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pupils, giving children across Hull, CONTRIBUTORS GEORGE OSBORNE the Humber and Yorkshire the opportunity to learn about energy reating a Northern and the careers available within HAZEL DAVIS GEORGE OSBORNE Powerhouse, linking up the sector. It is a fantastic com- Freelance business writer, Former chancellor of the the great towns and cit- mitment to the next generations she contributes to The exchequer, now editor

Times, Financial Times, of the London Evening ies of the North to create Photography Holmes Neil and one that companies of all sizes Ca whole greater than its individual across the Northern Powerhouse The Daily Telegraph and Standard, he is chair of The Guardian. the Northern Powerhouse parts, requires us all to come together are replicating. Partnership. behind a common goal, increasing I want the skilled workforce of the contribution the North makes to the future to be able to stay in the

BRIAN GROOM FRANCES ROBINSON the UK economy. Only with the sup- north of England, contributing to Marketing Humber Bondholders Freelance journalist, he Freelance journalist, port and buy-in of our civic leaders, the local economy and stimulating has held senior positions working for publications civil society and businesses of all an increase in productivity. What I imports or exports and boost trade, based in Brigg supplies thousands at the Financial Times, including Politico, The including UK business Spectator and CityMetric, sizes will we truly achieve the ulti- want to see is young people explor- if granted,” she says. “But it is not of coff ee shops nationwide. The and employment editor, she covered the European mate goal of rebalancing our coun- ing skilled jobs from coast to coast, as straightforward as imports drop in sterling means “you’re more political editor and Union for The Wall Street try, and creating better lives for the and from the Scottish borders to being tariff free.” competitive abroad and exports are Europe edition editor, Journal in Brussels and 15 million people of the North. South Yorkshire and Cheshire. For example, Grimsby is one of 30 per cent of sales in our coff ee and was Scotland on European Central Bank for This project cannot simply be Clearly, this cannot be done with- the world’s leading locations for business”, he says. Sunday editor. Bloomberg in Frankfurt. about the major cities. There are out a world-class transport network seafood processing. According to Hornsea-based Heald, manu- great things happening in places like 250ft-long Siemens wind turbine capable of linking the great towns Grimsby Seafood Village, 80 per facturers and installers of hostile MARK HILLSDON What does Brexit Hull, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, blade weighing 28 tonnes on and cities of the North. Northern cent of the UK’s seafood products vehicle mitigation systems, the Contributor to The Newcastle and Sheffi eld. But the display in Hull city centre Powerhouse Rail is a transforma- are manufactured there. As Ms roadblocks, barriers and bollards Guardian, BBC Countryﬁ le and BBC Wildlife Northern Powerhouse must be more tional project that links Liverpool Onn points out, the majority of fish frequently seen at border crossings magazines, among than just urban regeneration; we and Hull with high-speed trains. It mean for Humber? imports coming from Norway and and similar sites, has a similar pos- others, he writes on a have to reinvigorate those places the UK and the largest decarboni- complements the huge investment Iceland arrive by road from other itive attitude. range of subjects from with a rich heritage and history in sation project in Europe. It supplies in High Speed 2, which we commit- ports for processing. “Therefore, “I think whatever happens we sustainability to sport and making, building and innovating, 7 per cent of the country’s electric- ted to when I was in government, The Humber region voted to leave the European Union and one of the biggest issues will be may feel a bit of pain initially, but health to wildlife. Education, skills, exporting northern expertise and ity needs, including 15 per cent of linking the North with the Midlands about making sure there are lim- in the end it will work out fi ne. We goods all over the world. The decline connectivity, creating its renewable power, and a host of and the South. It would reinvigorate businesses now await the outcome of Brexit negotiations ited delays at EU member state are a resourceful nation and savvy that many of these communities fell new industries – system support services. Half their communities, slash journey times checkpoints and a streamlined businesspeople,” says managing into over many decades is now being power generation units have been and vastly increase capacity. process for authorisation docu- director Debbie Heald. “A lot of our reversed. All our towns and cities this is the Northern upgraded from burning coal to use Cutting journey times for com- mentation,” she says. exports are outside of the EU, so must play their part in that. Powerhouse I sustainable biomass in the form of muters and families from Hull to ABP sees the potential, particularly hopefully will not be aff ected.” I set up the Northern Powerhouse compressed wood pellets. Leeds to 45 minutes, or to Sheffi eld says David Leighton, ABP group Conservative MP Rishi Sunak, author for Humber International Enterprise Yorkshire and the Humber is a net Partnership (NPP) in 2016 as a non- envisaged when we When I visited last July, I saw fi rst- in under an hour, would have a huge FRANCES ROBINSON head of corporate affairs. “If the of the Centre for Policy Studies report Park, just outside Hull. “It’s one of benefi ciary of EU funds. For exam- profi t organisation to enable the created the concept hand the impact the power station impact on labour markets, job pros- French authorities in Calais chose The Free Ports Opportunity: How the largest port development sites ple, the Humber Local Enterprise North to speak with one voice and has on the local economy. Crucially, pects and leisure travel. It is the con- pstairs in Hull Maritime to implement disproportionate Brexit could boost trade, manufactur- in the UK, a huge area of develop- Partnership, which helps attract Publishing manager Head of production highlight the opportunities across 3,650 jobs depend on Drax through- nectivity the Northern Powerhouse Museum, exhibits recall new checks on cargo, this could ing and the North, outlines plans for ment land next to deep water,” says investment to the region, received Richard Hadler Justyna O'Connell the region. On our board we have out Yorkshire and the Humber, their deserves and must be delivered by cargo ships docking from cause serious disruption. a free port, an area inside a country Mr Leighton. “If we can draw a line £79.6 million from the European some of the area’s biggest employ- fact that the Northern Powerhouse impact generating £419.2 million this government. I am sure it will be. Rio de Janeiro, Cape Town “There’s an opportunity there for geographically, but considered out- around areas of land like this at UK Regional Development Fund and Consulting editor Digital content executive ers, those who run great universities generates 41 per cent of the UK’s elec- for the local economy. I met one of Education, skills, connectivity, Uand Bombay, and Scandinavian the Humber to help businesses that side for customs purposes. ports and give them free port status, European Social Fund for the Gren Manuel Fran Cassidy and our transport, a world-famous tricity, this is a sector that can deliver their apprentices, Alice Gill, who had creating new industries – this is the steamer routes. Hull’s global con- are anxious about the risk of disrup- Free ports “are flourishing all it just adds to the UK’s armoury in period 2014 to 2020. The region’s Production editor Design economist, and we are strictly cross- jobs, growth and increased produc- recently graduated from the four- Northern Powerhouse I envisaged nections reflect both the chal- tion at Dover, to help recalibrate and around the world, except in the terms of attracting new investment, universities also benefi t from Benjamin Chiou Betty Callabritto party, with Labour council leaders tivity for the North. NPP board mem- year Drax apprenticeship scheme, to when we created the concept. And lenges and opportunities the secure their supply chains.” EU”, Mr Sunak wrote. “Post-Brexit particularly in manufacturing.” research funding. Grant Chapman and a Conservative metro mayor bers Siemens and Drax are at the become a qualifi ed craftsperson at Hull and the Humber must be at the region faces as it negotiates the ABP has invested £50 million to they could play an important role Richard Corbett, Labour MEP for “The big question is how much of Managing editor Kellie Jerrard Peter Archer Samuele Motta working together for the North. heart of this. the power station. Along with many heart of this Northern Powerhouse choppy waters of Brexit. double container handling capacity in signalling Britain’s openness to Yorkshire and Humber, says: “The a hit our public fi nances are going Cities like Hull must be at the fore- Under the leadership of other northern companies of all sizes, for it to succeed. Associated British Ports’ (ABP) on the Humber since the referen- the world, as well as reconnecting initial challenge is that the Humber to take with Brexit; there’ll be a lot Head of design front of this powerhouse. This city Professor Juergen Maier, Siemens Drax is helping shape the careers and four Humber docks – Hull, Goole, dum, so the ports could play a cru- the nation with its proud mari- estuary is the great export highway of pressure on public expenditure Tim Whitlock opened up trading routes between have invested heavily in Hull futures of our young people. Grimsby and Immingham – han- cial role in trade resilience if this time history.” for the north of England, pointing in every single fi eld,” says MEP Mr the UK and Europe, exporting to the and the Humber. As chancellor Our partnership believes that dle more than 65 million tonnes scenario does arise. Shifting freight Melanie Onn, Labour MP for to our main export market which is Corbett. “The idea that the govern- Continent and all over the world. The I worked hard with then-prime 900,000 northern children and of cargo annually. The region is a to the Humber could have an envi- Great Grimsby, is less enthusias- continental Europe. ment will simply replace all the EU

