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View article Handmade electric race cars return to Hull

Handmade electric race cars return to Hull

28th April 2023

Pop along to West Park next month for the chance to see the next Lewis Hamilton in action as primary school children test their handmade racing cars around the MKM Stadium’s car park. Hull City Council, through Green Port Hull, is supporting Greenpower Education Trust in hosting Green Port Hull Goblins electric car event on […]

View article ‘Wood’ you believe it? Hull announced as Tree City of the World for third year running

‘Wood’ you believe it? Hull announced as Tree City of the World for third year running

26th April 2023

Hull City Council is delighted that the city has been recognised as a Tree City of the World by Arbor Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Hull is one of only 19 cities in the UK and 168 globally to be recognised and it is the third year in […]

View article Family fun event to celebrate Hull park’s biodiverse makeover

Family fun event to celebrate Hull park’s biodiverse makeover

18th April 2023

A free family event to celebrate the completion of a biodiversity and park improvement project will take place next weekend. The project, led and managed by Hull City Council, has seen Alderman Kneeshaw Park (AKP) in east Hull undergo an extensive makeover and was made possible through the UK Government’s Levelling Up Parks Fund. The […]

View article 35 litter louts handed fines and criminal record

35 litter louts handed fines and criminal record

12th April 2023

The cost of not taking their litter home, or disposing of it responsibly, has been felt by some. This comes after 35 individuals who failed to pay their initial fixed penalties were issued with additional fines and costs totalling £15,455, including receiving a criminal record. The latest convictions are for offences that took place in […]

View article Albert Avenue Pools’ District Heating plans given green light

Albert Avenue Pools’ District Heating plans given green light

27th March 2023

Plans to incorporate Hull City Council’s District Heating Project into Albert Avenue Pools were given the green light by Cabinet today (Monday 27 March). The Hull District Heating Project was approved last year and will provide heating into public and private businesses, as well as residential accommodation in the city centre. These latest plans approved […]

View article Plans for high quality sports and community facilities to be heard

Plans for high quality sports and community facilities to be heard

17th March 2023

Hull City Council’s Cabinet will consider major investment for Costello playing fields that will benefit sporting groups and the local community, together with a new purpose-built gym on George Street for the use of Hull College students. If approved, the plans could release funding to create state-of-the-art facilities at Costello on Anlaby Park Road North. […]

View article Love Your Neighbourhood: Gower Road area gets tidy-up treatment

Love Your Neighbourhood: Gower Road area gets tidy-up treatment

14th March 2023

The Gower Road area of Hull is the latest to be tidied up as part of Hull City Council’s £1m Love Your Neighbourhood project. Residents should be seeing plenty of activity in the area at the moment, with the team arriving yesterday to begin carrying out a range of environmental improvement tasks, including: Love Your […]

View article Levelling Up Funding to create biodiverse park

Levelling Up Funding to create biodiverse park

3rd March 2023

A biodiversity and park improvement project in east Hull will get underway soon. Hull City Council has awarded a contract to Dunswell firm Landplan Ltd which will undertake £85,000 worth of works at Alderman Kneeshaw Park in Longhill and Bilton Grange. The project has been made possible thanks to Levelling Up Funding’s (LUF) Parks Fund […]

View article Council funding for Library of Stuff to help residents save on energy costs

Council funding for Library of Stuff to help residents save on energy costs

1st March 2023

Hull’s Library of Stuff will soon have new equipment to help residents save energy, thanks to funding from Hull City Council. The Greenwood Avenue facility has received £1,205 from the Leader’s Fund to purchase three thermal imaging cameras. The Library of Stuff is part of a global movement that aims to reduce waste by encouraging […]

View article Job vacancies at Hull City Council – January 26

Job vacancies at Hull City Council – January 26

26th January 2023

By joining our team, you will be making a difference to people in Hull and working with people who are as passionate about our place and public services as you are. Discover some of our job vacancies at Hull City Council below and apply today. Project Liaison Officer Salary details: £25409 – £27852 Closing date: 27 January 2023 […]

View article Community projects boost for Kingswood Ward

Community projects boost for Kingswood Ward

10th January 2023

Hull’s Kingswood Ward will receive a boost to two of its projects thanks to almost £5,000 worth of funding from Hull City Council. A decision record has been published to award £4,918 to fund targeted youth outreach projects through the New Life Support Kingswood Youth Hub. The money will also go towards supporting the maintenance […]

View article 5 places in Hull where you can enjoy Veganuary

5 places in Hull where you can enjoy Veganuary

6th January 2023

It’s that time of year when many people are persevering with, and possibly struggling with new year resolutions. In recent years reducing, or even cutting-out meat consumption, has been an increasingly popular choice, encouraged in part by Veganuary – an annual challenge that promotes and educates about veganism by encouraging people to follow a vegan […]