Weekly roadworks update – 24 September
As work to improve the city’s roads continue, it’s been announced that essential maintenance work and carriageway repairs on Hall Road will start on Monday 27th September.
The vital … More
Regeneration
Work to begin on the Hall Road Carriageway Resurfacing Scheme
Essential maintenance work and carriageway repairs on Hall Road will start on Monday 27th September.
The vital works, will last up to two weeks and take place between 7am… More
What do you love about your high street?
Historic England is asking people what they love about their high streets this week as part of a national conversation to find out why they mean so much to us.… More
Restoration work begins on Brunswick Arcade, Beverley Road
Major restoration work to the historic Brunswick Arcade on Beverley Road will begin next month.
Following a review of the building’s structure, Hull City Council has confirmed that redevelopment works … More
Hull Kraken draws people back into Hull following pandemic lockdown
Hull Kraken brought the streets and buildings of Hull to life this summer, driving more than 2.4 million visitors to the city.
The tentacle takeover, funded by Hull City Council, … More
Restoration of two historic ships
Two historic ships are to be restored.
A long-established shipyard company has been appointed to repair and restore two of the city’s much-loved ships, the Arctic Corsair and Spurn Lightship.… More
‘Great live music, tasty food and welcoming crowds’ – Trinity Live set to return on Thursday 9 September
The hugely successful Trinity Live is returning to Hull’s Trinity Market.
The weekly live music event, which last year brought thousands of extra people into the market on an evening … More
Time Ball reclaims its home on Hull’s skyline
Hull’s Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball will today reclaim its position on the city’s skyline as part of a £452,000 makeover.
Contractors Hobson & Porter will carefully lift the historic timepiece … More
Hull’s historic Whitefriargate to come alive as part of new sound installation
A new immersive soundwalk for Hull’s Whitefriargate will help people rediscover the magic of the historic thoroughfare this month.
Artist Jez riley French has created a soundwalk, Breet Velvit Ake … More
Contractor appointed to restore Hull’s last remaining 20th century Scotch Derrick crane
A leading specialist in historic engineering projects has been appointed to restore the city’s last remaining Scotch Derrick crane.
A decision record published by Hull City Council yesterday 25th August … More
Hull Launches ambitious new economic strategy for the city
City leaders from the public and private sector are coming together today to launch a confident, new and ambitious economic strategy for Hull.
Hull’s Economic Strategy 2021-2026 – Inclusive, Sustainable, … More
New Covid Recovery Grant for Businesses Launched
New funding to support businesses that continue to be impacted by the pandemic is launched by Hull City Council today.
The initiative will support struggling Hull-based businesses helping to safeguard … More
‘The barriers are back’ as multi-million-pound investment for the first time since the 1980s takes place to improve city’s footpaths
Multi-million-pound investment to upgrade footpaths in Hessle Road and Holderness Road will begin this week.
Residents, businesses, shoppers and walkers along these roads will benefit from new and improved paving … More
Hull City Council secures £500,000 to improve traffic signals
Hull City Council has received £500,000 to upgrade the city’s traffic signals.
The council has been awarded the Traffic Signals Maintenance Specific Grant from the Department for Transport.
The funding … More
Beverley Road Baths reopens following multi-million pound refurbishment
The newly refurbished Beverley Road Baths has reopened today (Monday 16 August) following a £3.75 million project.
The centre was officially opened by Lord Mayor, Councillor Lynn Petrini, who unveiled … More
Hull gets the gold medal for skateboarding
Hull has been praised for being a city that promotes and encourages skateboarding.
In 2016, following significant investment from the Council to create 10 new skateboarding facilities in the city’s … More
Pearson Park gateway awarded listed status
Pearson Park’s historic entrance gateway has been awarded Engineering Heritage Listed Status by the Royal Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
The 150 year old entrance gateway has received the honour following … More
Siemens Gamesa confirms expansion bringing more jobs to Hull
Hull City Council welcomes today’s news that Siemens Gamesa is to double the size of its factory in Hull, bringing 200 jobs and further supply chain work.
Siemens Gamesa is … More
Major Hull road upgrade hits ground-breaking underpass stage
The key and most complex part of Highways England’s £355m A63 Castle Street scheme in Hull, lowering the level of the A63 at the Mytongate junction, is underway with the … More
Major maritime installation takes over the streets of Hull
A new and exciting commission for Hull Maritime project escapes!
6 – 26 August, Hull city centre
The first major event to bring Yorkshire’s maritime heritage to life is to … More
Have your say on traffic issues at drop-in session this week
People are invited to have their say on transport issues in Hull at a drop-in session this week.
On Friday 30 July a bus will be placed in the heart … More
Pendrill House, Beverley Road to receive regeneration funding
The council has published a decision record allocating funding towards external repairs and restoration of Pendrill House, a landmark building on Beverley Road.
The project is part of the Beverley … More
Rockcity in Hull hits new heights with Olympic Games success
A popular Hull climbing venue has reached the top after its equipment was chosen to support world-class athletes at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Rockcity Climbing in Hawthorn Avenue has supplied … More
£1m funding secured for Hull’s major regeneration project
The £30.2m project to transform some of Hull’s maritime treasures has been given a huge boost after passing the £1m fundraising milestone.
The Hull Maritime project and the Hull Maritime … More
Hull businesses urged to help young people kickstart new careers
Businesses in Hull are being urged to join those already helping hundreds of young people to prepare for exciting new careers.
Hull City Council’s Employment Hub, based at Hull Central … More
East Park water play reopens for summer of fun
The £850,000 revamped splash pad at East Park reopens on Saturday 24 July.
Work began last October when water play specialists Ustigate fully redesigned the space and re-purposed the lower … More
Business start-ups in Hull can now apply for up to £5,000 grants
Hull City Council has launched a new grant scheme which will deliver up to £5,000 for start-up businesses in the city.
The scheme, through Government funding, will allow the council … More
Hull City Council doubles fleet of electric vehicles in six months
Hull City Council has taken a major step forward in its push to become carbon neutral by 2030 after doubling its electric battery-powered fleet vehicles (BEVs) in just six months.… More
Liam no longer in ‘dark place’ thanks to Hull’s new career initiative
Unemployed young people in Hull are being urged to take advantage of a new career and training opportunity.
Hull holiday homes manufacturer Willerby has joined forces with the Springboard Youth … More
Volunteers deliver guided tours showcasing Hull’s maritime heritage
A small team of volunteers are delivering a maritime themed guided tour, showcasing Hull’s historic maritime sites around the city centre.
Volunteers are currently undertaking the accredited qualification – the … More
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