Although this publication is funded through advertising and port remains crucial to the local econ- minister David Cameron to bring young people can be directly men- net beneficiary of European Union ronmental benefi t, Mr Leighton tic. “Free port status could assist “If we’re outside the Customs Union, support with national funds is not sponsorship, all editorial is without bias and sponsored features omy. NPP board member Associated the £310-million investment in tored and given experience of the funding and has a strong agricul- adds, reducing the number of lorry with providing tax and duty-free this will be undermined through bar- something that can be relied upon.” are clearly labelled. For an upcoming schedule, partnership British Ports and other companies their wind turbine blade fac- world of work every year; an ambi- tural sector, supported by the EU’s miles on UK roads and taking pres- riers that will involve extra paper- In the meantime, stakeholders inquiries or feedback, please call +44 (0)20 3877 3800 or employ 5,000 people there, with a tory. I went to see it last year with tious target, but one that businesses Common Agricultural Policy. It sure off the congested road network work and queues for controls at the throughout the region are await- email [email protected] further 18,000 employed as a result other members of the NPP. It’s an have bought into and supported us in also voted resoundingly to leave in the southeast. ports. That’s what is involved, under ing the outcome of negotiations. Raconteur is a leading publisher of special-interest content and of activity around the port. incredible thing to see and a vote delivering. We want every Northern the EU. For the region, like the Moreover, cargo moving through World Trade Organization rules, with “People in Grimsby are expecting research. Its publications and articles cover a wide range of topics, But Hull and the Humber are also of confidence in the future. A Powerhouse business to work with the country as a whole, much depends ports, such as Southampton, which trading with the customs unions the government to live up to the including business, ﬁ nance, sustainability, healthcare, lifestyle and technology. Raconteur special reports are published exclusively in forging a new path. Energy is one of 250-foot, 28-tonne blade was the same number of young people as they on the decisions reached by EU currently handle mainly non-EU The initial challenge is that the from the outside.” promises made through the ref- The Times and The Sunday Times as well as online at raconteur.net the prime capabilities of the North. centrepiece of the wonderful Hull have northern employees. This means and UK leaders. trade, ﬂ ows smoothly and effi ciently. Local companies are waiting to erendum, that Brexit brings oppor- The information contained in this publication has been obtained It’s a sector in which the North is City of Culture display, linking a digital startup with fi ve employees The government’s apparent According to ABP, only around 1.3 Humber estuary is the great see what a fi nal Brexit deal could tunities and the UK will be bet- from sources the Proprietors believe to be correct. However, already leading the UK and, with the the city’s industrial future to its can play their part just as much as intention to leave the Customs per cent of the total volume of goods export highway for the north look like. “For us it’s been a good ter off ,” says MP Ms Onn. “Now is no legal liability can be accepted for any errors. No part of this right level of investment, business cultural heritage. major companies such as Barclays or Union is prominent in the debate, arriving in the UK from outside thing so far because of the move- the government’s opportunity to publication may be reproduced without the prior consent of the support and government backing Fellow NPP board member Drax Manchester Airports Group. in part because of concerns about the EU at Southampton is stopped of England, pointing to our ment in currency – we used that prove it by committing to ensure Publisher. © Raconteur Media could become world class. From the employ around 900 people at the Drax welcomes 13,000 visitors to the pressure this could put on the for checks. main export market which is as an opportunity,” says James that individuals and businesses in nuclear expertise in the North West power plant in Selby, the biggest the power station each year, many George Osborne Channel ports. “There’s anxiety Some have a diff erent vision for the Sweeting, director of Lincoln & Grimsby will be no worse off as a @raconteur /raconteur.net @raconteur_london to renewables in the East, and the single-site renewable generator in of whom are students and school Chair, Northern Powerhouse Partnership about what happens in Dover,” Humber ports that goes beyond this. continental Europe York. The coff ee-roasting company result of leaving the EU.”

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ENERGY ESTUARY Wind of change is powering region’s economic engine

Oﬀ shore wind power, propelling a major have worked more closely together those sectors need to co-exist and than has sometimes been the case they all require water.” The volume green energy initiative, is at the heart of in the past. of container traffic at its termi- Apart from its £150-million nals in Hull and Immingham has the Humber’s recovery Green Port Hull investment, ABP increased by 28 per cent over the has spent £140 million on a termi- past year, he adds. nal at Immingham to supply bio- Alan Menzies, director of plan- mass to Drax power station. Drax ning and regeneration at East Grimsby Docks and Marketing Humber Bondholders Humber Marketing

