Day: 22 November 2021

View article National Highways’ funding helps historic vessel’s future in Hull

National Highways’ funding helps historic vessel’s future in Hull

The future of an historic ship which played a key role in Hull’s maritime past has been buoyed by a multi-million-pound joint investment from National Highways. National Highways, who are carrying out major improvements to the A63 at Castle Street, is contributing just over £1m to Hull’s maritime regeneration project which will see the Spurn […]

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View article Motorists encouraged to find a different way to travel as part of World Car Free Day 2021

Motorists encouraged to find a different way to travel as part of World Car Free Day 2021

Motorists across Hull are being encouraged to walk or cycle as part of World Car Free Day 2021. Every year on 22 September people across the world are encouraged to give up their cars and choose a more active form of travelling. And with a growing network of more visible and safer cycle lanes across […]

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View article First look at Ferens Open Exhibition 2021

First look at Ferens Open Exhibition 2021

The Ferens Open Exhibition is back. The exhibition, which celebrates some of the best artistic talent in the region, opens at Ferens Art Gallery on Saturday 24 July at 12 noon. The exhibition features more than 270 artworks including paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, textiles and film produced by local amateur and professional artists. Many of […]

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View article Business start-ups in Hull can now apply for up to £5,000 grants

Business start-ups in Hull can now apply for up to £5,000 grants

Hull City Council has launched a new grant scheme which will deliver up to £5,000 for start-up businesses in the city. The scheme, through Government funding, will allow the council to help the local economy’s recovery from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic while supporting business formation and growth. It is aimed at new Hull […]

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View article Expansion of west Hull school will offer new opportunities

Expansion of west Hull school will offer new opportunities

Work is to begin on a £6 million expansion of The Boulevard Academy, which will increase student capacity and enable the school to offer new courses from September 2022. The Boulevard Academy on Massey Close, west Hull, famously occupies the site of Hull FCs former Boulevard ground, and was initially built to accommodate 600 students […]

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View article Huge weekend of culture set to shine light on Hull’s creativity and talent

Huge weekend of culture set to shine light on Hull’s creativity and talent

Hull-based cultural development organisation Absolutely Cultured has announced its programme for Creative Hull – a weekend-long celebration of Hull’s creativity. Taking place from the 16 -18 July, the weekend will showcase many local artists, residents, community groups and cultural organisations. More than 60 different activities are now confirmed, taking place in existing venues, disused shops […]

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View article Residents asked to submit household information

Residents asked to submit household information

This week Hull City Council’s annual electoral register canvass begins. Households who have a registered email address on the electoral register will receive an email from electoral.services@hullcc.gov.uk at the council asking them to check their household voter registration details. The annual canvass takes place to allow the council to keep the electoral register up-to-date, and all […]

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View article Hull buildings and landmarks to be lit up green on Thursday

Hull buildings and landmarks to be lit up green on Thursday

Hull’s best-loved buildings will be lit up in green in support of national healthcare and first aid charity St John Ambulance on Thursday for St John’s Day. ‘Light It Green’ is a national initiative to mark a focal point of the charity’s annual calendar of activity, when the team of volunteers and staff reflect on […]

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