Regeneration

View article Popular cycle safety campaign returns with focus on schools

Popular cycle safety campaign returns with focus on schools

A successful cycle safety scheme will run across Hull for a fourth winter, but with a new focus on supporting young people who cycle to and from school to stay safe and stay seen during the darker nights. Over the past three years, Hull City Council’s Bike Lights for Dark Nights initiative has seen the […]

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View article Neurodiverse and Care Experienced Christmas Exhibition at the Guildhall

Neurodiverse and Care Experienced Christmas Exhibition at the Guildhall

Hull City Council’s Making Changes for Careers (MC4C) programme is proud to announce that the Neurodiverse and Care Experienced Christmas Exhibition is taking place at the guildhall on Friday 12th December 2025. The inclusive festive event has been designed to celebrate neurodiverse talent and entrepreneurship, whilst also showcasing and supporting business ventures from care experienced […]

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View article Council leader welcomes German ambassador to the region

Council leader welcomes German ambassador to the region

Cllr Mike Ross, leader of the council, met with the UK’s ambassador to Germany, Andrew Mitchell. Ambassador Mitchell was touring the state-of-the-art Siemens Mobility rail factory at Goole on Friday 21 November. Cllr Ross was one of several delegates who met with the ambassador whose visit was part of a ‘domestic roadshow’ launched by the […]

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View article HTAE Apprentice of the Year goes to…

HTAE Apprentice of the Year goes to…

Hull Training and Adult Education’s (HTAE) Apprentice of the Year 2025 is Declan Lill. HTAE hosted its annual Learner Awards in Hull’s Guildhall to recognise the contributions and efforts of learners and businesses throughout the year. A total of 16 awards were handed out on the evening, with the main award, HTAE Apprentice of the […]

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View article Council brings new life to former Bob Carver’s building

Council brings new life to former Bob Carver’s building

Trinity Market will soon welcome a new addition with a vibrant new eatery agreeing a long-term lease with Hull City Council. Maytree Catering proposes a £150,000 refurbishment of Corporation Chambers, formerly Bob Carver’s fish and chip takeaway and restaurant, a council-owned freehold on Trinity House Lane. In addition to a ground-floor food offering, plans feature […]

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View article Council responds to winter weather

Council responds to winter weather

Hull City Council is encouraging motorists and the travelling public to allow additional time for journeys and to drive to the conditions, following a flurry of winter weather overnight and with the forecast indicating subzero temperatures over the coming days. The council’s streetsence services have been gearing up for the prospect of icy conditions for […]

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View article Public feedback wanted for Princes Avenue Conservation Area

Public feedback wanted for Princes Avenue Conservation Area

Residents, businesses and property owners of Princes Avenue Conservation Area are invited to help shape its future by taking part in a public consultation. Community feedback will be taken from today, Wednesday 19 November, following resurvey results which assessed how the conservation area has changed in the last 20 years. A new character appraisal and […]

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View article Successful season for Moorsbus following return of popular service

Successful season for Moorsbus following return of popular service

Hundreds of residents from Hull and the East Riding took the opportunity over the spring and summer to enjoy trips to the North York Moors thanks to the return of a popular bus service. The Moorsbus (M1) was brought back thanks to funding from Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council, through their […]

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View article Grant funding to boost old town heritage attraction

Grant funding to boost old town heritage attraction

A heritage building and tourist attraction in Hull’s old town will add to its current offering thanks to support from Levelling Up Funding. The building, owned by the National Trust, will benefit from a grant totalling nearly £111,000 following an application submitted to the first round of Hull City Council’s government-backed grant scheme. This will […]

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View article Pupils say Oh Yes! to nature as climate education programme expands to primary schools

Pupils say Oh Yes! to nature as climate education programme expands to primary schools

Pupils from an east Hull primary school were among the first to benefit from an expanded climate education programme in the city. Year five students at Oldfleet Primary School visited the 25-acre Thwaite Gardens in Cottingham to let their wild sides run free. The group learnt about the importance of supporting biodiversity and maintaining habitats […]

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View article Crime Prevention Fund grants give a boost to city centre safety, Hull churches and the Peel Project

Crime Prevention Fund grants give a boost to city centre safety, Hull churches and the Peel Project

The Crime Prevention Fund, set up by Hull City Council in 2022, offers grants to support community organisations with their projects to prevent crime and antisocial behaviour (ASB). In October, a number of successful bids were granted to support organisations and communities across Hull.  They include: Subject to meeting the scheme’s criteria, groups from anywhere […]

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View article Cabinet to consider energy efficiency scheme to save taxpayer money

Cabinet to consider energy efficiency scheme to save taxpayer money

Councillors will decide whether to give the green light to plans aimed at reducing carbon and energy costs across more public buildings.  Earlier this year, Hull City Council was successful in securing £4,935,960 of funding from the latest round of the government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, known as Salix 4. On Monday 24 November, the council’s […]

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