£1m funding secured for Hull’s major regeneration project 27th July 2021 The £30.2m project to transform some of Hull’s maritime treasures has been given a huge boost after passing the £1m fundraising milestone. The Hull Maritime project and the Hull Maritime Foundation, an independent charity, dedicated to supporting the ambitious plans, have secured £1m in its fundraising efforts to achieve a £2.6m target. The funding is […] Read more Museums News Regeneration
Checkmate! Hull set for huge chess festival this summer 26th July 2021 Hull will be going chess crazy this summer with the city’s first Play Chess Festival. The programme will last for three months and will take place across the city in parks, squares, libraries, shops, markets, cafés and pubs. It will be open to all ages, existing chess-players and those who just want to learn. Events […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News What's on British Chess ChampionshipCouncillor Rosemary PantelakisGraham ChestersHull and District Chess AssociationPlay Chess Festival
Hull’s rubbish tips to undergo big change sooner than expected 26th July 2021 The seven-day reopening of Hull’s popular recycling centres has been brought forward to keep up with public demand. From Monday 26 July Hull’s three household waste and recycling centres will reopen seven days a week, 10am-5pm, giving residents more flexibility on when they can dispose of their household waste. This means that the centres, which […] Read more News Waste Councillor Rosie NicolaHousehold waste and recycling centresRe-use Electricals Shop
Weekly roadworks update for improvements taking place in Hull 23rd July 2021 Essential works to improve Hull’s infrastructure continue this week. A breakdown of planned works taking place across the city has been detailed below, including future works, so motorists can plan their journeys in advance. As the city undergoes vital improvements to roads and transport infrastructure, motorists are advised to plan their journey before travelling using […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Dean KirkOne Network
Hull businesses urged to help young people kickstart new careers 23rd July 2021 Businesses in Hull are being urged to join those already helping hundreds of young people to prepare for exciting new careers. Hull City Council’s Employment Hub, based at Hull Central Library, provides employment support for people and businesses in the city through grant funding. More than 650 people have already taken advantage of its employability […] Read more Business Libraries News Regeneration Business supportEmployment HubHull Central LibraryKickstart
East Park water play reopens for summer of fun 23rd July 2021 The £850,000 revamped splash pad at East Park reopens on Saturday 24 July. Work began last October when water play specialists Ustigate fully redesigned the space and re-purposed the lower pool as a splash pad with water jets, landscaping the remaining area. The former plant room and holding tanks have also been replaced with an […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Rosie NicolaEast Parkfamily funsplash padwater
First look at Ferens Open Exhibition 2021 22nd July 2021 The Ferens Open Exhibition is back. The exhibition, which celebrates some of the best artistic talent in the region, opens at Ferens Art Gallery on Saturday 24 July at 12 noon. The exhibition features more than 270 artworks including paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, textiles and film produced by local amateur and professional artists. Many of […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Christopher TanseyCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonErin LedsomFerens Open Exhibition 2021
Business start-ups in Hull can now apply for up to £5,000 grants 22nd July 2021 Hull City Council has launched a new grant scheme which will deliver up to £5,000 for start-up businesses in the city. The scheme, through Government funding, will allow the council to help the local economy’s recovery from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic while supporting business formation and growth. It is aimed at new Hull […] Read more Business News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren HaleFederation of Small BusinessesGrant funding
Expansion of west Hull school will offer new opportunities 22nd July 2021 Work is to begin on a £6 million expansion of The Boulevard Academy, which will increase student capacity and enable the school to offer new courses from September 2022. The Boulevard Academy on Massey Close, west Hull, famously occupies the site of Hull FCs former Boulevard ground, and was initially built to accommodate 600 students […] Read more Education and Learning News Boulevard AcademyCouncillor Shane McMurrayHull Esteem ConsortiumHull Schools
Hull City Council doubles fleet of electric vehicles in six months 21st July 2021 Hull City Council has taken a major step forward in its push to become carbon neutral by 2030 after doubling its electric battery-powered fleet vehicles (BEVs) in just six months. The council has one of the largest electric fleets in the region with more than 10 per cent of vehicles now fully electric – and […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Climate changeCouncillor Daren HaleCouncillor Rosie NicolaHull 2030 Carbon Neutral Strategy
Liam no longer in ‘dark place’ thanks to Hull’s new career initiative 21st July 2021 Unemployed young people in Hull are being urged to take advantage of a new career and training opportunity. Hull holiday homes manufacturer Willerby has joined forces with the Springboard Youth Employment Initiative (YEI), a project aimed at 16 to 29-year-olds from Hull who are not in education, employment or training. Led by Humber Learning Consortium […] Read more Business Education and Learning News Regeneration Humber Learning ConsortiumSpringboard Youth Employment InitiativeWillerby Holiday Homes
‘I know I speak on behalf of the city, when I express huge gratitude to school staff, pupils and parents’ 20th July 2021 Hull schools break for summer this week, and Councillor Shane McMurray, Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services, is taking the opportunity to thank schools, pupils and parents for their hard work over the last year. Councillor Shane McMurray said: “All of our education staff have worked tirelessly to provide education to children in Hull in what […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayHull Schools
