Why Delivery Matters: The Investment Case for Hull and East Yorkshire Apr 7, 2026 By Councillor Anne Handley, Leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Portfolio Holder for Investment at Hull and East Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. For the UK to be serious about unlocking its next phase of economic growth, it needs to look beyond traditional urban centres. The East Riding of Yorkshire contains enormous potential with […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Turning investment ambition into economic reality Apr 7, 2026 By Simon Green, CEO, Humber Freeport As the UK’s leading property, investment and infrastructure forum, UKREiiF is brimming with ambition and opportunity. It’s an event where people, places and businesses come together to develop and drive forward projects that deliver regeneration and growth. UKREiiF’s purpose is perfectly aligned with our ambitions at Humber Freeport. That’s […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
City Centre Vision sets out exciting future plans for Hull Apr 7, 2026 By Chris Jackson, Executive Director of Regeneration at Hull City Council Hull City Council’s executive director for regeneration & partnerships, Chris Jackson, has shared an update on Hull’s City Centre Vision Hull’s recently launched City Centre Vision sets out an exciting 20-year framework to transform the heart of Hull by 2045. The vision’s purpose is […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
The East Riding Opportunity: Where the UK’s Next Decade of Growth Will Be Delivered Apr 7, 2026 By Paul Bellotti, East Riding of Yorkshire Council Chief Executive Ambition for growth is widespread across the UK, with a deeply competitive environment for investment and job creation. However, increasingly the deciding factor for investors is delivery. That is where Hull and East Yorkshire stands apart. Hull and East Yorkshire has a consistent track record […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
My message to investors: We’re ready for the next chapter Apr 7, 2026 By Luke Campbell MBE, Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire Hull and East Yorkshire is a place that gets things done. For generations, we’ve been shaped by the North Sea, powered by the Humber and connected to global markets. It’s allowed us to build an economy grounded in trade and industry, fuelled by a hardworking […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
The unique challenges of regenerating the UK’s Coast Mar 26, 2026 By Marine partner Lara Moore and Real Estate partner Robin de Wreede, Ashfords Coastal regeneration delivers best when three factors align: shared ambition across public and private partners, first‑mover investment that builds confidence, and an approach that reflects how people want to live, work and spend time in these locations (supported by the right regulatory […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
It Takes A Village: How Studio Investment is Supercharging TV & Film Production in Hartlepool Mar 23, 2026 Strategic investment, partnership working and bold ambition are transforming Hartlepool into a major destination for film, television and digital content production. In recent years, Hartlepool has been quietly building momentum as a new centre for screen production in the North East. Central to this growth is Northern Studios, currently the only large-scale film and TV […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Redcar Rising – exploring Redcar’s future town centre opportunities Mar 23, 2026 Redcar is rising – and we are keen to share the extraordinary opportunity to shape the future of our region. Billions of pounds in investment is already under way or planned in our borough, which will provide well-paid jobs in the industries of the future, giving families a high standard of living for years to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Darlington: a town ready for its next chapter – and ready for investment Mar 23, 2026 At UKREiiF this year, Darlington will step onto the national stage with a clear message: the town is ready for investment, collaboration and long-term regeneration. Our presence at the event marks an important moment for Darlington’s future. We will celebrate the next step in the joint venture partnership between Darlington Borough Council and Cityheart, a […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Middlesbrough: Built for What’s Next Mar 23, 2026 By Middlesbrough Mayor, Chris Cooke I spend a lot of my time as Mayor making the case for Middlesbrough. I’ve joked that certain government officials have considered restraining orders such are the levels of my persistence. As a town we’re often misunderstood and underestimated. It’s for that reason that one of the best parts of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
