Hull and East Yorkshire Devolution proposal to be submitted to Secretary of State 27th March 2024 Hull and East Riding Unitary Leaders Board has today approved the submission of Hull and East Yorkshire’s Devolution Proposal to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. Over 5,800 people shared their views and feedback on the proposals during an eight-week consultation, giving broad support for devolution to Hull and East Yorkshire. […] Read more Devolution News Regeneration Cllr Anne HandleyCllr Jackie DadDevolutionHull and East Yorkshire Unitary Leaders Board
Hull residents prosecuted for littering 27th March 2024 Hull City Council is continuing to warn residents to dispose of their litter responsibly, to avoid a substantial fine or prosecution. The warning comes after 10 residents, who failed to pay fines issued by the Council, were convicted in Hull Magistrates’ Court this month (March) after littering in Beverley Road, Prospect Street, Hessle Road, Carr […] Read more Environment News Waste Doug Sharplitter finesLitteringprosection
The Step in the Right Direction Hull Blog – Walk to Work Day 27th March 2024 Friday 5 April is Walk to Work Day, a perfect opportunity to leave the car at home and make the daily commute on foot. In his second post for ‘The Step in the Right Direction Hull Blog’, Paul Schofield, a tour guide in the city for more than 30 years, talks about why Hull is […] Read more News Opinion Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelThe Step in the Right Direction Hull BlogWalking
Hull’s Family Hub free launch events for families 26th March 2024 All 12 Children’s Centres in Hull have officially been rebranded as Family Hubs with new external signage, and to celebrate, the Family Hubs are hosting a series of free launch events. The events will feature activities such as face painting, a bouncy castle, baby sensory, outdoor games, crafts, as well as a chance to hear […] Read more Children and families News Children and familiesChildren and young peoplefamily activitiesFamily hubsSEND
Countdown begins to Hull Local and Humberside PCC elections 25th March 2024 Matt Jukes, Hull City Council Chief Executive and elections Returning Officer, has today published the Notice of Election in the Guildhall for both the city’s local council and Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) elections. The pre-election period is now underway, running from the publication of Notice of Election to the close of polls at […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Hull City CouncilHumberside PoliceHumberside Police and Crime CommissionerLocal elections 2024Matt Jukes
Thousands of jobs to be created at multi-million-pound green energy park 25th March 2024 Hull City Council’s cabinet has today given the green light for a multi-million-pound innovative scheme at the former Hedon Aerodrome with is expected to create thousands of new jobs. The land, now known as Yorkshire Energy Park, is allocated as part of the Humber Freeport to the east of Hull. Cabinet’s decision means that implementation […] Read more News Regeneration CabinetCllr Paul Drake DavisHumber FreeportYorkshire Energy Park
Council accepts up to £750,000 of funding for Ennerdale Leisure Centre improvements 23rd March 2024 Significant grant funding accepted by Hull City Council is enabling regeneration works at Ennerdale Leisure Centre. The council has been awarded up to £750,000 from the government’s Swimming Pool Support Fund for energy efficiency improvements to the facility. These works will increase its environmental performance and financial viability, as well as help to safeguard its […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Rob PritchardEnnerdale Leisure CentreSwimming Pool Support Fund
Lights, camera, action! New trail lets visitors walk in Hullywood’s footsteps 22nd March 2024 Visitors to Hull will now be able to discover famous film and TV locations thanks to a new map. New film and tv guide ‘It must be Hullywood’ includes locations from classic UK comedies Only Fools and Horses and Clockwise, smash-hit series’ Enola Holmes, Victoria, Bodies and The Crown, and movies A Royal Night Out […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr Rob Pritchardfilm location trailHull guideHullywoodIt must be Hullywood
Hull social workers receive national recognition this World Social Work Week 22nd March 2024 Social workers across Hull City Council’s Children and Family Services have been honoured as some of the ‘Amazing Social Workers’ being celebrated for World Social Work Week. Many individuals and teams have been profiled as part of the British Association of Social Worker’s (BASW) annual celebrations. The BASW is the UK’s professional membership organisation for […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda Tocksocial workSocial Work Academysocial work week
Footpath improvement works planned for Princes Avenue 22nd March 2024 Essential footpath improvement work is planned to commence in Princes Avenue next month. As part of Hull City Council’s investment in the city’s footpaths, improvement and reconstruction work will take place within the western footways in Princes Avenue between Belvoir Street and Marlborough Avenue. The improvements will involve resurfacing and reconstructing areas of the footpath […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoimprovementsPBS ConstructionPrinces Avenue
Contractor appointed for new splash pad at Bude Park 22nd March 2024 Hull residents will soon be able to enjoy brand new waterplay facilities at Bude Park after a contractor was appointed for refurbishment works. A detailed decision record confirmed that Splash Pads Enterprises Limited has been awarded the tender to install a new splash pad. The existing facility in north Hull is no longer functional and […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Bude Park Splash PadCllr Rob Pritchard
New exhibition at Humber Street Gallery highlights Hull’s bizarre and magical history 22nd March 2024 This Spring, Hull-born artist Jack Pell unveils his first institutional solo exhibition, Byland’s Super Saga, at Humber Street Gallery. Through this showcase, Pell invites visitors to delve into the magic of everyday life, offering a creative interpretation of Hull unseen before. Hull is often described as a city shaped by water. From the drains to […] Read more News What's on Byland’s Super SagaHumber Street GalleryJack Pell
