Day: 8 May 2025

View article Rix Group continues to receive national recognition in supporting staff to choose sustainable travel

Rix Group continues to receive national recognition in supporting staff to choose sustainable travel

One of Hull’s most prominent businesses has received another national award for its workplace travel plan, which encourages and supports its workforce to walk, cycle and use public transport for their daily commute. Rix Group, the sixth-generation, family-owned business, with a portfolio of 22 companies ranging across many industries, has received a ‘Very Good Travel […]

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View article Find out about the free childcare support available to you – including childcare places and breakfast clubs

Find out about the free childcare support available to you – including childcare places and breakfast clubs

Hull City Council is urging local parents and carers to take advantage of the free childcare provision available to them. The government’s childcare offer for working parents has expanded over the past year and the council want to ensure parents and carers understand what their options are for their child’s government-funded early education. The council’s […]

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View article Council pledges long-term support for Hull culture

Council pledges long-term support for Hull culture

Hull City Council has set out a strong commitment to the development of the city’s culture, with investment that will transform how it is delivered. This new funding will ensure the council’s culture and heritage team are well placed to increase external investment, raise the profile of the city and deliver on key strands of […]

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View article Free Hull events aim to prevent child car seat errors that could cost young lives  

Free Hull events aim to prevent child car seat errors that could cost young lives  

Hull City Council has teamed up with Safer Roads Humber and award-winning child safety experts Good Egg Safety CIC to deliver a series of free child car seat safety events —designed to prevent life-threatening installation errors and give parents and carers added peace of mind.  Starting this month, seven events will take place across Hull, […]

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View article Further funding approved to increase electric bus rollout in Hull

Further funding approved to increase electric bus rollout in Hull

Hull City Council and the region’s two main bus operators – East Yorkshire Buses and Stagecoach East Midlands – have welcomed the Department for Transport’s (DfT) announcement of additional funding for the rollout of electric buses in Hull. Today (Tuesday 8 April 2025), the Government confirmed it has made £3,907,844 available to increase the scope […]

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View article Stepney Station shortlisted for National Railway Heritage Award

Stepney Station shortlisted for National Railway Heritage Award

The restoration of Stepney Station has been shortlisted for the prestigious National Railway Heritage Awards. These awards are the only recognition dedicated to encouraging best practices in the re-use, restoration, and upkeep of railway and tramway heritage across the UK. Located on Beverley Road, Stepney Station is a key landmark that plays a significant role […]

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View article Council issues notice to derelict building owner over need to act

Council issues notice to derelict building owner over need to act

Hull City Council is warning property owners in the city that it is prepared to take tough action against them if buildings are allowed to fall into poor condition. This was demonstrated by a Section 215 notice issued by the council to a freeholder that should act as a deterrent to other building owners to […]

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View article Your Ticket, Your Choice – Hull Card and KAT Card Now Available Through Bus Operators’ Apps

Your Ticket, Your Choice – Hull Card and KAT Card Now Available Through Bus Operators’ Apps

Bus passengers in Hull can now buy two discounted travel card products, that allow unlimited travel on both Stagecoach East Midlands and East Yorkshire Buses in the city, through their smartphones. A local campaign from the Hull Bus Alliance will raise awareness of the products on the theme of ‘Your Ticket, Your Choice’ and explain […]

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View article Love Your Neighbourhood team target leaf clearance and dog fouling  

Love Your Neighbourhood team target leaf clearance and dog fouling  

From 11-22 November, the Love Your Neighbourhood team will be turning their focus to tackling leaf clearance and dog fouling, issues regularly raised with the council.   As autumn leaves blanket our streets, the Love Your Neighbourhood team will be working diligently over the next two weeks to ensure that footpaths and public spaces across […]

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View article Young people promote Anti-Bullying Week message through music

Young people promote Anti-Bullying Week message through music

Young Voices Influencing Care (YVIC) have been hard at work ahead of Anti-Bullying Week, devising and creating resources, including a song called ‘Shine Bright’ which highlights individuality and uniqueness. With support from the council’s music service, Shine Bright was written and performed by the young people to encourage everyone to respect each other’s differences and […]

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