Call for volunteers to help conserve the National Picture Theatre 14th October 2020 Volunteers are being recruited to assist with a project to conserve and repair the National Picture Theatre on Beverley Road. Currently in the second round development stage of a National Lottery Heritage Fund application, long-term plans for the site include repair and conservation works, as well as the restoration of the façade of the building […] Read more News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleNational Civilian World War II Memorial TrustNational Picture Theatrevolunteering
Young entrepreneurs in Hull can pitch ideas to The Apprentice star and win £1,000 9th October 2020 Young entrepreneurs in Hull 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. Businesspeople aged from 16 to 29 can submit a two-minute video about their business idea to former BBC’s The Apprentice contestant Adam Corbally, patron of […] Read more Business News Regeneration Adam CorballyBBCGlobal Entrepreneurship WeekJohn Cracknell Youth Enterprise BankMaking Changes for CareersThe Apprentice
£4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment takes another step forward 9th October 2020 The £4.3m refurbishment of Hull’s Queens Gardens has edged closure with contractors now being invited to show an interest in delivering the multi-million pound project. Interested contractors are now able to enter the first stages of a tender process. Contractors can express an interest by filling out a selection questionnaire. The staged approach will enable […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityQueens Gardens
Hull’s Old Town to celebrate Black History Month with two-week exhibition 5th October 2020 An exhibition to mark Black History Month is taking place in Hull’s Old Town. The exhibition will run from Saturday 17 October until Saturday 31 October, merging themes of migration, inclusivity and community. It will form part of the Hull High Street Heritage Action Zone project funded by Historic England, taking place at Trinity Market, […] Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on Africans in Hull & East Yorkshire projectBlack History MonthCouncillor Daren HaleHistoric EnglandHull High Street Heritage Action Zone projectWhitefriargate
Online ‘one-stop shop’ to support independent businesses in Hull 2nd October 2020 Hull City Council is supporting independent businesses by partnering with an online ‘one-stop shop’. The council has teamed up with with digital platform ShopAppy.com. The ShopAppy.com platform will enable more than 20 local businesses to sell their products in one place, online. Products can be delivered on bicycle, by Green Wheel Delivery. Take a look […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Councillor Daren HaleShopappy
Hull leisure facilities to benefit from multi-million pound investment 30th September 2020 A £3million investment at Beverley Road Baths is well underway. Scheduled to re-open to the public in summer 2021, the facility will see the construction of a new larger gymnasium and the refurbishment of the existing one, new and improved steam and sauna facilities, internal refurbishment works to the poolside and all changing facilities. Other […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Sport Beverley Road bathsCouncillor Daren HaleleisureRegeneration
Hull employers urged to get involved with £2bn Kickstart scheme 25th September 2020 Hull businesses are being urged to get involved in a new £2 billion scheme which will create job placements for young people. Hull City Council is looking for employers to be part of the Government-funded Kickstart scheme, which will provide high-quality work placements to young people at risk of long-term unemployment. The council has committed […] Read more Business Children and families Education and Learning News Regeneration Business supportEmploymentGovernmentKickstartUniversal Credit
Women Into Manufacturing and Engineering initiative wins Best Partnership Award 24th September 2020 The Women Into Manufacturing and Engineering (WiME) initiative has won the Best Partnership Award at the Catch 2020 Annual Awards. The public/private sector partnership is designed to raise the awareness of career paths in manufacturing and engineering for school girls and women. The awards ceremony, which celebrate successes in industry, took place online for the […] Read more Business News Regeneration Catch 2020 AwardsDepartment for Work and PensionsWiMEWomen Into Manufacturing and Engineering
KCOM electric fleet supports Hull City Council’s carbon pledge 22nd September 2020 KCOM has unveiled a fleet of five electric vehicles to help the region’s fight against climate change. The Hull broadband provider has signalled its commitment to become a zero-carbon company by revealing the first vehicles to be part of its new eco-friendly fleet. The move supports Hull City Council’s aim to be carbon neutral by […] Read more Business News Councillor Daren HaleenvironmentKCOM
Three Hull infrastructure projects to receive £9.5m 21st September 2020 Three infrastructure schemes designed to kickstart the region’s economy have received full funding commitments from the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). The LEP board has committed £9.5m to the projects across Hull and East Yorkshire to stimulate the Humber’s economy over the next 18 months. The three infrastructure projects are being supported by Humber LEP’s […] Read more Business Housing News Regeneration A63Councillor Stephen BradyGetting Building FundGovernmentHumber LEPNew Deal
Whitefriargate secures £1.75m grant from Historic England 19th September 2020 Whitefriargate in Hull has received a grant of £1.75m from Historic England. Hull City Council was informed earlier this year that its funding bid, for up to £1.75m for the historic street, had been accepted. Historic England has confirmed that the regeneration project in Hull city centre will receive the full amount. Councillor Daren Hale, […] Read more News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHigh Streets Heritage Action ZoneHistoric EnglandWhitefriargate
30 young people in Hull given job placements as part of £2bn Government scheme 16th September 2020 Hull City Council is backing a £2bn Government scheme to help 30 of Hull’s young people into employment. The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to small and medium-sized employers to create six-month job placements for young people who are currently on Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment. The Government published details of the £2 […] Read more Business Children and families Education and Learning News Regeneration Business supportEmploymentGovernmentKickstartUniversal Credit