Other green initiatives include has spent the past few years con- Riding Council, says the Energy the Humber estuary Images RDImages/Epics/Getty BRIAN GROOM Hull-based Spencer Group’s verting half of its six generating Estuary initiative is important as £200-million Energy Works units to burn wood pellets instead “one key strand of an economic he River Humber and its scheme, which is a power-from- of coal, with a fourth to follow strategy, making use of natural Insight says Angela Blake, director of access to the North Sea waste plant combined with a this year. assets and skillsets which exist Regeneration through economy and growth at North helped to make Hull and renewable energy research facility. locally”. But it must work alongside East Lincolnshire Council. “It is renewables the surrounding area one On the south bank, a £170-million his council’s other strands, such growing and it’s got potential, Tof the most prosperous in England waste-to-energy plant is proposed as tourism and developing the but I don’t see it being as big as during the Middle Ages. Now busi- for Immingham by developer M62-A63 corridor between Goole Grimsby had one of the world’s food processing.” nesses and politicians are looking North Beck Energy. and Hull. largest fi shing fl eets at its Despite the demise of its to green energy investment on both There have been setbacks. The Humber is a The East Riding, the area sur- peak in the 1950s. New jobs in fi shing fl eet, Grimsby accounts banks of their “Energy Estuary” to Vivergo, the UK’s largest bioeth- massive engine for rounding Hull, has one of the UK’s operations and maintenance for for more than 70 per cent of all drive the region’s renaissance. anol producer, based at Saltend main gas terminals at Easington, offshore wind farms are helping seafood processed in the UK, The area has long been a centre Chemicals Park near Hull, economic benefi t for an underground gas storage facil- in its long battle to fi ll the gap employing 5,000 people. for energy production, storage and recently suspended production the North and also ity at Aldbrough and about 20 that fi shing’s decline has left. The offshore wind jobs being handling. It is home to two of the for four months because it said the onshore wind farms. A £200-mil- Ørsted, the largest operator created are predominantly UK’s six main oil refineries and is government had broken promises the whole of the UK lion energy and technology park, of wind farms off the coast, in mechanical and electrical estimated to import one third of on policies to boost the use of bio- which could create more than employs about 200 people engineering. In its recruitment the nation’s coal, one fifth of its fuels for transport. 1,000 jobs, has been proposed on in Grimsby docks, which is campaign for wind turbine natural gas and produce almost a Siemens took three years to com- the outskirts of Hull. expected to grow to 500. technicians, Ørsted says fifth of its electricity. mit to its Hull investment. The Mr Menzies believes the Energy Centrica, Siemens and E.ON candidates should be physically Humber, like many parts of the “In the time we have seen coal Estuary initiative helps to raise also have hubs there. fi t, have an aptitude for working north of England, was hit hard diminish, we have seen other the region’s profile. To reap the “Renewables is a big at heights and in restricted by the 2008 financial crash and energy-related areas pick up,” benefits, he adds: “There’s more opportunity for us, but I don’t or confi ned spaces, and be following recession. The area’s says Simon Bird, ABP’s director work to be done on suppliers, think we have experienced comfortable working offshore push into green energy has since for the Humber ports. “My role is small and medium-sized enter- the level we initially expected or in vessels for extended The energy sector regained momentum and the pri- to work with all the major play- prises, because there are elements in terms of employment,” periods of time. employs 17,000 ority now is to extend the benefits ers in the energy sector and make of supply which are not local. in terms of contracts for local sup- sure we have the right facilities to There is also work to do in terms of people in the region, pliers and jobs, as well as attract- enable them to expand. I’m very getting to the right level of educa- accounting for 5.1 per ing new investors. confident we have that across the tional attainment.” The energy sector employs 17,000 01 four ports.” The £10-million Ron Dearing cent of employment people in the region, accounting He describes the Humber, the University Technical College in for 5.1 per cent of employment, UK’s busiest port complex, as “a Hull, developed with funding from according to the Humber Local 01 directly and supported the crea- Mr Sykes says Siemens has suc- skills and composite materials started to get business on our massive engine for economic bene- local businesses, opened its doors Enterprise Partnership. That is Port of Hull on the tion of more than 1,000 indirectly. ceeded in fi nding the skills it needs. to train the Siemens workforce. front doorstep. I think the busi- fit for the North and also the whole last autumn. It aims to equip stu- smaller than, for example, the Humber estuary “We have tried to use local suppli- “We have had more than 28,000 Siemens staff have undergone ness will stabilise and there will be of the UK”. Not only does it face dents aged 14 to 19 with advanced Now the Humber region is seiz- health and social care sector or the 02 ers wherever possible,” says Andy applicants for the roles here. It’s cer- two-week courses at its facili- significant opportunities.” northern Europe, it also has a stra- digital and engineering skills. Marketing Humber Bondholders Humber Marketing ing opportunities created by the food industry, but it also helps to Siemens Gamesa Sykes, an operations manager at the tainly captured the imagination of ties, including a turbine blade The Energy Estuary strategy tegic position at the centre of the “Unless we have the infrastruc- wind industry taking shape off boost the engineering, manufac- has invested in a factory, pointing to wooden plat- the region – 98 per cent of all the peo- school that replicates, in min- involves the region’s four local UK, equidistant between London ture in place, people will go else- factory at Alexandra its coast, where six wind farms turing and logistics sectors. Dock to make forms made by Hull’s Turner Timber. ple employed here are from within 30 iature, all the processes within authorities alongside businesses and Edinburgh. where,” Mr Rix concludes. “You’ve are already operating, another is A study by the University of Hull turbine blades for Tool manufacturers, fabricators and miles of the factory,” he says. the factory. and ABP, which operates the ports Mr Bird says: “The Humber is a got to look at what industry is under construction and three more found that the Siemens Gamesa offshore wind farms industrial cleaning companies are Hull College has created a cen- Getting more small local com- of Hull, Goole, Immingham and major player in energy, but also likely to require and how that can are planned. Ørsted, the largest plant had created 1,000 jobs others that have benefi ted. tre specialising in manufacturing panies geared up to supply the Grimsby. All parts of the region in a number of other sectors. All be delivered.” operator, formerly known as Dong likes of Siemens and Ørsted is still Energy, will have invested £6 bil- work in progress, however. “This is lion there by 2019. something that is going to take a Humber is accountable for... In Hull, Siemens Gamesa and Case study training provider Catch, Green Port Hull, lot of years. It is difficult to estab- Associated British Ports (ABP) Durham University, the University of lish yourself as a supplier to these have invested £310 million jointly Off shore wind and other Sheffi eld and government-backed Offshore large companies,” says Mr Rix, who to make turbine blades for off- renewable energy Renewable Energy Catapult. as well as his role with the Green shore wind. It began operating 18 Research projects include a study of Port Growth Programme chairs months ago as the centrepiece of Academia and industry have joined forces the impact on workers who carry out J.R. Rix & Sons. the Green Port Hull project at the to create Aura, a collaborative initiative maintenance on offshore turbines in He is the fifth generation to work city’s Alexandra Dock. to provide skills, research and innovation variable sea conditions. Others studies in the family business that started Grimsby, which like Hull has aimed at shaping the future of the offshore include research into the next generation of as shipowners in the 1870s. Its fought industrial decline since its wind sector. blade design and the environmental impact main businesses now include fuel fi shing industry shrank, is establish- “Offshore wind is a nascent industry of putting turbines in the seabed. distribution and static caravan ing itself as an operations and main- that is establishing itself rapidly,” says Dr A permanent Aura Innovation Centre, to manufacturing, but five years ago tenance centre for off shore wind. David Richards, pro-vice chancellor for be built at Bridgehead on the north side of it closed its dry cargo operation “We’re just at the beginning of research and enterprise at the University the Humber Bridge, is scheduled to open and replaced it with a business the journey. There have been a lot of Hull, which is leading the project. “The in autumn 2019. supplying crew transfer vessels to of obstacles to overcome,” says investment is so big in the North Sea Ben George, Aura’s director, says: offshore wind farms. Tim Rix, who chairs the Green Port that the future opportunity, just for this “It’s not just offshore wind. We want The company has six boats, four Growth Programme, created with region, is enormous.” to be looking at energy systems, other of them working out of Grimsby. £25.7 million from the govern- Also involved are Ørsted, Siemens Gamesa, renewables, low carbon, tidal, solar, waste However, Mr Rix concedes: “It ment’s Regional Growth Fund to the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership, heat and hydrogen.” has been a challenge. Having 1/3 1/6 1/5 1/3 University of Hull maximise the economic impact of Business School struggled for the last three or of the UK’s coal of the UK’s electricity of the UK’s natural of the UK’s Marketing Humber Bondholders Humber Marketing 02 the Siemens-ABP investment. four years, we have now suddenly imports generation gas imports refi ned fuel 04 INVESTING ON THE HUMBER RACONTEUR.NET 05

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CHEMICALS HEALTHCARE

evaluation, and a new sensory suite for consumer-led research. “Our new R&D centre further strengthens scientifi c capability in the

