Council grants help to propel The Whoopie Bakery 22nd January 2024 Social media presence, particularly on Instagram, can provide a huge platform for a local business in the current digital age. High quality, appealing imagery can be the difference between gaining new followers and, as a result, new customers. There are few better examples than that of Katie Cunnah, director of Hull bakery, The Whoopie Bakery. […] Read more Business Feature News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisInvest HullThe Whoopie BakeryUK Shared Prosperity FundUpskilling Support Funding
Hull safety giant secures national award for supporting staff to choose sustainable travel options 22nd January 2024 One of Hull’s most notable businesses has received national certification for its workplace travel plan, which encourages and supports its workforce to walk, cycle and use public transport for their daily commute. Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, has received a Good Travel Plan (Bronze) award from Modeshift STARS. The national STARS accreditation scheme recognises […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelArcoCouncillor Mark IeronimoModeshift STARS
Councillor thanks highway operations team for winter maintenance work during cold snap 19th January 2024 Hull City Council’s portfolio holder for transportation, roads and highways has thanked council staff for keeping the city’s roads moving and pavements safe during the recent cold snap, which has seen temperatures plummet and icy conditions affecting Hull’s network. Councillor Mark Ieronimo went ‘back to the floor’ to meet the authority’s gritter drivers and street […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoHighway Operations
More than £4m Skills Bootcamps funding to help advance careers and boost skills 18th January 2024 Skills Bootcamps will continue in Hull and East Yorkshire thanks to a £4.3 million funding boost from government to support 1,603 individuals across different sectors. Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE), which is leading and managing the programme, will work with employers and training providers to support local people to train up to better jobs […] Read more Business Education and Learning News Regeneration Cllr Linda TockHEY LEPHTAEJames Newman OBESkills Bootcamps
Traffic regulation orders confirmed to change bus lane operating times 17th January 2024 A decision record has today (Wednesday 17 January 2024) been published by Hull City Council, confirming four traffic regulation orders (TROs) to change the operating hours of the city’s bus lanes from their current all-day operating times to peak time, in both directions, only. Confirmation of the orders forms part of a legal process that […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets bus lanes
Devolution: Council announces citywide consultation events 16th January 2024 Residents of Hull will have the chance to give their views on the Hull and East Yorkshire devolution proposals in person after a series of consultation drop-in events have been announced. The first event is taking place this Thursday, 18 January, with residents able to visit sessions all over Hull across January and February, where […] Read more Council Government and Democracy Devolution News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossDevolutionleisure centresThe Freedom Centre
Devolution: Committing to net zero 15th January 2024 Hull City Council continues to work towards its net zero targets as it reaffirms its commitment to creating a sustainable future. Devolution would help to achieve these goals, with the proposals on the table for Hull and East Yorkshire promising close working on pan-Humber matters. This would come in the shape of representation from the […] Read more Devolution Environment Flooding Living With Water News Regeneration 2030 Carbon Neutral Hull StrategyCllr Jack HainesDevolutionHull District Heat NetworkLiving With WaterOh Yes! Net Zero
Council appoints First Step Sports to deliver road safety provision in the city 15th January 2024 Hull City Council has committed to continuing cycle training for adults and pedestrian skills training for children through sessions delivered by First Step Sports Group. The new contract agreed by the council with the physical activity and training provider will see the popular ‘Rusty Riders’ cycle programme, which provides free cycle training to help adults […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoFirst Step SportsHull Primary SchoolsRusty Riders
Visit Hull and East Yorkshire seeks chairperson for new Local Visitor Economy Partnership 11th January 2024 Visit Hull and East Yorkshire is seeking a chairperson for its new Local Visitor Economy Partnership Advisory Board, who will play a pivotal role in strengthening the region’s thriving visitor economy. VHEY, a collaboration between Hull City Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council and local visitor economy businesses, has supported the growth of the visitor […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Nick CoultishCllr Rob PritchardEast Riding CouncilHull City CouncilLocal Visitor Economy PartnershipLVEPVHEYVisit Hull and East YorkshireVisitEngland
Devolution: What £4.6m for brownfield sites would mean for housing in Hull 9th January 2024 Devolution would provide up to £4.6m over the next two years to pave the way for new homes where local people need them, with the possibility of more to follow. This is for the 2024/25 financial year and would help to provide essential funds for new homes within Hull. Brownfield land – land that has […] Read more Business Devolution Housing News Planning Regeneration Cllr Mike RossDevolutionEast Bank Urban Village
Business Engagement Board supports devolution proposals for the region 9th January 2024 Business and council leaders from Hull and the East Riding have come together for positive discussions on devolution. Hull City Council leader, Mike Ross, as well as East Riding of Yorkshire Council leader, Anne Handley, attended the Hull and East Riding Business Engagement Board (BEB) yesterday, Monday 8 January. The board is chaired by Arco […] Read more Business Council Government and Democracy Devolution News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossDevolutionHull and East Riding Business Engagement BoardPublic consultation
Hull Karting aiming for pole position at International Rental Karting Awards 8th January 2024 Hull Karting will aim to be on the top step of the podium next month after it was nominated for three International Rental Karting Awards. The Poorhouse Lane facility in East Hull has been successfully shortlisted for the Innovation Award, Getting Things Done Award and Best Customer Experience Award. The awards presentation evening will take […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisHull KartingInternational Rental Karting Awards
