Day: 12 September 2024

View article Expressions of interest invited for Asset of Community Value land

Expressions of interest invited for Asset of Community Value land

Hull City Council is inviting expressions of interest from voluntary and community groups for the opportunity to occupy, develop and manage 5.3 hectares (13.07 acres) of Asset of Community Value land located at Coronation Road. The council’s Cabinet agreed in principle to the disposal of a long-term leasehold interest in this land, subject to the […]

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View article Hull City Council commence repairs on damaged pavements  

Hull City Council commence repairs on damaged pavements  

In response to the recent unrest and subsequent criminal damage, Hull City Council has announced a comprehensive repair programme to restore damaged pavements in the city centre.  The intention of the programme is to restore and reinstate £17,000 worth of damaged pavements on Jameson Street, King Edward Street, Paragon Square, and Paragon Street.  The programme started today […]

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View article Love Your Neighbourhood: Ings and Derringham areas receive tidy-up treatment 

Love Your Neighbourhood: Ings and Derringham areas receive tidy-up treatment 

Ings and Derringham are the latest areas to be supported by Hull City Council’s Love Your Neighbourhood project.    Streets across the Ings and Derringham areas are now basking in the glow of a much-needed makeover, thanks to Hull City Council’s ambitious Love Your Neighbourhood initiative.    As part of the citywide project, several streets within both areas underwent […]

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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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