The Step in the Right Direction Hull Blog – Walk to Work Day
Friday 5 April is Walk to Work Day, a perfect opportunity to leave the car at home and make the daily commute on foot.
In his second post for ‘The … More
Regeneration
Thousands of jobs to be created at multi-million-pound green energy park
Hull City Council’s cabinet has today given the green light for a multi-million-pound innovative scheme at the former Hedon Aerodrome with is expected to create thousands of new jobs.
The … More
Council accepts up to £750,000 of funding for Ennerdale Leisure Centre improvements
Significant grant funding accepted by Hull City Council is enabling regeneration works at Ennerdale Leisure Centre.
The council has been awarded up to £750,000 from the government’s Swimming Pool Support … More
Contractor appointed for new splash pad at Bude Park
Hull residents will soon be able to enjoy brand new waterplay facilities at Bude Park after a contractor was appointed for refurbishment works.
A detailed decision record confirmed that Splash … More
Successful launch of High Street Accelerator Pilot
Hull’s High Street Accelerator Pilot Programme was successfully launched with Action Week this week.
A spring clean of the Stepney Area of Beverley Road has taken place following its confirmation … More
Local councils and bus operators welcome Government funding announcement for electric buses
Hull City Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, and the region’s two main bus operators, East Yorkshire Buses and Stagecoach have welcomed the Department for Transport’s funding announcement to support … More
New attraction in two Hull parks as chess tables installed
Visitors to two of Hull’s most popular parks can now enjoy a game of chess after seating and tables were installed.
The facilities were installed at East Park, near to … More
Council extends late Saturday night buses scheme
Following a three-month pilot over the Christmas and New Year period, Hull City Council has extended the late Saturday night bus scheme until Saturday 25 May 2024 to provide those … More
Hundreds of city centre jobs to be created thanks to Levelling Up Funding
Up to 200 full-time equivalent city centre jobs will be created thanks to the latest grant award from Hull City Council’s Levelling Up Fund.
Clearanswer Call Centre Limited has been … More
Stepney community partnership launched for High Street Accelerator Pilot Programme
Hull’s High Street Accelerator Pilot Programme has launched today, Friday 15 March, with a spring clean of the Stepney area of Beverley Road.
Hull City Council was awarded almost £250,000 … More
Cultural Tides conference makes waves
Cultural Tides, Hull’s first conference dedicated to the city’s cultural sector, has taken place, attracting around 170 attendees from Hull-based arts, cultural, voluntary, community, education and business sector organisations.
Hosted … More
Devolution: Consultation results announced
The findings of the public consultation for the Hull and East Yorkshire devolution proposal have been welcomed by the leaders of both councils.
Cllrs Mike Ross and Anne Handley, leaders … More
Operating times for city’s bus lanes to change from next week
Following confirmation of traffic regulation orders (TROs) earlier this year and the recent installation of new signage, Hull’s bus lanes will change from their current all-day operation.
On Monday … More
Energy efficiency works for public buildings following successful funding application
Hull City Council is set to reaffirm its commitment to becoming carbon neutral as it prepares to launch a £2.5m energy efficiency scheme thanks to a successful funding bid.
Funding … More
Designs for Freetown Way Cycle Scheme progressing
Hull City Council has released two new artist’s impressions showcasing how the new cycle scheme being planned for Freetown Way could look – including the installation of the city’s first … More
THUD Yorkshire returns at Humber Street Gallery
Hull and East Riding’s young entrepreneurs can discover more networking and showcasing opportunities as The Hook Up Dinner (THUD) Yorkshire returns next week.
THUD Yorkshire is a free event to … More
Council campaign to support cyclists to ‘stay safe and stay seen’ hailed a success
A council campaign to support cyclists in Hull to stay safe and stay seen during the winter months has been hailed a success, following a final pop-up event this week.… More
Levelling Up Funding supports former Marks & Spencer building restoration
Plans are in place to support enabling works to bring back into life one of Hull city centre’s most prominent buildings.
The former Marks & Spencer (M&S) building at 40-44 … More
Albion Square CDC plans approved
Construction work will begin shortly for the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) on Albion Square after planning approval was granted with conditions.
Hull City Council’s planning committee approved plans for the … More
Take a look at Costello Playing Field plans ahead of imminent improvements
Improvement works on Costello Playing Field are set to begin shortly and the people of Hull are invited to look at the plans and provide feedback.
Hull City Council has … More
Council launches Business Loan Scheme
Businesses in Hull can now apply for loans from Hull City Council thanks to the Levelling Up Partnership (LUP).
In July 2023, Cabinet agreed to accept up to £20m of … More
Council backs 36 city centre apartments through Levelling Up Funding
Thirty-six city centre apartments will be created as part of a £4m project thanks to support from Levelling Up Funding (LUF).
A grant of £390,000 has been awarded from Hull … More
Hull Adventure Centre opens in East Hull
The brand-new Hull Adventure Centre is open to the public today, Friday 1 March, with visitors now able to enjoy a bigger and better experience.
The centre, based at Hull … More
Rix Group receives national award for its work supporting staff to choose sustainable travel options
One of Hull’s most prominent businesses has received national certification for its workplace travel plan, which encourages and supports its workforce to walk, cycle and use public transport for their … More
Leaders say ‘thank you’ as thousands have their say on devolution
The public consultation for Hull and East Yorkshire’s devolution proposals has now ended and leaders of Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council have thanked all those who … More
Formal consultation on the Spring Bank Conservation Area underway – and you can have your say
A six-week consultation period is underway today giving the public the opportunity to find out how their feedback has been incorporated into plans for Spring Bank Conservation Area’s regeneration project.… More
Colonial Street subject to archaeological dig as development progresses
Hull City Council is carrying out preliminary archaeological excavations on Colonial Street as an important precursor for the site’s planned redevelopment.
The land to the rear of St Stephen’s Shopping … More
Levelling Up Funding supports £2m Hammonds of Hull refurbishment
Almost £2 million of private capital is to be invested into the former Hammonds of Hull building as part of an extensive transformation.
Redefine Paragon Square Hull Limited’s project is … More
Council meets with clubs to progress MKM Stadium redevelopment
Hull City Council leader, Cllr Mike Ross, this week met with SuperStadium Management Company (SMC), Hull City executive vice-chair Tan Kesler and Hull FC chairman Adam Pearson to progress discussions … More
Students quiz leaders about devolution as consultation enters final week
With only one week to go in the Hull and East Yorkshire devolution consultation, council leaders have been talking to young people at Bishop Burton College about what devolution … More
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