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View article Council announces upcoming footpath improvement works

Council announces upcoming footpath improvement works

Essential resurfacing works are set to begin in Hull next week to provide much-needed improvements to the city’s footpaths.     As part of Hull City Council’s investment in the city’s footpaths, essential improvement works will take place on Sylvia Close, Skidby Grove, De Grey Street, Oldfield Avenue, 21st Avenue, Endike Lane, Courtland Road and Sextant Road, […]

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View article Council kickstarts plans for new youth enterprise hub

Council kickstarts plans for new youth enterprise hub

Hull City Council is engaging with contractors to help create a new youth enterprise hub and business incubation facility in the city centre. The council has allocated £1.5m of government funding for the refurbishment of 161 High Street. The plans will be developed by the council’s Building and Design Services and initial works will focus […]

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View article Love Your Neighbourhood: Footpath improvement works to commence in Beverley and Newland

Love Your Neighbourhood: Footpath improvement works to commence in Beverley and Newland

As part of the Love Your Neighbourhood initiative, Hull City Council has identified several footpaths in the Beverley and Newland ward that require improvement. The council’s continued investment in the city’s footpaths will see works take place on Emmott Road, Stanbury Road, and Windle Avenue. These were identified during a Love Your Neighbourhood ‘patch walk’ […]

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View article City Science to help deliver net zero targets

City Science to help deliver net zero targets

Hull City Council, in partnership with East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC), has appointed City Science to help develop the Hull & East Riding Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP). This project, supported by the North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub, will back the council’s commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2030 and achieving net […]

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View article West Hull footpath improvement scheme to begin

West Hull footpath improvement scheme to begin

A footpath resurfacing and reconstruction programme in west Hull will begin next week. The scheme will cover River Grove, Vincent Close, Datchet Garth, Lulworth Avenue, Lymington Garth and Newington Avenue. Works will be carried out by Wright Civil Engineering Limited and will also cover Boothferry Road on the north side of the carriageway between Belgrave […]

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View article C.R. Reynolds appointed to continue the transformation of Hull’s Queens Gardens

C.R. Reynolds appointed to continue the transformation of Hull’s Queens Gardens

Hull City Council has today confirmed the appointment of local civil engineering firm, C.R. Reynolds, to continue the extensive refurbishment of Queens Gardens, the city centre’s most iconic green space. Following the successful completion of a package of enabling works, phase one commenced in June 2023 and is nearing completion, marking a significant milestone in […]

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View article Restoration of landmark Hull building unveiled as scaffolding comes down on historic Burton building

Restoration of landmark Hull building unveiled as scaffolding comes down on historic Burton building

The removal of scaffolding surrounding Hull’s historic Burton building has revealed the restored grandeur of the city’s 1930s landmark. Regeneration specialist Wykeland Group is delivering the major restoration of the art deco building, taking it back to its former glory. Once completed, the building, now called Burton House, will offer 12,700 sq ft of prime […]

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View article National hotel chain adopts new approach to active and sustainable travel after success in Hull

National hotel chain adopts new approach to active and sustainable travel after success in Hull

A national hotel chain has changed its approach to staff travel planning across the country after enjoying success at its hotel in Hull. Holiday Inn has signed up to the Modeshift STARS Business programme nationwide after its hotel on Hull Marina signed up to the scheme in the city to help encourage and support its […]

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View article Additional park & ride services and fare discount to support Christmas shoppers

Additional park & ride services and fare discount to support Christmas shoppers

Hull City Council and Stagecoach East Midlands have announced the return of a popular festive park and ride scheme to support Christmas shoppers and boost the local economy in Hull. Through funds allocated by the Department for Transport for the city’s bus service improvement plan, the scheme will run from Thursday 21 November to Sunday […]

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View article Colliderfest – A new festival to celebrate science, culture and art in city

Colliderfest – A new festival to celebrate science, culture and art in city

Hull city centre is set to come alive with creativity and innovation as it hosts an exciting four-day festival from Thursday 13 – Sunday 16 March 2025. This inaugural event, a collaborative effort between Hull City Council, the Hull Maritime project, Hull Museums and Gallery, and the University of Hull, will explore the dynamic connections […]

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View article Hull’s net zero story told on global stage as cities confront climate crisis

Hull’s net zero story told on global stage as cities confront climate crisis

Hull’s Oh Yes! Net Zero campaign has been showcased alongside globally significant climate action initiatives at a major international conference. Oh Yes! Net Zero joined delegates from the C40 Cities organisation – a global network of almost 100 cities united to confront the climate crisis – at Smart City Expo in Barcelona. Hull’s climate model […]

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