss ‘Moving Forwards – Dare to be Different’ . The ICCA UK and Ireland Chapter Annual Conference will take place in Hull at the Guildhall on Thursday 9 and Friday 10 September – it is their first live event since the pandemic. […] Read more Business News Conference HullCouncillor Daren HaleICCA UK and Ireland Chapter Annual ConferenceM&IT Industry AwardsVisit Hull
‘Great live music, tasty food and welcoming crowds’ – Trinity Live set to return on Thursday 9 September 2nd September 2021 The hugely successful Trinity Live is returning to Hull’s Trinity Market. The weekly live music event, which last year brought thousands of extra people into the market on an evening as well as giving a platform to many local bands and performers, will return next month The event, organised by Sesh Events, will return on […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleSesh EventsTrinity LiveTrinity Market
Time Ball reclaims its home on Hull’s skyline 1st September 2021 Hull’s Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball will today reclaim its position on the city’s skyline as part of a £452,000 makeover. Contractors Hobson & Porter will carefully lift the historic timepiece – which weighs 50kgs and measures 42” in diameter – over 70 metres into the air by crane before manually lowering it onto the mast […] Read more News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleGuildhall Time BallHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNational Lottery Heritage Fund
Inner City Sesh to take place in Queens Gardens in September 24th August 2021 One of the biggest events of the year is set to take place in Queens Gardens next month Inner City Sesh, a 15,000-capacity music festival, will be brought to Queens Gardens by the organisers of Humber Street Sesh, in partnership with Hull City Council on September 18. Following the disappointing cancellation of the hugely popular […] Read more Community and Living News Councillor Daren HaleHumber Street SeshInner City Sesh
Siemens Gamesa confirms expansion bringing more jobs to Hull 9th August 2021 Hull City Council welcomes today’s news that Siemens Gamesa is to double the size of its factory in Hull, bringing 200 jobs and further supply chain work. Siemens Gamesa is the world’s leader in the offshore wind industry, and is to invest £186 million to upgrade and expand its offshore wind turbine blade factory in […] Read more News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleSiemens Gamesa
