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View article Two more conservation areas updated

Two more conservation areas updated

Two conservation areas in Hull have adopted new character appraisals and management plans, providing refreshed guidelines for future planning applications. Both Ella Street and The Broadway conservation areas have been updated, with the former also welcoming boundary amendments.  The changes are the result of resurveys undertaken in both areas during which residents, visitors and property owners […]

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View article Boundary amendments for conservation areas

Boundary amendments for conservation areas

Significant boundary amendments have been made to two conservation areas in Hull. Both Marfleet Village and Sculcoates conservation areas saw boundary changes come into effect last month following public consultation. A resurvey conducted in the spring by Hull City Council proposed alterations to both areas and public feedback was taken on board to update the […]

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View article Hull bus operator prepares for arrival of electric buses

Hull bus operator prepares for arrival of electric buses

East Yorkshire Buses has announced the successful completion of phase one of its electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure programme, as the operator prepares for the arrival of 21 new electric Wrightbus vehicles later this year. The infrastructure programme has been made possible thanks to an allocation of capital funding from Hull City Council to support the […]

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View article Public opinion wanted on Coltman Street Conservation Area proposals

Public opinion wanted on Coltman Street Conservation Area proposals

Hull City Council is welcoming public opinion on proposed alterations to Coltman Street Conservation Area. Adoption of a new character appraisal and management plan is suggested for the area which is characterised by Victorian buildings. Coltman Street Conservation Area also features several listed buildings and any updated plans would take into consideration how best to […]

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View article Multi-million-pound private investment to develop brownfield land

Multi-million-pound private investment to develop brownfield land

Almost £3 million of private funding is to be invested into Hull to develop brownfield sites, helping create news jobs in the city. Four Hull businesses – Rainbow Professional Limited, Robert Sanderson and Sons, Venture Business Space and Adventure Resources Limited – will invest a combined £2.85 million. This is being made possible through an […]

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View article Discover how you can become more flood resilient

Discover how you can become more flood resilient

Greater awareness of Hull’s current and future flood risk will be on the way for everyone after Hull City Council appointed a team to update Hull’s Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA). Ove Arup & Partners Limited will assess the current SRFA which helps to inform planning decisions to ensure new development considers flood risk management […]

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View article Major upgrades underway at Costello Playing Fields

Major upgrades underway at Costello Playing Fields

Significant regeneration works at Costello Playing Fields are now underway. The major upgrades will include a purpose-built 3G all-weather pitch with a dedicated changing facility, additional parking and an EV charging point. The improvements will complement Costello Playing Fields’ existing offer, including the recently reopened running track at Costello Stadium following capital investment. This will […]

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View article Footpath improvement works planned for East Park 

Footpath improvement works planned for East Park 

Essential improvement work is set to begin in East Park later this month, bringing much-needed upgrades to the park’s footpaths.   The improvements will involve resurfacing and reconstructing areas of the footpaths which have deteriorated, whilst also improving existing drainage.  Once finished, the newly improved footpaths will provide a safe and even surface for everyone who […]

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View article Civic visit signals council’s growing support for city’s rail engineering sector

Civic visit signals council’s growing support for city’s rail engineering sector

Hull City Council has shown its support for growing a sector with ‘considerable potential’ for the local economy. The Lord Mayor of Hull, Councillor Cheryl Payne, along with officers from the council’s regeneration directorate recently toured Northern’s Botanic Gardens TrainCare Centre in the city. During the visit, council staff and the Lord Mayor heard from […]

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View article Spook-tacular line-up for HTAE’s Halloween workshops

Spook-tacular line-up for HTAE’s Halloween workshops

Families looking for fright-tastically free Halloween events are invited to Hull Training and Adult Education’s (HTAE) seasonal activities this month. A spook-tacular line-up of family-friendly workshops and activities, perfect for children aged four to 11, is being hosted. Halloween family crafting workshops will begin at The Avenues Education Centre on Park Avenue this week, running […]

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View article Energy efficient and affordable – building begins on dozens of new Hull homes

Energy efficient and affordable – building begins on dozens of new Hull homes

Affordable homes that will be some of the most energy efficient in the city are now being built in the Orchard Park area of Hull. Construction has started at Isledane, where 34 new high-quality houses available for social rent from Hull City Council will boost the housing options available in a priority regeneration area of […]

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