Growth, Grit and Opportunity – Mark Webb’s Speech at Open House 2026

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At Open House 2026, Mark Webb, Managing Director (The Business Hive) delivered the following opening speech. He set out the vision, energy and determination shaping Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, highlighting the qualities that are driving the town’s transformation: Growth, Grit and Opportunity. Below is Mark’s full speech. “Growth, Grit and Opportunity Today I want to […]

Open House 2026 – Celebrating People Making a Difference

Listen to the audio. Open House 2026 brought together brilliant people building a thriving future for Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire and communities right across the country. During Open House, Steve Cole (Panahpur) asked a simple question: Who would you shout out in your community? What followed was powerful. People celebrated: Not just in Grimsby, North […]

Open House 2026 – Photos

View the photos. Open House 2026 brought together brilliant people across all sectors from Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, and towns across the country to explore ideas, celebrate progress, and share practical solutions for building thriving communities. Over two days, participants connected, collaborated and learned from one another across workshops, panel discussions and fringe events. We’ve […]