Regeneration

View article Council to begin bench improvements in Queen Victoria Square

Council to begin bench improvements in Queen Victoria Square

Hull City Council will begin the first phase of improvements around the Queen Victoria Square fountains, starting with the temporary removal of selected benches on Wednesday 16 July from 8.30am.  Three benches closest to the fountains will be removed tomorrow and refurbished to provide a cleaner, safer, and more welcoming public space. The refurbishment and […]

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View article Sale of council-owned units opens door for city centre regeneration

Sale of council-owned units opens door for city centre regeneration

Plans to reinvigorate several units in Hull city centre have taken a step closer after a Decision Record agreeing to their sale was published today. Hull City Council has facilitated Prospect 2024 LTD’s purchase of 41-79 King Edward Street and 46-54 Jameson Street. The disposal of council property helps to unlock external capital funding to […]

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View article My Bus Pass Portal – the easy way to apply or renew your bus pass

My Bus Pass Portal – the easy way to apply or renew your bus pass

Hull City Council has launched a new way for residents to apply or renew bus passes, making the process quicker and more convenient. ‘My Bus Pass Portal’ offers new applicants and those renewing an English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) pass, such as those for older persons and those with disabilities, with an easy-to-follow digital […]

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View article Empty housing scheme to be brought back into use in Hull

Empty housing scheme to be brought back into use in Hull

A former sheltered housing scheme in Hull is to be transformed into high-quality accommodation for people with learning disabilities. Charles Brady Court will offer 36 self-contained flats, including dedicated respite apartments, helping people live more independently with the right support. (Charles Brady Court. Picture: Google Earth) Portfolio holder for Adult Services at Hull City Council, […]

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View article New character appraisal for Newland Park Conservation Area

New character appraisal for Newland Park Conservation Area

Newland Park is the latest conservation area to be reevaluated after a new character appraisal and management plan (CAMP) was published. Boundary amendments to remove modern properties which do not contribute towards the special interest of the conservation area have also been made. Formal notification is currently taking place, whilst notification on the adoption of […]

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View article New 20mph zone approved for Hull’s Old Town

New 20mph zone approved for Hull’s Old Town

Work to implement a new 20mph zone in Hull’s Old Town area, as part of the safety improvement scheme for Lowgate, has been given the greenlight to progress by Hull City Council. The new 20mph zone aims to reduce the risk of accidents for all road users near Hull College and the retail and entertainment […]

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View article Rokeby Park Primary School ‘set the wheels in motion’ for active travel

Rokeby Park Primary School ‘set the wheels in motion’ for active travel

Children at Rokeby Park Primary School have been learning vital skills to be able to make their own way to school on two-wheels thanks to several council-funded initiatives. On Monday 30 June, Bikeability training, which is part of the city’s active travel programme to get more kids cycling, was delivered at the school, which is […]

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View article Connect to Work to help thousands into employment

Connect to Work to help thousands into employment

A voluntary programme aimed at helping thousands of people in Hull and the East Riding into employment will begin this autumn, with information sessions for businesses and providers to start next week. Connect to Work, a new Support Employment programme funded by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), will support disabled people and individuals […]

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View article Public engagement exercise to seek local views on roundabout improvements in Kingswood

Public engagement exercise to seek local views on roundabout improvements in Kingswood

Hull City Council is seeking feedback on proposals for two roundabout improvement schemes at Ennerdale Leisure Centre and Wawne Road / Bude Road, as part of the Kingswood Area Action Plan. Obtaining the views of residents, businesses and community groups on the designs for these schemes is an important step and will help the council […]

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View article Familiar face returns to council as assistant director

Familiar face returns to council as assistant director

Hull City Council has appointed Angela Blake as its new assistant director of major projects & infrastructure. Angela joins the council from her role as the assistant director economy and development at Bradford Council, with responsibility for major projects, economic development, regeneration and external funding. Born and raised in Beverley with an extensive background in […]

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View article Council leader calls on government to invest in Hull’s ageing Infrastructure

Council leader calls on government to invest in Hull’s ageing Infrastructure

Hull City Council leader, Councillor Mike Ross, is calling on the government to allocate funding from its recently announced £1 billion Structures Fund to support the city’s long-term infrastructure investment plan. The government unveiled the fund on Monday 16 June as part of a national initiative to enhance, repair, and futureproof England’s transport infrastructure and […]

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