Digital marketing agency One SC Media has moved its headquarters into Monocle, Hull’s new hub for business and culture. Founded in 2020 by entrepreneur Subhash Chatterjee, One SC Media has grown from a kitchen-table start-up to a 40-strong team with offices in Hull, Manchester and London. The move into Monocle provides the company with a customer-facing base in the heart of Hull, complete with state-of-the-art facilities and space for expanding its team, which has already doubled in the past year. One SC Media has not only become one of Monocle’s flagship tenants but also played a central role in delivering the development’s digital and creative infrastructure. Working alongside developer Allenby Commercial, the agency has delivered IT procurement and set-up for meeting rooms and communal spaces, audio and smart technology installation throughout the building, full fit-out of Monocle’s dedicated podcast studio, a bespoke booking system for meeting rooms and the podcast studio, a new Monocle website, exterior graphics and signage for the building, and design and print of promotional flyers and menus for the building and its coffee house, Daze. Subhash – who is just 21-years-old – said: “Monocle is a stunning space and a perfect home for One SC Media as we continue to grow. It’s modern, open and right at the heart of Hull with great transport links. What makes this move particularly special is that we haven’t just moved in – we’ve helped bring the development to life. “From the graphics on the outside to the smart tech on the inside, our team has been part of making Monocle what it is today. Normally, we don’t get to see the full end result of our work, but here we’re living and working in it every day. That’s really exciting.” Subhash added: “Hull is our creative hub, and this move cements our commitment to the city. From here, we’ll continue to grow across Yorkshire and beyond, expanding our services and developing our own software products. But it’s just as important to us to create opportunities for people here in Hull. Monocle gives us the perfect base to do both.” Georgia Allenby, design and marketing director at Allenby Commercial, said: “Monocle is about creating a destination where modern businesses can thrive – not just with great facilities but with a sense of community and creativity. One SC Media embodies that spirit perfectly. “They’ve been instrumental in helping us shape Monocle, and now they are helping to define it as one of its key tenants.”

New high quality accommodation in Lincoln for people with a history of rough sleeping has been opened by homelessness charity Framework. The purpose-built Sincil House on Lincoln High Street includes 15 self-contained flats for residents who will be able to access tailored and comprehensive support to help them rebuild their lives. Staff will be onsite 24/7 to provide support to vulnerable people with complex needs, helping them to regain stability, achieve independence, engage with the community and improve their quality of life. Cllr Naomi Tweddle, leader of the City of Lincoln Council, cut the ribbon at the official opening with Framework’s chief executive Andrew Redfern and deputy chief executive Claire McGonigle welcoming the new provision which takes the charity’s total investment in accommodation for homeless people in Lincoln to just under £10m. Cllr Naomi Tweddle said: “We are delighted with this latest investment in the City by Framework. The service will complement existing provision for homeless people and rough sleepers in Lincoln, to ease pressure on the system. It will provide tailored and comprehensive support to help its residents regain stability, improve their quality of life, regain independence and engage with the community.” Framework CEO Andrew Redfern said: “The development of Sincil House is the latest evidence of Framework’s long-term commitment to increase the quantity and improve the quality of accommodation for homeless people across Lincolnshire. Sincil House provides good quality, self-contained supported accommodation for homeless men and women from the Lincoln area. “This new accommodation service will be Framework’s fifth major capital investment in Lincoln. It brings Framework’s investment in the city to more than £9.6m and means that Framework can accommodate more than 100 homeless people across Lincoln at any one time. “We are most grateful to the City of Lincoln Council with whom we have worked productively for many years. This £2.65m project has been developed in partnership with the Council who helped us obtain the site and also to obtain funding from the national Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme (SHAP). “In addition to capital support this includes funding to run the service for the first two years. Framework itself contributed £950,000 to supplement the government’s £1.7m capital grant.” The Gelder Group was awarded the contract to carry out the purpose-built construction. Gelder Group CEO Steve Gelder said: “It has been a pleasure to deliver our first development for Framework, an organisation that makes a real difference to those in need of support. “The site was once home to the Golden Cross pub, a well-known spot for Lincoln City Football Club supporters, so it’s no surprise the project has attracted a great deal of local interest. This new development continues that tradition of serving the community, and we’re proud of the quality and care that has gone into bringing it to life.”

A full planning application has been submitted to advance the regeneration of Huddersfield Market and its surrounding site, a central project in the Huddersfield Blueprint. The proposals have been shaped through public consultation and developed with Greig & Stephenson Architects.

The plans aim to modernise the historic 1887 Grade II* listed market while preserving its cast-iron frame, glass roof, and heritage character. Restoration work will return the original colour scheme of reds, pinks, and creams and address essential repairs.

The redevelopment includes a mix of fixed stalls for fresh produce, butchers, fishmongers, delis, and cheese counters. Over 70 demountable indoor stalls will allow flexible layouts for events such as food festivals and community celebrations. Hot food vendors, a bar, and seating areas are planned to increase visitor dwell time.

Accessibility improvements feature level thresholds, assisted door openers, accessible toilets, including a Changing Places facility, and expanded flat indoor areas. Externally, the Market Yard will host around 50 demountable stalls, with capacity for additional units on peak days.

The project complements the Our Cultural Heart development, with Phase 1 scheduled to open in summer 2026, and forms part of a broader strategy to increase town centre footfall and economic activity. A temporary market will be established on Brook Street between the current market and Tesco car park to maintain operations during construction.

If approved, construction is expected to start in Spring 2026.