Chamber News

Signing of historic Devolution deal proposals

Councillors across North East Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire and Lincolnshire County Council will vote on the proposed Greater Lincolnshire Devolution deal at Full Council meetings in the coming seven days and today the three leaders (Lincolnshire's Leader Cllr Martin Hill OBE, left; Cllr Rob Waltham MBE the Leader at North Lincolnshire second right, and North East Lincolnshire Leader Cllr Philip Jackson)  joined Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Levelling Up Jacob Young for a ceremonial signing of the proposed deal. 

Chamber boss attends signing of Hull and East Yorkshire Devolution deal

The Chamber supports the devolved Mayoral Deal between two local authorities which will unlock millions of pounds of investment.

With another meeting behind us, the pantomime of trans-Pennine rail travel is on track to continue through 2024!

A HIGH-LEVEL meeting with Transport for the North, TransPennine Express, Humber MPs, stakeholders, councillors and business leaders focusing on rail services to the Hull and Humber region ended with no commitments to improved services

Chamber network says Autumn Statement gives hope to business

THE Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce, along with the wider Chamber network under the British Chambers of Commerce umbrella, has welcomed the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement today.

Chamber boss and BCC network appeal to Chancellor for Autumn Statement action on key  economic issues

The Chief Executive of the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce, Dr Ian Kelly, has joined colleagues in the Chamber network in writing to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to say now is the time to turn talk into investment.

Hull’s Paragon Station marks 175th anniversary with VIP reception as it points to exciting future

Hull's famous Paragon Station has celebrated its 175th Anniversary with a VIP reception hosted by Trans-Pennine Express in what used to be the main ticket office.

Chamber presents letter to Rail Minister in Commons appealing for direct trains from Cleethorpes to London

THE Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce met with Rail Minister Huw Merriman in the House of Commons to appeal for direct train services to London.

Chamber raises concerns over British Steel’s plans to end Scunthorpe ‘virgin steel’ production

The Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce is voicing its concerns over British Steel’s plans to close its blast furnaces leading to the loss of around 2,000 jobs and leaving the country exposed to international markets for high quality steel.

Chamber applauds scrapping of proposals to close rail ticket offices at Humber stations

THE Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce is welcoming today’s announcement by Transport Secretary Mark Harper that plans to close rail ticket offices in England have been scrapped.

Chamber presents letter to Rail Minister in Commons asking for direct trains to London

The Chamber's 2024 Goole and Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards open for entries

Now in its 13th year, the Goole and Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards is officially open for entry!

‘Now is the time to deliver’ … Humber Energy Board’s powerful green investment message to Minister

Leading businesses operating in the Humber have presented a united front to a Government Minister calling for transformational investment enabling the region to lead the UK’s drive to net zero.

Rail Minister promises Hull to Selby electrification will happen, but won’t commit to when

The Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce visited the House of Commons to see Rail Minister Huw Merriman in a meeting organised by MPs Dame Diana Johnson and Emma Hardy following the cancellation of the northern legs of HS2.

Chamber members hear of RWE’s huge investment and clean energy plans for Humber

The Chamber’s North East Lincolnshire Area Council which met at Grimsby Institute heard about RWE’s work in and around the Humber from its first UK East Coast Director for Net Zero, Corrine Barry.

Council leaders tell Chamber meeting ‘the business voice matters in bid for Combined Authority deal’

The Chamber’s Hull Area Council meeting in October was attended by MP Emma Hardy, the Leader of Hull City Council Mike Ross and the Council’s Chief Executive and former Chamber President, Matt Jukes.