New plans place active travel at the forefront of Transport for the North’s agenda 24th March 2022 Active travel and multimodal hubs have been highlighted as two important strands of future transport policy by Transport for the North (TfN). As part of plans to update the 2019 Strategic Transport Plan, TfN published two documents which support the need for integrated active travel and multimodal hubs across the northern region. The documents – […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Daren HaleTransport for the North
Exciting new expo will showcase proposed improvements at Hull Royal Infirmary and the surrounding area – come along and share your views 24th March 2022 A weekend exhibition is taking place to showcase new proposals for Hull Royal Infirmary as Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust seeks to develop new healthcare facilities as part of wider plans to improve the surrounding area. The event is taking place on Friday 1 and Saturday 2 April from 10am – 4pm at the […] Read more Health and Social Care News Planning Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHealthHull Royal InfirmaryPlanningRegeneration
The Awakening draws in more than 100,000 visitors to Hull city centre 23rd March 2022 More than 100,000 people turned out to experience an evening of magic, celebrating Hull’s rich maritime history. The Awakening, Hull’s first major event of the year, drew in thousands of people over two nights to celebrate the city’s identity, heritage, folklore and mythology and our relationship to the environment as we navigate the changes of […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleFerens Art GalleryFreedom FestivalHull Culture and LeisureHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityThe Awakening
People can now hire electric bikes as part of a new scheme to encourage cycling 23rd March 2022 People in Hull will now have the opportunity to use an electric bike as part of plans to encourage cycling in the city. Six new electric bikes will be available to loan from the cycle hubs in Trinity Market and The University of Hull, both operated by charity R-evolution. E-bikes use electrical power to make […] Read more News Regeneration Bike Is BestCouncillor Daren HalecycleR-evolutionThe University of HullTrinity Market
Pearson Park arch highly commended in national awards 22nd March 2022 The historic entrance archway to Pearson Park has been highly commended at the 2022 Civic Trust AABC Conservation Awards. The project was reviewed by the AABC national judging panel and received comments that said the archway restoration was “a thoroughly researched project which overcomes complex issues with fabric repair.” Councillor John Fareham, chairman of the Pearson Park […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Civic Trust AABC Conservation AwardsCivic Trust Awardscllr john farehamLGC AwardsPearson ParkPearson Park archway
How solar energy will help Hull City Council reach net zero 20th March 2022 Last month, it was announced that Hull City Council have appointed specialists in the renewable energy sector to assess the feasibility of the council’s corporate sites for installation of a number of green energy projects. The council are looking at installing rooftop solar photovoltaics (PV), solar farms, wind turbines and solar canopies across their corporate […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Climate changeCouncillor Daren Haleenvironmentgreen energyOh Yes! Net Zero
Net Zero: Hull visitor attraction to be a UK leader in energy efficiency 19th March 2022 Last year, Hull City Council made the announcement that a new maritime experience at Hull’s historic North End Shipyard is set to become one of the most energy efficient buildings in the UK’s cultural and heritage sector. Hull City Council is shining a spotlight on projects which will help lead the UK to a Net […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Climate changeCouncillor Daren Halegreen energyHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritimeOh Yes! Net Zero
Hull District Heating Project could deliver cheaper and greener energy 18th March 2022 A report into the Hull District Heating Project has found that it would be both technically and financially viable. The news comes as the council has this week announced its participation in the new Oh Yes! Net Zero campaign, encouraging local businesses and residents to drive down their emissions and take positive action on climate […] Read more Business Environment Housing News Regeneration Climate changeCouncillor Daren Halegreen energyHull District Heating ProjectOh Yes! Net ZeroRegeneration
Hull Training and Adult Education service boosted to ‘Good’ rating by OFSTED 17th March 2022 Hull City Council’s Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE) service have been assessed as ‘Good’ by OFSTED. HTAE were previously assessed as ‘Requires improvement’ at their last full inspection in 2018. HTAE provide apprenticeships, adult learning programmes, education programmes for young people and provision for learners with high needs. Ofsted praised HTAE for offering calm […] Read more Education and Learning News Regeneration Councillor Rosemary PantelakisEducationHull Training and Adult EducationOfstedRegeneration
Old Town parking spaces to be turned into alfresco dining areas 16th March 2022 Parking spaces will be transformed into outdoor seating/dining areas as part of the regeneration of the Old Town, and Hull City Council’s commitment to supporting the city’s evening economy. Hull City Council has today published a decision record confirming the awarding of a contract to Broxap Limited for the supply and installation of two “parklet” […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Decision RecordOld TownSilver Street
Hull City Council awarded highest level for its green credentials nine years running 16th March 2022 Hull City Council have retained their Investors in the Environment (iiE) Green level accreditation for the ninth year running. The accreditation is a national environmental scheme designed to help organisations save money, reduce their impact on the environment and receive endorsement for their green credentials. The council achieved a score of 81% and Green level, […] Read more Environment News Regeneration 2030 Carbon Neutral Hull StrategyClimate changeCouncillor Rosie NicolaOh Yes! Net Zero
Can we reach net zero? Oh Yes! Hull City Council joins forces with city partners to help Hull get to net zero 14th March 2022 Hull City Council has joined forces with some of the biggest organisations in the area, including Reckitt, the University of Hull and Marketing Humber to support the launch the Oh Yes! Net Zero campaign – marking the start of our city leading the region and the UK to a net zero future. The Oh Yes! […] Read more Business Environment Health and Social Care Living With Water News Regeneration Climate changeNet ZeroOh Yes! Net Zero
