Hull City Council shines a spotlight on amazing apprentice for National Apprenticeship Week 10th February 2022 Hull City Council is shining a spotlight on one of their brilliant apprentices and showcasing some great opportunities to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week. National Apprenticeship Week is a week-long government-led event which highlights the exceptional work being done by employers and apprentices across the country. Georgie Roberts started her apprenticeship with the council in September, […] Read more Business News Regeneration ApprenticeshipsbusinessEmploymentEmployment HubHull Training and Adult EducationNational Apprenticeship WeekTraining
Grade II-listed buildings to be converted into apartments following £433,000 Historic England grant 9th February 2022 A row of Grade II-listed buildings on Whitefriargate in Hull are to be partially converted into modern apartments following a £433,000 grant from Historic England. The grant will support the conversion of unused upper floor space, above retail units, at 7-9 Whitefriargate. Hull City Council is also supporting the project, which is being delivered by […] Read more News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHistoric EnglandWhitefriargateWhitefriargate regeneration
New waste management facility set to produce low-carbon fuel and minimise environmental impact in Hull 3rd February 2022 The Council’s waste disposal contractor, Geminor, has awarded a contract to construction company Keltbray that will see building work begin on a new facility in late January. The new waste management site, based on St Mark Street, will produce refuse-derived fuel (RDF) from Hull’s domestic waste collections, which cannot otherwise be recycled. The low-carbon fuel […] Read more News Regeneration Councillor Rosie Nicolaenvironmenthousehold wastelow-carbonSustainability
Transport for the North boss visits Hull to help unlock city’s economic potential 3rd February 2022 Transport for the North chief executive Martin Tugwell is visiting Hull today (Thursday 3 February) to set out how TfN’s Northern Transport Charter can help to unlock the city’s economic potential and in particular the key role that investment in its transport system can have. The visit began this morning at Hull Paragon Interchange, where […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets A63 Castle Streetintegrated rail planTransport for the North
Albion Square: Demolition to pave way for transformative £96m regeneration project in heart of Hull 3rd February 2022 The transformative multi-million pound Albion Square development will begin to take shape this month with the start of the demolition of the former BHS and Co-Op buildings on the derelict city centre site. VINCI Building will begin demolishing and clearing the site, ahead of a huge regeneration project that will include the creation of modern […] Read more Business News Regeneration Albion Square developmentCouncillor Daren HaleHull city centre regenerationHull regeneration
Government announcement on a devolution deal welcomed by Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire councils 2nd February 2022 The leaders of Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Councillor Daren Hale and Councillor Jonathan Owen, have welcomed the government’s announcement that they will begin negotiations on a ‘County Deal’ devolution agreement for Hull and the East Riding. The opportunity for a Hull and East Riding devolution deal was announced as part […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Regeneration DemocracyGovernment
Hull City Council proud to support small businesses this Micro Biz Matters Day 1st February 2022 The annual Micro Biz Matters Day is back for Friday 25 March and is set to feature a range of special guests like Bill Esterson MP, Liz Barclay, the Small Business Commissioner, and Adam Corbally, one of Hull’s Youth Enterprise Patrons. As in previous years, the event will be sponsored by Hull City Council, the […] Read more Business News Regeneration businessHull Youth EnterpriseJohn Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank
Brunswick Arcade: update to ongoing works 25th January 2022 Major regeneration works continue to progress at Brunswick Arcade to bring this large-scale landmark building back into full economic use. The scheme will create new residential accommodation over ground-floor retail units and will deliver a new frontage that is in keeping with the local Conservation Area. The works, which will contribute significantly towards the regeneration […] Read more News Regeneration Beverley RoadBrunswick ArcadeCllr Daren HaleHeritage Lottery Fund
Council approves new set of actions to tackle climate change 24th January 2022 Hull City Council have approved a new set of actions for tackling climate change at today’s cabinet meeting. The cabinet approved the Carbon Neutral Pathway and Delivery Plan, which sets a net zero target for Hull of 2045, which builds on the carbon neutral target for 2030 previously agreed by council. There will be additional […] Read more Environment News Regeneration 2030 Carbon Neutral Hull StrategyClimateClimate changeenvironmentNet Zero
Hull City Council supports local jobs, businesses and investment with new framework 21st January 2022 Hull City Council is awarding a new procurement framework contract to provide ease of access to the professional services it requires to facilitate investment into infrastructure within the city. Of the initial 14 suppliers being appointed onto the contract, 12 are based in Yorkshire and 9 of these are in Hull and the East Riding. […] Read more News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHull City Council procurementHull City Council regeneration
Hull City AFC Statement from Councillor Daren Hale, Leader of Hull City Council 19th January 2022 “Hull City Council welcome today’s announcement, following a period of exclusive negotiations and due diligence, of the sale of Hull City AFC to Acun Ilicali. “I would like to congratulate Mr. Ilicali on his acquisition and very much look forward to meeting and welcoming him and his team to our city, and to finding out […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Sport Stadium
Local businesses affected by the Omicron variant invited to apply for new grants 19th January 2022 Hull City Council is inviting businesses to apply for the latest COVID-19 business support grants which are now live. Two schemes are offering grants of up to £6,000 for businesses experiencing difficulties because of the Omicron variant and the government’s response in implementing Plan B, as well as the dual impact of lower consumer demand […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Public Health Regeneration Additional Restrictions GrantbusinessCoronavirusCOVID-19