APS (UK)/Alamy Stock Photo Healthy mix of top region. It will attract new graduates, as well as experienced hires to drive forward health innovations,” she says. fi rms and startups “After evaluating several global sites, Hull was selected based on the excellent talent pool, and scale of World-class healthcare companies call the Humber existing RB R&D and manufacturing activity.” home, while exciting new startups are moving in Alongside the cluster of major international players, the Humber is also a hub for high-tech startups and several are beginning to branch out into healthcare. VISR, based at the University of Hull's Enterprise with co-investment of around £3 Centre, is the largest manufacturer MARK HILLSDON million, will create eight new PhD of cardboard virtual reality head- studentships. sets in Europe and has now started hen the Hull-based Across the city, international to apply the technology to the pharmacy business pharmaceutical company Indivior healthcare sector. of Thomas Smith has invested £23 million in its own “You get a lot of wow factor with was taken over by R&D centre, which houses the com- technology,” says VISR managing Whis nephew in 1896 the name was pany’s research into drugs than director Lindsay West, “but it’s very changed. Smith & Nephew seemed can help people to overcome addic- hard then to take that next step, a good choice. tion. They’ve been present in Hull which is how do you actually apply Case study was some discussion about More than a century later, the for more than 50 years, while over this in the real world?” Vertual moving to London, but the Victorian chemists shop on a narrow the Humber in Grimsby, another One way has been to develop a capital’s higher operating costs lane facing the city’s Holy Trinity pharmaceutical giant, Novartis, headset that allows medical stu- Vertual, formed in 2007 as a spin- meant thoughts of relocating Church has grown into a global employs more than 400 people and dents to use augmented reality to off company from a joint research were short lived. healthcare business worth around has been a key local employer for follow operations remotely. The project between the University “There’s something about the £12 billion. more than 65 years. company has also used immersive of Hull and Hull and East area that attracts people in, and It’s not the only local startup in Another signifi cant Humberside technology to develop Botanika, a Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, then they stay forever and a day. the sector to make good. RB, for- investment is the £105 million game that allows young people on has developed an award-winning It’s a good quality of life here and merly Reckitt Benckiser, now RB has put into a new Centre for the autistic spectrum to gain con- virtual radiotherapy training that’s a key point,” he says. refinery, which opened in 1968, Saltend Chemicals 1969, employs 750 staff and 300 to Since 2013 it has built up sales of a £40-billion giant spanning Scientifi c Excellence. Around 1,400 fi dence designing a virtual reality system which uses life-size 3D This is especially true of saw its capacity halved and its Park near Hull was 400 regular contractors. It has had high-grade synthetic graphite to advanced healthcare as well as con- people already work at the site, garden, as well as connecting with simulations to train students. graduates, who study at the acquired by PX workforce reduced from 580 Group in March 2017 more than £1 billion in investment supply electric battery manufac- sumer products such as Nurofen where a host of medicine cabinet other people. The company is based university and then swell the local Chemistry to 400 in 2016, but it has also over the past ten years, says Darren turers in China, initially for smart- and Durex, has its roots in the Hull staples are manufactured. VISR is currently working with the within the Logistics Institute talent pool when they fi nish. received £33 million in invest- Cunningham, general manager. phones and now for electric vehi- starch mill founded by German Clare Walker, the company’s University of Hull on technology at the University of Hull and While the hospitals trust, ment to improve efficiency. “We are trying to position our- cles. Mr Cunningham is keen to immigrant Isaac Reckitt in 1840. R&D group category director, says that will map out the exact location employs 13 people. “In the UK, with around 8,000 employees, Other investments include a selves as the refinery of the future,” interest the UK government, which Both companies have their cor- the new facilities will include lab- of key personnel in a hospital at any we changed the way therapy is the hub of healthcare on is right £58-million wood chip plant Mr Cunningham adds. It makes wants to develop an electric car bat- porate headquarters elsewhere oratories for the company’s ana- given time, enabling an ambulance radiography was taught,” says the Humber, says Mr Beavis, being built at Saltend by Tricoya high-value products including tery supply chain. The refi nery has after a series of mergers. But they lytical and microbiology teams, crew with a crash victim to navigate co-founder Andy Beavis. As Hull’s connectivity is also an Technologies, a consortium includ- low-sulphur petrol and diesel, liq- also been trialling the production of have continued to invest in one of one of the biggest stability testing the fastest route to the right doctor, well as therapy radiographers, important issue with its port ing parent group Accsys Technologies uefied petroleum gas, heating oil biofuels from waste cooking oil. the region’s least-known industrial suites in Europe to support product for instance. the system is also used to and nearby airport. for success and BP. Scheduled to open in early- and industrial feedstocks such as Mr Cunningham says: “To con- strengths – healthcare. Many of these spin-outs have train medical physicists and “I think there is always a 2019 and provide about 30 jobs, it polypropylene. The plant also pro- tinue to operate a refi nery suc- “Hull is our founding city,” been nurtured at the Centre for oncologists, and explain the willingness for people to chat, to will manufacture acetylated wood duces petroleum coke, an ingredi- cessfully in today’s environment says Stewart McKinlay, Smith & Digital Innovation (C4DI), an concept of radiation treatment share ideas, share experiences Chemicals and oil remain long-term chips, used to make durable pan- ent in smelting steel and alumin- requires an ongoing level of invest- Nephew’s vice president of research incubator which is helping to con- to patients. and collaborate,” he says. “For els that can clad buildings and line ium. The company’s fuel brand in ment to remain competitive and we and development. “We have been nect some of the Humber health- So why Hull? “The magic here the last ten years, every single drivers of regional prosperity as important swimming pools. the UK is Jet. intend to do that.” here since 1856 and we have very Alongside the cluster of major care giants with local startups. was having the two sets of radiographer has been trained Croda International, a special- strong academic links.” “We do two things,” explains expertise, one at the hospital using our systems. It’s a system UK producers and local employers ity chemicals manufacturer based The business has recently opened international players, the C4DI’s managing director John and one at the university,” says that was made in Hull and we’re near Goole, is investing £27 million an £8-million state-of-the-art R&D Humber is also a hub for high- Connolly. “We help tech compa- Mr Beavis, who concedes there proud of that.” to almost double the capacity of its Insight and utilities, enabling them to drive down centre, part of a £50-million invest- nies grow and traditional busi- Hull plant, enabling it to meet grow- Investing in the future costs and boost profi tability. ment in its Hull base, which is sup- tech startups nesses innovate.” ing demand for polymer additives BP will remain as owner and operator of porting the production of high-tech

until 2030. two acetyls plants at Saltend, the largest wound management products. RB’s £105-million 6,000 people in the Humber area Ineos has expanded its Saltend A new owner and operator has taken producers of acetic acid in Europe. The The business came to prominence Centre for Scientiﬁ c BRIAN GROOM and generate a combined annual factory to increase production of charge at Saltend Chemicals Park near park also hosts one of BP’s principal during the First World War when it Excellence turnover of £6 billion, accord- ethyl acetate, used in pharmaceuti- Hull, one of the UK’s most important global research and technology centres began supplying the British Army he Humber is one of the UK’s ing to Humber Local Enterprise cals, cosmetics and inks. It has also industrial complexes. PX Group, for petrochemicals. with specialised wound dressings. four largest chemicals-pro- Partnership. Four fi fths of the chem- been considering Saltend as a loca- a Teesside-based infrastructure Alan Menzies, director of planning and In the 1920s it started producing the ducing regions. The industry icals sector’s products are exported. tion for a vinyl acetate monomer business, acquired the 370-acre site regeneration at East Riding Council, famous Elastoplast brand and now ﬂ ourished around the estuary “There’s a lot of focus on renew- plant to supply the coatings, fi lms from BP, which had owned it for says that in addition to a Tricoya wood focuses on advanced wound care, Twhere it is easy to get raw materials in ables and rightly so, but there will and adhesives markets. 50 years. chip plant being built at the site, “we developing equipment to help deal and fi nished products out. Yorkshire be a place for petrochemicals in The Phillips 66 oil refi nery near PX says it intended to work with are talking to at least two others about with hard-to-heal wounds, such as and the Humber accounts for 12 the long term,” says David Talbot, Immingham, which opened in existing and new operators to develop further investments”. those resulting from complex sur- per cent of UK chemicals employ- regional chairman of the Energy and expand the park, which was gery or diseases like diabetes. ment, second only to north-west Institute, a professional body. He established in 1914. It is a collaborative Products include the Versajet England, according to the Offi ce for is also chief executive of Catch, a cluster of businesses that manufacture water laser, which is so precise that National Statistics. public-private training body that more than a million tonnes of chemical it can remove the shell of an egg The area has two main clus- serves the chemicals, process and products a year, used in items such as and leave the membrane under- ters: Saltend Chemicals Park, near energy industries. There’s a lot of focus clothing, paints, pharmaceuticals neath intact. Surgeons now use it to Hull, and a development spread Mr Talbot adds: “The industry has and packaging. cut round nerves and blood vessels, on renewables and Hull along the south bank between been in the region now for a number Air Products, BP, Engie, Ineos, Nippon Saltend procedures too precise for the tradi- Immingham and Grimsby, which of decades, so there is investment rightly so, but there Gohsei, Perenco, Vivergo and Yara Chemicals tional scalpel. includes two of the UK’s six required in the infrastructure, but operate at the park, which has had £500 Park The business is continuing to remaining oil refineries, operated as a whole the industry seems to be will be a place for million in investment in recent years. The build links with the University of by Total and Phillips 66. in a positive frame of mind.” petrochemicals in the companies share services, feedstocks Hull, which itself has spent £28 About 100 chemical and refi ning Some parts have seen declin- million on a new Health Campus. companies employ approximately ing employment. Total’s Lindsey long term A fi ve-year partnership framework, 06 INVESTING ON THE HUMBER RACONTEUR.NET 07

