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View article Brunswick Arcade: update to ongoing works

Brunswick Arcade: update to ongoing works

25th January 2022

Major regeneration works continue to progress at Brunswick Arcade to bring this large-scale landmark building back into full economic use. The scheme will create new residential accommodation over ground-floor retail units and will deliver a new frontage that is in keeping with the local Conservation Area. The works, which will contribute significantly towards the regeneration […]

View article Thousands of children across Hull benefit from learning music

Thousands of children across Hull benefit from learning music

24th January 2022

The Hull Music Service has taught almost 5,000 school age children, on a weekly basis, over the last year. 4,807 pupils, 11.7 percent of Hull’s pupils, have taken part in regular group or individual lessons, or have been a part of whole class ensemble tuition during 2021. Children from Orchard Park account for the highest […]

View article Council approves new set of actions to tackle climate change

Council approves new set of actions to tackle climate change

24th January 2022

Hull City Council have approved a new set of actions for tackling climate change at today’s cabinet meeting. The cabinet approved the Carbon Neutral Pathway and Delivery Plan, which sets a net zero target for Hull of 2045, which builds on the carbon neutral target for 2030 previously agreed by council. There will be additional […]

View article Albert Avenue Lido to expand and meet international standards

Albert Avenue Lido to expand and meet international standards

24th January 2022

Hull City Council’s Cabinet has today approved a request to increase the capital budget allocated for Albert Avenue Pools’ multimillion-pound refitting and refurbishment project. The additional £1.4million will now mean the new heated lido specification will create an improved experience for users, as well as meeting international standards that will be able to accommodate top-level […]

View article HEY! Volunteering is recruiting new members for the first time in two years

HEY! Volunteering is recruiting new members for the first time in two years

24th January 2022

HEY! Volunteering is on the lookout for new volunteers to help support expansion into the wider region. The programme, which launched for Hull’s tenure as UK City of Culture in 2017, is taking on new recruits for the first time in two years. The new application window will open on February 7 and close on […]

View article Weekly roadworks update – January 21

Weekly roadworks update – January 21

21st January 2022

From next week, National Highways will be carrying out resurfacing work on the A1033 Hedon Road and part of the A63 Roger Millward Way. The work is due to start on Monday 24 January and is expected to be completed by mid-February National Highways project manager Steve Bishop said: “This work is essential for the […]

View article Hull City Council supports local jobs, businesses and investment with new framework

Hull City Council supports local jobs, businesses and investment with new framework

21st January 2022

Hull City Council is awarding a new procurement framework contract to provide ease of access to the professional services it requires to facilitate investment into infrastructure within the city. Of the initial 14 suppliers being appointed onto the contract, 12 are based in Yorkshire and 9 of these are in Hull and the East Riding. […]

View article Innovative approach to children’s homes improves outcomes for children

Innovative approach to children’s homes improves outcomes for children

20th January 2022

Hull City Council made a commitment to caring for looked after children in local, home environments within a community setting, to contribute to better outcomes for those children and young people. Investment was made into buying or building smaller homes in communities, to be able to home children in the city rather than in costly […]

View article Peaky Blinders is hitting the stage – and it’s coming to Hull

Peaky Blinders is hitting the stage – and it’s coming to Hull

20th January 2022

The popular TV show Peaky Blinders is being adapted for the stage and will be coming to Hull New Theatre next year. Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby has been written by the original creator of the global phenomenon – Steven Knight. The new dance theatre event, delving into the story of Tommy Shelby and […]

View article Hull City AFC Statement from Councillor Daren Hale, Leader of Hull City Council

Hull City AFC Statement from Councillor Daren Hale, Leader of Hull City Council

19th January 2022

“Hull City Council welcome today’s announcement, following a period of exclusive negotiations and due diligence, of the sale of Hull City AFC to Acun Ilicali. “I would like to congratulate Mr. Ilicali on his acquisition and very much look forward to meeting and welcoming him and his team to our city, and to finding out […]

View article Hull City Council’s letter to National Highways over response to A63 traffic light failures

Hull City Council’s letter to National Highways over response to A63 traffic light failures

19th January 2022

Hull City Council has written to the chief executive of National Highways, seeking assurance over traffic lights failures that have caused major disruption on the A63. The signals at the Garrison Road roundabout and the Queen Street junction have both been out of use in recent weeks, causing severe delays and frustration for motorists and […]

View article Local businesses affected by the Omicron variant invited to apply for new grants

Local businesses affected by the Omicron variant invited to apply for new grants

19th January 2022

Hull City Council is inviting businesses to apply for the latest COVID-19 business support grants which are now live. Two schemes are offering grants of up to £6,000 for businesses experiencing difficulties because of the Omicron variant and the government’s response in implementing Plan B, as well as the dual impact of lower consumer demand […]