Strategic skills hub plans to go to Cabinet 6th July 2023 Proposals to create a strategic skills hub for Hull and East Riding will be shared with Hull City Council’s Cabinet. In the plans, the hub would maintain core staff and focus on the future skills needs of employers. It is anticipated that this could see benefits for the business community and employees across the whole […] Read more Business News CabinetCllr Mike RossLEPStrategic Skills Hub
Cabinet asked to agree to Devolution talks 6th July 2023 Hull City Council’s Cabinet will later this month be asked to endorse plans to formally progress with devolution for Hull and the East Riding. Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire Councils were named in the first wave of potential devolution deals when the Levelling Up White Paper was launched in February 2022. The Minister for […] Read more Civic News CabinetCllr Mike RossDevolution
Devolution for East Riding and Hull takes new step – joint statement from East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Hull City Council 21st June 2023 The leaders of East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Hull City Council have agreed to hold talks with the government to look at the option of an elected mayor as part of a new devolution deal. A combined authority deal would involve the two councils working together on strategic issues such as economic investment and […] Read more Civic Council Government and Democracy News Cllr Mike RossDevolution
A piece of Hull’s timekeeping history to rise and fall again after 100 years following major restoration 21st June 2023 Hull’s Time Ball has reclaimed the city’s skyline, situated on top of The Guildhall’s clock tower, 196ft (60m) above ground level. It is just one of a small number still working in the country and one of the last remaining examples of this type of timekeeping in Britain. Funded by Hull City Council and The […] Read more Civic News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossGuildhall Time BallNational Lottery Heritage Fund
Proposals for bus lane timings published 7th June 2023 Proposals showing how Hull’s bus lanes would operate under peak time only operation have been published in a decision record today. The plans are a response to Hull City Council’s transport survey carried out in summer 2022, when around 65 per cent of residents who responded were in favour of the restrictions returning. Today’s decision […] Read more News Transport & Streets Bus laneCllr Mike RossDecision Record
Show your drive and determination at the council’s Business Day exhibit 25th May 2023 Businesspeople are urged to arrive suited and booted and show their drive and determination at Hull City Council’s exhibit at The Business Day 2023. In addition to representatives from Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE) and the council’s Employment Hub, members of Hull Karting will also be in attendance. As part of the display, a […] Read more Business News What's on Cllr Mike RossEmployment HubHTAEHull KartingThe Business Day 2023
Green light for Freetown Way upgrade 19th May 2023 Government funding has been secured by Hull City Council to return Freetown Way to two lanes of traffic by installing safe, off-road cycle lanes. The footpath on both sides of Freetown Way will be widened between Witham and Blundell’s Corner to accommodate a safe, off-road cycle path, providing a segregated area for both cyclists and […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Active travel HullCllr Mike RossFreetown Way
Royal Coronation to be screened in Hull city centre 17th March 2023 The coronations of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort will be shown on two big screens in Hull, thanks to funding from the government. The screens will be situated on City Hall balcony and in Trinity Market and act as a focal points for the celebration weekend. Leader of Hull City Council, Cllr […] Read more Children and families Civic Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr Mike RossDCMSKing Charles IIIKings CoronationRoyals
Hull Business – Your Future 3rd March 2023 Hull City Council is inviting smaller and medium-sized businesses within the city to a breakfast event later this month. Hull Business – Your Future will be held on Friday 24 March and will enable attendees to find out what support is currently available and what could be in the future through the UK Shared Prosperity […] Read more Business News Alex CoddBusiness supportCllr Mike Ross
Council funding for Library of Stuff to help residents save on energy costs 1st March 2023 Hull’s Library of Stuff will soon have new equipment to help residents save energy, thanks to funding from Hull City Council. The Greenwood Avenue facility has received £1,205 from the Leader’s Fund to purchase three thermal imaging cameras. The Library of Stuff is part of a global movement that aims to reduce waste by encouraging […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Cllr Mike RossCouncil LeaderLibrary of Stuff
Hull City Council to mark Ukraine invasion anniversary 22nd February 2023 On Friday (24 February), Hull City Council will mark a year since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Ukraine flag will be flown at full mast from the Guildhall, whilst Queen Victoria Square will be lit in blue and yellow across the weekend. Council staff will also be invited to participate in a national one-minute […] Read more Civic Council Government and Democracy News What's on AnniversaryCllr Mike RossHull4UkraineUkraineUkraine invasion
Hullywood calling: Hull to boost filming offer as biggest production yet lands in city 9th February 2023 Hull is stepping up its profile as a filming location hotspot just as Apple TV arrive with the city’s biggest production to date. ‘Blitz’ is currently filming at locations across the city, including Hepworth Arcade and Walton Street fairground, over the next two and a half weeks, and has recruited more than 750 extras to […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Mike Rossfilming locationHullywoodNetflix
