Hull City Council has appointed ECF as lead development partner for the East Bank Urban Village project.
The council will sign a 15-year development agreement with ECF for the masterplanning, development and construction of the site, which is expected to comprise a mix of uses, including up to 850 new homes.
The new homes will be developed alongside ground floor commercial uses and an interconnected network of streets, plazas and green spaces to promote a pedestrian and family friendly environment. The regeneration is backed by £9.875m of secured Levelling Up Partnership funding.
Mike Ross, leader of Hull City council, said: “The council is delighted to be finalising our partnership with ECF. East Bank Urban Village is one of Hull’s largest ever regeneration projects and will act as a catalyst for further urban renewal and help to increase investor confidence in the city with all the economic benefits that will arise. Initial discussions with ECF took place at UKREiiF in 2024, so it’s fitting that we can sign the contract for the project at the event this year.”
Sir Michael Lyons, chair of ECF, a partnership between Homes England, L&G and Muse, added: “East Bank is a new neighbourhood that supports Hull’s wider city centre vision, and is a perfect example of how this resilient city is using its industrial and maritime past to build a bright future for generations to come.
“We look forward to working closely with Hull City Council and local communities, drawing on the combined skills of our partners to realise the potential of this regeneration for the city. This includes creating new homes, boosting local employment, and driving inclusive economic growth. We’re delighted to be working with our partners on East Bank Hull and, with the quality of the waterfront site and the impact it will make on the city, it’s an incredibly exciting project to be involved in.”
