Regeneration

View article Hull and East Yorkshire Devolution proposal to be submitted to Secretary of State

Hull and East Yorkshire Devolution proposal to be submitted to Secretary of State

Hull and East Riding Unitary Leaders Board has today approved the submission of Hull and East Yorkshire’s Devolution Proposal to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. Over 5,800 people shared their views and feedback on the proposals during an eight-week consultation, giving broad support for devolution to Hull and East Yorkshire. […]

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View article Thousands of jobs to be created at multi-million-pound green energy park

Thousands of jobs to be created at multi-million-pound green energy park

Hull City Council’s cabinet has today given the green light for a multi-million-pound innovative scheme at the former Hedon Aerodrome with is expected to create thousands of new jobs. The land, now known as Yorkshire Energy Park, is allocated as part of the Humber Freeport to the east of Hull. Cabinet’s decision means that implementation […]

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View article Council accepts up to £750,000 of funding for Ennerdale Leisure Centre improvements

Council accepts up to £750,000 of funding for Ennerdale Leisure Centre improvements

Significant grant funding accepted by Hull City Council is enabling regeneration works at Ennerdale Leisure Centre. The council has been awarded up to £750,000 from the government’s Swimming Pool Support Fund for energy efficiency improvements to the facility. These works will increase its environmental performance and financial viability, as well as help to safeguard its […]

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View article Successful launch of High Street Accelerator Pilot

Successful launch of High Street Accelerator Pilot

Hull’s High Street Accelerator Pilot Programme was successfully launched with Action Week this week. A spring clean of the Stepney Area of Beverley Road has taken place following its confirmation as one of 10 pilots nationally for high street accelerator status. Hull City Council was awarded almost £250,000 of revenue funding from the Department of […]

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View article Local councils and bus operators welcome Government funding announcement for electric buses

Local councils and bus operators welcome Government funding announcement for electric buses

Hull City Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, and the region’s two main bus operators, East Yorkshire Buses and Stagecoach have welcomed the Department for Transport’s funding announcement to support the rollout of electric buses in Hull and the East Riding. The Government today (Friday 22 March) confirmed that it has made nearly £6 million […]

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View article New attraction in two Hull parks as chess tables installed

New attraction in two Hull parks as chess tables installed

Visitors to two of Hull’s most popular parks can now enjoy a game of chess after seating and tables were installed. The facilities were installed at East Park, near to the lake, and Pearson Park, close to the pond and café, yesterday, Tuesday 19 March. Hull City Council was the recipient of £5,000 from the […]

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Council extends late Saturday night buses scheme

Following a three-month pilot over the Christmas and New Year period, Hull City Council has extended the late Saturday night bus scheme until Saturday 25 May 2024 to provide those enjoying an evening out in Hull with even more travel options to get home safely across all parts of the city. Through funds allocated by […]

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View article Hundreds of city centre jobs to be created thanks to Levelling Up Funding

Hundreds of city centre jobs to be created thanks to Levelling Up Funding

Up to 200 full-time equivalent city centre jobs will be created thanks to the latest grant award from Hull City Council’s Levelling Up Fund. Clearanswer Call Centre Limited has been awarded £283,403 towards its project at Essex House on Manor Street. The applicant aims to revamp the first floor office space into a 120-seat call […]

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View article Stepney community partnership launched for High Street Accelerator Pilot Programme

Stepney community partnership launched for High Street Accelerator Pilot Programme

Hull’s High Street Accelerator Pilot Programme has launched today, Friday 15 March, with a spring clean of the Stepney area of Beverley Road. Hull City Council was awarded almost £250,000 of revenue funding from the Department of Levelling Up, Housing & Communities as the Stepney area was confirmed as one of 10 pilots nationally for […]

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