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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 […]

View article Further funding available following successful Hull Business – Your Future event

Further funding available following successful Hull Business – Your Future event

10th October 2023

The recent part two of Hull Business – Your Future has been hailed a huge success, with over 130 businesses from the city attending The Guildhall. The breakfast event showcased business support available to attendees, including new programmes being made available through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). Guests went away full of knowledge on […]

View article Road safety measures take step forward for both Lowgate and the A165

Road safety measures take step forward for both Lowgate and the A165

10th October 2023

New road safety measures are a step closer after Hull City Council awarded a contract to design schemes to improve Lowgate, in the Old Town, and the A165. In a decision record, published on Monday 9 October, the council has appointed Pell Frischmann Consulting Engineers Limited to develop a full design and oversee the process […]