The Step in the Right Direction Hull Blog – Make May ‘a Month of Movement’ 1st May 2024 In his third post for ‘The Step in the Right Direction Hull Blog’, Paul Schofield, a tour guide in the city for more than 30 years, talks about how you can improve your health and wellbeing by taking a few small steps each day. May is very much the month of movement. With the weather […] Read more Education and Learning Health and Social Care News Opinion Public Health Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelThe Step in the Right Direction Hull BlogWalking
Leon’s journey from Hull Karting to Silverstone 29th April 2024 Hull Karting recently celebrated its 20th anniversary as it launched the new Hull Adventure Centre. The facility on Poorhouse Lane, off Preston Road, has provided hours of fun and enjoyment for all ages, as well as hone the skills of talented young racers. One of those who first donned a helmet in east Hull almost […] Read more Feature News Regeneration GB4 ChampionshipHull KartingJohn HainesLeon Wilson
Arco installs 2,300 solar panels in Hull 25th April 2024 Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, has installed more than 2,300 solar panels on the rooftop of its National Distribution Centre in Hull. The National Distribution Centre (NDC) is the first of several Arco sites across the UK that will benefit from rooftop solar energy, as the company moves away from a dependency on fossil […] Read more Environment News Regeneration ArcoRenewable energyRenewable Energy HullSolar energy
Local contractor appointed to restore former National Picture Theatre 25th April 2024 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 […] Read more News Regeneration Gillian OsgerbyHobson and PorterNational Lottery Heritage FundNational Picture Theatre
Hull Cultural Strategy needs you! 25th April 2024 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 […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on Back to OursCultural Tides conferenceengagementHull Cultural StrategyLouise YatesMatt Jukes
Green light for state-of-the-art pet hospital 25th April 2024 A new state-of-the-art pet hospital will be built in Hull after plans were given the green light. Hull City Council’s planning committee granted approval, with conditions, for the facility at its meeting today, Wednesday 24 April. People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) submitted plans on land adjacent to Brunswick Avenue and Waterloo Street since its […] Read more News Planning Regeneration
Council to explore further options for district heat project 18th April 2024 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 […] Read more Environment News Regeneration East Bank Urban VillageGreat Thornton Street FlatsHull District Heat Network
Race karts around Princes Quay as part of Hull Business Expo 2nd April 2024 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 […] Read more Business News Regeneration Alex CoddHull Adventure CentreHull Business ExpoPrinces QuayUK Shared Prosperity Fund
Free Easter fun comes to Whitefriargate! 28th March 2024 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 […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on Easter fun dayfamily eventsfree eventHigh Street Heritage Action ZoneWhitefriargate
Contractor to be sought for East Park plans 27th March 2024 A Hull City Council Decision Record published today gives the approval to progress with plans to reopen East Park Gates. There are plans to reopen the gates to vehicles for the first time since 2020 to ensure compliance with the Equality Act in regard to accessibility. It also approves the progression of the scheme to […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Decision RecordEast Park Gates
Hull and East Yorkshire Devolution proposal to be submitted to Secretary of State 27th March 2024 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. […] Read more Devolution News Regeneration Cllr Anne HandleyCllr Jackie DadDevolutionHull and East Yorkshire Unitary Leaders Board
The Step in the Right Direction Hull Blog – Walk to Work Day 27th March 2024 Friday 5 April is Walk to Work Day, a perfect opportunity to leave the car at home and make the daily commute on foot. In his second post for ‘The Step in the Right Direction Hull Blog’, Paul Schofield, a tour guide in the city for more than 30 years, talks about why Hull is […] Read more News Opinion Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelThe Step in the Right Direction Hull BlogWalking
