Council appoints First Step Sports to deliver road safety provision in the city 15th January 2024 Hull City Council has committed to continuing cycle training for adults and pedestrian skills training for children through sessions delivered by First Step Sports Group. The new contract agreed by the council with the physical activity and training provider will see the popular ‘Rusty Riders’ cycle programme, which provides free cycle training to help adults […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoFirst Step SportsHull Primary SchoolsRusty Riders
Visit Hull and East Yorkshire seeks chairperson for new Local Visitor Economy Partnership 11th January 2024 Visit Hull and East Yorkshire is seeking a chairperson for its new Local Visitor Economy Partnership Advisory Board, who will play a pivotal role in strengthening the region’s thriving visitor economy. VHEY, a collaboration between Hull City Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council and local visitor economy businesses, has supported the growth of the visitor […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Nick CoultishCllr Rob PritchardEast Riding CouncilHull City CouncilLocal Visitor Economy PartnershipLVEPVHEYVisit Hull and East YorkshireVisitEngland
Devolution: What £4.6m for brownfield sites would mean for housing in Hull 9th January 2024 Devolution would provide up to £4.6m over the next two years to pave the way for new homes where local people need them, with the possibility of more to follow. This is for the 2024/25 financial year and would help to provide essential funds for new homes within Hull. Brownfield land – land that has […] Read more Business Devolution Housing News Planning Regeneration Cllr Mike RossDevolutionEast Bank Urban Village
Business Engagement Board supports devolution proposals for the region 9th January 2024 Business and council leaders from Hull and the East Riding have come together for positive discussions on devolution. Hull City Council leader, Mike Ross, as well as East Riding of Yorkshire Council leader, Anne Handley, attended the Hull and East Riding Business Engagement Board (BEB) yesterday, Monday 8 January. The board is chaired by Arco […] Read more Business Council Government and Democracy Devolution News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossDevolutionHull and East Riding Business Engagement BoardPublic consultation
Hull Karting aiming for pole position at International Rental Karting Awards 8th January 2024 Hull Karting will aim to be on the top step of the podium next month after it was nominated for three International Rental Karting Awards. The Poorhouse Lane facility in East Hull has been successfully shortlisted for the Innovation Award, Getting Things Done Award and Best Customer Experience Award. The awards presentation evening will take […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisHull KartingInternational Rental Karting Awards
Free social media workshops for local businesses 8th January 2024 A series of free social media workshops for businesses in Hull and the East Riding will start this month. Eight sessions will be held during January and February focusing on different areas of social media and how it can enhance your business. The programme has been designed to support businesses in elevating social media use […] Read more Business News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisInvest HullSocial media workshopsUKSPF
Learner Awards celebrates successful 2023 for HTAE 3rd January 2024 Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE) hosted its annual Learner Awards as it celebrated another successful year. In total, 19 awards were presented at the ceremony in the Guildhall, with winners ranging from adult learners, apprentices and employers. As well as handing out awards, it was a chance to highlight how education and training can […] Read more Education and Learning News Regeneration Cllr Linda TockHTAELearner Awards
Devolution: Time for the public to have their say 2nd January 2024 People across Hull and East Yorkshire can now have their say on devolution proposals for the region. Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council have today launched an eight-week consultation on the proposal to create a Hull and East Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA), led by a directly elected mayor. The leaders of […] Read more Council Government and Democracy Devolution News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossDevolutionPublic consultation
Levelling Up Funding to support creation of commercial and residential units 21st December 2023 A heritage building in Hull city centre is to be restored to create a commercial unit and four apartments. HU1 2AP Limited has been awarded £78,865.71 towards its project at 3 Parliament Street which will bring back into use over 300 sqm of unused floor space. The grant is from Hull City Council’s government-backed Levelling […] Read more Business Housing News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisLevelling Up FundingParliament Street
Hull and East Riding councils back devolution consultation 21st December 2023 Councillors in Hull and the East Riding have today agreed that proposals for devolution in the region should go out to public consultation. Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council both held extraordinary full council meetings today (Thursday 21 December), in which each council voted in favour of progressing with the devolution proposals. […] Read more Business Civic Council Government and Democracy News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossDevolutionFull CouncilPublic consultation
Levelling Up Funding supports large-scale city centre project 18th December 2023 A heritage building in Hull city centre will be brought back to life with support from Levelling Up Funding. Castle Buildings LLP has been awarded £162,081.60 from Hull City Council’s government-backed fund towards bringing back into use Castle Buildings. The Grade II listed building on Waterhouse Lane will be restored to support the future occupation […] Read more Business News Regeneration Castle BuildingsCllr Paul Drake DavisEarl De GreyLevelling Up FundingWykeland
Cabinet agrees to progress with Devolution public consultation 18th December 2023 Hull and East Riding Devolution (HEY Devolution) will be heard at an extraordinary Full Council meeting this week following Hull City Council’s Cabinet choosing to progress to a full public consultation on the proposed deal. The detailed report setting out the case for the devolution of powers and funding from the government and Hull and […] Read more Civic Council Government and Democracy News Regeneration CabinetCllr Mike RossDevolutionFull Council
