Huge investment boost for Hull city centre with launch of new £7.5m Levelling Up Fund Grant Scheme 2nd March 2022 A new grant scheme has been launched today (Wednesday 2 March) to support various businesses and inject millions of pounds of investment into Hull city centre. £7.5m has been allocated from the £19.5m awarded to Hull City Council from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund to finance a grant scheme that will support new and existing […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleLevelling Up Grant SchemeWhitefriargate regeneration
New off-road cycle track opens in Beverley Road 2nd March 2022 An off-road cycle track along Beverley Road has now opened for public use. The route stretches from Greenwood Avenue to the city boundary at the top of Beverley Road, near the Dunswell Roundabout. The new off-road track will provide a smooth surface for cyclists, whilst keeping them segregated from traffic and pedestrians. Councillor Dean Kirk, […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets
Tickets available for Lord Mayor’s charity ball 2nd March 2022 The Lord Mayor, Cllr Lynn Petrini is holding a charity ball next month, with tickets available to buy now. The Gala Charity ball will be held on Friday 8 April from 7pm in the magnificent setting of the Banqueting Hall in the Guildhall. Tickets are £25 and include a three-course meal and live entertainment from […] Read more Civic News What's on Cllr Lynn Petrinigala charity ballLord Mayor
Stoneferry improvement scheme: Overnight resurfacing work on Stoneferry Road 2nd March 2022 Essential overnight resurfacing will take place in Stoneferry Road from Thursday 3 March in the latest phase of the Stoneferry improvement scheme. The work is expected to last about a week and will be undertaken overnight from 7pm to 6am in order to minimise disruption. There will be no work on Saturday/Sunday nights. During the […] Read more News Transport & Streets RoadworksStoneferry Corridor
Multi-million pound Albert Ave Pools renovation begins 2nd March 2022 A major refurbishment project to Hull’s Albert Avenue Pools is now underway. The £10.5million project will see the construction of a new large gym and fitness studio that will offer aerobic classes for the first time, remodelling, refurbishment and redecoration of the existing building, replacement of all mechanical and electrical systems, alongside new heating and […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Sport Albert Avenue PoolsCllr Daren HaleEsteem Consortium LEPGavin BarleyHobson & PorterRegenerationRichard Hunter
Government announcement on a devolution deal welcomed by Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire councils 2nd February 2022 The leaders of Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Councillor Daren Hale and Councillor Jonathan Owen, have welcomed the government’s announcement that they will begin negotiations on a ‘County Deal’ devolution agreement for Hull and the East Riding. The opportunity for a Hull and East Riding devolution deal was announced as part […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Regeneration DemocracyGovernment
Free health roadshow aims to improve residents’ first aid skills 2nd December 2021 Hull Culture and Leisure Ltd is joining forces with the Yorkshire Ambulance Service to hold a heath roadshow with free workshops covering key first aid skills. The five 20 minute sessions will be delivered by professionals to residents, volunteers of local clubs and organisations, professionals, and parents. Workshops will cover everything from identifying a heart […] Read more Health and Social Care Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr Gwen LunnCllr Marjorie Brabazonfirst aidHCALHealth RoadshowHull Culture and LeisureWoodford Leisure CentreYorkshire Ambulance Service
Hammonds of Hull: City celebrates ‘incredible redevelopment’ of iconic building 2nd December 2021 Hull’s latest and eagerly anticipated visitor destination, Hammonds of Hull, opens its doors this weekend. The historic building, built in 1916, has undergone a dramatic transformation. The ground floor is now home to an artisan food hall, featuring flavours from all over the world and a large selection of products and fresh produce, many of […] Read more News Regeneration What's on Councillor Daren HaleHammonds of HullHull regenerationJake Gosling
Former Lord Mayor and Honorary Alderman Brian Petch dies aged 86 2nd December 2021 Former Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber, Brian Petch, has died at the age of 86. Brian Petch was a councillor for 24 years, from 1979 until 2003. He was Lord Mayor of Hull in 1998 and was made an Honorary Alderman in 2003. pic.twitter.com/m4tPBge7iU — Hull CC News […] Read more News Brian Petch
Streetscene services shortlisted for two national awards 2nd December 2021 Hull City Council’s Streetscene services have been shortlisted for two awards in the 2021 APSE Performance Network Awards. Making up part of the Association for Public Service Excellence’s (APSE) Performance Network Programme event, the awards ceremony celebrates the best-performing and most-improved authorities for their achievements. Streetscene services’ work throughout 2020 and 2021 sees them nominated […] Read more News Transport & Streets APSE AwardsCouncillor Rosie NicolaEast Parkstreetscene
Council commended at Green Fleet Awards 2021 2nd December 2021 Hull City Council’s efforts in leading the way on electric vehicles have been recognised at a national awards ceremony. The Green Fleet Awards 2021, held last night at the British Motor Museum in Warwick, highlight the public and private sector vehicle fleet operators leading the way in tackling climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and […] Read more Environment News Transport & Streets 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyClimate changeelectric vehicles
Hull’s Education Safeguarding Manager recognised for work in keeping children safe 2nd November 2021 Hull City Council’s Education Safeguarding Manager, Philip Painter, has been shortlisted for the LGC’s Rising Star award. The annual LGC awards celebrate excellence in local government. Phillip Painter has been shortlisted for his work with Hull’s schools to ensure that children and young people are educated within environments which recognise a shared responsibility for keeping […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Children and familiesCouncillor Shane McMurrayLGC Awards
