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View article Life of ‘Mr Hull’ celebrated

Life of ‘Mr Hull’ celebrated

13th November 2023

An event has taken place to celebrate the life of Hull City Council Director of Regeneration Mark Jones. Mark died in September, at the age of 66, following a short illness. Known affectionately by many as ‘Mr Hull’, he was awarded an MBE in 2016 in recognition of his dedication and commitment to economic regeneration […]

View article Exciting West Docklands plans to be discussed at Cabinet

Exciting West Docklands plans to be discussed at Cabinet

10th November 2023

Hull City Council’s Cabinet will discuss a report detailing the design brief for the West Docklands area. The design brief would set a planning framework for development and regeneration of the area. The land is bounded by the operational Albert and William Wright Docks to the south, the A63 to the north, Daltry Street to […]

View article 5,000th person supported by Employment Hub

5,000th person supported by Employment Hub

9th November 2023

The Employment Hub has celebrated welcoming its 5,000th person to benefit from the service in less than three years. The significant milestone was reached when Abdullah Yaguba met with employment advisor Lynsey Adam. Since Hull City Council created the Employment Hub in December 2020 in partnership with Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), it has […]

View article Hull businesses secure ‘star’ status by supporting staff to choose sustainable travel options

Hull businesses secure ‘star’ status by supporting staff to choose sustainable travel options

6th November 2023

Four of Hull’s most notable businesses and organisations have received national certification for their workplace travel plans which encourage and support their workforces, around 2,530 staff, to walk, cycle and use public transport for their daily commute. The Deep and the Holiday Inn Hull Marina have received Good Travel Plan (Bronze) awards from Modeshift STARS […]

View article Beverley Road lane closures removed

Beverley Road lane closures removed

6th November 2023

The lane closures on Beverley Road have now been removed as major regeneration works to Brunswick Arcade near completion. The closures between Norfolk Street and Trafalgar Street were removed over the weekend. Beverley Road’s bus lanes, both northbound and southbound, are now fully reopen from today, Monday 6 November. The Brunswick Arcade landmark building is […]

View article TravelWise Week campaign shortlisted for national award

TravelWise Week campaign shortlisted for national award

2nd November 2023

Hull has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award for a campaign, which took place earlier this year, encouraging residents to choose more sustainable and active travel choices. The city was one of 17 locations in the UK to put on a programme of events for TravelWise Week, in September, including a bike library and […]

View article Checkmate – council reveals plans for chess tables in two Hull parks

Checkmate – council reveals plans for chess tables in two Hull parks

31st October 2023

Chess enthusiasts could soon be able to showcase their tactical skills as plans to install equipment in two Hull parks have been revealed. Two new chess tables, each with fixed seats, will be coming soon thanks to the Levelling Up Parks Fund which has allocated £5,000 to Hull City Council. To enable residents to access […]

View article Hull to celebrate 20 years of Global Entrepreneurship Week

Hull to celebrate 20 years of Global Entrepreneurship Week

30th October 2023

The city of Hull is to celebrate the 20th year of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) next week. GEW was founded to celebrate and empower entrepreneurs in every country and community around the world, especially those individuals who face barriers or may have never considered the idea of launching their own start-up. This year’s programme will […]

View article Have your say on PlayZone plans

Have your say on PlayZone plans

26th October 2023

Plans for six PlayZones are taking a step forward – and now the council wants to know what residents would like to see at those sites. PlayZones are safe, inclusive and accessible outdoor facilities that aim to bring the community together through sport. West Park, East Park, Bude Park, Alderman Kneeshaw Park, Johnny Whiteley Park […]

View article Stylish studios to be created thanks to council funding

Stylish studios to be created thanks to council funding

25th October 2023

A vacant Grade II listed building in Hull city centre will be converted into five stylish studio apartments thanks to council funding. Qube Property Limited is undertaking a restoration project of 61 Market Place worth £572,916, bringing an empty building back into use. The developers will pledge over £340,000 to the scheme, with grant initiatives […]

View article Council supports cyclists to ‘stay safe and stay seen’ with return of Bike Lights for Dark Nights Initiative

Council supports cyclists to ‘stay safe and stay seen’ with return of Bike Lights for Dark Nights Initiative

25th October 2023

Following its success in January, Hull City Council will again be running its popular Bike Lights for Dark Nights initiative from the end of October, when the clocks go back, through to March 2024, when the clocks go forward again. Earlier this year, six events ran at various locations across the city, including Spring Bank, […]

View article Cabinet approves district heat project to move forward

Cabinet approves district heat project to move forward

24th October 2023

Hull City Council’s Cabinet has given the go ahead to the Hull District Heat Network (HDHN), the council’s long-term, cost-saving energy supply project. The decision means the council will form a Limited Liability Company (LLC) to manage HDHN. There are a range of benefits for both the city and the council as the project progresses, […]