Pearson Park arch shortlisted for national award
The historic entrance archway to Pearson Park has been shortlisted in the 2022 Civic Trust AABC Conservation Awards.
As a 2022 regional finalist, the quality and sensitive restoration of … More
Regeneration
Beverley Road Townscape Heritage Scheme works ramp up
More historic buildings on Beverley Road will start to receive facelifts, as external and structural restoration works begin this month.
Four historic building projects will soon start on site following … More
John Cracknell Youth Enterprise bank Highly Commended for supporting young entrepreneurs in Hull
The John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank (JCYEB) have been Highly Commended in the category of Social Impact in Enterprise at the National Enterprise Network Awards.
The JCYEB, working with Hull … More
Hull City Council’s transport fleet shortlisted for green award
Hull City Council has been shortlisted in the prestigious national Green Fleet Awards 2021.
The Green Fleet Awards recognise public and private sector vehicle fleet operators that are leading the … More
Works to begin at Avenues Centre
The council has today published a decision record that authorises condition works to take place at the Avenues Centre. The works will allow the relocation of the Hull Training and … More
Volunteers become official White Badge tour guides to showcase maritime city
A group of volunteers who dedicate their time to the Hull Maritime project have become accredited White Badge Tour Guides.
Between May and October 2021, the group of 17 volunteers … More
Whitefriargate regeneration boost with £1.6m refurbishment of iconic former bank
The regeneration of Hull’s historic Whitefriargate has taken another step forward with the £1.6m refurbishment of an iconic former bank.
The 55 Group, a collective of leading cross-industry businesses, … More
Stunning £11.7m Queens Gardens refurbishment approved by planners
Hull’s transformative Queens Gardens refurbishment has been given the green light by Hull City Council’s planning committee.
Hull City Council’s planning committee today (Tuesday 16 November) voted unanimously in favour … More
Youth Enterprise Award winners announced at virtual awards evening
Hull City Council in partnership with Hull Culture and Leisure (HC&L), Engaging Education, C4DI and Dave Bower of Design over Technology Ltd brought to Hull a virtual international audience to … More
Christmas cheer returns to Hull city centre for 2021
Hull city centre will be filled with Christmas cheer from next week as the festive season kicks off with the annual Christmas lights switch-on.
Following its cancellation in 2020, next … More
Department for Education grant gives green light to Ron Dearing UTC expansion
Hull’s employer-led school, Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC), has received approval and funding for exciting expansion plans.
Ron Dearing UTC has been awarded a grant of just over £3.7m … More
Exciting multi-million pound vision for Queens Gardens to go before planners
The transformative £11.7m Queens Gardens redevelopment will go before Hull City Council’s planning committee on Tuesday 16 November.
Preparatory work has already begun on the site after the project was … More
Restoration of Hull’s historic trawler gets underway
Hull’s last remaining sidewinder trawler and iconic symbol of the city’s fishing industry has been dry docked for the first time in 30 years for restoration to get underway.
The … More
Packed programme to celebrate young local entrepreneurs for Global Entrepreneurship Week
The Youth Enterprise and Micro Business Team at Hull City Council are delighted to again be offering a packed programme to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week 2021, supported by Hull Culture … More
Energy efficiency scheme hands out £100,000 to help Hull businesses go One Step Greener
Hull City Council has provided almost £100,000 in grants in the first year of the Hull Business Energy Efficiency Scheme, which helps businesses in the city become more energy … More
Hull City Council welcomes Freeport Designation
Hull City Council has welcomed the news that sites to the east of the city are included in the first wave of UK Freeports, announced by the Government in the … More
National Highways’ funding helps historic vessel’s future in Hull
The future of an historic ship which played a key role in Hull’s maritime past has been buoyed by a multi-million-pound joint investment from National Highways.
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Hullywood: Why the film industry has taken a shine to Hull
The cobbled streets and historic buildings of Hull’s Old Town were recently the backdrop for Enola Holmes 2 – the next instalment of the hit Netflix franchise.
Enola Holmes 2… More
Tales of a Maritime City
A treasure trove of seafaring culture will take place across Hull as Maritime Tales Week returns to the city for this October half term.
A packed programme of events celebrating … More
Albion Square development set to include large urban woodland
The transformational Albion Square development is set to include a large urban park as part of new plans that will be submitted to Hull City Council’s planning committee later this … More
Playing the Regeneration Game at The Waterline Summit 2021
Business leaders from across the Humber region will come together later this week to discuss a collaborative approach to the sustainable development of the built environment.
‘The Regeneration Game’, being … More
Contractor appointed for Queens Gardens refurbishment
A contractor has been appointed for the transformational Queens Gardens refurbishment.
Local construction company CR Reynolds Ltd will deliver the project in the heart of Hull’s city centre.
Councillor Daren … More
Hull City Council supports businesses looking to go green at ‘Road to Net Zero’ event
Hull City Council will be assisting businesses in Hull to reduce their costs, energy consumption and carbon footprint at an event at Hull City Hall on Monday 18 October.
Hull … More
Appointment of new project director to lead major heritage project in Hull
Hull City Council has appointed Gillian Osgerby as the Project Director to deliver a major transformation and regeneration project in the city.
Gillian will be responsible for delivering the £30.3m … More
New date to move city’s Spurn Lightship
The Spurn Lightship will move to a local shipyard for restoration on the morning tide of Tuesday 12 October, subject to suitable weather conditions.
This new date has been arranged … More
National Poetry Day 2021: A poem for Whitefriargate
Hull’s Whitefriargate is the inspiration for a new poem that will be unveiled on the historic street on National Poetry Day on Thursday (7 October).
Vicky Foster, Whitefriargate’s poet-in-residence for … More
New nominations sought for the Hull Local Heritage list
On world architecture day Hull City Council is asking residents to nominate their favourite non-designated building, park, garden, cemetery or archaeology site for the Hull Local Heritage List.
The current … More
Weekly Roadworks Update – 1 October
Weekly roadworks update – 1 October
This week it was announced that essential overnight resurfacing works will be taking place from Monday 18 October as part of the multi-million-pound Stoneferry … More
Council and businesses unite to host local employment events
Hull City Council’s Employment Hub is set to run two employment events, which will see top employers attend in a bid to recruit new staff locally.
The Employment Hub, located … More
Hull’s historic vessels set sail for restoration
Hull’s last surviving sidewinder deep-water trawler, the Arctic Corsair and the Spurn Lightship, will move to a local shipyard for restoration.
Dunston’s (Ship Repairs) Limited, specialists in restoring and repairing … More
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