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evaluation, and a new sensory suite for consumer-led research. “Our new R&D centre further strengthens scientifi c capability in the

25 East Riding of Yorkshire Council Wykeland Group 100 Siemens Gamesa and Associated British Ports Bridlington Leisure Centre Flemingate, a mixed-use 310 regeneration scheme, Europe’s largest offshore A MAGNET including retail and leisure wind manufacturing, destinations, cinema, hotel, logistics and port facilities offi ces and 130 homes on site equivalent to Spencer Group and partners 78 football pitches FOR INVESTMENT 200 D r i ffi e l d Energy Works, the largest privately funded power station of its kind under construction in the UK RB 105 Hard hit by the recession, the Centre for Scientifi c University of Hull University of Hull, KCOM Excellence, the largest ? single investment in past fi ve years have seen the and Hull College 85 KCOM 300 Includes a new health campus, sports facilities, RB’s history Humber region bounce back library, concert venue redevelopment, and Planned fl agship Investment in full with a stream of big-ticket revamped conference and dining facilities, in datacentre fi bre broadband addition to a £130-million investment by UPP in network investments from both UK new accommodation on campus Wykeland Beal/Hull City Council 80 and multinational organisations Fruit Market regeneration scheme, forming a new urban village Hornsea including creative industries, modern city living, galleries, retail, restaurants and bars, as well as the C4DI tech hub 100 Ideal Standard 50 Smith & Nephew Selected investments in the Humber £m region over the past fi ve years On-site investment Continued site investment since 2011 Iguana Developments 42

Three major property Market 40 Wren Kitchens 40 Solar 21 36 Hull City Council developments for residential use Weighton Beverley Selby Site expansion 22-megawatt biomass plant Construction of Hull Venue, a cutting-edge music and events complex with up to 3,500 capacity 27 365 Croda 23 Investment boosting innovation Indivior 26 Hull City Council and productivity of Hull site New research and development Drax City centre public realm centre to serve as a base for Indivior's research operations nationally Investment in Drax Power Station, the DoubleTree by Hilton 25 UK's largest single electricty producer, converting three of six generation units 21 New four-star hotel with rooftop bar Hull ABP to burn wood-pellet fuel Wykeland Group 155 Two new state-of-the-art cranes at the Port of Hull Bridgehead, one of the UK’s greenest business parks, home to Centrica Storage, Beal Homes, Victoria Plum and others

C i ty ce Saltend Chemicals Park 110 Wykeland Group ntre Total Lindsey 33 A cluster of chemical and Meltonwest business park, which 500+ Oil Reﬁ nery renewable energy operations, includes a new Humberside Police facility 100 Barton- including BP Reﬁ nery investment upon-Humber

Goole Network Rail 2 Sisters Food Group 45 6,000 Investment in the region's Immingham World's most advanced poultry railways, with North East processing plant, securing the Phillips 66 jobs of more than 1,600 workers 60 North Lincolnshire Council Lincolnshire at the centre of the plans 350 Investment investment to transform in the Humber Scunthorpe town centre R e ﬁ n e r y Wykeland Group and partners 140 Europarc business park, including ﬂ agship facilities such as the Humber ABP Seafood Institute 250 Investment in 56 Immingham Port to 1,300 Humberside North Lincolnshire Council improve automated North East Ørsted UK materials handling, Airport N Lincolnshire Grimsby Construction of Lincolnshire Lakes, including biomass Council Offshore wind power infrastructure, which will see more than 6,000 homes supported from the Humber, built across six waterside villages Scunthorpe Part of Grimsby primarily Grimsby, including the Town Deal to development of the Hornsea One redevelop the and Two offshore wind farms, set town centre to be the world’s biggest Doncaster Airport

