Hull Fair comes to Albert Ave as giant hook a duck competition fills new lido 11th October 2023 Albert Avenue Pools and Fitness has been officially opened by the Lord Mayor, with a giant game of hook a duck in the new lido. Following the unveiling of a commemorative plaque, by Lord Mayor, Cllr Kalvin Neal, the hook-a duck schools competition that was launched over the summer by the project’s contractors through the […] Read more News Albert Avenue Pools & FitnessCllr Rob PritchardEsteemhook a duckHull FairLord Mayor Cllr Kalvin Neal
Hull City Council leader calls on Secretary of State for update on rail electrification 11th October 2023 Councillor Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, has (today) written to the Secretary of State for Transport to seek clarification on when the government expect electrification of the Hull to Leeds rail line to take place. Hull City Council has been working with its partners at Transport for the North and Network Rail, alongside the […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor mike rossDepartment for Transportnetwork railNorthern Powerhouse RailTransport for the North
Further funding available following successful Hull Business – Your Future event 10th October 2023 The recent part two of Hull Business – Your Future has been hailed a huge success, with over 130 businesses from the city attending The Guildhall. The breakfast event showcased business support available to attendees, including new programmes being made available through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). Guests went away full of knowledge on […] Read more Business News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossHull Business - Your FutureInvest HullUKSPF
Hull’s Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre praised by Minister 10th October 2023 The Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre (ICC) in Hull has been singled out for praise by the Minister of State for Social Care Helen Whately MP. She gave a speech at this year’s NHS ConfedExpo where she highlighted the centre as an example of best practice. The NHS ConfedExpo is a two-day conference which brings […] Read more Adult social care News Public Health adult social careCouncillor Linda ChambersHealthHumber and North Yorkshire ICBJean Bishop Integrated Care CentreNHSPublic health
Leads Road to undergo essential repairs 10th October 2023 Hull City Council has announced that essential works on Leads Road will commence later this month, to provide much needed improvement to the road condition. With the westbound carriageway on Leads Road – from the junction of Wickes car park to Number 83 – in a poor state, essential maintenance work needs to be carried […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoimprovementsLeads RoadRoadworks
Hull City Council takes a big step towards sustainability with eight new electric vehicles 10th October 2023 Hull City Council is proud to announce the acquisition of eight new electric cars. This move is part of Hull City Council’s commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, promoting sustainable practices and becoming net zero and carbon neutral. The new electric Renault Zoe’s – which are replacing eight existing petrol vehicles – will be used […] Read more Adult social care News Transport & Streets carbon neutralCllr Jack HainesCouncillor Linda Chamberselectric vehiclesKWLNet Zero
Road safety measures take step forward for both Lowgate and the A165 10th October 2023 New road safety measures are a step closer after Hull City Council awarded a contract to design schemes to improve Lowgate, in the Old Town, and the A165. In a decision record, published on Monday 9 October, the council has appointed Pell Frischmann Consulting Engineers Limited to develop a full design and oversee the process […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoDepartment for TransportLowgatePell Frischmannroad safetySafer Roads Humber
Devolution deal has to suit the people of Hull 9th October 2023 Next year, 2024, marks ten years since the current phase of English devolution started with the Greater Manchester Agreement in 2014. When we talk about devolution, for many it isn’t really clear what it means, with a lack of clarity on what it really means, whether you are a resident, a business owner or council […] Read more Civic Council Government and Democracy News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossDevolution
Council takes action to futureproof roads in Kingswood 9th October 2023 Plans will be drawn up to help improve the layout of a number of roundabouts in Hull, after the council appointed Align Property Partners Limited to progress proposals for the Kingswood Area Action Plan (AAP) and Calvert Lane to their next stage. In a decision record, published by the council on Friday 6 October, the […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelcalvert laneCouncillor Mark IeronimoCycle lanesCycling
New life for city centre office building thanks to funding boost 6th October 2023 A vacant and dilapidated Hull city centre building will soon benefit from ‘Grade A’ managed office space thanks to significant funding from Hull City Council and Hull & East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (HEY LEP). A contribution of £1.5m has been granted to Venture Business Space, part of Allenby Commercial, towards its £6.5m project to […] Read more Business News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisEuropa HouseHEY LEPJames Newman OBELevelling Up Funding
Hull Fair road closures plus weekly traffic and travel update – 6 October 6th October 2023 Here is the latest breakdown of scheduled and emergency works taking place across Hull over the next few weeks. All works are subject to change. For the latest updates: Read more News Transport & Streets Hull Fair 2023Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Council Leader welcomes near £20m funding boost as Hull’s Levelling Up Partnership plans revealed 6th October 2023 Leader of Hull City Council, Cllr Mike Ross has welcomed a huge £19.35 million funding boost for the city as he met with Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young MP alongside the council’s chief executive, Matt Jukes, and Hull & East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership chair, James Newman OBE. The minister from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing […] Read more Civic Environment News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossHEY LEPJames Newman OBELevelling Up FundingMatt Jukes
