BY Sam Walker | Wednesday 29 April 2026
A new wave of regeneration is spreading across Hull, bringing with it further opportunities for economic growth and investment.
The recently launched City Centre Vision sets out a 20-year plan to transform the heart of Hull by creating a healthier and more innovative city, while strengthening its economy, identity and long-term resilience.
Hull is becoming a great place to live, work and visit and it was named as one of National Geographic’s Top 25 global destinations to visit in 2026.
At the centre of the investment offer is East Bank Urban Village – a major waterfront regeneration developed in partnership with the English Cities Fund (ECF). The project will provide up to 850 homes alongside commercial, cultural and public-realm uses.
Alongside this, Albion Square is a prominent, council-backed site in the heart of Hull city centre. It stands as one of the most immediate mixed-use opportunities in the north, with a clear route to market and active engagement underway.
Other important areas – including Mytongate, Paragon and the Western Docklands – also offer major opportunities for regeneration and future growth in the city centre and on the waterfront.
This pipeline is supported by infrastructure that is already delivering. Major upgrades, such as the A63, have unlocked key development sites and strengthened connectivity.
Chris Jackson, Director for regeneration and partnerships at Hull City Council, said: “Hull is a city on the rise, with a number of key regeneration sites delivered over recent years and more currently in development.
“The Fruit Market and Maritime Programme have shown what can be done and we have attracted major national development partners to continue that momentum through large-scale residential and commercial developments.
“UKREiiF is a great place to discuss further opportunities with potential development partners and investors, as demonstrated by the signing of a 15-year contract with ECF for the East Bank Urban Village project at the 2025 event.”
The ambition of city-wide regeneration is now being supported by Invest Hull and East Yorkshire, a new partnership between Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority, Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council which aims to drive investment and help grow the regional economy.
It will align the strengths of both local authorities with the strategic role of the Combined Authority, presenting a unified and compelling offer to national and international investors.
The partnership will debut at UKREiiF in Leeds next month, allowing investors to meet local leaders and delivery partners.