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t’s one of the UK’s major This is no better illustrated than in deep-water estuaries – a majes- the Humber’s access to the offshore tic 40-mile long inlet, spanned wind farms being constructed in the I by a bridge that is recognisable North Sea. around the world. Proximity to this huge market was The Humber is also a powerful eco- the key factor behind Hull’s big- nomic force. The Humber ports are gest-ever inward investment. Global the UK’s busiest trading complex, wind power leader Siemens Gamesa’s and the access the estuary offers to vast offshore wind manufactur- 01 Europe and beyond has been the key ing, assembly and logistics facilities factor in establishing major industrial opened in 2016, and are now seen as clusters along its banks. the global benchmark for an industry industry. “Brownfield sites mostly through the centre of Hull is a per- But the critical importance of the growing at a dizzying pace. will be pre-allocated as employment ennial source of headaches for the Humber to UK plc has often been Ørsted, the world’s biggest offshore sites so they’ve already gone over region’s drivers. Some of the larg- unrecognised or underestimated. wind farm developer, is investing no Space race is set to one hurdle compared to a greenest EZ sites are greenfield, not Not now. less than £6 billion in offshore wind field site,” says LEP’s Mr Tailor. brownfield, so more planning per- Twenty years ago I moved to the power infrastructure, supported “The difficulty is quite often they mission may be required and addi- region to become editor of the from the Humber, where Grimsby has will need to be decontaminated” or tional infrastructure may need Hull Daily Mail and was struck by become a major centre for opera- rocket on Humber require multiple parcels of land to installing. But the space is there; the area’s strengths, none more so tions and maintenance. be brought back together. indeed, some of the biggest sites than the estuary itself, the natural The Humber recognised the off- One example of this happening are still on offer. asset that is central to the Humber’s shore wind opportunity and matched The Humber region has space for firms to expand is the South Humber Industrial Paull is an 80-hectare greenfield remarkable rejuvenation. it with a bold ambition. The Humber Investment Programme. “That’s site, east of Hull, next to Saltend I also felt this was a place of great could be not just part of the offshore with well-connected sites ready for business about bringing 100 hectares of Chemicals Park and close to a potential. I met so many positive, renewables growth story; it could lead employment land forward,” says range of energy companies. But enterprising people on both banks it. To support this, the University of Angela Blake, director of econ- whichever company ends up call- Source: Octovision Source: of the Humber, and it was clear Hull is working with Siemens Gamesa, omy and growth at North East ing Paull home, more locations there was a deep desire by private Ørsted, the National Oceanography make up the Humber region, to employment sites right across the Lincolnshire Council, which is are available. “You need to look at and public sector leaders to come Centre and others to drive innovation for business growth and innovation. we retain local talent and become FRANCES ROBINSON guide potential investors. Officials county,” says Alan Menzies, director investing £23.4 million in the pro- the land for the next 25 years,” Mr together to realise the region’s excit- in the industry. That’s a key facet of the region’s increasingly attractive for highly skilled offer advice, provide information of planning and regeneration at East ject. Moreover, two planning appli- Tailor concludes. “If we get a big ing opportunities. The vision was for the Humber to Shared commitment has fast-growing digital economy, rec- professionals to relocate. ravelling through the about grants and incentives, and, Riding Council. Siemens wanted a cations are in place for renewable inquiry, like we did from Siemens That shared commitment has driven combine existing assets, ranging from ognised in the Tech Nation 2018 These lifestyle and affordability Humber region, you can’t crucially, help businesses find site of around 70 acres, with motor- energy sources. “So when we go to Rail, we have a site absolutely pre- an extraordinary resurgence that has the ribbon of petrochemicals instal- driven an extraordinary report as one of the UK’s hottest advantages combine with collabo- help but notice one of its space, often in the region’s enter- way access, rail test tracks and ide- market for manufacturing activity, pared and ready to go.” gathered an unstoppable momentum. lations on the south bank of the estu- resurgence that has digital centres. rative campaigns by education and biggest assets – space. From prise zone (EZ), with tax breaks and ally port facilities – a combination energy efficiency will be part of that Tthe rolling fields glimpsed from the government support. it would be challenging to find in offer,” she says. So how has the Humber become a ary to the UK’s biggest power pro- The same bold ambitions that apply business to provide a pipeline of place where investment prospers, ducer, Drax, a few miles up the M62, gathered an unstoppable to economic development char- young talent for the fast-growing train window to the gaps between At 1,238 hectares, the Humber much of the UK. It’s not all plain sailing. Despite Additional reporting new industries fl ourish, and eco- with new opportunities, under the acterised Hull’s hugely successful digital and creative sectors, and to industrial sites alongside the river, boasts the largest EZ in the coun- Local authorities on the Humber the motorway links, the A63 by Brian Groom nomic, social and cultural regen- powerful brand of the UK’s “energy momentum year as UK City of Culture 2017. An address the need to replenish the one thing the area isn’t short of is try. It comprises more than 40 were able to allocate land along eration go hand in hand? In part, it estuary”. That vision is being realised, extraordinary 365 days of cultural workforce in industries such as engi- room to grow. sites, many located close to the the M62-A63 corridor that met 02 comes from an appreciation of the with the Humber critical to the drive events and performances trans- neering. The Humber is developing “The sort of businesses that are ports of Goole, Grimsby, Hull and all the criteria for the train fac- Humber’s geographic advantage. to establish energy resilience and locations for its wind power facilities formed the city’s image, and acted the skilled workforce required for looking to relocate here are very Immingham. Some of the plots tory. "Having considered multiple Siemens Rather than being seen as distant, the security for the UK. before settling on Hull. The region as a powerful catalyst for investment growth today and into the future. much in manufacturing, processing available are vast: Able Logistics locations in the UK... we’ve iden- region’s leaders recognised our loca- But the Humber’s story is much more pulled out all the stops to secure that and job creation. Crucially, the region speaks with a and assembly – they’re producing Park, on the estuary’s south bank tified a site in Goole for our new tion as a major plus. than energy. The region has world- game-changing investment. Now, Living in the region means you consistent voice. Marketing Humber something, they’re distributing,” is 290 hectares, while the neigh- UK rail factory which not only has class credentials in sectors ranging Siemens has earmarked the region are never far from rolling country- delivers that voice, working with the says Kishor Tailor, chief executive bouring Able Marine Energy Park, the potential scale we need for a from healthcare, to ports and logistics, for its next new factory, to build and side or rugged coast and now excit- Humber Local Enterprise Partnership of the Humber Local Enterprise which has more than a kilometre facility of this size, but also ready 01 food and the creative industries. commission trains, at Goole. ing developments are broadening and other key organisations. This Partnership (LEP), commenting on of quayside facilities, is over access to the skilled people we’d View from the The region’s roll call of blue-chip All these investors see a region con- choice in the local housing stock. supplement, supported by Marketing firms looking for large sites. 250 hectares. need to build and operate the fac- north side of investors is remarkable. Health tinually developing the infrastructure The Lincolnshire Lakes development Humber, the University of Hull and Historically, he explains, industry “We are not land starved at all,” tory,” Juergen Maier, chief exec- Humber Bridge and hygiene giant RB is creating a to underpin their success. of more than 6,000 new homes in other partners, is a prime example of grew on both sides of the Humber says Simon Bird, Associated British utive of Siemens UK, said when 02 £105 million Centre for Scientifi c The University of Hull, the Humber’s north Lincolnshire is one of the that work. estuary, because of port access. Ports director for the Humber, announcing the investment in The 67-hectare Excellence in Hull, the largest university, tells the region’s invest- UK’s largest residential schemes. The tide has turned for the Humber Over time that has translated into where the company operates four March. site leased by single investment in the compa- ment story in microcosm, with £300 Meanwhile, contemporary city living and it fl ows with investment, innova- a robust presence for the energy, ports and co-invested £310 million Another helpful aspect is the wide Siemens for rail manufacturing can ny’s history. Global medical tech- million of investment in cutting-edge is a key element of Hull’s fi rst urban tion and opportunity. Now is our time. chemical, food processing and with Siemens in Green Port Hull. availability of brownfield sites, land accommodate up nology business Smith & Nephew facilities on campus to support fi rst- village in the Fruit Market waterside logistics sectors. “We have opportunities to expand which has previously been used for to 12km of track has invested £50 million in its Hull class learning and research. The quarter and a rash of conversions of “The offer is we’ve got key indus- in a variety of sectors, not just facilities, including a state-of- university’s evolution extends well commercial premises are meeting tries you can supply, we’ve got energy,” he says. the-art research and development beyond physical change, to work- new demand to live in the regener- For more information please visit space and access,” Mr Tailor adds. This ready availability of well-con- centre. Grimsby is acknowledged as ing with partners to drive business ated heart of the city. www.marketinghumber.com “Fundamentally our logistics nected space has helped attract Europe’s “food town” and has seen growth and innovation. Oh, and I must mention that the framework, north, south, east and high-profile projects such as German huge investment by some of the Hull-based communications pro- region offers an amazing combination west, is very good.” engineering giant Siemens’ pro- At 1,238 hectares, the Humber John Meehan food industry’s biggest names, such vider KCOM has ploughed £85 mil- of highly affordable living costs and The LEP is a catalyst which brings posed rail plant in Goole. “A policy boasts the largest enterprise Managing director, as Young’s Seafood. lion into a future-proof full-fi bre exceptional quality of life. With career together businesses, education and that we have had in the East Riding Meehan Media & Comms Siemens considered more than 100 broadband network as a platform opportunities fl ourishing, that means the four local authorities, which is to make available significant zone in the country 10 INVESTING ON THE HUMBER RACONTEUR.NET 11

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Case study “Beverley held a number of Beverley events in conjunction with the City of Culture which were Hull has this Named in The Sunday Times all very well attended,” says Best Places to Live 2018 guide, Julian Minshall, managing

