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View article Flood Action Week: How you can help shape new six-year plan to protect our region from flooding

Flood Action Week: How you can help shape new six-year plan to protect our region from flooding

This Flood Action Week, the people of Hull are being asked to help shape a new flood risk management plan. Working with England’s lead local flood authorities, including Hull City Council, along with other risk management authorities, the Environment Agency has produced 10 draft Flood Risk Management Plans (FRMPs) for public consultation, one for each […]

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View article Hull City Council’s transport fleet shortlisted for green award

Hull City Council’s transport fleet shortlisted for green award

Hull City Council has been shortlisted in the prestigious national Green Fleet Awards 2021. The Green Fleet Awards recognise public and private sector vehicle fleet operators that are leading the way in tackling climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality. There are a range of different awards and Hull City Council, […]

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View article Artist delves into Hull’s rich archives for new exhibition

Artist delves into Hull’s rich archives for new exhibition

Books and items buried deep in the archives of Hull Libraries will be the focus of a new exhibition delving into the city’s rich history. The Stacks: Bodies of Work opens at Hull Central Library on Saturday 20 November, highlighting hidden reference collections of Hull Libraries and examining hidden archives of literature, records, surveys and […]

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View article Hull City Council leader Councillor Daren Hale’s statement on Integrated Rail Plan

Hull City Council leader Councillor Daren Hale’s statement on Integrated Rail Plan

Councillor Daren Hale, leader of Hull City Council, said: “After the release of the long-awaited Integrated Transport Plan, it is an understatement to say we are extremely disappointed to learn of the Government’s decision to pull the plug on plans to electrify the lines in and out of Hull. “For some time now, the council […]

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View article Works to begin at Avenues Centre

Works to begin at Avenues Centre

The council has today published a decision record that authorises condition works to take place at the Avenues Centre. The works will allow the relocation of the Hull Training and Adult Education team from the Endeavour site on Beverley Road, ahead of its refurbishment for the Trinity House move. Councillor Shane McMurray, portfolio holder for […]

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View article Hull City Council support service celebrates Children in Need T-shirt designer

Hull City Council support service celebrates Children in Need T-shirt designer

An inclusive celebration for young people with special educational needs and disabilities will take place this Friday in aid of Children in Need, with special recognition for one of the designers of this year’s official T-shirt. Tristan Sole, 14, from Hull, had his design chosen out of many applicants to represent the ‘England’ Pudsey, on […]

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View article Whitefriargate regeneration boost with £1.6m refurbishment of iconic former bank

Whitefriargate regeneration boost with £1.6m refurbishment of iconic former bank

The regeneration of Hull’s historic Whitefriargate has taken another step forward with the £1.6m refurbishment of an iconic former bank. The 55 Group, a collective of leading cross-industry businesses, has completed its relocation to the former HSBC building on Whitefriargate in Hull city centre following redevelopment to make it a creative and innovation hub. Gerard […]

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