Weekly roadworks update for improvements taking place in Hull 2nd July 2021 Hull is in the midst of a huge transformation to its transport system, with major works taking place across the city, including the A63, Stoneferry Corridor and critical utility repairs. The current works are being undertaken by a number of organisations in addition to Hull City Council, including Highways England and Northern Gas Networks, with […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Dean KirkNational HighwaysNorthern Gas NetworksNorthern Powergrid
Hull and Humber to exhibit at major real estate investment forum 2nd July 2021 The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), has secured Hull and the Humber as a major exhibitor at next May’s inaugural UKREiiF conference in Leeds. Made up of Hull City Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, North Lincolnshire Council and North East Lincolnshire Council, with backing from leading businesses operating within the region […] Read more Business News Regeneration ABPHumberSiemensUKREiiFWykeland Group
Ramblers partnership launched with Hull Culture and Leisure 1st July 2021 Hull Culture and Leisure are teaming up with The Ramblers for a two year project that aims to encourage more people to start walking to support health and wellbeing. Free Ramblers Wellbeing Walks are now taking place at East Park, meeting at 9.30am on Mondays, where participants can walk for 15 minutes up to an […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr Marjorie BrabazonHull Culture and LeisureRamblers Wellbeing WalksThe Ramblers
Heritage contractor appointed for Hull Maritime Museum major redevelopment works 1st July 2021 A leading heritage contractor has been appointed to undertake specialist works to redevelop one of the most recognised buildings in the city, the Hull Maritime Museum. A decision record has been published by Hull City Council today. As part of a £12m refurbishment, Simpson who are based in York will deliver the works to vastly […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Dock Office ChambersHull Maritime MuseumHull Maritime ProjectHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CitySimpons
Jack gets a Kickstart into new career with Hull City Council 1st July 2021 An ambitious young man from Hull has used a national employment scheme as a springboard to begin an exciting career. Jack Rimmington, 23, from west Hull, has secured a permanent position as Recruitment Assistant in Hull City Council’s HR department with the help of the Government’s Kickstart Scheme. The council is an approved intermediary for […] Read more Business Education and Learning News Councillor Daren HaleEmploymentGovernmentKickstartUniversal Credit
Major milestone celebrated at new Broadacre Primary School development 1st July 2021 The new £8.2m Broadacre Primary School building has reached its half-way point. A ‘topping out’ ceremony took place to celebrate the build reaching its highest point. Staff and pupils from the school were joined by Hull City Council’s Portfolio Holder, Councillor Shane McMurray and Humber Education Trust’s CEO, Rachel Wilkes. A special guest appearance was […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Broadacre Primary SchoolCouncillor Shane McMurrayEsteem
Hull’s British Judo Champion awarded annual leisure membership 29th June 2021 A talented local athlete has been awarded an annual membership to Hull’s leisure facilities with Hull Culture and Leisure, as part of a scheme to support the city’s future sporting stars reach world-class podiums. 14 year old Gracie Wilson from Hull has become the third young person to receive the award through HCAL’s Talented Athlete Scheme. Gracie is […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHCALTalented Athlete Scheme
Hull to welcome Afghan families 29th June 2021 Hull City Council has published a Decision Record using delegated powers authorised by its cabinet, to receive two to five Afghan families. The request came from the Home Office as a result of the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan and the impact it may have on staff, and their immediate families, who were engaged locally […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News City of SanctuaryCouncillor Rosemary PantelakisDecision Record
Hull City Council extends KWL contract 29th June 2021 Hull City Council has published a decision record to extend its contract with Kingston Works Limited (KWL) for a further five years. The contract covers repair and maintenance services to the city’s 23,500 council homes and related buildings. Prior to the decision, which was made under delegated powers authorised by Hull City Council’s Cabinet, an […] Read more Housing News contractCouncillor John BlackDecision RecordKWL
Woman from London fined for fly-tipping in Hull 28th June 2021 Hull City Council is again warning residents they could face enforcement action if they dispose of waste illegally. It comes after a woman from London was fined for fly-tipping waste from a vehicle in Hull. Evidence was submitted to the council by a business which had CCTV footage showing bagged household waste being fly-tipped on De Grey […] Read more News Waste Councillor Rosie NicolaFly-tipping
More Hull pupils to benefit from access to a laptop and Council calls on local businesses to help 28th June 2021 Many more school pupils in Hull will reap the benefits of having access to their own laptops, as Hull City Council’s Cabinet has today agreed to fund an additional 1,000 laptops through £250,000 from the Outbreak Management Fund. The devices will be provided to schools and Academy Trusts in Hull, who will loan them to […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Covid Grant FundingCranswickHull Learning PartnershipLaptops
Hull City Council’s Cabinet to consider allocating further £7m for Queens Gardens project 25th June 2021 A key decision set to go before Hull City Council’s Cabinet could allocate a further £7m for the Queens Gardens refurbishment. The project has been enhanced significantly since being approved in 2019 and following subsequent public consultations. Councillor Daren Hale, leader of Hull City Council, said: “We are committed to delivering the best possible scheme […] Read more News Regeneration Queens Gardens
