Empty housing scheme to be brought back into use in Hull 11th July 2025 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, […] Read more Adult social care Community and Living Health and Social Care Housing News Regeneration Cllr Linda Chamberscouncillor paul drake-davisHousing
New character appraisal for Newland Park Conservation Area 10th July 2025 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 […] Read more News Planning Regeneration Character Appraisal and Management PlanCllr Paul Drake DavisNewland Park Conservation Area
New 20mph zone approved for Hull’s Old Town 9th July 2025 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 […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoHull Old TownLowgateLowgate Road Safety Improvement Scheme
Rokeby Park Primary School ‘set the wheels in motion’ for active travel 4th July 2025 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 […] Read more Children and families News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelBikeabilityCouncillor Mark IeronimoFirst Step SportsHumberside PoliceR-evolutionRokeby Park Primary School
Council leaders issue updated statement 3rd July 2025 Vivergo Fuels – joint statement from Hull City and East Riding of Yorkshire Councils Council Leaders Councillor Mike Ross and Councillor Anne Handley statement on Vivergo Fuels: “Hull and East Riding councils remain extremely concerned and disappointed that despite engagement with the government, Vivergo Fuels could still be forced to close its Saltend production facility. […] Read more Business Council Government and Democracy News Council leaderscouncil statementCouncillor Anne HandleyCouncillor mike rossGovernmentVivergo Fuels
Connect to Work to help thousands into employment 2nd July 2025 A voluntary programme aimed at helping thousands of people in Hull and the East Riding into employment will begin this autumn, with information sessions for businesses and providers to start next week. Connect to Work, a new Support Employment programme funded by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), will support disabled people and individuals […] Read more Adult social care Business News Regeneration Cllr Linda ChambersConnect to WorkDWP
Public engagement exercise to seek local views on roundabout improvements in Kingswood 30th June 2025 Hull City Council is seeking feedback on proposals for two roundabout improvement schemes at Ennerdale Leisure Centre and Wawne Road / Bude Road, as part of the Kingswood Area Action Plan. Obtaining the views of residents, businesses and community groups on the designs for these schemes is an important step and will help the council […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Bude RoadCouncillor Mark IeronimoEnnerdale Leisure CentrekingswoodKingswood AAPKingswood Area Action PlanWawne Road
Familiar face returns to council as assistant director 27th June 2025 Hull City Council has appointed Angela Blake as its new assistant director of major projects & infrastructure. Angela joins the council from her role as the assistant director economy and development at Bradford Council, with responsibility for major projects, economic development, regeneration and external funding. Born and raised in Beverley with an extensive background in […] Read more News Regeneration Angela BlakeChris JacksonMajor Projects
Are you primed to work for Amazon? 25th June 2025 Residents of Hull and the East Riding looking for a new career role which ticks all the boxes are invited to a recruitment event to help to fill thousands of jobs with Amazon. The multi-national technology giant will open its new fulfilment centre at Melton West Business Park later this year. Hull City Council’s Employment […] Read more Business News Regeneration AmazonCllr Paul Drake DavisEmployment HubHull Central Library
Council leader warns of renewable energy job losses without urgent government support 20th June 2025 Cllr Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, has warned that thousands of jobs in the renewable energy sector could be at risk, including hundreds locally, without urgent government backing. In a joint letter with Cllr Anne Handley, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, addressed to secretary of state for business and trade, Jonathan […] Read more Business Environment News Cllr Mike RossEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilVivergo Fuels
Council leader calls on government to invest in Hull’s ageing Infrastructure 18th June 2025 Hull City Council leader, Councillor Mike Ross, is calling on the government to allocate funding from its recently announced £1 billion Structures Fund to support the city’s long-term infrastructure investment plan. The government unveiled the fund on Monday 16 June as part of a national initiative to enhance, repair, and futureproof England’s transport infrastructure and […] Read more News Regeneration Rivers and bridges Transport & Streets Councillor mike rossGovernment
Council to seek feedback on plan to support walking and cycling in the city 16th June 2025 Hull City Council has launched an eight-week engagement exercise to seek the feedback of residents, businesses and communities on its Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) 2025-2035. The plan identifies gaps in the city’s active travel network and proposes to invest in these over the next 10 years, as funding becomes available. The LCWIP […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoCyclingLocal Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP)Walking
