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 strategic vision will focus on a number of key areas, including:
- Identifying key development plots in the city centre.
- Moving towards a more climate-conscious city centre, both through futureproof development and the enhancement of sustainable transport infrastructure.
- Defining key neighbourhood/district uses and identities.
- Addressing flood risks through sustainable practices and attractive landscaping.
- Enhancing the outdoor public spaces and family offer, as well as improving accessibility across the city centre.
- Raising the profile of Hull to help drive more inward investment and development.
- Growing the local economy, creating more jobs and supporting new and existing businesses.
- Increasing the number of homes in and around the city centre, helping to create a more vibrant, active and safer destination.
The Hull City Centre Vision will help inform Hull’s Local Plan, which is set to be updated later this year. It will closely align with the council’s long-term strategies around carbon emissions, public realm, housing, economic development and health and wellbeing.
Cllr Paul Drake-Davis, portfolio holder for Regeneration and Housing at Hull City Council, said: “Our council is one that listens to local people, cares about their views and then takes action.
“We’re excited by this new project as we look to create a city centre that reflects the long-term needs and aspirations of our residents and businesses.
“Once finalised, this vision will help set us on a path towards a city centre that not only supports economic growth but is also a place our communities can feel proud of.
“We want our city centre to be a better place for people to live, work and thrive and we’re looking forward to listening to people’s views.”
Andy Roberts, Director at Planit, added: “We are proud to be leading this hugely important work for the city of Hull. Our vision aims to create a city centre that offers safe and welcoming neighbourhoods, supports a healthier and fairer Hull, drives economic growth, and responds effectively to the climate emergency.
“Above all, we want to celebrate Hull’s culture and heritage while creating a city centre that residents and businesses can take pride in.”
A six-week public engagement exercise has begun today, Monday 3 February, running until 16 March 2025.
