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
Leader reacts to Levelling Up announcement 29th September 2023 Hull City Council Leader, Mike Ross, has reacted to the government’s announcement in its latest round of Levelling Up Funding. Hull has been awarded £19.35 million from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. Cllr Ross said: “This funding will enable the council and partners to provide opportunities across the city. “There will be […] Read more Civic News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossLevelling Up
Hull Fair road closures plus weekly traffic and travel update – 29 September 29th September 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 FairHull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Help improve your workforce skills through UK Shared Prosperity Funding 29th September 2023 Applications are welcome for the latest round of Hull’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). Round three of UKSPF is for People & Skills with £2.7m worth of funding available. Hull City Council was provided with £9.1m to support local businesses and residents, as well as voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations. The latest round of […] Read more Business News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisPeople & SkillsUKSPF
Three Hull residents successfully prosecuted for fly-tipping 29th September 2023 Hull City Council warns residents to dispose of their waste legally to avoid facing enforcement action, following three fly-tipping prosecutions this month. The council continues to recommend that residents dispose of their waste properly through legitimate services. Fly-tipping is defined as the ‘illegal deposit of any waste onto land that does not have a licence […] Read more News Waste bulky collectionsCouncillor Julia ConnerFly-tipping prosecutionshousehold waste and recycling centreReuse shop
What’s on in Hull – October 2023 28th September 2023 It’s starting to get a bit colder and the days are getting shorter, but there’s still plenty going on in Hull this month. Hull Fair 2023 Walton Street, 6 Oct – 14 Oct 2023, various times We had to start with Hull Fair. You can’t talk about what’s going on in Hull in October without […] Read more News What's on
Still time to register your place at Employment Hub’s recruitment drive 28th September 2023 Places remain available for next month’s recruitment drive hosted by Hull City Council’s Employment Hub. The Recruitment Event will be held at Hull’s Guildhall and is completely free to members of the public looking for work or seeking alternative job opportunities. It will allow potential candidates to meet employers which will be showcasing a range […] Read more Business News Regeneration Employment HubRecruitment Drive
Hull City Council’s Children’s Services continue to improve as government lifts Improvement Notice 28th September 2023 Hull City Council’s Children’s Services are no longer under an Improvement Notice. David Johnston OBE MP, the Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing recently wrote to the Council to inform them that the Department for Education (DfE) was lifting its Improvement Notice. An Improvement Notice is a direction issued by the DfE to local authorities, […] Read more Children and families News Children and familiesChildren and young peoplechildren's serviceschildren's social careCouncillor Linda TockDepartment for EducationImprovement plan for children's servicesOfstedsocial workSocial Work Academy
