Council Leader welcomes near £20m funding boost as Hull’s Levelling Up Partnership plans revealed 6th October 2023 Leader of Hull City Council, Cllr Mike Ross has welcomed a huge £19.35 million funding boost for the city as he met with Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young MP alongside the council’s chief executive, Matt Jukes, and Hull & East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership chair, James Newman OBE. The minister from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing […] Read more Civic Environment News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossHEY LEPJames Newman OBELevelling Up FundingMatt Jukes
Pocket Parks pilot project launched 6th October 2023 A flagship Hull City Council scheme will see pocket parks across the city created and invested in. Four areas in Hull will see new investment from this autumn after the first phase of the council’s Pocket Park programme has been revealed. These are: These sites will be the first areas to see the benefit of the new […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Regeneration Cllr Rob PritchardParks and Open SpacesPocket Parks
Jesy’s Jewellery 1,000th grant recipient from John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank 5th October 2023 The John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank (JCYEB) has issued its 1,000th grant. Jessica Ware, of Hull-based Jesy’s Jewellery, was part of Hull City Council’s Making Changes for Careers Programme (MC4C). JCYEB, now in its 20th year, works closely with the council and not only gives grants to aspiring young entrepreneurs, but it also matches them […] Read more Business News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisJohn Cracknell Youth Enterprise BankTest Market GrantsUKSPF
The Step in the Right Direction Hull Blog – International Walk to School Month 4th October 2023 October is International Walk to School Month, when children all around the world celebrate the benefits of walking and wheeling to school. In his first post for ‘The Step in the Right Direction Hull Blog’, Paul Schofield, a tour guide in the city for more than 30 years, talks to us about why Hull is […] Read more News Regeneration active travelThe Step in the Right Direction Hull BlogWalking
Striking new centrepiece for Alderman Kneeshaw Park 3rd October 2023 Visitors to Alderman Kneeshaw Park (AKP) can now enjoy its new centrepiece featuring carved totem poles, as well as a colourful new mural. The green space on Valiant Drive in east Hull has been the recipient of £85,000 worth of Levelling Up Funding’s (LUF) Parks Fund and the latest addition a part of the most […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Regeneration Alderman Kneeshaw ParkCllr Julia ConnerLevelling Up Parks Fund
Semi-derelict listed building to be converted into assisted living centre 3rd October 2023 Works are to begin imminently to create a much-needed assisted living centre in Hull. Netherhall on Wawne Road will see the former Hull City Council corporate office converted into the facility by Hull-based care specialist Urban Wave Ltd. Planning consent has been obtained by the developer for 10 apartments in the historic Netherhall and eight […] Read more Adult social care News Planning Regeneration Cllr Linda ChambersNetherhall
Leader reacts to Levelling Up announcement 29th September 2023 Hull City Council Leader, Mike Ross, has reacted to the government’s announcement in its latest round of Levelling Up Funding. Hull has been awarded £19.35 million from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. Cllr Ross said: “This funding will enable the council and partners to provide opportunities across the city. “There will be […] Read more Civic News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossLevelling Up
Help improve your workforce skills through UK Shared Prosperity Funding 29th September 2023 Applications are welcome for the latest round of Hull’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). Round three of UKSPF is for People & Skills with £2.7m worth of funding available. Hull City Council was provided with £9.1m to support local businesses and residents, as well as voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations. The latest round of […] Read more Business News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisPeople & SkillsUKSPF
Still time to register your place at Employment Hub’s recruitment drive 28th September 2023 Places remain available for next month’s recruitment drive hosted by Hull City Council’s Employment Hub. The Recruitment Event will be held at Hull’s Guildhall and is completely free to members of the public looking for work or seeking alternative job opportunities. It will allow potential candidates to meet employers which will be showcasing a range […] Read more Business News Regeneration Employment HubRecruitment Drive
Final phase of improvements to pedestrian and cycling facilities on Beverley Road complete 22nd September 2023 Work has now been completed on a project to enhance pedestrian and cycling facilities along Beverley Road. Hull City Council and its contractor, PBS Construction (N.E) Ltd, have delivered the final phase of the programme, which has seen improvements to the Queens Road/Sculcoates Lane junction, including: The works at the junction were the last in […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelBeverley RoadCouncillor Mark IeronimoQueens RoadSculcoates Lane
Making Changes for Careers Programme celebrated 19th September 2023 Hull City Council has celebrated seven years of the Making Changes for Careers Programme (MC4C), which in its current form will come to an end in October. Since it was founded, it has supported over 400 young people and has attracted attention at national and international levels. Hull City Council and partners held a celebration […] Read more Business News Regeneration John Cracknell Youth Enterprise BankLevelling UpMC4CUKSPF
Mark Jones 18th September 2023 Tributes have been paid to Hull City Council’s Director of Regeneration Mark Jones, who has died following a short illness. Mark, who worked for Hull City Council since 1996, was awarded an MBE in 2016, in recognition of his dedication and commitment to economic regeneration and inward investment in Hull. Matt Jukes, Chief Executive of […] Read more Living With Water News Regeneration Mark Jones
