Day: 15 August 2019

View article Hull backs calls for ‘Northern Budget’ to deliver infrastructure boost

Hull backs calls for ‘Northern Budget’ to deliver infrastructure boost

Hull City Council is backing calls by northern leaders for the Government to commit to a “Northern Budget” to boost the region’s economic fortunes. The calls asks the Government to deliver on commitments promised as part of the Northern Powerhouse agenda. It is being backed by the Transport for the North, which represents more than […]

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View article Hull City Council pledges to support staff with terminal illness

Hull City Council pledges to support staff with terminal illness

Hull City Council has become the latest organisation to sign up to a policy that supports staff going through a terminal illness diagnosis. The ‘Dying to Work’ Charter is a voluntary commitment that gives additional protection to employees dealing with this extremely difficult situation and offers the reassurance of support. The local authority is one […]

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View article Residents urged to submit household voter details

Residents urged to submit household voter details

Hull households will this week receive a form asking them to check their household voter registration details. The Annual Canvass allows Hull City Council to keep its electoral register up-to-date. Registering correctly allows residents to take part in elections. Matt Jukes, electoral registration officer, said: “It’s really important that all households respond, whether the information […]

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View article How to celebrate Hull’s parks during Love Parks Week

How to celebrate Hull’s parks during Love Parks Week

Hull is lucky enough to feature a plethora of peaceful parks. And this week, its fantastic green spaces will be celebrated as Hull Culture and Leisure is teaming with Keep Britain Tidy for Love Parks Week 2019. Activities including bug hotel building and learning more about fishing, will take place at Hull’s parks this week. […]

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View article Hull CCG ‘outstanding’ for third year in a row

Hull CCG ‘outstanding’ for third year in a row

Hull’s Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has been rated as “outstanding” for a third year in a row. NHS England’s Ofsted-style evaluation recognised the city’s innovative Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre – the UK’s first of its kind – which was opened last year by Jean Bishop, Hull’s Bee Lady. Of the 195 CCGs evaluated for leadership, […]

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View article Hull’s famous Arctic Corsair to move for first time in two decades

Hull’s famous Arctic Corsair to move for first time in two decades

The country’s last distant water sidewinder trawler is on the move for the first time in more than 20 years. The Arctic Corsair, Hull’s famed museum ship, will move to a temporary berth at Alexandra Dock on Sunday 4 August. It is part of the Environment Agency’s £60 million River Hull flood defence scheme, linked […]

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