Group working to tackle problem begging in Hull city centre 2nd July 2019 A partnership in Hull is working to address the issue of problem begging in the city centre. Hull City Council, Humberside Police, HullBID, Emmaus Hull and East Riding, the NHS and other partners are part of the Improving Outcomes group. The group is launching a city centre advertising campaign on Tuesday 2 July, advising people […] Read more Health and Social Care Housing News beggingEmmaushomelessnessHull and East Yorkshire MindHullBIDHumberside PoliceNHSrough sleepingThe Salvation Army Hull
Hull City Council takes steps to control rise of HMOs in the city 24th June 2019 Hull City Council has moved a step closer to tackling problems arising from houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) across the city. The council’s Cabinet today supported a plan that would give the authority greater control over the creation of HMOs in three areas. The Article 4 directions would cover three areas of the city – […] Read more Housing News Planning CabinetCouncillor Daren HaleHMOsHull City Council
Council tenants urged to share memories to mark 100 years of council housing 17th May 2019 Hull council tenants are being urged to share their memories of living in council housing to mark 100 years since the first council homes. Hull City Council is organising a series of events to mark the centenary, including age exchange reminiscences and a film. And the local authority is asking residents to help them by […] Read more Housing News
£728,000 funding to help Hull’s rough sleepers 17th May 2019 Hull City Council has successfully bid for £728,000 to help alleviating rough sleeping in the city. The grant application was made to the Rapid Rehousing Pathway 2019-20 fund. The funding will go towards creating an assessment hub where outreach workers will assess the needs of rough sleepers and help to secure accommodation and support services. […] Read more Housing News
Search on for best garden among Hull tenants 8th May 2019 Green-fingered Hull City Council tenants will be again given the chance to show off their gardening skills. And this year’s Hull City Council Tenants’ Garden Competition will includes more categories than ever. Two new categories – Gardening Undertaken in a Confined Space and Best Container, have been added to awards for Best Individual Garden and […] Read more Housing News National Gardening Week
Hull is the national trailblazer for tenant involvement 12th April 2019 Hull City Council is celebrating becoming the first social landlord nationally to achieve Exemplar Accreditation for its tenant involvement work. Awarded Tpas, the national tenant engagement experts, exemplar status recognises how the Neighbourhood and Housing Service enables its tenants to have their say on the range and quality of the services they receive and how […] Read more Housing
Hull beats tough housing targets with 2,500 new homes 15th March 2019 Hull has beaten the tough housing delivery targets set by the Government. The local authority delivered 165% of its target with 2,514 new homes built in the city from 2015 to 2018. The targets are set in the Housing Delivery Test, an annual Government measurement for local authorities in England. Councillor John Black, Hull City Council’s […] Read more Housing News
121 new houses in Bilton Grange given conditional approval 7th March 2019 Plans for 121 new houses in Bilton Grange area of Hull have been granted conditional approval by planners. Plans were approved by Hull City Council’s planning committee yesterday to allow the houses to be built on land to the west of Grange Road in east Hull, subject to the legal agreement and some revisions to […] Read more Housing News Planning
Landlord fined £2,825 after seven found living in two-bed Hull flat 18th February 2019 A Hull landlord has been fined almost £3,000 after at least seven people were found living in a two-bedroom flat. Saleem Hakim was charged £2,825 in council costs, fine and a victim surcharge for failure to reduce occupancy levels at a flat in Albany Street, Hull. Mr Hakim was convicted two offences of failing to […] Read more Housing News
How to keep damp and mould out of your home 15th February 2019 Residents are being advised how to prevent the build-up of condensation in their homes to avoid damp. Hull City Council and Hull & East Riding Citizens Advice are warning residents that damp can lead to mould build-up, which can seriously affect people’s health. As residents shut out the draughts to keep warm during winter, the organisations […] Read more Housing News
Hull housing growth plan given go-ahead 29th January 2019 A £4 million investment in housing renewal from the Local Growth Fund has been approved by the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership. Hull City Council confirmed the move in a decision record. It will allow the local authority to continue a city-wide housing regeneration plan to build up to 1,000 new homes, for sale and affordable rent in established renewal […] Read more Housing News HousingHull City CouncilHumber LEP
Hull City Council promotes Alex Codd to senior economic development role 18th January 2019 Hull City Council has promoted City Planning Manager Alex Codd to a new City Economic Development and Regeneration Manager role. Alex, one of the council’s most highly respected and well-known senior officers, has spent the past 10 years leading the council’s planning team. He has helped in the delivery of major employment opportunities at Siemens, […] Read more Business Housing News Planning
