Restoration of landmark Hull building unveiled as scaffolding comes down on historic Burton building 20th November 2024 The removal of scaffolding surrounding Hull’s historic Burton building has revealed the restored grandeur of the city’s 1930s landmark. Regeneration specialist Wykeland Group is delivering the major restoration of the art deco building, taking it back to its former glory. Once completed, the building, now called Burton House, will offer 12,700 sq ft of prime […] Read more News Regeneration Burton buildingCllr Paul Drake DavisWykeland
Funding available for warm spaces this winter 20th November 2024 Voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that work directly with local people in Hull are being encouraged to apply for Affordable Warmth grants to provide warm spaces and other similar initiatives. Short-term grants of up to £7,500 are being offered, via the Household Support Fund (HSF), which is funded by the Department of Work […] Read more Children and families Community and Living News Cllr Jackie DadIdeal Heating
National hotel chain adopts new approach to active and sustainable travel after success in Hull 20th November 2024 A national hotel chain has changed its approach to staff travel planning across the country after enjoying success at its hotel in Hull. Holiday Inn has signed up to the Modeshift STARS Business programme nationwide after its hotel on Hull Marina signed up to the scheme in the city to help encourage and support its […] Read more Business News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoHoliday Inn Hull MarinaModeshift STARSsustainable transport
Not Where I Live Week gets underway 19th November 2024 Not Where I Live Week 2024 is underway in Hull. The annual focus shines a spotlight on community issues and provides residents with opportunities to raise and resolve problems. Pop-in sessions, patch walks, drop-in surgeries and more will be taking place in neighbourhoods across the city between now and Friday. Council teams including Neighbourhoods and […] Read more News
HEY Credit Union celebrates 25th birthday at Hull Guildhall 19th November 2024 The Hull and East Yorkshire (HEY) Credit Union has celebrated 25 years of supporting the financial wellbeing of people in Hull and surrounding areas. Founders and early members of the Credit Union joined directors, volunteers and staff at the Guildhall, as they were welcomed by the Lord Mayor, Councillor Mark Collinson. Set up in 1999, […] Read more Civic Community and Living News Cllr Mark CollinsonHEY Credit UnionLord Mayor
Additional park & ride services and fare discount to support Christmas shoppers 19th November 2024 Hull City Council and Stagecoach East Midlands have announced the return of a popular festive park and ride scheme to support Christmas shoppers and boost the local economy in Hull. Through funds allocated by the Department for Transport for the city’s bus service improvement plan, the scheme will run from Thursday 21 November to Sunday […] Read more Christmas News Regeneration Transport & Streets Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP)Christmas lights 2024Councillor Mark IeronimoDepartment for TransportHull Bus AllianceStagecoach East Midlands
Improvements on the way for children and young people in north Hull 19th November 2024 Children, young people and families on Orchard Park will soon be able to access further support thanks to significant investment. Hull City Council is using £525,000 of government funding to enable the refurbishment and expanded use of the former Courts Community building within the grounds of the Parks Family Hub on the estate. The project […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Cllr Linda TockCourts Community buildingHull Community Plan 2024-28
Colliderfest – A new festival to celebrate science, culture and art in city 18th November 2024 Hull city centre is set to come alive with creativity and innovation as it hosts an exciting four-day festival from Thursday 13 – Sunday 16 March 2025. This inaugural event, a collaborative effort between Hull City Council, the Hull Maritime project, Hull Museums and Gallery, and the University of Hull, will explore the dynamic connections […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration What's on
Consultation on the Future of Rossett House, Walker Street 18th November 2024 Hull City Council is consulting residents and leaseholders about the future of their homes in Rossett House on Walker Street. The consultation is part of a continuing review of the council’s homes which identifies how the safety, quality, condition, comfort, and sustainability can be improved. The 33 homes at Rossett House were built in 1969. […] Read more Community and Living News Neighbourhoods and housing
Free online sessions launched for Safeguarding Adults Week 18th November 2024 The Hull and East Riding Safeguarding Adults Boards have worked in partnership to develop a comprehensive programme of free online learning sessions to support this year’s Safeguarding Adults Week and the Ann Craft Trust. Building on the success of Safeguarding Adults Week 2023, the safeguarding partners have expanded the range of topics covered this year. […] Read more Adult social care Community and Living News Public Health Cllr Linda ChambersHull and East Riding Safeguarding Adults BoardsNorth Point Shopping CentreSafeguarding Adults Week
Seized cigarettes hits two million mark 18th November 2024 A busy October for Hull City Council’s Tobacco Control Team has seen the total number of counterfeit cigarettes seized in the city this year reach two million. Last month, officers recovered 239,280 cigarettes, 8,856 packs of tobacco and 3,397 vapes. One single operation which targeted a major distributer in the city netted illegal products worth […] Read more News
Overnight closures for routine inspections on Ennerdale Bridge 15th November 2024 Overnight routine inspections will take place on Ennerdale Bridge later this month (November), to ensure its continued safety and reliability. To ensure the inspections are carried out safely and with minimal disruption to traffic, the bridge on Raich Carter Way will be closed to all traffic on the following dates and times: The inspections will […] Read more News Rivers and bridges Councillor Mark IeronimoEnnerdale Bridgeinspection