Neil Holmes Photography Holmes Neil underlying sense of the pretty market town of director of Just Beverley and community that I have Beverley often eludes national chairman of the Beverley and visitors. But since Hull’s City of District Chamber of Trade. “We never experienced Culture tenure, the town has benefi ted from such events anywhere else in seen a resurgence of interest. as the Wildlife Photographer It is now the UK’s most of the Year exhibition and saw the world coach-friendly destination, increased footfall. welcoming more than 500 “Beverley has a very good coaches every year. Although can-do attitude. The councils, the Beverley Folk Festival is businesses, residents, schools not on this year, there are and colleges, and various Robbie Jack - Corbis/Getty Images for Hull UK City of Culture 2017 & The Royal Ballet There’s no denying that visitors annual chamber and early societies all draw off each need to feel looked after to spend music festivals, and the town’s other’s areas of expertise and their money and this is a challenge East Riding Theatre, opened in work in a cohesive manner to for the city post-2020. “When I was 2014, stages performances in a ensure that something is going at university, there was one decent converted Baptist chapel. on throughout the year.” restaurant,” says Ms Millard, “Now there are about six. There’s the hope that wealthy people from the East Riding, who would ignore Hull 02 and go to Leeds or York, will come in, see Opera North and the Royal Philharmonic, and rather than just getting into their Audi and driv- totalling more than £219 million, 01 Art Fund’s prestigious Museum ing back to Beverley, they’ll stay for fully or partly to do with the City of The Royal Ballet of the Year award. “Small chil- supper in Hull because they’ve been performs outside 01 Culture status. Hull Minster in dren will be able to walk in off the there, and they weren’t mugged, and Hull does seem to leave its mark September 2017 street in Hull and look at a master- they had a good time and saw world- on anyone who lives there or vis- piece,” says Ms Millard. Also the class art.” its. When actor Tom Courtenay was 02 city’s new Hull Venue is a music A certain amount of keeping the The Humber’s given the Freedom of the City earlier number-one and events complex with a capac- faith needs to be in place for this to this year, he tearfully described it as tourist attraction, ity of up to 3,500 people. There are happen, she says. “Hull needs to be Fourth Tour of being better than winning a Golden The Deep aquarium comedy, music and trade events on the list of Yorkshire tourist des- Yorkshire running through Beverley already in the calendar. tinations. The BBC, which has been Globe. He also chose to spend his in May City of Culture boost Images Steele/Getty Michael 80th birthday watching Hull City More importantly, people aren’t a most loyal partner, needs to keep play football. poking fun at the city anymore. bringing its programmes here and People who live in Hull may have “They turn up and see the inde- we need to make sure the people of in Hollyoaks and other well-known what he describes as an “alterna- gives Hull new life always loved it, but the change pendent, quirky shops and say, ‘Oh! Hull continue using the city centre,” TV shows. His face was projected tive careers charity” for the city’s in the city has been twofold. Ms There’s no John Lewis!’ Nothing says Ms Millard. on to the side of the City Hall dur- young people. Millard says: “There’s a new con- against John Lewis, but this would Janthi Mills-Ward, executive ing the City of Culture celebra- “Hull has this underlying sense of Hull has successfully reinvented itself as a sustained city fidence that people will come to signify a gentrifi cation that would director of Hull Truck Theatre, tions. He has lived in London and community that I have never expe- Hull. Successive generations have be inappropriate because, ulti- agrees. “People are proud to be Los Angeles, and although he’s rienced anywhere else in the world,” Hull. of culture and tourist destination been so denied anything happen- mately, Hull is a low-wage city. from here. There’s a real sense based in the capital, now owns a he says. “It has this magnetic draw – ing. People have bypassed Hull Instead it has lively pubs and that we created something and house in a desirable part of Hull as soon as I see the Humber Bridge I the whole time, but now they know poetry, and interesting drama and there’s a feeling in the air that and is in the process of setting up feel safe again.” The ultrafast that the RSC will come, that the fi lm-makers. Its isolation is the everyone is proud of what they’ve Radio 1 Big Weekend will come, the answer to its brilliance.” achieved – the city has fundamen- was always really strange and diff er- million, attending more than 2,800 Royal Ballet will come. It’s made tally changed. Improving local pride broadband city. HAZEL DAVIS ent.” As a result, events such as the events, cultural activities, installa- such a difference.” “We weren’t really a city des- Freedom Festival, which explores tions and exhibitions. Preliminary The city’s institutions have tination before and now people Percentage of residents Percentage of residents who proud to live and work in Hull speak highly of Hull to a stranger f media coverage is anything to themes of freedom, democracy, fi ndings put the value of tourism at made lasting partnerships. The come for day trips. The Beverley > Speeds of up to 1Gbps go by, Hull’s tenure as 2017 UK equality and protest, have sprung up. more than £300 million. The report Ferens Art Gallery, for example, is audience would have maybe gone 80% City of Culture was a resound- According to the University of also says nearly 800 new jobs had being loaned an iconic painting of Hull has lively pubs and to York, but now they’re coming > £85m invested ing success. There was a point in Hull’s Cultural Transformations been created in the city’s visitor Charles I by van Dyck, currently on poetry, and interesting drama here, seeing the work we do, seeing I2017 when the city looked like the report, Hull’s UK City of Culture economy and cultural sector since display at the Royal Academy, and there’s a safe car park nextdoor and 70% most exciting place to live in the UK, year attracted a total audience of 5.3 2013, attributed to investments has just been shortlisted for the and fi lm-makers some great restaurants.” > Fully fibred network by March 2019 bucking previous portrayals as the City council chief executive Matt end of the line, a cultural backwater Jukes thinks Hull’s success goes 60% > Supporting a booming local and the last place where decent art back to its 2012 city plan. “We had a digital economy could happen. Case study InnovationRCA and UnLtd, is a competition clear set of aspirations that the city Rosie Millard, chair of Hull UK Grimsby for startups and the local community to shared and we recognised we had a 50% City of Culture from 2014 to 2018, submit business plans, ideas and social huge amount of art and culture to says: “I fi rst went to Hull as a student TV programmes such as Skint and Sacha enterprises that will contribute to the town’s off er our residents,” he says. “We heybusiness.kcom.com/hull in 1984 when the fi shing industry Baron Cohen’s fi lm Grimsby have done regeneration, the winners of which will be were also clear about the engage- 40%

had just collapsed and there wasn’t APS (UK)/Alamy Stock Photo nothing to bolster Grimsby’s reputation, announced in 2019. ment we would need. much money around. However, cul- but the town is experiencing a long- “I feel more hopeful for the future of “The improvements we made were turally it was incredibly engaging overdue regeneration. Its docks were Grimsby now than at any point over the accelerated by the City of Culture. 30% and curious, and kind of strange, recently granted conservation area status last 23 years of living here,” says teacher From a political perspective, it because it was so isolated.” and the ten-year Greater Grimsby Town Kate Melling. “The planned rejuvenation made it easier and having that train But its isolation is key to the city’s Deal proposal, backed by both private of the town centre, conservation area coming down the line to us really 20% unique appeal. “If you’re an art- investors and North East Lincolnshire on the docks, greater opportunities for helped.” Eighty-nine new shops ist who wants to be left alone and Council, should bring in jobs and homes. higher education, and the engineering and opened in Hull last year and while get on with stuff , it’s great,” says It aims to boost the local economy by £216 technology opportunities on the Humber this can’t be attributed directly to 10% Ms Millard, former BBC arts corre- million a year with plans for employment in could realty lift the town, and help to City of Culture status, “investors spondent. “Physically it’s extraordi- renewable energy, logistics, manufacturing improve the aspirations and self-esteem of recognise the good quality of life nary, with this enormous estuary, and food processing. all its residents. Once the rejuvenation gets and wellbeing something like this 0% which gives big skies, big vistas and Our Place in the World, run by developers going and people see the effects, I think the brings,” says Mr Jukes. March June September September December amazing light. It’s quite overwhelm- Andy Newton-Lee left the city at 2012 2014 2015 2016 2017 Grimsby town centre Claire and Tom Shutes, along with town will be a much more positive place.” ing and, because of this, the culture the age of 18 to be an actor, starring Hull City Council 2018 12 INVESTING ON THE HUMBER RACONTEUR.NET 13

