Council supports big screen at Sesh for Challenge Cup Final and England 9th August 2023 Hull City Council is delighted to support big screen showings at the Humber Street Sesh of both the Challenge Cup Final and the England Lionesses at the Women’s World Cup. Hull Kingston Rovers will attempt to win at Wembley Stadium for the first time in 43 years when they take on the Leigh Leopards this […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Rob PritchardEnglandHull KRHumber Street Sesh
Hull City council supports city’s first ever electric bus trial 9th August 2023 Representatives from Hull City Council attended the test drive of an all-electric bus as part of the authority’s efforts to promote sustainable transport in the city. Kerry Ryan, Strategic Transport Manager at Hull City Council, and Councillor Mark Ieronimo, Portfolio Holder for Transportation, Roads, and Highways, visited East Yorkshire Buses on Friday 28 July to test […] Read more News Transport & Streets Busescarbon neutralCouncillor Mark Ieronimoeast yorkshire buses
New city centre eatery receives Levelling Up Funding 9th August 2023 Visitors to Hull city centre will soon be able to enjoy a taste of both France and Taiwan thanks to Levelling Up Funding (LUF). Crepes & Bubbles Whitefriargate Limited will receive £101,800 for the proposed conversion of a redundant unit to open as a takeaway food and beverage shop selling crepes and bubble tea. The […] Read more News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisLevelling Up Funding
Levelling Up boost for new late-night bar and restaurant 8th August 2023 Hull city centre’s nighttime and hospitality sector has received a huge boost courtesy of Levelling Up Funding. A grant of £750,000 has been awarded to Tokyo Industries (Yorkshire) Ltd, trading as Iron Lilies, bringing a new late-night bar and restaurant. The funding is from monies awarded to Hull City Council in 2021 by the Department […] Read more News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisLevelling Up FundingPrinces Quay
Flood defence schemes show worth after significant summer rains 8th August 2023 Hull’s flood defence schemes have shown their worth once again after no property flooding was reported in the city despite significantly higher than average rainfall in recent weeks. Following the June 2007 floods, which saw more than 9,000 properties in the city damaged, as well as the December 2013 tidal surge, drastic improvements were made […] Read more Flooding Living With Water News Cllr Jack HainesFloodingLiving With Water
Council supports campaign encouraging eligible residents to use free passes and ‘Take the Bus’ 8th August 2023 Hull City Council is supporting a national campaign to encourage more residents aged 66 plus or who are eligible due to disability to access free* bus travel. The ‘Take the Bus’ campaign highlights how to make the most of concessionary passes, freeing eligible residents from travel costs and unlocking destinations. Concessionary passes offer free travel […] Read more News Transport & Streets BusesCouncillor Mark Ieronimoeast yorkshire busespublic transportStagecoach East Midlands
Young Hull entrepreneurs encouraged to apply for Test Market Grants 8th August 2023 Aspiring young entrepreneurs can now apply for business grant support thanks to the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank. The Youth Enterprise and Micro Business Team at Hull City Council has established the funding pot enabling the issuing of Test Market Grants between £350 and £500. Test Market Grants are for budding businesspeople in Hull and […] Read more Business News Regeneration John Cracknell Youth Enterprise BankTest Market GrantsUK Shared Prosperity Fund
Humber Street Sesh 2023: Everything you need to know 7th August 2023 Hull’s very own multi-award-winning music festival, Humber Street Sesh 2023, takes place this weekend featuring local acts and upcoming national talent. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the festival: When Is Humber Street Sesh 2023 Taking Place? This year’s Humber Street Sesh takes place on Saturday 12 August 2023 across Hull Marina. The […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Humber Street SeshWhat's On Hull
Weekly traffic and travel update – 4 August 4th August 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 weekly roadworks updateHumber Street SeshRoadworks
Job vacancies at Hull City Council – 3 August 3rd August 2023 Check out the latest job vacancies at Hull City Council this week. Read more Council Government and Democracy News JobsRecruitment
Quiet sessions for museums and gallery 2nd August 2023 Quiet sessions are to be trialled at three popular visitor attractions in Hull. All sounds will be turned off for an hour at the Streetlife Museum, Hull and East Riding Museum, and Ferens Art Gallery on three different days this month. From 1000-1100 on those days, all sounds will be turned off to reduce sensory […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News Councillor Rob PritchardFerens Art GalleryHull and East Riding MuseumHull Culture and LeisureStreetlife Museum
Roaming tourist information for Hull visitors 2nd August 2023 A roaming visitor information point is being offered in Hull, via a custom cargo bike in the city centre. It’s being manned by volunteers from HEY! Volunteering, who can give information to visitors coming to the city over the summer holidays. They will run from Wednesday to Saturday until September. The roaming bike is in […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor Rob PritchardHEY VolunteeringTourism
