Successful Multiply programme ends after supporting almost 5,000 learners 29th September 2025 Hull City Council’s Multiply programme, aimed at improving adult’s numeracy skills, has come to an end with remarkable success. In three years, it engaged with 4,963 learners and provided them with the opportunity to progress into further learning, increase confidence and gain employment. Multiply, a DfE-funded scheme through UK Shared Prosperity Fund and managed by […] Read more Education and Learning News Regeneration Cllr Linda TockHTAEHull Training & Adult Education ServicesMultiplyUK Shared Prosperity Fund
Invest Hull shortlisted for prestigious award 3rd March 2025 Hull City Council has been shortlisted for the prestigious Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards 2025. The council’s ‘Invest Hull – supporting business growth’ submission is a finalist in the Economic Development category. The council demonstrated the success of its UK Shared Prosperity Fund scheme in supporting local businesses to grow and was said to have […] Read more Business News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisInvest HullLGC AwardsUK Shared Prosperity Fund
Race karts around Princes Quay as part of Hull Business Expo 2nd April 2024 Businesses can discover a range of funding support whilst sampling the latest offer from Hull Adventure Centre at The Hull Business Expo next week. Hull City Council’s business support team will be available to discuss the assistance they can provide, such as through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Advisors can facilitate access to grants for […] Read more Business News Regeneration Alex CoddHull Adventure CentreHull Business ExpoPrinces QuayUK Shared Prosperity Fund
Council grants help to propel The Whoopie Bakery 22nd January 2024 Social media presence, particularly on Instagram, can provide a huge platform for a local business in the current digital age. High quality, appealing imagery can be the difference between gaining new followers and, as a result, new customers. There are few better examples than that of Katie Cunnah, director of Hull bakery, The Whoopie Bakery. […] Read more Business Feature News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisInvest HullThe Whoopie BakeryUK Shared Prosperity FundUpskilling Support Funding
Your chance to find out what help is there for your business 7th September 2023 Anyone running a business in Hull is invited to the second instalment of Hull Business – Your Future event in The Guildhall later this month. The breakfast event will showcase to local businesses what support is available to them from various organisations to help with sustainability and growth. Various European funded business support programmes ended […] Read more Business News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossHull Business - Your FutureSMEsUK Shared Prosperity Fund
Young Hull entrepreneurs encouraged to apply for Test Market Grants 8th August 2023 Aspiring young entrepreneurs can now apply for business grant support thanks to the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank. The Youth Enterprise and Micro Business Team at Hull City Council has established the funding pot enabling the issuing of Test Market Grants between £350 and £500. Test Market Grants are for budding businesspeople in Hull and […] Read more Business News Regeneration John Cracknell Youth Enterprise BankTest Market GrantsUK Shared Prosperity Fund
Bee-friendly bus shelters have landed in Hull 6th June 2023 19 new ‘buzz shelters’ have been installed in the city, all with green roofs designed to provide food and shelter for bees and other pollinating insects at risk from habitat loss. Hull City Council has installed the ecological shelters at bus stops on Hall Road and Hedon Road, replacing shelters that were in poor condition. […] Read more Environment News Transport & Streets Cllr IeronimoJean BishopUK Shared Prosperity FundYorkshire Wildlife Trust
Council supports 29 projects through UK Shared Prosperity Fund 20th February 2023 Hull City Council is delighted to announce it has been able to support a host of local organisations in the first round of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). In total, £1.1m was distributed between 29 projects which were the recipients of funding ranging from £4,000 to £100,000. The council invited groups to apply last […] Read more News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisLevelling UpUK Shared Prosperity Fund
Bee-friendly bus shelters about to create a buzz in Hull 20th February 2023 There’s a real buzz around the new bus shelters winging their way to Hull. Thanks to a successful funding bid by Hull City Council’s public transport team, 19 bee-friendly bus shelters will be installed at bus stops on Hall Road and Hedon Road next month, in place of shelters currently in poor condition. The project […] Read more News Transport & Streets bus sheltersBusespublic transportUK Shared Prosperity Fund
Adult maths and numeracy skills boost for Hull 28th November 2022 Adults across Hull who want to improve their numeracy skills can sign up for free courses and activities thanks to a £1.5m investment. It’s aimed at boosting opportunities for more people to progress and secure well paid jobs. People who improve their numeracy skills are more likely to be in employment, have higher wages, and […] Read more Business Education and Learning News Regeneration Councillor Drake-DavisEducationHCALHull CollegeHull Culture and LeisureHull Training and Adult EducationHumber Learning ConsortiumLearning and skillsRegenerationTrainingUK Shared Prosperity Fund
