A magical Christmas planned in Hull city centre 22nd November 2024 Christmas has officially begun in Hull following last night’s lights switch on, and visitors to the city centre can start to plan their Christmas countdown with a new free festive events calendar now available to pick up. After an incredible night of lights, music and merriment, which saw upwards of 17,000 people descend on Queen […] Read more Christmas Leisure & Culture News What's on ChristmasChristmas calendarChristmas lightsChristmas marketsFruit MarketHull city centreMuseums Quarterpantos
Councillors approve building blocks to achieve the vision for Hull 22nd November 2024 How Hull City Council will contribute to the overall ambitions and priorities for Hull in the coming years can now be put in place, after Full Council approved the new Council Plan. The Council Plan 2024-2028 is the Council’s contribution towards the new Community Plan, which will shape the city for the next decade. Its […] Read more Community and Living Council Government and Democracy News Cllr Mike RossCommunity Plan 2024-34Council Plan
Two-phase reconstruction for Holderness Road 22nd November 2024 UPDATE: the originally scheduled outbound road closure from Mount Pleasant to Burleigh Street will now take place Sunday 8 December to Monday 9 December. Hull City Council is preparing to begin an essential carriageway reconstruction scheme on Holderness Road next week. As part of the council’s commitment to improving and futureproofing Hull’s road network, the […] Read more News Transport & Streets Cllr IeronimoHolderness Road
Love Your Neighbourhood: Footpath improvement works to commence in Beverley and Newland 22nd November 2024 As part of the Love Your Neighbourhood initiative, Hull City Council has identified several footpaths in the Beverley and Newland ward that require improvement. The council’s continued investment in the city’s footpaths will see works take place on Emmott Road, Stanbury Road, and Windle Avenue. These were identified during a Love Your Neighbourhood ‘patch walk’ […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Beverley and NewlandCllr Charles QuinnCllr Mark IeronimoLove Your Neighbourhood
Aleksandra is HTAE Apprentice of the Year 21st November 2024 Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE) hosted its Learner Awards in the Banqueting Suite of Hull’s Guildhall on Friday 15 November. The annual awards recognise the contributions and efforts of learners and businesses. A total of 18 awards were handed out on the evening, with the main award, HTAE Apprentice of the Year, going to […] Read more Education and Learning News Regeneration Cllr Linda TockHTAEHull Training
City Science to help deliver net zero targets 21st November 2024 Hull City Council, in partnership with East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC), has appointed City Science to help develop the Hull & East Riding Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP). This project, supported by the North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub, will back the council’s commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2030 and achieving net […] Read more Environment News Regeneration 2030 Carbon Neutral Hull StrategyCity ScienceCllr Charles QuinnHull & East Riding Local Area Energy PlanNet Zero
West Hull footpath improvement scheme to begin 21st November 2024 A footpath resurfacing and reconstruction programme in west Hull will begin next week. The scheme will cover River Grove, Vincent Close, Datchet Garth, Lulworth Avenue, Lymington Garth and Newington Avenue. Works will be carried out by Wright Civil Engineering Limited and will also cover Boothferry Road on the north side of the carriageway between Belgrave […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Boothferry RoadCllr Mark IeronimoFootpathsRiver GroveWright Civil Engineering
Hull City Council pays tribute to Lord Prescott 21st November 2024 Hull City Council is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Lord Prescott, who has died at the age of 86. The former Deputy Prime Minister represented the city as the MP for Hull East for 40 years following his election in 1970. In a statement announcing his death, his family said he died […] Read more News Cllr Daren HaleCllr Mike RossGuildhallMatt Jukes
C.R. Reynolds appointed to continue the transformation of Hull’s Queens Gardens 20th November 2024 Hull City Council has today confirmed the appointment of local civil engineering firm, C.R. Reynolds, to continue the extensive refurbishment of Queens Gardens, the city centre’s most iconic green space. Following the successful completion of a package of enabling works, phase one commenced in June 2023 and is nearing completion, marking a significant milestone in […] Read more News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossMaritimeQueens Gardens
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
