Works to city centre pedestrian areas start on Monday
Improvements to pedestrian areas in the city centre will begin on Monday 13 January.
The third phase of the public realm work will see improvements to areas including Brook Street … More
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Road works to start in Holderness Road next week
Essential road works are to get under way in Holderness Road from Monday 5 August.
The repair and resurfacing work will take place between Stanhope Avenue and Summergangs Road westbound.… More
Hull firm KCOM to bring ultrafast broadband to thousands more homes
Hull broadband provider KCOM is to invest £100 million to bring ultrafast full-fibre broadband to thousands of properties across the region.
The firm completed its full-fibre rollout across its core … More
Plans for one of Hull Old Town’s ‘most prominent buildings’ approved
Plans to bring one of the most prominent buildings in Hull’s Old Town back into full use have been approved.
Proposals to convert the Kings Buildings in Trinity Square into … More
Residents urged to help protect flood defences
Residents in Orchard Park are being urged to protect a newly built nature area designed to help alleviate flooding in the neighbourhood.
The lake and fishing pond sits off Danepark … More
Road will close for essential flood defence repairs
Parts of Bankside will be closed until June for flood defence improvement works.
A section of Wincolmlee between Wilmington Bridge and Air Street will be closed from January to June … More
Your chance to shape multi-million pound Whitefriargate regeneration
People are being asked to influence the multi-million pound regeneration of Whitefriargate.
The historic Hull thoroughfare has already secured millions of pounds of investment and next year, the council is … More
5G switched on in Hull as UK’s most digitally connected city gets new mobile tech
Telecoms firm EE has switched on 5G in Hull, bringing the UK’s latest mobile technology to the city.
The city has been added to the network alongside Leeds, Newcastle, Nottingham, … More
From Hull to Halifax – new rail service launches
Northern Rail has launched a new service to provide direct trains between Halifax and Hull.
The improved east-to-west link means commuters have the option of travelling to Leeds twice an … More
Plans submitted to improve landscaping of Pearson Park
Plans to improve the landscaping of Pearson Park are to be submitted to Hull City Council’s planning department.
The landscaping design would see Victorian tree formations returned to the park … More
Hull to get a flood learning lab
A flood-themed community hub and learning laboratory will open at Wilberforce Sixth Form College thanks to a new grant.
The hub will work with projects and communities in the city … More
Pearson Park archway to be reopened this week
The 150-year-old Pearson Park archway will be officially reopened this week.
The gateway to the park will be reopened by the Lord Mayor of Hull on Thursday after a year-long … More
HMO rule change considered by Hull City Council
A new provision to block development rights to turn family homes into houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) has been supported by Hull City Council’s Cabinet.
The Article 4 direction to … More
Decade of transformation: How Hull has changed in the past 10 years
It’s been an incredible decade for Hull.
The past 10 years have seen FA Cup and Challenge Cup finals for both sides of the city, the arrival of Siemens and, … More
Brunswick Arcade redevelopment a step closer
A public consultation that could lead to the redevelopment of derelict listed buildings and vacant land in the Beverley Road area has been approved by Hull City Council’s Cabinet.
The … More
Plans to bring forward £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment approved
Plans have been approved by Cabinet this morning to bring forward the £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment.
The work will now be carried out in one single approach, rather than a … More
Splash boat renovation begins as contractor appointed to restore historic ride
A contractor has been appointed to carry out the renovation of Hull’s East Park splash boat.
John H Rundle Limited will carry out the design and restoration of the historic … More
‘Aqua greens’ and how Hull is tackling flood risk
Actions are in place to alleviate flood risk across Hull after unprecedented rainfall over the past three months.
It comes after September, October and November brought more than double the … More
Priory Park improvements get under way
A £1.5m road improvement project to stabilise the embankment along Priory Park has begun.
The preparation works are taking place ahead of a widening scheme, which will take six months … More
Trinity Market in Hull named in UK’s top 10 favourites list
Trinity Market in Hull’s Old Town has been named as one of the UK’s favourite markets.
The indoor market has been voted as one of the country’s top 10 markets … More
Take a first look at RB’s £105m science and innovation centre
One of Hull’s biggest firms has revealed its magnificent £105m science and innovation centre.
RB, one of the world’s leading consumer health and hygiene companies, opened the doors on its … More
£1m secured for Whitefriargate regeneration
Hull City Council has secured £1m to support the regeneration of Whitefriargate under the Humber High Street Challenge fund.
The fund, from the Humber LEP, is providing grants aimed at … More
Colour of refurbished Pearson Park archway revealed
The colour of Pearson Park’s refurbished archway has been revealed.
The iconic archway was removed from the park in December and has been undergoing restoration by a specialist contractor.
When … More
Hull contractor appointed to carry out city centre improvements
A Hull contractor has been appointed to carry out public realm improvements in the city centre.
Ashcourt Group Limited will carry out the multi-million-pound scheme that will improve areas on … More
Hull youth enterprise manager wins Guardian public servant of the year
A Hull City Council youth enterprise worker has scooped a prestigious national public service award.
Charles Cracknell, the local authority’s employment and youth enterprise manager, won The Guardian’s public servant … More
£22m Whitefriargate fund a step closer after successful Hull City Council bid
Hull City Council has taken a step closer to securing £22 million to regenerate Whitefriargate.
The council has been successful in the first stage of the bidding process and will … More
Hammonds of Hull owners submit plans for European-style food hall
Plans have now been submitted for a European-style food hall inside the former House of Fraser building.
Plans include a dining area with communal tables and food market stalls from
£4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment could be brought forward
Councillors are being asked to consider plans to refurbish and improve Queens Gardens in one single approach.
£1m has already been allocated by Hull City Council’s Cabinet for phase one … More
Hull’s ambition to become a cycling city
A task and finish panel has been established in order to improve the quality of cycling provision in the city.
The group will come together to review the current cycling … More
Beauty salon GH&36 opens in Hull’s Fruit Market
A mother-daughter duo have opened a new beauty salon in Hull’s Fruit Market.
Julie and Zoe Omond have joined forces to launch their new venture, GH&36, offering a luxury combination … More
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