Extra parking to be introduced at East Park 19th March 2021 Plans to introduce additional parking for motorists visiting East Park have been revealed. The new car park will allow spaces for up to forty cars and will also include the development of a permanent road from the back of Woodford Leisure Centre car park to the small existing car park in East Park. The move […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Transport & Streets Councillor Dave CrakerEast ParkWoodford Leisure Centre
Hull City Council receives £840k for supported accommodation 19th March 2021 Hull City Council has been awarded £840k to carry out vital work to improve the standards of supported accommodation across the city. The second stage of funding for a pilot programme which reviews the quality and value for money of non-commissioned supported housing was announced by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) […] Read more Housing News Councillor John BlackMHCLGSupported accommodation
Historic boat splashes back into East Park 19th March 2021 Hull’s historic splash boat has returned to East Park following a £250,000 refurbishment. The listed wicksteed splash boat is one of only three left in England and has been providing thrills to visitors for almost 100 years. Specialist amusement ride contractors John H Rundle Limited have spent time carrying out detailed design and restoration to […] Read more Leisure & Culture News CLLR DAVE CRAKEREast ParkHull Culture and Leisureleisuresplash boatWicksteed
Historic street gains poet-in-residence 19th March 2021 A new poem has been commissioned to celebrate the area of Whitefriargate for World Poetry Day 2021. Hull’s High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) has partnered with Humber Mouth literature festival and Wrecking Ball Press to commission poet Vicky Foster to write a new poem that reflects Whitefriargate’s history, people and community. As Whitefriargate’s poet-in-residence […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHistoric EnglandVicky FosterWhitefriargate
Log on and have your say on major Hull upgrade 19th February 2021 Members of the public can go online and have their say on a major upgrade that will transform Hull. The A63 Castle Street scheme will create a much better connection between the city centre and the retail and docks area. This will support the city’s economic growth, improving journeys to and from the centre, and […] Read more News Transport & Streets A63 Castle StreetNational Highways
New Welcome to Hull signage looks to the future 19th February 2021 Vibrant new Welcome to Hull signs will start appearing on the main routes into the city from this weekend [20 February 2021]. The colourful signs feature iconic images celebrating Hull’s industry, architecture, culture and maritime heritage. Drawing on the success of the renewable and digital industries, the signs feature a wind turbine and C4Di, Hull’s […] Read more News RegenerationstreetsceneTourism
Council welcomes Siemens Gamesa expansion for Hull 19th February 2021 Hull City Council has welcomed a new “game-changer” planning application, from Siemens Gamesa, to double the size of their blade manufacturing facility in the city, potentially creating hundreds of new jobs. If plans go ahead, Siemens Gamesa will dramatically extend their facility on Alexandra Dock from 36,000 sq m to 77,600 sq m to support […] Read more News InvestmentRenewable energy
New edition of Love Hull lands next week 19th February 2021 The next edition of Love Hull will land on doormats across the city next week. Love Hull magazine, launched in 2019 features interviews, highlights and updates on the biggest things going on in the city. The spring 2021 edition will feature a pull-out health guide, alongside an exclusive interview with rugby legend Johnny Whiteley. It […] Read more Community and Living Council Government and Democracy News Cllor Stephen BradyCllr Gwen LunnCOVID-19HullJohnny WhiteleyLove Hull Magazine
Hull’s Empty Homes Programme improves neighbourhoods 19th February 2021 Empty Homes Week, 15-21 February, provides an opportunity to highlight the work taking place to bring empty properties back into use to help meet housing needs. Hull City Council is highlighting the work of the Empty Homes Programme which has brought 374 empty properties back into use, attracting over £11m in Homes England, DCLG, Right […] Read more Community and Living Housing News Councillor John BlackEmpty Homes Week 2021
Hull’s 108th Lord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber is elected 19th November 2020 The new Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber, Councillor Lynn Petrini, has been officially installed in office following a Full Council meeting on Thursday 19 November. Councillor Petrini was elected at the Council’s annual meeting as Lord Mayor for the city for the 2020/2021 mayoral year. During the installation ceremony, […] Read more Civic News Councillor PetriniLord Mayor
Move more – with Peter Levy and other local legends 19th October 2020 People around Hull are making the pledge to move more, and the latest to make his promise to be more active is BBC Look North news presenter Peter Levy. Peter, who has been the face of Look North’s evening news for 18 years, has recorded a video urging people in the city to join him […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Public Health Transport & Streets active travelfitnessMove Morepeter levyphysical activitypledgeWalking
Hull’s iconic Earl De Grey pub to be moved brick by brick from this week 19th October 2020 A historic Hull pub will be carefully deconstructed before being rebuilt brick by brick in a new location starting this week. The Earl De Grey in Castle Street has been closed for many years and now has to be moved as part of the A63 improvements. The future of the historic part of the grade […] Read more Business News Regeneration A63A63 Castle StreetEarl De GreyHistoric EnglandHull City CouncilNational HighwaysWykeland
