New off-road cycle track opens in Beverley Road 2nd March 2022 An off-road cycle track along Beverley Road has now opened for public use. The route stretches from Greenwood Avenue to the city boundary at the top of Beverley Road, near the Dunswell Roundabout. The new off-road track will provide a smooth surface for cyclists, whilst keeping them segregated from traffic and pedestrians. Councillor Dean Kirk, […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets
Multi-million pound Albert Ave Pools renovation begins 2nd March 2022 A major refurbishment project to Hull’s Albert Avenue Pools is now underway. The £10.5million project will see the construction of a new large gym and fitness studio that will offer aerobic classes for the first time, remodelling, refurbishment and redecoration of the existing building, replacement of all mechanical and electrical systems, alongside new heating and […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Sport Albert Avenue PoolsCllr Daren HaleEsteem Consortium LEPGavin BarleyHobson & PorterRegenerationRichard Hunter
Future You campaign will look to inspire Hull’s next generation of entrepreneurs 1st March 2022 Hull City Council and the Hull and East Riding Youth Enterprise Partnership have commissioned two young entrepreneurs in Lab Rascals and Engaging Education to raise the profile of enterprise skills and entrepreneurship within Hull amongst young people aged 29 and under. It’s part of the “Future You” campaign to promote youth entrepreneurship and enterprise skills […] Read more Business News Regeneration businessCouncillor Daren HaleHull and East Riding Youth Enterprise PartnershipHull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise PartnershipHull Youth EnterpriseJohn Cracknell Youth Enterprise BankLucy Beaumont
Hull city centre gets £19.5m regeneration boost 28th February 2022 Hull city centre is receiving £19.5m from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund. The investment, which was approved by Hull City Council’s Cabinet today (Monday 28 February), will focus on supporting the regeneration of Whitefriargate and Albion Square. Councillor Daren Hale, leader of Hull City Council and portfolio holder for economic investment and regeneration said: “We […] Read more News Regeneration Albion SquareCouncillor Daren HaleLevelling Up Fund HullWhitefriargate regeneration
Hull City Council launches competition for young people to celebrate Neurodiversity Week 23rd February 2022 Hull City Council, along with Hull Culture and Leisure and the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank will be celebrating Neurodiversity Celebration Week next month by inviting young people to take part in a competition celebrating neurodiversity. Neurodiversity Celebration Week takes place from March 21–27 this year. The week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes […] Read more Business Education and Learning Health and Social Care News Regeneration businesscompetitionHull Youth EnterpriseJohn Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bankneurodiversity
Solar energy the key to powering Hull’s carbon neutral future 22nd February 2022 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 sites. Hull City Council have appointed […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Climate changeenvironmentgreen energyGreenpowerSolar energySolar power
Hull residents invited to a day of “tree-mendous” fun at city woodland! 21st February 2022 Hull City Council are inviting people to “branch out” and take part in a free, fun-filled activity day of tree planting at a city woodland as part of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Members of the public are invited to take part in woodland planting, bushcraft, foraging, den building and other tree-related crafts tomorrow on […] Read more Environment News Regeneration
Major refurbishment work to Hull’s Maritime Museum gets underway 16th February 2022 Work to transform Hull’s Maritime Museum has got underway. Thanks to investment from Hull City Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, a multi-million-pound refurbishment of Maritime Museum got underway at the beginning of January 2022 by Yorkshire based company, Simpson. The transformation will see major changes to the building and exhibitions, offering residents and […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Hull Maritime MuseumHull Maritime ProjectHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
Work begins on £11.7m Queens Gardens redevelopment 14th February 2022 Work begins today (Monday 14 February) on the £11.7m redevelopment of Queens Gardens in Hull. The first stage of the redevelopment will include the refurbishment of the Rose Bowl Fountain and the removal of the bandstand which is being relocated to Pickering Park. The first stage of works are due to be completed in June […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHull regenerationQueens GardensQueens Gardens HullQueens Gardens refurbishment
Hull City Council shines a spotlight on amazing apprentice for National Apprenticeship Week 10th February 2022 Hull City Council is shining a spotlight on one of their brilliant apprentices and showcasing some great opportunities to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week. National Apprenticeship Week is a week-long government-led event which highlights the exceptional work being done by employers and apprentices across the country. Georgie Roberts started her apprenticeship with the council in September, […] Read more Business News Regeneration ApprenticeshipsbusinessEmploymentEmployment HubHull Training and Adult EducationNational Apprenticeship WeekTraining
Grade II-listed buildings to be converted into apartments following £433,000 Historic England grant 9th February 2022 A row of Grade II-listed buildings on Whitefriargate in Hull are to be partially converted into modern apartments following a £433,000 grant from Historic England. The grant will support the conversion of unused upper floor space, above retail units, at 7-9 Whitefriargate. Hull City Council is also supporting the project, which is being delivered by […] Read more News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHistoric EnglandWhitefriargateWhitefriargate regeneration
New waste management facility set to produce low-carbon fuel and minimise environmental impact in Hull 3rd February 2022 The Council’s waste disposal contractor, Geminor, has awarded a contract to construction company Keltbray that will see building work begin on a new facility in late January. The new waste management site, based on St Mark Street, will produce refuse-derived fuel (RDF) from Hull’s domestic waste collections, which cannot otherwise be recycled. The low-carbon fuel […] Read more News Regeneration Councillor Rosie Nicolaenvironmenthousehold wastelow-carbonSustainability
