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View article Local contractor appointed to restore former National Picture Theatre

Local contractor appointed to restore former National Picture Theatre

Local contractor, Hobson and Porter, has been appointed to restore and preserve the last remaining WW2 civilian ruin in the UK, National Picture Theatre, on Beverley Road. Thanks to funding from Hull City Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the façade will be restored to its former period style, including its iconic windows and […]

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View article Hull Cultural Strategy needs you!

Hull Cultural Strategy needs you!

Views from residents and businesses across Hull are being sought to further develop Hull’s Cultural Strategy. A month on from the city’s inaugural cultural conference, Cultural Tides, which 170 local cultural organisations and individuals attended, along with industry experts from across the UK and Europe, Hull City Council is now looking to progress the plans […]

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View article Council to explore further options for district heat project

Council to explore further options for district heat project

Hull City Council is exploring the future expansion of the Hull District Heating Network (HDHN). A detailed Decision Record published today confirms the council has varied its existing contract with technical consultants Ove Arup and Partners. This will enable scope changes to the design of HDHN, including future connections to East Bank Urban Village, as […]

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View article Race karts around Princes Quay as part of Hull Business Expo

Race karts around Princes Quay as part of Hull Business Expo

Businesses can discover a range of funding support whilst sampling the latest offer from Hull Adventure Centre at The Hull Business Expo next week. Hull City Council’s business support team will be available to discuss the assistance they can provide, such as through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Advisors can facilitate access to grants for […]

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View article Free Easter fun comes to Whitefriargate!

Free Easter fun comes to Whitefriargate!

Families are in for a fantastic day of free Easter fun in Hull city centre this weekend as the High Street Heritage Action Zone holds the Whitefriargate Easter event. This Saturday (30 March), there will be a whole host of free activities for families to enjoy, including an Easter Bunny trail, storytelling sessions, facepainting and […]

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View article Hull and East Yorkshire Devolution proposal to be submitted to Secretary of State

Hull and East Yorkshire Devolution proposal to be submitted to Secretary of State

Hull and East Riding Unitary Leaders Board has today approved the submission of Hull and East Yorkshire’s Devolution Proposal to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. Over 5,800 people shared their views and feedback on the proposals during an eight-week consultation, giving broad support for devolution to Hull and East Yorkshire. […]

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View article Thousands of jobs to be created at multi-million-pound green energy park

Thousands of jobs to be created at multi-million-pound green energy park

Hull City Council’s cabinet has today given the green light for a multi-million-pound innovative scheme at the former Hedon Aerodrome with is expected to create thousands of new jobs. The land, now known as Yorkshire Energy Park, is allocated as part of the Humber Freeport to the east of Hull. Cabinet’s decision means that implementation […]

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View article Council accepts up to £750,000 of funding for Ennerdale Leisure Centre improvements

Council accepts up to £750,000 of funding for Ennerdale Leisure Centre improvements

Significant grant funding accepted by Hull City Council is enabling regeneration works at Ennerdale Leisure Centre. The council has been awarded up to £750,000 from the government’s Swimming Pool Support Fund for energy efficiency improvements to the facility. These works will increase its environmental performance and financial viability, as well as help to safeguard its […]

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