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View article Local businesses affected by the Omicron variant invited to apply for new grants

Local businesses affected by the Omicron variant invited to apply for new grants

19th January 2022

Hull City Council is inviting businesses to apply for the latest COVID-19 business support grants which are now live. Two schemes are offering grants of up to £6,000 for businesses experiencing difficulties because of the Omicron variant and the government’s response in implementing Plan B, as well as the dual impact of lower consumer demand […]

View article Bespoke Centre in Bransholme is a haven for starter businesses after refurb

Bespoke Centre in Bransholme is a haven for starter businesses after refurb

10th January 2022

The Bespoke Centre located in Bransholme has undergone a major refurbishment to create a dedicated managed workspace centre offering 20 units for small and starter businesses. Daren Hale, Leader of Hull City Council, ward councillors Anita Harrison and Jan Loft went to view the centre on Friday 17 December, along with several other local partners. […]

View article New project funding will support more local people into employment

New project funding will support more local people into employment

17th December 2021

Hull City Council and EN:Able Futures Community Interest Company (CIC) have been awarded almost £200k to deliver a project to invest in skills and support local people into employment. The Pathways into Construction project will engage people more distant from the employment market and take them through a high-quality programme so they can pursue entry-level […]

View article Hull City Council supported local businesses with £95m in grant support to help them through the pandemic

Hull City Council supported local businesses with £95m in grant support to help them through the pandemic

13th December 2021

Hull City Council has administered a substantial amount of COVID-19-related grant support to local businesses over the past 20 months and are encouraging anybody thinking of applying under the last two remaining grant schemes, to submit their applications as soon as possible. Grant support offered so far has totalled £95m and has provided much needed […]

View article John Cracknell Youth Enterprise bank Highly Commended for supporting young entrepreneurs in Hull

John Cracknell Youth Enterprise bank Highly Commended for supporting young entrepreneurs in Hull

29th November 2021

The John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank (JCYEB) have been Highly Commended in the category of Social Impact in Enterprise at the National Enterprise Network Awards. The JCYEB, working with Hull City Council’s Youth Enterprise Micro Business Team, were recognised for raising over £110,000 to support #ExcludedUK, enterprising young people from local businesses, trade unions, charities, individuals […]

View article Youth Enterprise Award winners announced at virtual awards evening

Youth Enterprise Award winners announced at virtual awards evening

15th November 2021

Hull City Council in partnership with Hull Culture and Leisure (HC&L), Engaging Education, C4DI and Dave Bower of Design over Technology Ltd brought to Hull a virtual international audience to celebrate enterprising young people in the city and those that support them from the public, private and voluntary sectors. We offer our congratulations to all the young […]

View article Start-Up Day: Get support for your business at Hull Central Library

Start-Up Day: Get support for your business at Hull Central Library

9th November 2021

The Business & IP Centre’s Start-up Day is back for 2021 on Thursday 11 November at Hull Central Library to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week. A wealth of business support and expert guidance will be available for anyone with a business idea or a business they would like to grow. Join us for a day of […]