Lord Mandelson statement
The Leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Mike Ross, and the Leader of the council’s Labour group, Councillor Daren Hale, along with the council’s Independent Group, have jointly called for … More
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Hull City Council writes to Secretary of State opposing rail ticket office closures
The leaders of the two groups on Hull City Council have written to the Secretary of State for Transport regarding the potential closure of the rail ticket office in Hull. … More
Helpline set up for Ukrainian refugees arriving in Hull and East Riding
Help and advice to welcome people arriving in Hull and East Riding from war-torn Ukraine is now available via a dedicated telephone helpline and web pages.
Set up by Hull … More
New plans place active travel at the forefront of Transport for the North’s agenda
Active travel and multimodal hubs have been highlighted as two important strands of future transport policy by Transport for the North (TfN).
As part of plans to update the 2019 … More
Exciting new expo will showcase proposed improvements at Hull Royal Infirmary and the surrounding area – come along and share your views
A weekend exhibition is taking place to showcase new proposals for Hull Royal Infirmary as Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust seeks to develop new healthcare facilities as part of … More
The Awakening draws in more than 100,000 visitors to Hull city centre
More than 100,000 people turned out to experience an evening of magic, celebrating Hull’s rich maritime history.
The Awakening, Hull’s first major event of the year, drew in thousands of … More
People can now hire electric bikes as part of a new scheme to encourage cycling
People in Hull will now have the opportunity to use an electric bike as part of plans to encourage cycling in the city.
Six new electric bikes will be available … More
How solar energy will help Hull City Council reach net zero
Last month, it was announced that Hull City Council have appointed specialists in the renewable energy sector to assess the feasibility of the council’s corporate sites for installation of a … More
Net Zero: Hull visitor attraction to be a UK leader in energy efficiency
Last year, Hull City Council made the announcement that a new maritime experience at Hull’s historic North End Shipyard is set to become one of the most energy efficient buildings … More
Hull District Heating Project could deliver cheaper and greener energy
A report into the Hull District Heating Project has found that it would be both technically and financially viable.
The news comes as the council has this week announced its … More
Conservation in Action: Volunteers lend a helping hand to conserve maritime objects
Volunteers are helping to conserve artefacts from Hull Maritime Museum.
Working with the Conservation and Engagement Officer, the small team of volunteers will carry out practical conservation tasks to ensure … More
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
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
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
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
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
Work begins on £11.7m Queens Gardens redevelopment
Work begins today (Monday 14 February) on the £11.7m redevelopment of Queens Gardens in Hull.
The first stage of the redevelopment will include the refurbishment of the Rose Bowl Fountain … More
Grade II-listed buildings to be converted into apartments following £433,000 Historic England grant
A row of Grade II-listed buildings on Whitefriargate in Hull are to be partially converted into modern apartments following a £433,000 grant from Historic England.
The grant will support the … More
Always wanted to volunteer? Well now’s your chance
For the first time in two years, HEY! Volunteering is taking on new volunteers.
The iconic blue-coated army are opening up their ranks and expanding so that they can support … More
Budget 2022/23; Keeping Hull moving forward
Updated: Full Council has today, 24 February, approved the budget for 2022/23.
The Leader’s proposed Budget for 2022/23 is to be discussed at the council’s Scrutiny meeting on Friday 11 … More
Albion Square: Demolition to pave way for transformative £96m regeneration project in heart of Hull
The transformative multi-million pound Albion Square development will begin to take shape this month with the start of the demolition of the former BHS and Co-Op buildings on the derelict … More
70-strong flotilla will lead Humber Platinum Jubilee celebrations from Hull
The Humber Estuary will provide the stage for a spectacular celebration and re-enactment to mark this year’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
A flotilla of 70 vessels which will set sail from … More
Hull to host opening event of UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK
Hull will host the first event of UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK, the UK’s “most ambitious celebration of creativity to date”.
Hull is one of five places to be … More
HEY! Volunteering is recruiting new members for the first time in two years
HEY! Volunteering is on the lookout for new volunteers to help support expansion into the wider region.
The programme, which launched for Hull’s tenure as UK City of Culture in … More
Hull City Council supports local jobs, businesses and investment with new framework
Hull City Council is awarding a new procurement framework contract to provide ease of access to the professional services it requires to facilitate investment into infrastructure within the city.
Of … More
Talented Hull artist to honour role of frontline workers during pandemic
A rising local artist has been commissioned by Hull City Council to produce a piece of artwork recognising the vital contribution of frontline workers during the pandemic.
Erin Ledsom is … More
Check your train journey before travelling this Christmas
Travellers are being asked to check their journeys before travelling this Christmas, with some train services being subject to delays and cancellations due to staff shortages.
Staff sickness is significantly … More
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