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View article Pupils support Bude Park biodiversity with tree planting event

Pupils support Bude Park biodiversity with tree planting event

1st April 2025

Primary pupils have enjoyed a morning planting a variety of plant species at Bude Park Playing Fields. A selection of children from Bude Park Academy joined local contractor Houlton, supported by Landplan to plant species such as alder, aspen, birch, rowan, holly and willow. The trees will add to the biodiversity of the area which […]

View article Hull asylum seeker football team make history

Hull asylum seeker football team make history

18th April 2024

The Welcome House Football Club (Acorn FC) have this week made history by playing their first competitive Active Through Football fixture against another city. Acorn FC met Leeds United Foundation’s ATF team (Bridge FC) at the Tigers Trust Arena on Tuesday (16 April). It was the first match between the two Active Through Football teams, led by people seeking asylum and refugees. […]

View article Have your say on PlayZone plans

Have your say on PlayZone plans

26th October 2023

Plans for six PlayZones are taking a step forward – and now the council wants to know what residents would like to see at those sites. PlayZones are safe, inclusive and accessible outdoor facilities that aim to bring the community together through sport. West Park, East Park, Bude Park, Alderman Kneeshaw Park, Johnny Whiteley Park […]

View article Football Foundation kicks off major improvements for Bude Park

Football Foundation kicks off major improvements for Bude Park

3rd July 2023

A scheme that will see much-improved football facilities at Bude Park will soon kick-off thanks to investment from the Premier League, The FA and government’s Football Foundation. Bude Park was identified as a potential site for improvement by the Football Foundation. Submitted last summer, the project will see the creation of a full-size pitch, six […]

View article Have your say on PlayZones in Hull

Have your say on PlayZones in Hull

25th January 2023

Hull City Council is seeking the views of residents to understand the community need and requirements for PlayZones in the city. The PlayZone Programme is a new, exciting investment programme aimed at tackling inequalities in physical activity and access to facilities by funding community-led spaces. Its aim is to focus on communities with the greatest […]

View article Back of the net: £525,000 football grant to boost health in Hull

Back of the net: £525,000 football grant to boost health in Hull

7th April 2022

Hull City Council has been awarded £525,000 to use football to improve activity levels of people in the city. The exciting new Active Through Football programme from Sport England, funded by the National Lottery, and delivered by the Football Foundation will support Hull to get more active and increase participation in football. Hull City Council […]

View article Bude playing fields development gets council backing

Bude playing fields development gets council backing

28th January 2021

Plans to improve the playing fields and build new changing facilities at Bude Park have moved a step closer. The proposed scheme at Bude Park could include both playing field redesign and upgrade, re-provision of changing accommodation and flood prevention design work to ensure the pitches are useable all year round. Hull City Council’s cabinet […]