Hull City Council cuts CO2 emissions with University of Hull cooling technology 10th November 2021 An innovative University of Hull cooling system has helped Hull City Council reduce electricity consumption at its data centre by as much as 80 per cent. Using a super-performance Dew Point Cooling system, developed at the University’s Centre for Sustainable Energy Technologies, Hull City Council has saved more than £50,000 in electricity cooling costs, and […] Read more Environment News Dew Point Cooling systemHull University
Remembrance Day 2021 10th November 2021 Hull will remember the millions of people who lost their lives in the First World War, and subsequent conflicts, this Sunday, on the 103rd anniversary of the 1918 armistice. At 10.30am on Sunday 14 November, a parade will leave from Pease Street and travel to the city centre Cenotaph before the annual service of remembrance takes place […] Read more Civic News What's on Armistice DayLord Mayor Councillor Lynn PetriniRemembrance Day 2021
Exciting multi-million pound vision for Queens Gardens to go before planners 10th November 2021 The transformative £11.7m Queens Gardens redevelopment will go before Hull City Council’s planning committee on Tuesday 16 November. Preparatory work has already begun on the site after the project was given pre planning support last December. The Queens Gardens refurbishment will improve accessibility and visitor flows, deliver structural repairs through rebuilding the perimeter walls, introduce […] Read more Environment News Planning Regeneration Queens GardensQueens Gardens refurbishment
Urgent climate advice given to Yorkshire and Humber leaders 10th November 2021 A climate action plan for Yorkshire and the Humber finds that the region will have used up its share of the global carbon budget consistent with a “good chance” of staying within 1.5 °C of warming – the focus of COP26 currently taking place in Glasgow – within just six years if urgent action is […] Read more Environment News Climate changeClimate emergencyenvironment
‘How we’re making greener, cleaner and healthier travel more accessible in Hull’ 10th November 2021 As countries across the world join forces to accelerate action towards tackling the climate emergency, Hull is already changing gears towards becoming a walking and cycling city. COP26 is shining a light on how the world can work together to deliver net zero by the middle of the century, and how people travel plays a […] Read more Environment News Transport & Streets
Restoration of Hull’s historic trawler gets underway 10th November 2021 Hull’s last remaining sidewinder trawler and iconic symbol of the city’s fishing industry has been dry docked for the first time in 30 years for restoration to get underway. The hull of the trawler is being cleaned, and initial condition assessments will be carried out by Dunston’s Ship Repairs, the company appointed to restore both […] Read more News Regeneration Arctic CorsairHull Maritime Project
Start-Up Day: Get support for your business at Hull Central Library 9th November 2021 The Business & IP Centre’s Start-up Day is back for 2021 on Thursday 11 November at Hull Central Library to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week. A wealth of business support and expert guidance will be available for anyone with a business idea or a business they would like to grow. Join us for a day of […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture Libraries News businessGlobal Entrepreneurship WeekHCALHull Central LibraryHull Culture and Leisure
Video: Artists encourage others to enter Ferens Open Exhibition 9th November 2021 With applications now being accepted for the 2022 Ferens Open Exhibition, two artists have explained why the event is so special and encouraged others to take part. The annual Ferens Open Exhibition is one of the highlights of the Ferens calendar, offering a platform to both seasoned exhibitors and artists looking to show their work for […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News Erin LedsomFerens Art GalleryFerens Open ExhibitionFerens Open Exhibition 2022Hannah Billingham
Financial help available for young people to progress education or training 8th November 2021 Grants are available for children and young people in Hull to help them progress in their education. There are four types of grants available: Hull Education Foundation – this grant aims to help young people prepare to enter a profession, trade, occupation or service up to the age of 25 years old. It can be […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Children and young peopleCouncillor Shane McMurray
Hull and high water: How the city became a leader on flood management after devastation of 2007 8th November 2021 As part of our COP26 coverage and the #OneStepGreener campaign, Hull CC News looks at the work that has been done since 2007 to protect the city from the threat of flooding, and what you can do to improve your own resilience… With its proud maritime history and an emerging status as the UK’s ‘Energy […] Read more Environment Living With Water News #OneStepGreenerCOP26Flood defenceLiving With Water
Bandstand Roundabout to close for two weekends as part of Stoneferry improvement scheme 8th November 2021 Bandstand Roundabout will close over two weekends for essential repair and resurfacing works as part of the Stoneferry improvement scheme. The roundabout, at the junction of Stoneferry Road, Leads Road and West Carr Lane, will be closed to traffic from 7pm on Friday 26 November to allow the carriageway surfacing to be removed and repairs […] Read more News Transport & Streets RoadworksStoneferry Corridor
Decision Record: Council services to return in-house 5th November 2021 The Council has today published a Decision Record that outlines plans to bring the Customer Contact (Call) Centre and the Revenues and Benefits services back ‘in-house’. The two contracts, currently run by Civica, end in 2022 and will not be renewed, meaning staff will be transferred over to direct Council employment. The current contract for […] Read more News CivicaCouncillor Aneesa AkbarHull customer service centres
