Day: 12 July 2024

View article Hull City Council’s Civic One service hits top marks

Hull City Council’s Civic One service hits top marks

The Civic One service within Streetscene at Hull City Council is proud to announce its successful attainment of the ISO 9001 certification through NQA (National Quality Assurance). ISO 9001 is the international recognised standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS). It provides a clear framework for organisations to enhance efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall performance. This […]

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View article Nighttime economy boost as Iron Lilies opens

Nighttime economy boost as Iron Lilies opens

Hull’s city centre evening economy and hospitality sector is set to receive a huge boost as new late-night bar and restaurant Iron Lilies officially opens today, Friday 12 July, thanks to support from Hull City Council. The venue occupies the former Virgin Megastore on Level 2 of Princes Quay Shopping Centre which has stood vacant […]

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View article Beverley Road the latest conservation area proposed for change

Beverley Road the latest conservation area proposed for change

Residents, business owners and those who visit Beverley Road Conservation Area are being urged to have their say to help to shape its future. A public consultation is underway for the conservation area which is the latest to undergo potential change as Hull City Council aims to enhance each of the city’s conservation areas, including […]

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View article Principal contractors appointed to progress repairs on Drypool Bridge

Principal contractors appointed to progress repairs on Drypool Bridge

Hull City Council has today (Wednesday 12 June) announced the appointment of Esh Construction Limited and Mason Clark Associates, to progress the design, repair, and strengthening of Drypool Bridge.  Following a routine inspection in April, it was discovered that several of the load-bearing columns under Drypool Bridge had significantly deteriorated. As a result, the historic […]

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Become A Fostering Friendly Employer

What is the Fostering Friendly Employer’s scheme? Fostering Friendly is an initiative created by The Fostering Network, the UK’s leading fostering charity. The scheme aims to encourage businesses and organisations to support employees who are Foster Carers, or those on their journey to become a Foster Carer. Hull City Council is a Fostering Friendly employer and […]

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View article Open a book, open a world: children’s reading conference set to ignite curiosity

Open a book, open a world: children’s reading conference set to ignite curiosity

A conference dedicated to children’s reading will take place in Hull next week. The James Reckitt Reading Conference has been launched in conjunction with the year’s celebrations, commemorating 100 years since Sir James Reckitt died, in March 1924. The conference is aimed at a range of professionals involved in young people’s reading; including teachers and […]

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View article Hull City Council launch ‘Love Your Neighbourhood’ project after successful trial year 

Hull City Council launch ‘Love Your Neighbourhood’ project after successful trial year 

Hull City Council is proud to announce the official launch of the ‘Love Your Neighbourhood’ project, following a highly successful trial year.  Hull City Council’s Love Your Neighbourhood clean-up programme – which aims to make the city’s streets cleaner and greener – has now officially been launched following a highly successful trial year, which saw […]

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View article Devolution: Promoting economic inclusivity

Devolution: Promoting economic inclusivity

Hull City Council is committed to promoting economic inclusivity and this is part of the Hull and East Yorkshire devolution proposal. Promoting economic inclusivity could provide decent homes for all and economic opportunities for the most deprived communities. This could help to ensure the wider community benefits from and contributes to the growth and prosperity […]

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View article Dove House: Fantastic new Re-Use Shop opens on Beverley Road 

Dove House: Fantastic new Re-Use Shop opens on Beverley Road 

A new Re-Use Shop run by Dove House Hospice in partnership with Hull City Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, and FCC Environment has opened today (Friday 12 January).   The new shop aims to reduce waste by selling good quality second-hand items, which have been donated for reuse from household waste and recycling centres across Hull […]

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