ResQ progress accelerated thanks to grant award 16th July 2025 In November 2021, Hull City Council was awarded £19.5m of government funding to ‘level up’ the city centre through supporting infrastructure, bringing vacant buildings back into and deliver a package of regeneration works. The council allocated a portion of this to create a new grant scheme which aimed to bring unused floorspace of any vacant […] Read more Business Feature News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisHammonds of HullLevelling UpResQ
Council marks World Mental Health Day 10th October 2024 Hull City Council is supporting World Mental Health Day by shining a light on how the Council’s 5,000+ staff are supported with their wellbeing. World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on October 10, and the theme for 2024 is workplace mental health. The theme, as set by the World Federation of Mental Health, […] Read more Feature Health and Social Care Julia Weldon
Nighttime economy boost as Iron Lilies opens 12th July 2024 Hull’s city centre evening economy and hospitality sector is set to receive a huge boost as new late-night bar and restaurant Iron Lilies officially opens today, Friday 12 July, thanks to support from Hull City Council. The venue occupies the former Virgin Megastore on Level 2 of Princes Quay Shopping Centre which has stood vacant […] Read more Business Feature Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossIron LiliesPrinces Quay
Leon’s journey from Hull Karting to Silverstone 29th April 2024 Hull Karting recently celebrated its 20th anniversary as it launched the new Hull Adventure Centre. The facility on Poorhouse Lane, off Preston Road, has provided hours of fun and enjoyment for all ages, as well as hone the skills of talented young racers. One of those who first donned a helmet in east Hull almost […] Read more Feature News Regeneration GB4 ChampionshipHull KartingJohn HainesLeon Wilson
Council grants help to propel The Whoopie Bakery 22nd January 2024 Social media presence, particularly on Instagram, can provide a huge platform for a local business in the current digital age. High quality, appealing imagery can be the difference between gaining new followers and, as a result, new customers. There are few better examples than that of Katie Cunnah, director of Hull bakery, The Whoopie Bakery. […] Read more Business Feature News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisInvest HullThe Whoopie BakeryUK Shared Prosperity FundUpskilling Support Funding
Exploring Hull on foot is a step in the right direction 13th September 2023 When it comes to walking around the city of Hull, nobody has more steps counted than tour guide, Paul Schofield. Paul has been leading guided walks of the city for more than 30 years and is passionate about both walking and the history, culture and heritage of Hull. “I’ve always liked walking, both as a […] Read more Feature News Active travel HullGuided toursWalking
Hull City Council has launched a new Rent Advice campaign 8th April 2021 Hull City Council has launched a new Rent Advice campaign to urge Council tenants to get in touch with their local housing teams or one of its customer service advisors if they are struggling to pay rent due to COVID-19. Hull City Council tenants experiencing any problems, including struggling to pay rent, housing issues or […] Read more Community and Living Feature Housing News
The Turner Prize, armed Italian police escorts and thousands of people painting themselves blue all in the name of art – Kirsten Simister looks back on an incredible 17 years as curator at Ferens Art Gallery 24th November 2020 When Kirsten Simister arrived in Hull in 2003 to take up the role of curator at Ferens Art Gallery, she couldn’t have imagined what was in store for both her and her new adopted city. Hull’s rich cultural and artistic landscape has flourished since then, with Ferens Art Gallery itself benefitting from a £5.2m refurbishment […] Read more Feature Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News Bigger Trees Near WarterDavid HockneyFerens Art GalleryHull UK City of CultureSea of HullSpencer TunickThe Turner PrizeUK City of Culture
Stay safe this Halloween 26th October 2020 With Halloween on the horizon, many people will be wondering how to plan a celebration which sticks to Covid restrictions. While spooky plans will definitely have to look a little different this year, there are still loads of ways to have fun. Tier 2 restrictions that come into effect at 00.01 on Saturday 31 October […] Read more Coronavirus Feature News Public Health What's on
Hull’s Registration Service is now registering births in a selection of Children’s Centres 8th September 2020 Hull City Council’s Registration Service is now registering births from offices in Children’s Centres across Hull. Hull City Council is asking parents to make an appointment to register their baby’s birth at their closest Children Centre, to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. It is important for parents to register a baby’s birth at the […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Feature News birth registrationchildrenfamiliesRegistration Service
Win £100 by simply sharing your COVID-19 Safe photos 10th August 2020 A competition has been launched challenging Hull residents to take photographs of themselves or their family members being COVID-19 safe this summer. Photos can be taken at home, in the garden, or out and about in your neighbourhood, your local park or even in the city centre. The most important thing is that you must […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Feature News COVID-19 Safe PhotosLord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber
Every Day Counts competition winners announced 13th December 2019 Fifteen school pupils have today won prizes for attending school every day throughout November. The Every Day Counts campaign encourages pupils to attend school every day for the benefit of their education. 80 schools nominated a total of 18586 pupils for attending school every day in November. Headteachers from the city’s primary and secondary schools, […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Feature
