East Riding delegation to showcase the region’s economic potential

Friday, 8 May 2026

County Hall

An East Riding delegation to the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum, (UKREIFF) later this month will highlight the economic strengths of the region and its opportunities for investment.

The conference will be held in Leeds from Tuesday 19 to Thursday 21 May and will be attended by council leader, Councillor Anne Handley and chief executive Paul Bellotti, as well as Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority (HEYCA) Mayor Luke Campbell.

They will highlight what Hull and East Yorkshire can offer investors, through consistent delivery.

This is because Hull and East Yorkshire have a consistent track record of translating strategy into action. The region has created the foundations for long-term investable growth, which is underpinned by clear governance, strong partnerships and a commitment to effective delivery.

The conference is a key opportunity to showcase the economic potential of the region. This includes the role of the Humber as the UK’s busiest trading estuary, and as a national leader in clean energy, including offshore wind, hydrogen and carbon capture.

It is also home to advanced manufacturing across sectors such as rail, chemicals and med-tec, with its ports and logistics infrastructure providing direct access to European and global markets.

Crucially, Hull and East Yorkshire provide a coordinated pipeline of investment opportunities that can unlock growth across the whole region, at scale.

This includes major regeneration schemes such as critical infrastructure improvements including the Leeds–Goole–Hull rail enhancement. There are also nationally significant initiatives such as the Flood Resilience Centre, as well as coastal regeneration projects to strengthen the region’s visitor economy.

Together, these projects form a compelling, place-based investment proposition that combines immediate opportunity with long-term value.

Since 2020, the region has secured more than £1 billion in inward investment, demonstrating both market confidence and the ability to deliver at scale.

Paul Bellotti, East Riding of Yorkshire Council chief executive, said: “Hull and East Yorkshire offer something increasingly valuable in today’s investment landscape - a region that knows where it is going, and how to get there.

“With strong fundamentals, a clear strategic direction and a proven ability to deliver, it is a place where ambition is matched by action - and where investment can move forward with confidence.”

“Hull and the East Riding are a business-friendly environment that can attract talent, scale operations and long-term success.”

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