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View article Lord Mayor tours Hull Trains Learning and Development Academy

Lord Mayor tours Hull Trains Learning and Development Academy

4th April 2025

After opening its doors last spring, popular open access operator, Hull Trains, welcomed Councillor Mark Collinson, Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber, to the company’s Learning and Development Academy to experience the facility’s world-class driving simulator and to discuss how the two organisations can work together to continue investing in […]

View article Hull’s active and sustainable travel credentials showcased at national awards

Hull’s active and sustainable travel credentials showcased at national awards

3rd April 2025

Hull has been highlighted as an example of best practice, nationally, in promoting walking, wheeling, cycling and the use of public transport for everyday journeys after securing two awards at a summit in London. Representatives from Hull-headquartered business, Sewell Group, and from Hull City Council attended the event, organised by Modeshift, the not-for-profit sustainable travel […]

View article Pupils support Bude Park biodiversity with tree planting event

Pupils support Bude Park biodiversity with tree planting event

1st April 2025

Primary pupils have enjoyed a morning planting a variety of plant species at Bude Park Playing Fields. A selection of children from Bude Park Academy joined local contractor Houlton, supported by Landplan to plant species such as alder, aspen, birch, rowan, holly and willow. The trees will add to the biodiversity of the area which […]

View article Council confirms further investment to improve bus connectivity and grow passenger numbers in Hull

Council confirms further investment to improve bus connectivity and grow passenger numbers in Hull

24th March 2025

Hull City Council’s Cabinet has today (Monday 24 March) approved a funding allocation of over £7.6million from the Department for Transport (DfT) that will be used to deliver a number of proposals set out in its Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) for 2025/2026. The BSIP sets out how the council, working alongside local bus operators, […]

View article New character appraisal adopted for Hessle Road Conservation Area

New character appraisal adopted for Hessle Road Conservation Area

24th March 2025

A new conservation area character appraisal and management plan for Hessle Road Conservation Area was adopted this month following public consultation. Following feedback, 270 Hessle Road (Henry Hird Jewellers) has also been added to the Hull Local Heritage List. A re-survey of the Hessle Road Conservation Area was undertaken in 2024 as part of Hull […]

View article Cultural Tides conference grows

Cultural Tides conference grows

21st March 2025

Friday’s (14 March) culture conference ‘Cultural Tides’ has been hailed as a resounding success, generating significant momentum for the region’s cultural landscape. The second edition of the conference, linked to the new science and arts festival, Colliderfest, brought together over 250 delegates at Hull Truck Theatre, almost a 50 per cent increase on 2024’s event. […]

View article Contractor appointed for city centre youth enterprise hub

Contractor appointed for city centre youth enterprise hub

19th March 2025

Plans to create a new youth enterprise hub and business incubation facility in Hull city centre have taken a step forward after a contractor was appointed for the project. Hull City Council has awarded F Parkinson Limited a contract to deliver the refurbishment of 161 High Street. The regeneration is being supported by £1.5m of […]

View article Record amount of funding for Skills Bootcamps

Record amount of funding for Skills Bootcamps

14th March 2025

Thousands of learners across the region will soon be able to benefit from an extensive Skills Bootcamps programme after Hull City Council accepted a record-breaking £10 million of funding for the area. The grant from Department for Education is more than double the amount of support received last year and will support Wave 6 of […]

View article Ennerdale Leisure Centre to undergo energy efficiency improvements

Ennerdale Leisure Centre to undergo energy efficiency improvements

14th March 2025

Works will begin this spring on energy efficiency improvements at Ennerdale Leisure Centre to help to safeguard its long-term future. The centre will close to the public on Monday 19 May with works to be completed by contractor Esteem and subcontractor Hobson & Porter. Access to all council-owned leisure facilities in the city, including the […]

View article Significant investment agreed at opening meeting of Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority

Significant investment agreed at opening meeting of Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority

13th March 2025

Members have agreed proposals to bring significant investment to the area at the opening meeting of the newly formed Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority (HEYCA). The historic first gathering took place at the ergo business centre in the shadow of the Humber Bridge on Wednesday 5 March. Among items discussed included the Combined Authority […]

View article Council wants residents’ input for new Local Plan

Council wants residents’ input for new Local Plan

11th March 2025

Hull City Council is creating a new Local Plan for Hull – and needs the input of the city’s residents. The updated plan will guide how the city grows and changes over the next 15 years, impacting homes, jobs, health and climate action. The council wishes to have an active and open conversation about these […]

View article Spring edition of Hull CC News landing on doorsteps

Spring edition of Hull CC News landing on doorsteps

5th March 2025

This week, the spring edition of Hull CC News, the council’s newspaper, is being delivered to all homes across the city. The publication covers plenty of local news about your city, whilst it is also jam-packed with six pages of events and what’s on listings. You will also find details of the forthcoming Colliderfest, whilst […]