Pocket Parks pilot project launched 6th October 2023 A flagship Hull City Council scheme will see pocket parks across the city created and invested in. Four areas in Hull will see new investment from this autumn after the first phase of the council’s Pocket Park programme has been revealed. These are: These sites will be the first areas to see the benefit of the new […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Regeneration Cllr Rob PritchardParks and Open SpacesPocket Parks
Hull Fair to see parking barriers installed on nearby streets 5th October 2023 Parking barriers will be installed for Hull Fair 2023, to prevent fairgoers from abandoning their cars. Due to past unauthorised parking on the central reservations on Chanterlands Avenue and Spring Bank West, Hull City Council will once again install parking barriers in these areas. It is hoped that these barriers will prevent people from abandoning their cars […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoHull Fair 2023parking
Jesy’s Jewellery 1,000th grant recipient from John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank 5th October 2023 The John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank (JCYEB) has issued its 1,000th grant. Jessica Ware, of Hull-based Jesy’s Jewellery, was part of Hull City Council’s Making Changes for Careers Programme (MC4C). JCYEB, now in its 20th year, works closely with the council and not only gives grants to aspiring young entrepreneurs, but it also matches them […] Read more Business News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisJohn Cracknell Youth Enterprise BankTest Market GrantsUKSPF
HTAE learners enjoying brand new IT suite 5th October 2023 Post-16 learners in Hull will have access to brand new IT facilities this academic year thanks to the creation of new classrooms in east Hull. Two modular buildings have been installed at Hull Training & Adult Education’s (HTAE) The Construction Centre, creating four classrooms. The installation of the buildings was completed and handed over on […] Read more Education and Learning News Cllr Linda TockEsteemHTAEHull Training
Job vacancies at Hull City Council – 5 October 5th October 2023 Want to make a difference in Hull? Join our team of passionate people and work on local projects that matter. Check out the latest job vacancies at Hull City Council this week: DA Men’s Worker – Fixed Term Salary details: £28371 – £31099 (pro-rata) Closing date: 8 October 2023 This is a unique opportunity to join the […] Read more Business Council Government and Democracy News JobsRecruitment
Ennerdale carriageway to be reconstructed 5th October 2023 Hull City Council is preparing to carry out essential maintenance work later this month on the Ennerdale carriageway. The work will improve an area of the existing carriageway at the junction of Ennerdale and Riverview Gardens. The intention of the work is to reconstruct the failed area of the carriageway, to ensure the highway provides […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoEnnerdaleRoadworksWright Civil Engineering
More footpath improvement works planned for Hull 4th October 2023 Several streets across Hull will undergo essential resurfacing next month, to provide much-needed improvements to the footpaths. As part of the council’s investment in the city’s footpaths, improvements and resurfacing works will take place on Benedict Road, Chanterlands Avenue, Chester Road, Helmsley Grove, Hessle Road, Wascana Close, Luton Road, and Woodgate Road. The improvements will involve […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoimprovementsPBS Construction
The Step in the Right Direction Hull Blog – International Walk to School Month 4th October 2023 October is International Walk to School Month, when children all around the world celebrate the benefits of walking and wheeling to school. In his first post for ‘The Step in the Right Direction Hull Blog’, Paul Schofield, a tour guide in the city for more than 30 years, talks to us about why Hull is […] Read more News Regeneration active travelThe Step in the Right Direction Hull BlogWalking
Striking new centrepiece for Alderman Kneeshaw Park 3rd October 2023 Visitors to Alderman Kneeshaw Park (AKP) can now enjoy its new centrepiece featuring carved totem poles, as well as a colourful new mural. The green space on Valiant Drive in east Hull has been the recipient of £85,000 worth of Levelling Up Funding’s (LUF) Parks Fund and the latest addition a part of the most […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Regeneration Alderman Kneeshaw ParkCllr Julia ConnerLevelling Up Parks Fund
Come along for the ride as Hull Fair returns for 2023! 3rd October 2023 One of Europe’s largest travelling fairs will return to Hull this week for its 729th year. Opening this Friday 6 October, and taking over 16 acres of Walton Street car park, Hull Fair boasts attractions from across the country. This year there are more than 300 attractions from roller-coasters, white-knuckle-rides to hook-a-duck along with over […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Chief Superintendent Christine WilsonHull Fair 2023Lord Mayor Cllr Kalvin Neal
Semi-derelict listed building to be converted into assisted living centre 3rd October 2023 Works are to begin imminently to create a much-needed assisted living centre in Hull. Netherhall on Wawne Road will see the former Hull City Council corporate office converted into the facility by Hull-based care specialist Urban Wave Ltd. Planning consent has been obtained by the developer for 10 apartments in the historic Netherhall and eight […] Read more Adult social care News Planning Regeneration Cllr Linda ChambersNetherhall
New mural at Pearson Primary School celebrates Beverley Road’s past 2nd October 2023 A new mural celebrating Beverley Road’s history has been unveiled at Pearson Primary School, thanks to Hull City Council and National Lottery players. The artwork will help pupils learn more about the heritage of the area and understand the links between Hull’s local, national, and global history. The mural was created by Hull artist Alex […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Beverley RoadBeverley Road Townscape Heritage SchemeCouncillor Rob PritchardHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNational Lottery