Have your say on traffic issues at drop-in session this week 28th July 2021 People are invited to have their say on transport issues in Hull at a drop-in session this week. On Friday 30 July a bus will be placed in the heart of the city centre, in King Edward Square. It will open from 9am – 4pm for people to drop-in, chat to council officers about transport […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Dean KirkPeople’s PanelTransport consultation
Pendrill House, Beverley Road to receive regeneration funding 28th July 2021 The council has published a decision record allocating funding towards external repairs and restoration of Pendrill House, a landmark building on Beverley Road. The project is part of the Beverley Road Townscape Heritage Scheme and the council’s commitment to restoring and celebrating Hull’s history. The work will see the unique two-storey corner building, with clock […] Read more News Regeneration Beverley RoadCouncillor Daren HaleDecision RecordNational LotteryPendrill HouseTownscape Heritage Scheme
Rockcity in Hull hits new heights with Olympic Games success 27th July 2021 A popular Hull climbing venue has reached the top after its equipment was chosen to support world-class athletes at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Rockcity Climbing in Hawthorn Avenue has supplied more than 100 pieces of equipment for competitors at the Games. The firm has supplied 130 climbing holds in two categories, macros, which are large […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Regeneration ClimbingCouncillor Daren HaleOlympic GamesOlympic Games Tokyo 2020Rockcity
£1m funding secured for Hull’s major regeneration project 27th July 2021 The £30.2m project to transform some of Hull’s maritime treasures has been given a huge boost after passing the £1m fundraising milestone. The Hull Maritime project and the Hull Maritime Foundation, an independent charity, dedicated to supporting the ambitious plans, have secured £1m in its fundraising efforts to achieve a £2.6m target. The funding is […] Read more Museums News Regeneration
Hull businesses urged to help young people kickstart new careers 23rd July 2021 Businesses in Hull are being urged to join those already helping hundreds of young people to prepare for exciting new careers. Hull City Council’s Employment Hub, based at Hull Central Library, provides employment support for people and businesses in the city through grant funding. More than 650 people have already taken advantage of its employability […] Read more Business Libraries News Regeneration Business supportEmployment HubHull Central LibraryKickstart
East Park water play reopens for summer of fun 23rd July 2021 The £850,000 revamped splash pad at East Park reopens on Saturday 24 July. Work began last October when water play specialists Ustigate fully redesigned the space and re-purposed the lower pool as a splash pad with water jets, landscaping the remaining area. The former plant room and holding tanks have also been replaced with an […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Rosie NicolaEast Parkfamily funsplash padwater
Business start-ups in Hull can now apply for up to £5,000 grants 22nd July 2021 Hull City Council has launched a new grant scheme which will deliver up to £5,000 for start-up businesses in the city. The scheme, through Government funding, will allow the council to help the local economy’s recovery from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic while supporting business formation and growth. It is aimed at new Hull […] Read more Business News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren HaleFederation of Small BusinessesGrant funding
Hull City Council doubles fleet of electric vehicles in six months 21st July 2021 Hull City Council has taken a major step forward in its push to become carbon neutral by 2030 after doubling its electric battery-powered fleet vehicles (BEVs) in just six months. The council has one of the largest electric fleets in the region with more than 10 per cent of vehicles now fully electric – and […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Climate changeCouncillor Daren HaleCouncillor Rosie NicolaHull 2030 Carbon Neutral Strategy
Liam no longer in ‘dark place’ thanks to Hull’s new career initiative 21st July 2021 Unemployed young people in Hull are being urged to take advantage of a new career and training opportunity. Hull holiday homes manufacturer Willerby has joined forces with the Springboard Youth Employment Initiative (YEI), a project aimed at 16 to 29-year-olds from Hull who are not in education, employment or training. Led by Humber Learning Consortium […] Read more Business Education and Learning News Regeneration Humber Learning ConsortiumSpringboard Youth Employment InitiativeWillerby Holiday Homes
Volunteers deliver guided tours showcasing Hull’s maritime heritage 20th July 2021 A small team of volunteers are delivering a maritime themed guided tour, showcasing Hull’s historic maritime sites around the city centre. Volunteers are currently undertaking the accredited qualification – the Institute of Tourist Guiding White Badge award, which involves lectures and practical sessions. People are being asked to support the volunteers ahead of their exams […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration Guided toursHull Maritime MuseumHull Maritime Project
Cruise Terminal Project to tender for specialists 19th July 2021 Hull City Council has today published a decision record that will allow for the tender of a specialist engineer and architect to work with the council and take forward the cruise terminal project at Sammy’s Point. This follows the tender for specialist planning consultants last month. Councillor Daren Hale, Leader of Hull City Council said: “In […] Read more News Regeneration Cllr Daren HaleDecision RecordYorkshire Cruise Terminal
Hull unemployment rate falling as city recovers from pandemic 16th July 2021 The number of people in Hull claiming unemployment benefit has fallen for a fourth consecutive month, according to the latest figures. The unemployment claimant rate in the city has fallen from 9.1 per cent to 8.8 per cent when compared with the previous month, with 14,745 people claiming unemployment benefit in the city. And when […] Read more Business News Regeneration Cllr Daren HaleUnemployment