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Commercial feature FOOD PROCESSING Flooding. Plastics. Bethany Clarke/Getty Images Clarke/Getty Bethany Pollution. Energy. Energy driving the Humber Traders bid for fi sh at Grimsby Fish Auction, recognised as For almost 50 years, the one of the most important fi sh Phillips 66 markets in Europe It can all seem too much. refi nery on the south side of the Humber Some problems are big, some has been at heart of the region’s economy small, some local and some Food for thought global. But a problem only he Humber Refi nery is one of anchor around which other invest- exists to be solved. the most complex refi neries ments continue to emerge,” he says. operated in Europe and its vast “Humberside rightly has a strong rep- in seafood capital T range of products includes not utation as a major contributor to the only fuel – it produces some 14 million future of energy in this country.” litres a day, some of which is sold at As well as keeping the UK moving Business leaders in the food production sector remain our 330 JET petrol stations – but raw today, Phillips 66 is keen to capture materials that are transformed into opportunities in the low-carbon econ- optimistic despite continuing economic challenges everything from plastics to toiletries. omy of tomorrow. Working with the Some 20 per cent of all UK petroleum Department for Transport and the products come from the facility. Environment Agency, we have success- The contribution goes much further fully trialled making high-performing, for the UK and Iceland, and we have years, specialising in buying than the local economy. Since 2000, advanced biofuels from waste in the HAZEL DAVIS done the same for Norway.” and selling businesses, includ- Phillips 66, with the Humber Refi nery refi nery’s process units. However, and The objectives of the talks are ing those in the food sector, for a as its economic engine, has paid more this may seem a paradox, one the most hile it might be an threefold, says Mr Dwyer, to iron range of clients. than £550 million in tax to the Treasury, exciting opportunities lies in the elec- would allow more signifi cant economic urban myth, or at the out some looming issues in the He says: “Most people thought and collects over £4 billion in duty and tric vehicle revolution. benefi ts and value to remain in the UK. very least an unsub- light of recent political deci- the food and drink sector would be VAT annually. The combined economic One of the products produced by the The Humber Refi nery is a We are keen to work with the govern- stantiated rumour, sions, notably Brexit. “We cur- immune to the recession, as it pro- contribution of Humber Refi nery and complex is high-grade petroleum coke, ment, Innovate UK and other businesses Wthat Grimsby once made more piz- rently enjoy relatively smooth duces essential items. To some extent longstanding anchor around 1,100 other local industries means that a carbon-rich residue that remains to help establish a UK-based supply onsite workers zas than anywhere else in Europe, shipping and logistics routes that that has been true. However, there North Lincolnshire is the only council when other, lighter materials are which other investments chain for electric vehicles, starting with it’s testament to the Humber are trans-European, cross bor- have been heavy pressures on pric- area in the country to pay more to cen- refi ned from crude oil. Petroleum coke precursors such as petroleum coke and region’s reputation for processed ders and do not experience many ing for both consumers and suppliers tral government than it receives. from the Humber complex already has continue to emerge fi nishing with complete batteries and, food that the legend has persisted. delays,” he says. “Moreover, 30 per in terms of purchasing raw materi- Lord Haskins, chair of Humber Local a vital role in supporting advanced ideally, complete vehicles. £ 1 . 5 bn The centre of the UK’s seafood cent of the labour engaged is from als. This includes government infl u- Enterprise Partnership, is certain about manufacturing in the steel recycling formulations suitable for use in smart- The refi nery has more than 50 produc- capital and maintenance industry, the Humber has around overseas. We’re also talking about ences and industry standards such the Humber Refi nery’s value to the and aluminium smelting industries. phone and electric vehicle batteries. tion units and over 1,000 miles of pipes. It spend since 2005 500 food-related companies, one of competitiveness around customs as the new sugar tax on soft drinks. region. “The growth of the ‘energ y estu- Now Phillips 66 Humber person- Phillips 66 is already exporting graph- is kept humming by the vital contribution the largest concentrations of cold tariffs and duties in the future. Further still, the level of volatility in ary’ has been one of the most positive nel, together with their R&D staff from ite coke for battery production to coun- of our 1,100 workers and we are investing storage facilities in Europe, and a Our supply is global and most of commodity prices is unprecedented, regional developments in the UK, with the United States and battery makers tries such as China, but UK-based bat- to make sure they have the skills for the good tradition of food technology the arrangements we have with presenting an increasing challenge the Humber Refi nery a longstanding in China, have developed unique coke tery and electric vehicle production future. As well as partnerships with local k+ and research. customs duties are linked to the for food processing manufacturers. colleges, there is a four-year apprentice- £500 Although the news isn’t all good European Union relationship.” “We have seen a rise in innovation, donated to local charities ship scheme. as Young’s Seafood, Grimsby’s increased availability and skill gain over the last fi ve years The refi nery is proud to employ double largest private employer, has just in the job market, as well as diversi- Investing in the community champions can help children develop a passion to the national average of female engi- Phillips 66 been put up for sale, the region’s fi cation and increased merger and read for pleasure. neers and, under the new gender pay food industry appears to be hold- acquisition (M&A) opportunities for Phillips 66 prides itself on its community The annual Educating, Engineering, Kids reporting, our UK organisation reported products needed today and long into ing its own. Morrisons recently food and beverages businesses. outreach and employee volunteer programme. programme invites primary schools from across no discernible hourly pay gap between the future. announced it’s recruiting another We want to get people “Pricing is the key driver to growth, We seek solutions, we’re problem As a high-performing organisation, the company the region to inspire pupils to think about men and women as of April 5, 2017. “From our quiet position on the estu- 100 staff at its Grimsby seafood to eat two portions of divestment or acquisition of brands. has helped 400 charities, donating more than a career in engineering. This year will see a Zoe Sparling, a graduate of the refi n- ary, we at Phillips 66 Humber Refinery manufacturing site. And, says Synergy with existing brands and solvers. From the Humber to the £500,000 over the last fi ve years. It supports further 400 year-six pupils take part in a range ery apprenticeship programme, is one are committed to continuing our role Simon Dwyer of Seafood Grimsby fi sh a week minimum shared manufacturing is a growth literacy and STEM (science, technology, of fun activities and the success of such days of the next generation of workers play- as a major player, providing energy and and Humber Cluster Board: “We area, and we have seen rising M&A Mekong, we get the job done. engineering and maths) projects, helping to has ensured their regular place in the Humber ing a part in the energy transition. She improving the lives of the public, cus- have around 17 approved process- activity in the region. I only expect develop skills and highlight careers available at Refi nery calendar. says: “When I joined the company, I felt tomers and communities we serve.” ing facilities in Grimsby, with 5,000 these activities to gain momentum the Humber Refi nery and in the region. Darren Cunningham, Humber Refi nery general confi dent I was working somewhere people directly employed in the Nonetheless, there’s a positive out- in the coming years.” Let’s get on with it. Employees from the refi nery visit primary manager and UK director of Phillips 66, says: with a clear plan for the future. We want seafood processing sector.” look in the sector: “We are working Humberside and Yorkshire are the schools where they act as reading champions. By “We are engaging with children of a younger age to continue to play a leading role in For more information please visit In fact, the area produces around closely with the Seafi sh Industry most-funded regions in the UK for www.hull.ac.uk/delvedeeper working one to one with pupils, they help develop to get them excited about engineering. All the energy and transport for the long term phillips66.co.uk 70 per cent of the seafood consumed Authority to increase the consump- private equity and venture capital, the children’s confi dence, social skills, enthusiasm activities are based around engineering, maths, – and I’m excited to be involved in that.” in the UK. It is, of course, a chal- tion of seafood – we want to get peo- says Mr Johnson. “Investors may be and self-esteem as well as reading ability. science and technology, but the children don’t Darren Cunningham, lead executive lenging time for the region, but Mr ple to eat two portions of fi sh a week interested in high-growth business The champions and pupils spend time reading realise it, because it’s fun. UK and general manager of the Humber Dwyer says: “We have been working minimum. The more people who eat using technologies such as mobile to each other, exploring different reading “We look forward to seeing some of these Refi nery, adds: “We are excited about hard to raise the profi le of the sea- more fi sh the better,” says Mr Dwyer. apps and artifi cial intelligence within materials and playing reading-related games. pupils in six years’ time applying to work here on our future and are lucky to have a fan- food and food cluster with govern- Paul Johnson, partner at law the industry. The rise of tech-based Through the power of books and stories, the our apprenticeship scheme.” tastic team here at the refi nery, with ment and with key stakeholder-sup- firm Mills & Reeve, has been part food businesses is likely to continue, exceptional skills and capabilities. The pliers. In the past year we have met of the Yorkshire and Humberside as transformation presents increased refi nery will continue to supply the ministers, we’ve met ambassadors deals market for more than 20 opportunities,” he concludes. 14 INVESTING ON THE HUMBER RACONTEUR.NET 15

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