New community parks improvement strategy to be heard by councillors 16th November 2022 A report highlighting a programme of regeneration projects across the city’s parks will be heard by scrutiny councillors next week. The parks and open spaces report includes a number of schemes that are already underway, alongside proposals for a range of further improvements. It will seek approval to move these projects forward, funded by the […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Regeneration Aldermand Kneeshaw ParkBude ParkCllr Julia ConnorCllr Paul Drake DavisEast ParkLevelling UpOak Road playing fieldsParks strategyPickering Parkplayzonesreportscrutiny
Hull City Council signs new pledge on climate action 15th November 2022 Hull City Council has added its name to the Yorkshire and Humber Climate Action Pledge, setting out its commitment to play its part in tackling the climate emergency. Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission, an independent body set up to support and guide the region’s organisations, officially launched the Climate Action Pledge this week at the […] Read more Business Community and Living Environment News Regeneration carbon neutralClimateClimate changeClimate emergencyCouncillor Julia ConnerCouncillor mike rossenvironmentHull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyNet ZeroOh Yes! Net ZeroYorkshire and Humber Climate CommissionYorkshire Leaders Board
Hull Leader calls for businesses to join support for families most in need 14th November 2022 Councillor Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council, has joined forces with a local charity to set up a new fund to provide support to the families of children attending primary schools in the city who are in most need this winter. Hull City Council is sponsoring Hull and East Yorkshire Children’s University to establish […] Read more Business Children and families Community and Living Education and Learning News Council LeaderCouncillor mike rossHardship FundHull Children's UniversityHull Schools
Results of 2022 Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards 11th November 2022 Hull and East Yorkshires very own tourism “Oscars” culminated in a triumphant and glittering awards ceremony, attended by 500 people at Bridlington Spa last night (Thursday 10 November). It was an eagerly anticipated return of the awards which haven’t been held in person since 2019 and it saw the sector come together for the Remarkable […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Regeneration REYTAsVisit EnglandVisit Hull and East Yorkshire
Employment Hub a huge success as it smashes targets again 8th November 2022 Hull City Council’s Employment Hub has smashed its targets ahead of the year end. The team at the Employment Hub have yet again exceeded their targets set out in their contract by the Department for Works and Pensions (DWP). The targets include supporting people into work, training or volunteering opportunities. The council’s Employment Hub has […] Read more Business Education and Learning News Regeneration businessCouncillor Drake-DavisEducationEmploymentEmployment HubEventsHull Central LibraryRegenerationUnemployment
Prizes on offer to enterprising young people this Global Entrepreneurship Week 2nd November 2022 The Youth Enterprise and Micro Business Team at Hull City Council are delighted to again be offering a packed programme to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week 2022, supported by Hull Culture and Leisure, the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank and Engaging Education. Global Entrepreneurship Week was founded 15 years ago to celebrate and empower entrepreneurs in […] Read more Business Children and families Education and Learning News Regeneration businessChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Drake-DavisGlobal Entrepreneurship WeekHull Youth EnterpriseJohn Cracknell Youth Enterprise BankRegenerationschoolsyoung enterpriseyouth enterprise
Hull City Council hosts networking event with business leaders from Kurdistan Region of Iraq 28th October 2022 A delegation of people from businesses across the Kurdistan Region of Iraq have visited Hull this week as part of a networking event. The delegation, made up of 22 businesses, visited the Guildhall on Thursday 27 October. They met with many representatives from Hull, including local businesses. The aim of the visit was to explore […] Read more Business News Regeneration businessCllr Jackie DadCouncillor Drake-DavisRegenerationtrade
Hull City Council invites organisations to apply for new funding to improve local pride, communities and skills 26th October 2022 Hull City Council have been awarded £1.1m in funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and are inviting local organisations to apply for a share of the funding. A further £7.6m will be made available between April 2023 and March 2025. The UKSPF is a key part of the government’s Levelling Up agenda. Its […] Read more Business News Regeneration businessCllr Paul Drake DavisCouncillor Drake-DavisfundingRegenerationUKSPF
Enterprising young people invited to pitch their ideas to TV business expert 24th October 2022 Young entrepreneurs in Hull, East Riding and Ryedale are being urged to pitch their enterprising ideas to a TV business expert for a chance to win a year of mentorship and up to £1,000 in funding. Aspiring young entrepreneurs aged from 16 to 29 can submit a two-minute video about their business idea to former […] Read more Business News Regeneration businessCouncillor Drake-DavisGlobal Entrepreneurship WeekHull Youth EnterpriseJohn Cracknell Youth Enterprise BankRegenerationyouth enterprise
Albion Square development given go-ahead by Planning Committee 18th October 2022 The latest version of plans for Hull’s Albion Square have been given the go-ahead by planners. Cabinet approved the development in December 2021, and since then demolition of the former BHS and Co-Op buildings site has been taking place, by VINCI Construction. This is the second time plans, designed by Faulkner Browns Architects and landscape […] Read more News Regeneration Alan BoysonAlbion SquareHomes EnglandHull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise PartnershipLevelling Up FundingLocal Growth FundNorthern PowerhouseThree Ships MuralVINCI Construction
Woodford water slide to receive refurbishment 13th October 2022 The water slide within the leisure pool at Woodford Leisure Centre will receive an upgrade next month. After the half-term holiday, from Monday 31 October, the fun pool will close for three weeks for the refurbishment of the slide, which will include the relining of the flume, refurbishment of the entry steps and new decoration, […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Sport Cllr Alison Collinsonclosurerefurbishmentwater slideWoodford Leisure Centre
Top exec from Apple visits Hull ahead of Tech Week Humber 4th October 2022 A leading figure from tech giant Apple has visited Hull ahead of Tech Week Humber in November. Hannah Reid, Apple’s people director EMEIA (Europe, the Middle East, India, and Africa), is on the board of advisers for Tech Week Humber, an event that reaches millions of people every year. Tech Week founder Antonio Tombanane and […] Read more Business Education and Learning News Regeneration businessC4DICllr Paul Drake DavisHull CollegeInvestmentKCOMLearning and skillsRegenerationRon Dearing UTCSiemensSiemens GamesaSTEMTechTech Week HumberTechnology
