Hull social workers experience new immersive VR headset training 18th March 2024 Hull City Council have delivered a new and immersive learning experience to staff working directly with vulnerable adults and children with the use of virtual reality (VR) technology. It comes as the council celebrates national Social Work Week, a chance to shine a spotlight on social work as a career and the incredible work of […] Read more Adult social care Children and families News adult social careChildren and familiesChildren and young peoplechildren's social careCouncillor Linda TockHumber Social Work Teaching PartnershipSocial caresocial workSocial Work Academysocial work week
Hundreds of city centre jobs to be created thanks to Levelling Up Funding 18th March 2024 Up to 200 full-time equivalent city centre jobs will be created thanks to the latest grant award from Hull City Council’s Levelling Up Fund. Clearanswer Call Centre Limited has been awarded £283,403 towards its project at Essex House on Manor Street. The applicant aims to revamp the first floor office space into a 120-seat call […] Read more News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisEssex HouseLevelling Up Funding
Stepney community partnership launched for High Street Accelerator Pilot Programme 15th March 2024 Hull’s High Street Accelerator Pilot Programme has launched today, Friday 15 March, with a spring clean of the Stepney area of Beverley Road. Hull City Council was awarded almost £250,000 of revenue funding from the Department of Levelling Up, Housing & Communities as the Stepney area was confirmed as one of 10 pilots nationally for […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Regeneration High Street Accelerator Pilot ProgrammeLevelling UpStepney
Cultural Tides conference makes waves 15th March 2024 Cultural Tides, Hull’s first conference dedicated to the city’s cultural sector, has taken place, attracting around 170 attendees from Hull-based arts, cultural, voluntary, community, education and business sector organisations. Hosted in Princes Quay events space yesterday (14 March), the audience heard from a range of cultural specialists, discussing the importance of culture, as well as […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossCllr Rob PritchardCultural StrategyCultural TidesCulture conferencePrinces QuayTower of Light
Central Library to host Sir James Reckitt centenary exhibition 15th March 2024 A new exhibition dedicated to the life of Sir James Reckitt will open at Central Library next week, 100 years on from his death. ‘Sir James Reckitt: A Life of Legacy’ will open to the public on Monday 18 March, showcasing and celebrating his life, businesses, philanthropy and legacy. The exhibition will explore the life […] Read more Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Central LibraryCllr Rob PritchardexhibitionHCALLife of legacyMike CovellSir James Reckitt
Devolution: Consultation results announced 15th March 2024 The findings of the public consultation for the Hull and East Yorkshire devolution proposal have been welcomed by the leaders of both councils. Cllrs Mike Ross and Anne Handley, leaders of Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council respectively, were presented with the findings today, Thursday 14 March. The eight-week consultation saw thousands […] Read more Devolution News Regeneration Cllr Anne HandleyCllr Mike RossDevolutionHull and East Riding Unitary Leaders’ Board
Operating times for city’s bus lanes to change from next week 15th March 2024 Following confirmation of traffic regulation orders (TROs) earlier this year and the recent installation of new signage, Hull’s bus lanes will change from their current all-day operation. On Monday 18 March, bus lane operating hours will change to peak time only, with the restrictions applying equally to bus lanes both into and out of […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets bus lanesCouncillor mike ross
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 15 March 15th March 2024 Here is the latest breakdown of scheduled and emergency works taking place across Hull over the next few weeks. All works are subject to change. For the latest updates: Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Energy efficiency works for public buildings following successful funding application 14th March 2024 Hull City Council is set to reaffirm its commitment to becoming carbon neutral as it prepares to launch a £2.5m energy efficiency scheme thanks to a successful funding bid. Funding of more than £1.5m from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme will support the project which will see three public sector buildings undergo energy efficiency and […] Read more Customer Services Environment News Regeneration Cllr Jack HainesHull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyNet ZeroStreetlife MuseumTreasury BuildingWestern Library
Footpath improvement works planned for Orchard Park 14th March 2024 Several streets across Orchard Park in Hull will undergo essential reconstruction from next week, to provide much-needed improvements to the footpaths. As part of the council’s investment in the city’s footpaths, improvements and reconstruction works will take place within the footways of Lingcourt, Nashcourt, Orniscourt, and Palmcourt. The improvements will involve resurfacing and reconstructing areas […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoimprovementsOrchard ParkPBS Construction
Job Vacancies at Hull City Council – 14 March 14th March 2024 Want to make a difference in Hull? By joining our team, you will be making a tangible difference to the lives of people in Hull and working with people who are as passionate about our place and public services as you are. Join our team of passionate people and work on local projects that matter. Check out the […] Read more News Hull City Council JobsJobs in HullWorking for Hull City Council
Love Your Neighbourhood: Central ward next in line for a tidy-up 13th March 2024 Hull City Council’s Love Your Neighbourhood project will be arriving in the Central ward next week. As part of the citywide Love Your Neighbourhood project, Hull’s Central ward will undergo a comprehensive tidy-up from Monday 18 March to Sunday 31 March, leaving streets transformed and residents with a renewed sense of pride in their community. […] Read more Environment News Waste Councillor Julia ConnerLove Your Neighbourhood
