East Park water play reopens for summer of fun
The £850,000 revamped splash pad at East Park reopens on Saturday 24 July.
Work began last October when water play specialists Ustigate fully redesigned the space and re-purposed the lower … More
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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 … More
Hull City Council doubles fleet of electric vehicles in six months
Hull City Council has taken a major step forward in its push to become carbon neutral by 2030 after doubling its electric battery-powered fleet vehicles (BEVs) in just six months.… More
Liam no longer in ‘dark place’ thanks to Hull’s new career initiative
Unemployed young people in Hull are being urged to take advantage of a new career and training opportunity.
Hull holiday homes manufacturer Willerby has joined forces with the Springboard Youth … More
Volunteers deliver guided tours showcasing Hull’s maritime heritage
A small team of volunteers are delivering a maritime themed guided tour, showcasing Hull’s historic maritime sites around the city centre.
Volunteers are currently undertaking the accredited qualification – the … More
Cruise Terminal Project to tender for specialists
Hull City Council has today published a decision record that will allow for the tender of a specialist engineer and architect to work with the council and take forward the … More
Hull unemployment rate falling as city recovers from pandemic
The number of people in Hull claiming unemployment benefit has fallen for a fourth consecutive month, according to the latest figures.
The unemployment claimant rate in the city has fallen … More
Young traders celebrated at Trinity Market this weekend
Hull’s Young Traders Market returns this Saturday, 17 July, at Trinity Market in Hull.
The Young Traders Market programme aims to encourage young entrepreneurs, aged 16-30, to use markets as … More
Hull star Lucy Beaumont backs city’s ambitious young entrepreneurs
A famously funny Hull-born star is the latest to back a trailblazing initiative that supports enterprising young people in Hull.
The John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank, which works in partnership … More
Hull’s thriving Fruit Market records busiest month ever
Hull’s popular Fruit Market has recorded its highest ever monthly footfall figures, as businesses begin to bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic.
Humber Street, in the heart of the Fruit … More
Hull and Humber to exhibit at major real estate investment forum
The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), has secured Hull and the Humber as a major exhibitor at next May’s inaugural UKREiiF conference in Leeds.
Made up of … More
Jack gets a Kickstart into new career with Hull City Council
An ambitious young man from Hull has used a national employment scheme as a springboard to begin an exciting career.
Jack Rimmington, 23, from west Hull, has secured a permanent … More
Hull City Council’s Cabinet to consider allocating further £7m for Queens Gardens project
A key decision set to go before Hull City Council’s Cabinet could allocate a further £7m for the Queens Gardens refurbishment.
The project has been enhanced significantly since being approved … More
Key decision for Albert Ave project to be heard by council cabinet
A key decision set to go before Hull City Council’s Cabinet will allocate the funds for the Albert Avenue Pools refurbishment including the return of the much-loved lido, if agreed.… More
Power supply to be installed at East Park water play
A new electricity supply is to be installed at East Park next week that will power the newly refurbished water play area.
This installation work will be done on Monday … More
Absolutely Cultured appoints new Chair
Hull-based cultural development organisation Absolutely Cultured has appointed Lee Pitcher, Head of Partnerships, Yorkshire Water and General Manager, Living with Water Partnership, as its new chair.
He will take over … More
Contractor appointed for Brunswick Arcade restoration
Hull City Council has today published a decision record appointing Hull contractor Geo Houlton & Sons Ltd as the lead contractor that undertake the redevelopment and reinstatement works required at … More
Hundreds of bottles of fake wine seized
Fake wine which closely mimicked a well-known brand has been seized from 20 shops in Hull.
More than 300 counterfeit bottles of a popular brand with a retail value of … More
Hull highlighted in new tourism campaign
Hull is being celebrated as part of a new tourism campaign highlighting the region’s great cities.
The Yorkshire Northern Cities promotion, funded by VisitBritain as part of their national campaign … More
Leader’s message to Hull: work together to ensure restrictions ease
Cllr Daren Hale, Leader of Hull City Council and Chair of the city’s Coronavirus Outbreak Prevention and Engagement Board, has said the government’s decision to delay lifting remaining restrictions for … More
Paving the way to an improved Fruit Market
Work to transform paving in the Fruit Market will begin on Monday 21 June.
As part of the ongoing regeneration of the Fruit Market, a number of improvements will take … More
Hull’s Business & IP Centre joins forces with British Library to turbocharge the local and regional economy
The British Library has announced a major expansion of its highly successful network of library-based Business & IP Centres (BIPCs) to more than 100 regional and local libraries across England.… More
Heritage contractor appointed for Hull Maritime Museum major redevelopment works
A leading heritage contractor has been appointed to undertake specialist works to redevelop one of the most recognised buildings in the city, the Hull Maritime Museum.
A decision record has … More
Training provider appointed to deliver new ‘Maritime Futures’ programme
A local training provider has joined forces with the Hull Maritime project to offer a new ‘Maritime Futures’ training programme for young people in Hull who aspire to work at … More
‘Hull used to be one of Britain’s best kept secrets – not anymore’
Visit Hull launches campaign to welcome visitors back to the city.
The It Must Be Hull Campaign will invite local, regional and national visitors to rediscover Hull.
The city is … More
Tech Week Humber returns with hybrid of virtual and physical events
Tech Week Humber is back in Hull for 2021.
The popular tech event will take place from Monday 8 to Friday 12 November. This year’s event will be a hybrid … More
Hull’s future is bright after £3bn investment – report
Hull’s future is bright thanks to £3bn poured into the city, according to a new report.
Commercial property publication Property Week highlighted some of the city’s biggest investment success stories… More
Hull’s National Picture Theatre transformation gets green light
Plans to transform the former National Picture Theatre will now go ahead following a successful funding bid to the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
The £277,600 grant will include repair and … More
COVID spot checks on businesses in Hull continue as lockdown measures ease
As we continue the roadmap out of lockdown and more businesses re-open, Hull City Council is continuing to work with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to carry out spot … More
Public invited to take a trip into Hull’s captivating history
Hullensians, archaeologists and history enthusiasts are invited to meet the people behind the city’s biggest ever archaeological dig.
The experienced team of archaeologists working at the Trinity Burial Ground, as … More
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