Public engagement launched to shape future of city centre

Hull City Council is seeking views on a new plan for its city centre.
The Hull City Centre Vision is intended to help the council realise its ambition to deliver a more family-friendly, sustainable and prosperous city centre of the future.
Led by urban design specialists, Planit, the strategic vision will focus on 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 accessibly 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.
The Hull City Centre Vision will help inform Hull’s Local Plan, which is set to be updated later this year.
It will align with the council’s long-term strategies for around carbon emissions, public realm, housing, economic development and health and wellbeing.
Councillor Paul Drake-Davis, portfolio holder for regeneration and housing at Hull City Council, said: “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.
Residents, businesses and those who work in the Hull can provide feedback on the draft version of the Hull City Centre Vision, contributing to the future direction of the city either online or in-person.
There will be three in-person events at Princes Quay Shopping Centre (Unit G42, just inside Whitefriargate entrance) where attendees can view the vision and speak with members of the project team.
These take place on: Saturday 8 February, 10am – 4pm; Tuesday 11 February, 4pm – 7pm; and Wednesday 12 February, 1pm – 4pm.
There will also be pop-up information sessions at Hull Truck Theatre and The University of Hull during the consultation phase. Visit www.hullvision.co.uk for further details.