Coronavirus: How council tenants could be affected by service changes 30th March 2020 Hull City Council tenants are being updated on how changes to the authority’s neighbourhoods and housing service could affect them during the coronavirus outbreak. Services are being affected in areas such as rent payments, housing repairs and homelessness. Here are how some of the services will be affected: Repairs and planned improvements The council will […] Read more Cancellations Closures Coronavirus Housing News Public Health homelessnessNeighbourhoods and housing
New council housing plan launched in Hull 10th March 2020 Plans to deliver up to 250 new council homes in Hull have been announced. The next phase of the city’s council housing plan will see small sites developed across the city, providing from 150 to 250 homes for rent over the next three to five years. It will contribute to the 620 new homes a […] Read more Housing News Planning council housingCouncillor John BlackHomesearchHull City Council
Find out more about property investment in Hull 10th March 2020 A group of Hull businesses are hosting an event on Thursday to act as a one-stop shop for those looking to find out more about property investment. Hull Property Investment Discovery Day will highlight Hull’s evolving residential property market, share best practice from local industry experts and showcase current opportunities. The event has been organised […] Read more Business Housing News Regeneration Hull Property Investment Discovery DayIguana DevelopmentsMy-Agent
Hull almost doubles new homes target – earning praise from housing secretary 6th March 2020 Hull is one of the UK’s top-performing cities for building new homes, according to new data. The city almost doubled its target for new houses over the past three years, the Government’s Housing Delivery Test has revealed. Hull City Council has overseen the construction of 2,649 new houses – which is 194 per cent of […] Read more Housing News Planning Regeneration Councillor Stephen BradyHousing Delivery TestHull City Council
Rough sleeper numbers in Hull down 31 per cent 6th March 2020 Hull has seen a 31 per cent decrease in the number of rough sleepers – bucking the national trend. Rough sleeper figures published by the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government showed numbers in the city have fallen from 26 to 18 since the last count in 2018. Nationally, there was a nine per […] Read more Housing News Communities and Local GovernmentCouncillor John BlackEmmaushomelessnessHousingrough sleepingWilson Centre
Budget 2020/21: 10 things you need to know 27th February 2020 The budget statement from Councillor Stephen Brady, Leader of Hull City Council, has been approved for 2020/21. The budget, approved at a meeting of Full Council today, includes changes in Council Tax and children’s services, and the city’s carbon neutral commitment for 2030. Here are 10 things you need to know about the 2020/21 budget: […] Read more Adult social care Children and families Civic Community and Living Council Government and Democracy Housing News Regeneration Waste Armed ForcesBudgetcouncil taxCouncillor Stephen BradyFly-tipping
Consultation on gypsy and traveller sites to take place in Hull 24th February 2020 Hull City Council has agreed at a meeting of its Cabinet to consult people in the city and the travelling community on its recommendations to expand provision of sites for gypsies and travellers. The decision will now go to a full council meeting on Thursday 27 February. Detailed consultations will be held with the residents […] Read more Housing News Councillor Mike ThompsonHull City CouncilLocal PlanTraveller sites
Glitter at the ready as Hull council worker competes for Strictly title 12th February 2020 On a normal day, Graham Paddock works on tackling antisocial behaviour across Hull’s neighbourhoods. Now he is donning sparkles and shining shoes as he joins 11 other amateur dancers to compete in this year’s Strictly Learn to Dance contest. The competition, hosted each year by charity Dove House Hospice, involves 24 members of the public […] Read more Housing Hull City Hall News Dove House HospiceHull City CouncilStrictly Come DancingStrictly Learn to Dance
Consultation on gypsy and traveller sites in Hull 5th February 2020 A report will ask Hull City Council’s Cabinet to consider proposals to consult residents and stakeholders on the provision of a gypsy and traveller stopping place in Hull and extension to the existing permanent provision. The Cabinet report recommends consultation is undertaken with residents and groups on the proposal to extend the existing Wilmington traveller […] Read more Housing News Hull City Council
Hull gets £1m for homelessness prevention 29th January 2020 Hull City Council has been awarded just under £1m to continue its work on tackling rough sleeping by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). The funding will enable the council and its partner organisations to continue and strengthen homelessness prevention activities, as well as work with rough sleepers. It will be used […] Read more Housing News Councillor John BlackhomelessnessMHCLG
Hull City Council’s new enforcement policy for private landlords to be introduced 24th January 2020 Hull City Council is set to launch a new approach to enforcing safety standards in private sector rental properties in the city. Legal proceedings brought by the Humber Landlords Association have now been settled on agreed terms with the council. The council’s new Private Housing Enforcement Policy, agreed by its Cabinet in 2018, will be […] Read more Housing News Councillor John BlackHull City CouncilHumber Landlords Association
This Hull guide will lead to hundreds of high-quality homes 23rd January 2020 A new residential design guide has been launched for Hull. The Hull Residential Design Guide will lead to the delivery of more than 620 homes high-quality homes per year across the city. It is the first planning policy adopted by the city specifically addressing the design quality of new housing. The document has been developed […] Read more Business Housing News Planning Regeneration Alex CoddHarper PerryHull City CouncilHull Residential Design Guide
