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View article Hull climate education programme expanded to primary schools to inspire next generation

Hull climate education programme expanded to primary schools to inspire next generation

A successful climate education programme is being expanded to primary schools so more Hull students can become sustainability changemakers. Oh Yes! Net Zero’s Climate Changemakers initiative has already inspired hundreds of secondary school students to take action against climate change. Research has shown that young people are more conscious than ever before about climate change […]

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View article Blooming wonderful display for Fairtrade City

Blooming wonderful display for Fairtrade City

Hull Fairtrade Partnership has continued to mark Hull’s 20th year of maintaining Fairtrade City status with the unveiling of a redesigned flower bed in the city centre. The vibrant Fairtrade mark is now on display on the corner of Ferensway and Freetown Way, on the same day that Hull City Council reaffirmed its commitment to the […]

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View article ResQ progress accelerated thanks to grant award

ResQ progress accelerated thanks to grant award

In November 2021, Hull City Council was awarded £19.5m of government funding to ‘level up’ the city centre through supporting infrastructure, bringing vacant buildings back into and deliver a package of regeneration works. The council allocated a portion of this to create a new grant scheme which aimed to bring unused floorspace of any vacant […]

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View article Council to begin bench improvements in Queen Victoria Square

Council to begin bench improvements in Queen Victoria Square

Hull City Council will begin the first phase of improvements around the Queen Victoria Square fountains, starting with the temporary removal of selected benches on Wednesday 16 July from 8.30am.  Three benches closest to the fountains will be removed tomorrow and refurbished to provide a cleaner, safer, and more welcoming public space. The refurbishment and […]

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View article Sale of council-owned units opens door for city centre regeneration

Sale of council-owned units opens door for city centre regeneration

Plans to reinvigorate several units in Hull city centre have taken a step closer after a Decision Record agreeing to their sale was published today. Hull City Council has facilitated Prospect 2024 LTD’s purchase of 41-79 King Edward Street and 46-54 Jameson Street. The disposal of council property helps to unlock external capital funding to […]

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View article My Bus Pass Portal – the easy way to apply or renew your bus pass

My Bus Pass Portal – the easy way to apply or renew your bus pass

Hull City Council has launched a new way for residents to apply or renew bus passes, making the process quicker and more convenient. ‘My Bus Pass Portal’ offers new applicants and those renewing an English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) pass, such as those for older persons and those with disabilities, with an easy-to-follow digital […]

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View article Empty housing scheme to be brought back into use in Hull

Empty housing scheme to be brought back into use in Hull

A former sheltered housing scheme in Hull is to be transformed into high-quality accommodation for people with learning disabilities. Charles Brady Court will offer 36 self-contained flats, including dedicated respite apartments, helping people live more independently with the right support. (Charles Brady Court. Picture: Google Earth) Portfolio holder for Adult Services at Hull City Council, […]

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View article New character appraisal for Newland Park Conservation Area

New character appraisal for Newland Park Conservation Area

Newland Park is the latest conservation area to be reevaluated after a new character appraisal and management plan (CAMP) was published. Boundary amendments to remove modern properties which do not contribute towards the special interest of the conservation area have also been made. Formal notification is currently taking place, whilst notification on the adoption of […]

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View article New 20mph zone approved for Hull’s Old Town

New 20mph zone approved for Hull’s Old Town

Work to implement a new 20mph zone in Hull’s Old Town area, as part of the safety improvement scheme for Lowgate, has been given the greenlight to progress by Hull City Council. The new 20mph zone aims to reduce the risk of accidents for all road users near Hull College and the retail and entertainment […]

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View article Rokeby Park Primary School ‘set the wheels in motion’ for active travel

Rokeby Park Primary School ‘set the wheels in motion’ for active travel

Children at Rokeby Park Primary School have been learning vital skills to be able to make their own way to school on two-wheels thanks to several council-funded initiatives. On Monday 30 June, Bikeability training, which is part of the city’s active travel programme to get more kids cycling, was delivered at the school, which is […]

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