Packed programme to celebrate young local entrepreneurs for Global Entrepreneurship Week 5th November 2021 The Youth Enterprise and Micro Business Team at Hull City Council are delighted to again be offering a packed programme to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week 2021, supported by Hull Culture and Leisure, John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank and Engaging Education. Global Entrepreneurship Week was founded 13 years ago to celebrate and empower entrepreneurs in every […] Read more Business News Regeneration Children and young peopleGlobal Entrepreneurship WeekHumber business
Work begins on £1m key maritime heritage site 4th November 2021 A decision record, published today, confirms that Hull City Council is moving forward with the first phase of a £1m National Highways (formerly Highways England) funded programme. Work will now begin on the South Blockhouse Project, which sees the Council’s in-house archaeologists, Humber Field Archaeology, deliver a community archaeology programme including archaeological works and the creation […] Read more News
Funding boost for Streetscene Services 3rd November 2021 Hull City Council is proposing to invest a further £417,445 in Streetscene Services to deliver additional resources in grounds, shrubs and tree maintenance together with street cleansing in the city. With increased demand for these essential services driven by a growing city, new housing, flood mitigation and increased use of parks and open spaces, the […] Read more News
Energy efficiency scheme hands out £100,000 to help Hull businesses go One Step Greener 3rd November 2021 Hull City Council has provided almost £100,000 in grants in the first year of the Hull Business Energy Efficiency Scheme, which helps businesses in the city become more energy efficient and save money. The local authority launched HBEES in September 2020 to support small and medium-sized enterprises in their efforts to become more energy efficient […] Read more Business Environment News Regeneration #OneStepGreenerCOP26energyhbeesHull Business Energy Efficiency Scheme
Hull’s Education Safeguarding Manager recognised for work in keeping children safe 2nd November 2021 Hull City Council’s Education Safeguarding Manager, Philip Painter, has been shortlisted for the LGC’s Rising Star award. The annual LGC awards celebrate excellence in local government. Phillip Painter has been shortlisted for his work with Hull’s schools to ensure that children and young people are educated within environments which recognise a shared responsibility for keeping […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Children and familiesCouncillor Shane McMurrayLGC Awards
Care leavers week celebrates young people in Hull 2nd November 2021 Young people in Hull who are care leavers have been celebrated for their achievements, through a series of events during Care Leavers Week. A week of events took place, from a football match and go-karting, to an awards ceremony, and a chance for care leavers to give their views on how they are supported by […] Read more Children and families News Blue Diamond AwardsCare Leavers WeekCouncillor Shane McMurrayRoom 42
Refurbished ice arena reopens to public after £1.55million investment 1st November 2021 Hull’s ice arena has reopened to the public after a £1.55million investment. Following its closure in March 2020, the newly refurbished arena includes a new ice pad on the ice rink, with new multi-light and enhanced sound systems for an improved visitor experience. Air conditioning and air circulation has been enhanced to ensure the building […] Read more Ice Arena Leisure & Culture News Hull ArenaHull Culture and LeisureHull Ice Arena
Council leader to speak about climate change ambitions at COP26 summit 29th October 2021 Hull City Council leader Daren Hale is set to speak about how the city is taking action to tackle climate change locally at the COP26 climate change summit taking place in Glasgow next week. On Tuesday November 2, Councillor Hale will be part of a panel led by Hull-based global hygiene, health and nutrition […] Read more Environment News 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyCOP26
Weekly roadworks update – October 29 29th October 2021 This week, it was announced that overnight resurfacing works would be taking place from Monday November 8 as part of the Stoneferry improvement scheme. The work, which is expected to last about a week, will be carried out from 7pm to 6am, Monday to Friday (including Saturday morning). During the work, Stoneferry Road (southbound) will […] Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworksStoneferry Corridor
Hull City Council welcomes Freeport Designation 28th October 2021 Hull City Council has welcomed the news that sites to the east of the city are included in the first wave of UK Freeports, announced by the Government in the Spending Review. Strategic industrial sites, including Greenport at Alexandra Dock, and the Yorkshire Energy Park on the council-owned former Hedon Airfield, are part of a […] Read more News Regeneration
Overnight road closures as Stoneferry improvement scheme continues 28th October 2021 Essential overnight resurfacing works will be taking place from Monday November 8 in the latest phase of the multi-million-pound Stoneferry improvement scheme. The work, which is expected to last about a week, will be undertaken overnight in order to minimise disruption. Work will be carried out from 7pm to 6am, Monday to Friday (including Saturday […] Read more News Transport & Streets RoadworksStoneferry Corridor
£732K to provide safe housing and support for domestic abuse survivors 28th October 2021 Grant funding awarded to Hull City Council will provide specialist safe accommodation and support to survivors of domestic abuse. The money was allocated under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. This is national legislation designed to raise awareness, strengthen support and improve the effectiveness of the justice system. In Hull, it will be used to deliver […] Read more Children and families News Public Health
