Empty houses to quality homes
The Hull Partnership Empty Homes Programme has had considerable success over the years, and to date the partnership has created more than 650 quality homes. Hull City Council wants to … More
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First tree arrives as part of huge planting programme in Queens Gardens
The first tree arrives in Queens Gardens today (Thursday 10 March) signalling the start of a major planting programme as part of the park’s £11.7m redevelopment.
An 11-metre tall Metasequoia … More
Hull City Council appoints contractor to carry out works at Myton Retail Park
A contractor has been appointed to carry out the demolition of two buildings at Myton Retail Park and extend the existing car park onto the cleared site.
Hull City Council … More
People urged to change their travel behaviour for one day a week
People in Hull are being encouraged to Walk It, Bike It or Bus It for a cleaner, greener and healthier city.
For just one day a week, people who travel … More
Community invited to get on board as new look for Hull Maritime is revealed
Hull is set to celebrate its status as Yorkshire’s only maritime city, urging people to get on board a voyage of discovery in 2022 and beyond.
On 9 March, a … More
Hull Cruise Yorkshire proposed Preferred Partner published
The council has today published a report requesting approval to appoint a Preferred Partner to the Hull Cruise Yorkshire project.
If approved by the council’s cabinet, the decision would see … More
Arts Council England invites Hull Music Service to take a larger regional role
Hull Music Service has been invited by Arts Council England to become lead partner for North East Lincolnshire Music Education Hub, in addition to being the lead partner for Hull … More
Hull Women’s Week to celebrate inspiring women from Hull
A week-long programme of events will celebrate women across all communities, give a platform to local groups and feature talks from leading figures.
Launched on Saturday 5 March, the week … More
Food businesses reminded to register
New food businesses are booming in Hull, with increasing numbers of pizzerias and takeaway premises as well as people running bakeries from their own kitchens. The growth has been driven … More
Weekly roadworks update – March 4
The multimillion-pound Stoneferry improvement scheme continues over the next week with overnight resurfacing work in Stoneferry Road and Chamberlain Road.
- Until March 9, Stoneferry Road will be closed on weeknights
Young people elected to represent Hull as Members of Youth Parliament announced
The Lord Mayor of Kingston Upon Hull, Councillor Lynn Petrini, has announced who will represent Hull in the UK Youth Parliament.
Four youth representatives have been announced; Toby Gold and … More
Hull unites to support humanitarian aid effort for Ukraine
Hull’s communities are coming together to collect and deliver humanitarian aid for Ukraine under the Hull 4 Ukraine collective. This is being led by Hull’s community and voluntary organisations who … More
Humber leading the way in the digital sector as government minister visits Hull to launch the Humber Local Digital Skills Partnership
A drive to improve the digital skills of thousands of people across the Humber is being launched today following match-funding from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).… More
Floods minister visits Hull to officially open new £42m Humber defences
Floods minister Rebecca Pow was in Hull today to officially open the new flood defences along the Humber.
The £42million Humber: Hull Frontages flood scheme was officially opened by the minister, … More
Urban tree experts brought in to support £11.7m Queens Gardens redevelopment
A company with a track-record of delivering urban tree planting projects all over the world has been appointed to deliver specialist tree planting within the £11.7m Queens Gardens redevelopment.
Founded … More
Huge investment boost for Hull city centre with launch of new £7.5m Levelling Up Fund Grant Scheme
A new grant scheme has been launched today (Wednesday 2 March) to support various businesses and inject millions of pounds of investment into Hull city centre.
£7.5m has been allocated … More
New off-road cycle track opens in Beverley Road
An off-road cycle track along Beverley Road has now opened for public use.
The route stretches from Greenwood Avenue to the city boundary at the top of Beverley Road, near … More
Tickets available for Lord Mayor’s charity ball
The Lord Mayor, Cllr Lynn Petrini is holding a charity ball next month, with tickets available to buy now.
The Gala Charity ball will be held on Friday 8 April … More
Stoneferry improvement scheme: Overnight resurfacing work on Stoneferry Road
Essential overnight resurfacing will take place in Stoneferry Road from Thursday 3 March in the latest phase of the Stoneferry improvement scheme.
The work is expected to last about … More
Multi-million pound Albert Ave Pools renovation begins
A major refurbishment project to Hull’s Albert Avenue Pools is now underway.
The £10.5million project will see the construction of a new large gym and fitness studio that will offer … More
Decision record: Chapman Street Bridge design and refurbishment works
A contractor has been appointed to carry out the first phase of the project to refurbish Chapman Street Bridge.
Hull City Council has today published a decision record confirming the … More
Future You campaign will look to inspire Hull’s next generation of entrepreneurs
Hull City Council and the Hull and East Riding Youth Enterprise Partnership have commissioned two young entrepreneurs in Lab Rascals and Engaging Education to raise the profile of enterprise skills … More
Children starting secondary school will today receive their place offer
Today, 1 March, parents of children starting secondary school in Hull in September will be offered a school place.
Eleven year olds will be offered a place at one of … More
Statement on Ukraine
After the Local Government Association’s cross-party endorsement of the statement from Council of European Municipalities and Regions, condemning the ongoing attacks on Ukraine, the Leader of Hull City Council, Councillor … More
Hull city centre gets £19.5m regeneration boost
Hull city centre is receiving £19.5m from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund.
The investment, which was approved by Hull City Council’s Cabinet today (Monday 28 February), will focus on supporting … More
Hull’s Healthy Holidays programme to continue to 2025
Hull City Council has been awarded funding from the Department for Education for delivery of the Holiday Activities and Food Programme for 2022 through to 2025.
Government has confirmed that … More
Decision record: Contractor appointed for East Park parking and footpath improvement works
Weekly roadworks update – February 25
This week, National Highways announced three weeks of overnight closures on the A63 to allow the new Porter Street footbridge to be lifted into place.
Each weeknight from Monday 7 … More
Free interactive family exhibition opens this weekend
A new family-friendly exhibition, funded by Hull City Council’s Grants to Arts programme, will begin this weekend on Humber Street.
Offering free entry, Baker’s Dozen is hosted by Hull-focused arts … More
Local social care to receive pay uplift ahead of government plans
NHS Hull CCG and the Humber Coast and Vale Integrated Care System (ICS) have agreed to fund the National Living Wage (NLW) increase of all staff working in regulated social … More