Time Ball reclaims its home on Hull’s skyline 1st September 2021 Hull’s Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball will today reclaim its position on the city’s skyline as part of a £452,000 makeover. Contractors Hobson & Porter will carefully lift the historic timepiece – which weighs 50kgs and measures 42” in diameter – over 70 metres into the air by crane before manually lowering it onto the mast […] Read more News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleGuildhall Time BallHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNational Lottery Heritage Fund
Hull’s historic Whitefriargate to come alive as part of new sound installation 1st September 2021 A new immersive soundwalk for Hull’s Whitefriargate will help people rediscover the magic of the historic thoroughfare this month. Artist Jez riley French has created a soundwalk, Breet Velvit Ake (‘bright velvet wander’ in the Yorkshire dialect), evoking Whitefriargate’s complex social, cultural and physical history. The installation will form part of this year’s Heritage Open […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on Historic EnglandJez riley FrenchWhitefriargate
Hull schools prepare for return; here’s what families can expect 1st September 2021 Schools start back next week for the new school year, and the Hull Learning Partnership wants to ensure families know what to expect upon return. Many national Covid restrictions have been relaxed, however in Hull, colleges and Academy Trusts continue to work with public health to ensure they continue to do all they can to […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayHull Learning PartnershipHull Schools
Weekly update for roadworks taking place in Hull 27th August 2021 Work to improve roads and footpaths across Hull continues this week. Earlier this week work to improve paving along Hessle Road began, and the installation of improved cycle lanes in Beverley Road also started. However emergency repairs in Beverley Road and Station Drive are also taking place following a gas leak earlier this week. Engineers […] Read more News Transport & Streets
Paving in Hull’s Old Town to be transformed as major improvements take place 26th August 2021 Plans to transform the streets in Hull’s Old Town have been revealed. Work to improve paving along key city centre routes will begin next month with footpaths in Lowgate, Market Place and Bowlalley Lane being treated to brand new paving. The new footpaths will benefit from a high quality natural stone finish, enhancing the attractive […] Read more News Transport & Streets Fruit MarketHull Old TownLowgateMarket PlacePBS Construction
Contractor appointed to restore Hull’s last remaining 20th century Scotch Derrick crane 26th August 2021 A leading specialist in historic engineering projects has been appointed to restore the city’s last remaining Scotch Derrick crane. A decision record published by Hull City Council yesterday 25th August confirms the appointment of Mona Lifting & Engineering. Mona Lifting & Engineering will dismantle the crane into sections in autumn 2021 and take it away […] Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration Cllr Daren HaleHull MaritimeHull maritime prHull Maritime ProjectHull visitor economyHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritimeRestoration
Residents encouraged to share views on travel habits 26th August 2021 Residents are being encouraged to share their views on travel habits as plans to improve how people travel across Hull continues this week. Hull City Council has launched the second stage of its ongoing transport survey, and are now asking people to share information on how far they travel, the routes they prefer to use […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Dean KirkPeople’s Paneltransport survey
Hull Launches ambitious new economic strategy for the city 26th August 2021 City leaders from the public and private sector are coming together today to launch a confident, new and ambitious economic strategy for Hull. Hull’s Economic Strategy 2021-2026 – Inclusive, Sustainable, Local outlines a five-year vision of economic growth that is driven by and for the city, its people and its businesses. Councillor Daren Hale, Leader of […] Read more Business News Regeneration Alex CoddArcoBusiness Leadership BoardCity PlanCllr Daren HaleCouncil LeaderEconomic StrategyEconomy
New Covid Recovery Grant for Businesses Launched 25th August 2021 New funding to support businesses that continue to be impacted by the pandemic is launched by Hull City Council today. The initiative will support struggling Hull-based businesses helping to safeguard jobs. Hull City Council has accessed a limited amount of funding through the Government Additional Restrictions Grant scheme after successfully distributing earlier grant allocations to […] Read more Business News Regeneration Business supportBusiness support HullCllr Daren HaleCovid Grant Fundingcovid responseCovid-19 Small Business SupportfundingGrant funding
‘The barriers are back’ as multi-million-pound investment for the first time since the 1980s takes place to improve city’s footpaths 25th August 2021 Multi-million-pound investment to upgrade footpaths in Hessle Road and Holderness Road will begin this week. Residents, businesses, shoppers and walkers along these roads will benefit from new and improved paving for the first time since the 1980s. The work in Hessle Road will start this week, and take part in seven phases to try and […] Read more News Regeneration Councillor Dean KirkHessle RoadHolderness Road
Hull’s new Employment Hub open for business 24th August 2021 A new specialist employment service for Hull – The Employment Hub – has been officially opened today to support residents with securing work and training. The Employment Hub – located on the first floor of Hull’s Central Library – offers information and guidance for people looking for employment or training. The Employment Hub team provide […] Read more Business Education and Learning News Alex CoddBusiness supportCllr Daren HaleEmploymentEmployment HubHull Training and Adult EducationJobsTraining
Inner City Sesh to take place in Queens Gardens in September 24th August 2021 One of the biggest events of the year is set to take place in Queens Gardens next month Inner City Sesh, a 15,000-capacity music festival, will be brought to Queens Gardens by the organisers of Humber Street Sesh, in partnership with Hull City Council on September 18. Following the disappointing cancellation of the hugely popular […] Read more Community and Living News Councillor Daren HaleHumber Street SeshInner City Sesh
