Housing

View article BHS building demolition approved

BHS building demolition approved

Permission has been granted for the demolition of the former BHS building in Hull city centre. As part of the wider Albion Square project, planning permission was required to demolish the building ahead of the site being transformed into a high-quality, mixed-use development. Part of the permission also includes the erection of a specialist steel […]

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View article Case study video: hear how bold decision resulted in 15-year partnership for East Bank

Case study video: hear how bold decision resulted in 15-year partnership for East Bank

Hull City Council’s ambitious East Bank Urban Village development and the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) are intrinsically linked. It was at the annual event at Leeds’ Royal Armouries where discussions first took place between the council and Muse, one third of the ECF partnership which was confirmed as East Bank’s lead […]

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View article Council’s commitment to tackling domestic abuse in Hull recognised with gold award

Council’s commitment to tackling domestic abuse in Hull recognised with gold award

Hull City Council’s Neighbourhoods and Housing team has been awarded gold accreditation from the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA). DAHA accreditation is seen as the UK benchmark for how housing providers should respond to domestic abuse. It is endorsed by the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) as best practice in the national Violence […]

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View article Staying warm this winter – help is available in Hull

Staying warm this winter – help is available in Hull

As the temperatures drop, many people across Hull may be worrying about how to stay warm this winter, especially with energy costs still high and household budgets stretched. Hull City Council and partners want residents to know help and support is available to help keep warm, reduce energy bills and access emergency help if needed. […]

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View article Councils work with letting agents, private landlords and GPs to counter damp and mould

Councils work with letting agents, private landlords and GPs to counter damp and mould

Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council have jointly renewed a social media campaign to inform landlords and tenants about the risk of leaving damp and mould in homes untreated, and the necessity of taking action. The councils have linked up with health professionals to share the Healthy Homes campaign via GP surgeries […]

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