Funding boost for musicians and creatives in Hull 7th July 2023 Hull City Council is supporting musicians and creative people in the city via two new projects. The two-year industry development programmes are focussed on the creative industry and the music industry. The programmes are funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), after successful bidding by Hull City Council. The UKSPF is a key part […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisCouncillor mike rossCouncillor Rob PritchardcreativecultureMusicUKSPF
Cabinet to be updated on Hull’s Levelling Up Partnership progress 7th July 2023 Hull has been selected as one of 20 places in the government’s move to create Levelling Up Partnerships. The opportunity for Hull to enter this partnership will be considered by the council’s July Cabinet, as well as scrutinised by the Economy and Environment Scrutiny commission. The partnership would see the city being part of a […] Read more News Regeneration CabinetCllr Paul Drake DavisLevelling Up
Resurfacing works will begin on two Hull streets this summer 7th July 2023 Argyle Street and Stanley Street will undergo improvements to provide a smooth ride for road users. The works are needed due to the carriageway deteriorating and it will provide a safe and skid resistant surface. They are scheduled to begin on Monday 10th July and are expected to take around one week to complete. Resurfacing […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoCR Reynolds Ltdroad closures
Strategic skills hub plans to go to Cabinet 6th July 2023 Proposals to create a strategic skills hub for Hull and East Riding will be shared with Hull City Council’s Cabinet. In the plans, the hub would maintain core staff and focus on the future skills needs of employers. It is anticipated that this could see benefits for the business community and employees across the whole […] Read more Business News CabinetCllr Mike RossLEPStrategic Skills Hub
Cabinet asked to agree to Devolution talks 6th July 2023 Hull City Council’s Cabinet will later this month be asked to endorse plans to formally progress with devolution for Hull and the East Riding. Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire Councils were named in the first wave of potential devolution deals when the Levelling Up White Paper was launched in February 2022. The Minister for […] Read more Civic News CabinetCllr Mike RossDevolution
Dove House: Re-Use Electrical Shop re-opens in new location 6th July 2023 A shop aimed at encouraging the reuse and repair of second-hand electrical goods has moved to a new location. The Re-Use Electrical Shop, previously located on Marfleet Lane, has now re-opened within Dove House’s Furniture Superstore on Hessle Road. Three times the size of the previous site, the shop aims to continue reducing waste by […] Read more News Waste Doug SharpDove House HospiceEast Riding CouncilFCC Environment
Job vacancies at Hull City Council – 6 July 6th July 2023 Check out the latest job vacancies at Hull City Council this week. Read more Business Council Government and Democracy News Regeneration JobsRecruitment
Cabinet to decide on city centre developments to bring over 1,000 new homes 5th July 2023 Hull City Council’s Cabinet will consider ambitious plan to unlock the development of over 1,000 new homes on three empty city centre sites. Cabinet will decide whether to give the green light to bring forward development on brownfield sites at the East Bank, known as Eastern Quarter, at St Stephen’s Place on Colonial Street and […] Read more Housing News Planning Regeneration CabinetCllr Paul Drake DavisEastern QuarterMyton City GatewaySt Stephen's Place
South Atlantic Medal holders to receive Honorary Freedom of the City 5th July 2023 Veterans of the Falklands War are to receive the Honorary Freedom of the City of Kingston upon Hull. The Freedom Scroll will be presented to holders of the South Atlantic Medal at an Extraordinary Meeting of Hull City Council. The meeting, called specifically for the purpose, will take place on Thursday 20 July at 4:00pm, […] Read more Civic News Councillor mike rossFalklandsGuildhallLord MayorSouth Atlantic Medal
Rugby and Clive Sullivan celebrated at Streetlife Museum 4th July 2023 A new display celebrating the legendary Clive Sullivan and rugby as a whole in Hull has opened at the Streetlife Museum. Hull Museums has been working in partnership with the Sullivan family, rugby league teams Hull FC and Hull KR, and the Hull Roundheads rugby union team to tell the story of Hull’s strong relationship […] Read more Museums News Sport Clive SullivanCouncillor Rob PritchardHull Culture and LeisureRugby LeagueStreetlife Museum
Parklets trial aimed at boosting Hull’s evening economy 4th July 2023 Works will soon get underway to install new parklet outdoor seating areas on Princes Dock Street. A published decision record confirmed Hull City Council has awarded a contract to local firm Pearl Green Engineering Limited to manufacture, supply, deliver and install the project. The six parklets will be in the existing pedestrianised zone between Mccoy’s […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Drake DavisDecision RecordOld TownParkletPrinces Dock Street
R-evolution awarded grant to continue running community cycle hubs in Hull 3rd July 2023 Local cycling charity R-evolution has been awarded a grant of £60,000 to maintain the existing community cycle hubs in Hull, as well as deliver two more. The funding has been confirmed in a decision record published by Hull City Council on Friday 30 June. The decision states that the cash boost will help the Cottingham-based charity […] Read more News Transport & Streets Community cycle hubsCouncillor Mark IeronimoR-evolution
