Residents encouraged to recycle 14th September 2020 Residents in Hull will receive their new waste packs over the next week. The pack contains information to support residents to recycle as much of their waste as possible and includes: A new collection calendar The annual resident’s pass for household waste and recycling centres A guide to recycling right Food waste recycling information Nappy […] Read more News Waste blue binbrown binCouncillor Anita HarrisonHousehold waste and recycling centresrecyclingwaste packs
Hull businesses offered new support to go green 14th September 2020 Hull businesses are being offered an exciting opportunity to become more energy efficient, thanks to a new council-led scheme that launches today. The Hull Business Energy Efficiency Scheme (HBEES) is a new project led by Hull City Council and part-funded by the 2014 – 2020 European Regional Development Fund Programme. The scheme offers a whole […] Read more Business News Regeneration Cllr Daren HaleenergyfundinggrantgreenRegenerationsme
Coronavirus: ‘We had to adapt and take responsibility’, says Hull bar owner 14th September 2020 A Hull business owner has spoken of the importance of following public health guidance and how the early implementation of Covid-19 safety measures has boosted his trade. Lee Kirman is the joint owner of Taphouse, Minerva and Humber Street Distillery on Hull’s Marina alongside his partner Charlotte Bailey. Mr Kirman said: “We had to adapt […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Public Health
An outdoor opera is heading to Hull Marina this summer 14th August 2020 An outdoor and socially distanced opera is taking place at Stage@TheDock on Hull Marina in September. Hansel and Gretel, from Whistle Stop Opera, will retell the fairy tale of two hungry children, lost in the woods, and a gingerbread cottage that hides a scary secret. Devised by John Savournin for four singers and accordion, social […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Hansel and GretelHull MarinaOpera NorthStage@TheDockWhistle Stop Opera
Children’s book explains coronavirus 14th August 2020 A book for children to help understand coronavirus has been published, called My Hero is You. The book has been developed by children, for children, with input from over 1,700 children, parents, caregivers and teachers from around the world, who shared how they were coping with the pandemic. It is aimed at children aged 6 […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News
Allenby Commercial completes £1.2m renovation of heritage sites in Hull’s Old Town 14th August 2020 A developer breathing new life into old buildings in Hull has completed the £1.2m renovation of two historic riverside properties. Allenby Commercial has converted Danish Buildings and the adjoining Grade II listed Bayles House into 17 studios that are being snapped up by architects, film-makers, marketing professionals, tattooists and hair stylists. The renovation has been […] Read more News Allenby CommercialBayles HouseDanish BuildingsHumber LEP
Hull City Council invests £20,000 in young enterprise in the city 14th May 2020 Hull City Council has committed to investing £20,000 to support the next generation of business leaders in the city. The funding for young enterprise will be managed by the Hull and East Riding Youth Enterprise Partnership through the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank. It follows the local authority distributing a significant amount of grant support […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration John Cracknell Youth Enterprise BankMaking Changes for Careersyoung enterprise
Work on multi-million pound East Hull Pumping Station to begin 14th May 2020 Work on a new multi-million pound pumping station in Hull gets under way this week. The East Hull Pumping Station, part of a £28.5 million flood alleviation scheme, will reduce the risk of flooding to 1,000 homes in the city. The station will be built at the southern end of the Holderness Drain, where it […] Read more News Transport & Streets Waste Councillor Mike ThompsonenvironmentEnvironment AgencyFlood defence
Wider opening of Hull schools from June ‘subject to risk assessments’ 14th May 2020 The city’s Learning Partnership is planning for a wider opening of schools to specific year groups from 1 June. Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Sunday, schools and early years settings are now considering the guidance to offer places to more children. Schools continue to be open for children whose parents are key workers, and also vulnerable pupils. […] Read more Children and families News Learning Partnershipschools
Chocolate eggs bring Easter cheer to city’s most vulnerable residents 14th April 2020 Hundreds of Easter eggs are being delivered to vulnerable residents across the city in a bid to bring some Easter cheer. More than 800 chocolate eggs have been handed out to care homes, children’s centres and charities including the Hull Resettlement Project, Sanctuary Housing, the city’s extra-care facilities and charity Hull & East Yorkshire Mind. […] Read more Adult social care Children and families Community and Living News Cecil GardensEasterHarrison ParkHull & East Yorkshire MindRedwood Glades
Three schemes helping Hull businesses during coronavirus 14th April 2020 Businesses in Hull and the Humber are being urged to take advantage of support during the coronavirus outbreak. Three Humber Business Growth Hub schemes are already helping firms deal with challenges brought on by Covid-19. The ICT for Growth scheme has received more than 250 enquiries in a month. The majority have come from companies […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleFinance for GrowthHumber Business Growth HubICT for Growth
Storm Dennis: Hull teams on standby this weekend 14th February 2020 With Storm Dennis expected to reach Hull tomorrow, Hull City Council and its partners are already on standby. As the city was hit by Storm Ciara last week, teams battled to keep disruption to a minimum in the city. Those teams will again be ready after a yellow warning for wind was put in place […] Read more News Transport & Streets Environment AgencyHumberside Fire and RescueHumberside PoliceMet OfficeStorm CiaraStorm DennisWeather
