Day: 20 November 2024

View article C.R. Reynolds appointed to continue the transformation of Hull’s Queens Gardens

C.R. Reynolds appointed to continue the transformation of Hull’s Queens Gardens

Hull City Council has today confirmed the appointment of local civil engineering firm, C.R. Reynolds, to continue the extensive refurbishment of Queens Gardens, the city centre’s most iconic green space. Following the successful completion of a package of enabling works, phase one commenced in June 2023 and is nearing completion, marking a significant milestone in […]

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View article Restoration of landmark Hull building unveiled as scaffolding comes down on historic Burton building

Restoration of landmark Hull building unveiled as scaffolding comes down on historic Burton building

The removal of scaffolding surrounding Hull’s historic Burton building has revealed the restored grandeur of the city’s 1930s landmark. Regeneration specialist Wykeland Group is delivering the major restoration of the art deco building, taking it back to its former glory. Once completed, the building, now called Burton House, will offer 12,700 sq ft of prime […]

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View article Funding available for warm spaces this winter

Funding available for warm spaces this winter

Voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that work directly with local people in Hull are being encouraged to apply for Affordable Warmth grants to provide warm spaces and other similar initiatives. Short-term grants of up to £7,500 are being offered, via the Household Support Fund (HSF), which is funded by the Department of Work […]

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View article National hotel chain adopts new approach to active and sustainable travel after success in Hull

National hotel chain adopts new approach to active and sustainable travel after success in Hull

A national hotel chain has changed its approach to staff travel planning across the country after enjoying success at its hotel in Hull. Holiday Inn has signed up to the Modeshift STARS Business programme nationwide after its hotel on Hull Marina signed up to the scheme in the city to help encourage and support its […]

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View article Humber Forest plants a quarter of a million trees to support communities and local environment

Humber Forest plants a quarter of a million trees to support communities and local environment

Humber Forest has planted a record number of trees in the last 12 months, with 238,000 trees planted across Hull, East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire. Since the project began three years ago, 400,000 trees have been planted across the region. Humber Forest, supported by Defra, is the community forest for Hull, East Yorkshire and North […]

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View article Final feedback sought on design of Freetown Way Cycle Scheme

Final feedback sought on design of Freetown Way Cycle Scheme

Hull City Council has launched a six-week engagement exercise to seek feedback from the public and other stakeholders on the proposed final design of the new cycle scheme planned for Freetown Way. Starting today (Monday 20 May), people can view and comment on the plans, both digitally, via the council’s YourSay website, or in-person at […]

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View article Stepney green spaces improvements thanks to half a million pound award

Stepney green spaces improvements thanks to half a million pound award

The Stepney area of Hull is to receive major improvements as £500,000 of green funding has been awarded to Hull City Council. The work will be targeted to green space improvement works as part of the government’s High Street Accelerator Pilot Programme. The funding came as a result of a successful green spaces proposal submission […]

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View article Young Artist Open exhibition celebrates 20th anniversary

Young Artist Open exhibition celebrates 20th anniversary

Budding young artists are being encouraged to enter their artwork for an exhibition at the Ferens Art Gallery. The Young Artist Open exhibition will return to Ferens Art Gallery for its 20th year. The exhibition, previously known as the Junior Open, has been held annually at the Ferens Art Gallery since 2004 and celebrates the […]

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Council extends late Saturday night buses scheme

Following a three-month pilot over the Christmas and New Year period, Hull City Council has extended the late Saturday night bus scheme until Saturday 25 May 2024 to provide those enjoying an evening out in Hull with even more travel options to get home safely across all parts of the city. Through funds allocated by […]

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View article Entries open for the 2024 Hull City Council Tenants Gardening Competition

Entries open for the 2024 Hull City Council Tenants Gardening Competition

“Spring is sprung, the grass has riz,” according to poet Ogden Nash, so what better time than the first day of spring (20 March) to declare that entries to the 2024 Hull City Council’s Tenants Gardening Competition are open. Since the competition launched in 2017 it has gone from strength to strength, with the number of […]

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View article Pryme Street car park undergoing modern transformation 

Pryme Street car park undergoing modern transformation 

Pryme Street multi-story car park is currently undergoing improvement work to make it more welcoming.  Hull City Council’s Streetscene services are injecting vital investment into improving Pryme Street car park, to make it more pleasant for residents, visitors, and businesses alike.  On-going improvement work includes smart lighting upgrades, new signage, deep cleans, general repair, and […]

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