First tree arrives as part of huge planting programme in Queens Gardens 10th March 2022 The first tree arrives in Queens Gardens today (Thursday 10 March) signalling the start of a major planting programme as part of the park’s £11.7m redevelopment. An 11-metre tall Metasequoia tree will be craned into position before being planted in the centre of the gardens. This will provide an example of the scale and type […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityQueens Gardens
Hull City Council appoints contractor to carry out works at Myton Retail Park 9th March 2022 A contractor has been appointed to carry out the demolition of two buildings at Myton Retail Park and extend the existing car park onto the cleared site. Hull City Council has published a decision record confirming the awarding of the contract to PBS Construction Limited for the sum of £175,939 after an open tender process […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleDevelopmentmyton streetRegeneration
People urged to change their travel behaviour for one day a week 9th March 2022 People in Hull are being encouraged to Walk It, Bike It or Bus It for a cleaner, greener and healthier city. For just one day a week, people who travel around Hull are being encouraged to swap their cars for walking, cycling or public transport. The call comes as part of the city’s commitment towards […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets
Community invited to get on board as new look for Hull Maritime is revealed 9th March 2022 Hull is set to celebrate its status as Yorkshire’s only maritime city, urging people to get on board a voyage of discovery in 2022 and beyond. On 9 March, a new look was unveiled for Hull Maritime, the £30.3m Hull City Council and National Lottery Heritage Fund project that is transforming the city’s maritime treasures […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration Hull MaritimeHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityVisual identity
Hull Cruise Yorkshire proposed Preferred Partner published 8th March 2022 The council has today published a report requesting approval to appoint a Preferred Partner to the Hull Cruise Yorkshire project. If approved by the council’s cabinet, the decision would see Associated British Ports (ABP) appointed. The report will be heard at the council’s Riverside area committee and economy & investment scrutiny before a decision is […] Read more News Regeneration ABPAssociated British PortsCllr Daren HaleCruise Terminal HullhULL cRUISE yORKSHIRE
Arts Council England invites Hull Music Service to take a larger regional role 8th March 2022 Hull Music Service has been invited by Arts Council England to become lead partner for North East Lincolnshire Music Education Hub, in addition to being the lead partner for Hull Music Hub. James Dickinson, Head of Hull Music Service said: “This is not only an endorsement of our work in Hull, but it also opens […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Arts Council EnglandCouncillor Shane McMurrayHull Music HubHull Music Service
Hull Women’s Week to celebrate inspiring women from Hull 7th March 2022 A week-long programme of events will celebrate women across all communities, give a platform to local groups and feature talks from leading figures. Launched on Saturday 5 March, the week includes interviews with a host of women including Hull MPs Emma Hardy and Dame Diana Johnson, community activist Karen Okra and Deputy Leader of Hull […] Read more News
Food businesses reminded to register 4th March 2022 New food businesses are booming in Hull, with increasing numbers of pizzerias and takeaway premises as well as people running bakeries from their own kitchens. The growth has been driven by the Coronavirus pandemic, with people honing skills at home, finding usual work disrupted, or adapting existing food businesses. Nationally, 37 per cent of new […] Read more News
Weekly roadworks update – March 4 4th March 2022 The multimillion-pound Stoneferry improvement scheme continues over the next week with overnight resurfacing work in Stoneferry Road and Chamberlain Road. Until March 9, Stoneferry Road will be closed on weeknights (7pm to 6am) southbound between Bandstand Roundabout and Ferry Lane roundabout. On March 10, 11 and 14, Chamberlain Road will be closed overnight (7pm to 6am) from the Stoneferry Road […] Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworksStoneferry Corridor
Young people elected to represent Hull as Members of Youth Parliament announced 4th March 2022 The Lord Mayor of Kingston Upon Hull, Councillor Lynn Petrini, has announced who will represent Hull in the UK Youth Parliament. Four youth representatives have been announced; Toby Gold and Logan Richards have been elected as new Members of Youth Parliament (MYP), and Scarlett-Victoria Rowland and Elizabeth Wilson have been elected as Deputy Members. 20 […] Read more Children and families Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayLord Mayor Councillor Lynn PetriniUK Youth Parliament
Hull unites to support humanitarian aid effort for Ukraine 4th March 2022 Hull’s communities are coming together to collect and deliver humanitarian aid for Ukraine under the Hull 4 Ukraine collective. This is being led by Hull’s community and voluntary organisations who have done so much through the pandemic. The Council has agreed to partner with Hull 4 Ukraine and Hull 4 Heroes to support a local […] Read more Community and Living Council Government and Democracy News Councillor Daren HaleHull 4 UkraineHull voluntary sectorUkraine
Humber leading the way in the digital sector as government minister visits Hull to launch the Humber Local Digital Skills Partnership 3rd March 2022 A drive to improve the digital skills of thousands of people across the Humber is being launched today following match-funding from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). It comes as new figures reveal Hull and East Yorkshire’s tech sector is one of the fastest growing in the UK. Tech Minister Chris Philp […] Read more Business Education and Learning News Regeneration ArcobusinessChris Philp MPHEY LEPHull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise PartnershipLDSPLearning and skillsRon Dearing UTC
