Changing Roles for Town Centres: Revitalising Hull’s Town Centres

Town centres are changing. We need to rethink their role to keep them thriving.

What Are Our Key Challenges and Priorities

• Beyond Shopping - Online retail and store closures have reshaped our town centres. They must evolve to offer leisure, culture, community spaces, and a vibrant evening economy
• Supporting All Centres - From the City Centre to District Centres (Hessle Road, Holderness Road, North Point, Kingswood), to Local, and Neighbourhood Centres, we need tailored approaches to keep them active and accessible
• More Flexibility - Government policy now allows easier repurposing of shops and spaces without planning permission, helping centres adapt to new uses
• Regenerating Communities - Stronger town centres mean stronger neighbourhoods. The Local Plan will support local businesses, essential services, and community hubs to keep them at the heart of daily life

How can the Local Plan can help

• Encouraging new uses for empty spaces, such as workspaces, homes, and entertainment
• Supporting community-led regeneration to bring life back to struggling centres
• Ensuring future development protects and enhances local high streets

Have your say

You can also answer the theme questions and interactive map relating to changing roles for town centres.