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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, […]

View article Bus lane operating hours to change after Cabinet decision

Bus lane operating hours to change after Cabinet decision

23rd October 2023

Hull’s bus lanes are proposed to change to peak time operation, in both directions, from their current all-day operating times, following a decision taken today (Monday 23 October) by Hull City Council’s Cabinet. A traffic regulation order (TRO) will now be initiated proposing changes on all the city’s bus lanes, except for the Carr Lane […]

View article Record numbers attend Employment Hub’s Recruitment Event

Record numbers attend Employment Hub’s Recruitment Event

20th October 2023

The Recruitment Event hosted by Hull City Council’s Employment Hub was a huge success as record numbers of prospective employees were in attendance. Over 650 people visited The Guildhall on Thursday 19 October to discover opportunities available to them in the city. Some even managed to secure an interview with Hull businesses, whilst another signed […]

View article Job vacancies at Hull City Council – 19 October

Job vacancies at Hull City Council – 19 October

19th October 2023

Want to make a difference in Hull? Join our team of passionate people and work on local projects that matter. Check out the latest job vacancies at Hull City Council this week: Social Work Academy Manager (Fixed Term) Salary details: £45495 – £48587 Closing date: 29 October 2023 We have an established social work academy in Hull with strong […]

View article Limited Liability Company sought to progress district heat project

Limited Liability Company sought to progress district heat project

13th October 2023

Hull City Council will seek approval from Cabinet to form a Limited Liability Company (LLC) to manage its district heating project. An LLC, which would be regulated by Ofgem, would be in place to ensure Hull District Heat Network (HDHN) moves forward, providing low price heat resource to consumers both within and outside of the […]

View article Homes and jobs on the way thanks to Levelling Up Funding

Homes and jobs on the way thanks to Levelling Up Funding

13th October 2023

The former Lloyds Bank building on the junction of George Street and Bond Street will undergo a full refurbishment to create 46 residential properties thanks to support from Levelling Up Funding (LUF). A total of £550,000 has granted by Hull City Council from the government’s LUF towards to £7.4 million project. Applicant Modernistiq (Hull) Ltd […]

View article New eatery for Hull city centre

New eatery for Hull city centre

12th October 2023

Food lovers in Hull will soon be able to sample a new eatery after Mirha Enterprises received Levelling Up Funding. The applicant has been granted £58,045 to bring back into use 57 Paragon Street and bring Pepe’s Peri Peri to the city as part of a project totalling £223,250. The award, from the government’s Levelling […]