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View article New 20mph zone approved for Hull’s Old Town

New 20mph zone approved for Hull’s Old Town

9th July 2025

Work to implement a new 20mph zone in Hull’s Old Town area, as part of the safety improvement scheme for Lowgate, has been given the greenlight to progress by Hull City Council. The new 20mph zone aims to reduce the risk of accidents for all road users near Hull College and the retail and entertainment […]

View article Rokeby Park Primary School ‘set the wheels in motion’ for active travel

Rokeby Park Primary School ‘set the wheels in motion’ for active travel

4th July 2025

Children at Rokeby Park Primary School have been learning vital skills to be able to make their own way to school on two-wheels thanks to several council-funded initiatives. On Monday 30 June, Bikeability training, which is part of the city’s active travel programme to get more kids cycling, was delivered at the school, which is […]

View article Council leaders issue updated statement

Council leaders issue updated statement

3rd July 2025

Vivergo Fuels – joint statement from Hull City and East Riding of Yorkshire Councils Council Leaders Councillor Mike Ross and Councillor Anne Handley statement on Vivergo Fuels: “Hull and East Riding councils remain extremely concerned and disappointed that despite engagement with the government, Vivergo Fuels could still be forced to close its Saltend production facility. […]

View article Connect to Work to help thousands into employment

Connect to Work to help thousands into employment

2nd July 2025

A voluntary programme aimed at helping thousands of people in Hull and the East Riding into employment will begin this autumn, with information sessions for businesses and providers to start next week. Connect to Work, a new Support Employment programme funded by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), will support disabled people and individuals […]

View article Public engagement exercise to seek local views on roundabout improvements in Kingswood

Public engagement exercise to seek local views on roundabout improvements in Kingswood

30th June 2025

Hull City Council is seeking feedback on proposals for two roundabout improvement schemes at Ennerdale Leisure Centre and Wawne Road / Bude Road, as part of the Kingswood Area Action Plan. Obtaining the views of residents, businesses and community groups on the designs for these schemes is an important step and will help the council […]

View article Familiar face returns to council as assistant director

Familiar face returns to council as assistant director

27th June 2025

Hull City Council has appointed Angela Blake as its new assistant director of major projects & infrastructure. Angela joins the council from her role as the assistant director economy and development at Bradford Council, with responsibility for major projects, economic development, regeneration and external funding. Born and raised in Beverley with an extensive background in […]

View article Are you primed to work for Amazon?

Are you primed to work for Amazon?

25th June 2025

Residents of Hull and the East Riding looking for a new career role which ticks all the boxes are invited to a recruitment event to help to fill thousands of jobs with Amazon. The multi-national technology giant will open its new fulfilment centre at Melton West Business Park later this year. Hull City Council’s Employment […]

View article Council leader warns of renewable energy job losses without urgent government support

Council leader warns of renewable energy job losses without urgent government support

20th June 2025

Cllr Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, has warned that thousands of jobs in the renewable energy sector could be at risk, including hundreds locally, without urgent government backing. In a joint letter with Cllr Anne Handley, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, addressed to secretary of state for business and trade, Jonathan […]

View article Council leader calls on government to invest in Hull’s ageing Infrastructure

Council leader calls on government to invest in Hull’s ageing Infrastructure

18th June 2025

Hull City Council leader, Councillor Mike Ross, is calling on the government to allocate funding from its recently announced £1 billion Structures Fund to support the city’s long-term infrastructure investment plan. The government unveiled the fund on Monday 16 June as part of a national initiative to enhance, repair, and futureproof England’s transport infrastructure and […]

View article Council to seek feedback on plan to support walking and cycling in the city

Council to seek feedback on plan to support walking and cycling in the city

16th June 2025

Hull City Council has launched an eight-week engagement exercise to seek the feedback of residents, businesses and communities on its Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) 2025-2035. The plan identifies gaps in the city’s active travel network and proposes to invest in these over the next 10 years, as funding becomes available. The LCWIP […]

View article Council helps preservation of Garden Village Conservation Area

Council helps preservation of Garden Village Conservation Area

10th June 2025

Hull City Council’s ongoing commitment to preserving the city’s conservation areas has been outlined through the publishing of a new character appraisal and management plan (CAMP) for Garden Village Conservation Area. The new CAMP provides new and refreshed planning guidelines for how new developments should take place in the area. It can be used by […]

View article Council to trial new ‘City Explorer’ cycle sessions during Bike Week

Council to trial new ‘City Explorer’ cycle sessions during Bike Week

9th June 2025

With summer arriving, Hull City Council will be hosting a series of free training and guided ride sessions around the city to help people learn the necessary skills, boost their confidence and encourage them to cycle more. The series, called ‘City Explorer’, will be delivered by qualified instructors from the council’s contractor, First Step Cycle. […]