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View article Free Festive Skills Bootcamps this weekend

Free Festive Skills Bootcamps this weekend

Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE) is urging residents to boost their careers and unlock their potential this festive season with upcoming Skills Bootcamps. The team will be hosting something magical at The Freedom Centre on Preston Road next weekend, with a visit from Santa and Mrs Christmas, as well as themed workshops and crafts. […]

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View article Hull hotel receives national certificate for walking, cycling and public transport

Hull hotel receives national certificate for walking, cycling and public transport

Doubletree by Hilton, in Hull, has received national certification for its workplace travel plan, which encourages and supports its workforce to walk, cycle and use public transport for their daily commute. The hotel has progressed from an ‘Approved Travel Plan’ to a ‘Good Travel Plan’ award after delivering a range of initiatives over the past […]

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View article Hull fly-tippers prosecuted and ordered to pay over £3,000

Hull fly-tippers prosecuted and ordered to pay over £3,000

Hull City Council continues to warn residents to dispose of their waste legally to avoid facing enforcement action.  The warning follows five fly-tipping prosecutions last month (October). These individuals were ordered to pay a combined total of £3,624 in fines and costs to the council.  Councillor Charles Quinn, portfolio holder for environment, said: “Fly-tipping is […]

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View article Hull and East Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority to be created

Hull and East Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority to be created

The Hull and East Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) has now taken another significant step forward, after the relevant order was laid by the Government in Parliament. This formal, legal step will allow closer working across the region on key strategic priorities to boost the local economy. The MCA will be led by an elected […]

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View article Council announces upcoming footpath improvement works

Council announces upcoming footpath improvement works

Essential resurfacing works are set to begin in Hull next week to provide much-needed improvements to the city’s footpaths.     As part of Hull City Council’s investment in the city’s footpaths, essential improvement works will take place on Sylvia Close, Skidby Grove, De Grey Street, Oldfield Avenue, 21st Avenue, Endike Lane, Courtland Road and Sextant Road, […]

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View article Council kickstarts plans for new youth enterprise hub

Council kickstarts plans for new youth enterprise hub

Hull City Council is engaging with contractors to help create a new youth enterprise hub and business incubation facility in the city centre. The council has allocated £1.5m of government funding for the refurbishment of 161 High Street. The plans will be developed by the council’s Building and Design Services and initial works will focus […]

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View article Hull residents invited to participate in waste pack survey

Hull residents invited to participate in waste pack survey

Hull City Council is calling on all residents to share their feedback on the household waste packs. The waste packs, which have recently been sent out to all households across the city, contain important information about the council’s waste management and recycling services. To gather essential feedback about the household waste packs, the council is […]

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View article A magical Christmas planned in Hull city centre

A magical Christmas planned in Hull city centre

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 […]

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View article Councillors approve building blocks to achieve the vision for Hull

Councillors approve building blocks to achieve the vision for Hull

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 […]

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