Major award for scheme to protect Hull homes from flooding
A scheme designed to protect thousands of homes in Hull and the East Riding from flooding has won a prestigious award.
The Anlaby and East Ella Flood Alleviation Scheme (AAEFAS) … More
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Appointment of conservation specialists to conserve maritime paintings
A painting and conservation company will conserve a number of paintings from the collection at the Hull Maritime Museum as part of the Hull Maritime project.
A decision record confirms … More
Jails, bombs and map mysteries – explosive insight into the history of Hull
A 235-year-old prison, a suspected Second World War bomb explosion and mysterious buildings that don’t appear on any maps could shed new light on the fascinating history of Hull.
Archaeologists … More
Million-pound industrial estate sold at auction in Hull
An industrial estate located just outside of Hull city centre has been sold by Hull City Council for more than £1 million.
The Kingston Way Unit Factory Estate constitutes 12 … More
Hull’s Bradbury House to be named after Lillian Bilocca
Hull City Council has confirmed the new name of Bradbury House will be Lil Bilocca House.
The local authority agreed to buy the building in Porter Street, Hull, in June. … More
Hundreds of Hull businesses applying for this coronavirus grant fund
The first payments are now being made under a new fund designed to help Hull businesses through coronavirus.
More than 350 applications have already been received for the Additional Restrictions … More
Hull Ice Arena set for £1.1m investment
Plans are being put forward that would see Hull Ice Arena benefit from a £1.1m investment.
The improvements would deliver essential maintenance work to the arena, as well as ensure … More
Hull City Council announces further support for businesses impacted by lockdown restrictions
Businesses that have been adversely affected by national lockdown restrictions, but which are not required to close, can now apply for financial support.
One-off business grants of up to £3,000 … More
Chair sought for new-look Local Enterprise Partnership
The new Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership is looking for its first Chair.
This high profile role requires a dynamic and experience business leader to establish and lead … More
Businesses forced to close during lockdown can now apply for support grants from Hull City Council
Businesses forced to close during lockdown can now apply for support grants from Hull City Council.
Payments will be made to eligible businesses from Monday 16 November.
Businesses forced to … More
Popular trail in Hull’s Victoria Dock to reopen
A popular section of footpath in Hull’s Victoria Dock is reopening this week.
The route which forms part of the Trans Pennine Trail is re-opening after an upgrade to flood … More
Support and grants available to businesses during lockdown
Measures have been announced to support businesses in Hull during lockdown.
Businesses forced to close, which are registered for Business Rates, will receive grants worth up to £3,000 per month … More
Support available for businesses as Hull prepares to enter Tier 2 restrictions
Support is available for businesses following the announcement that Hull is to move into Tier 2 restrictions at 00.01 Saturday 31 October.
Last week the Chancellor of the Exchequer released … More
Spooky kids bring the fright to Hepworth’s Arcade
School children have been busy making Hepworth’s Arcade spookier than ever this Halloween.
The famous arcade, the country’s only L-shaped arcade, has been decorated with ghosts, pumpkins and various spooky … More
Holwell Road closed overnight next week for essential improvement works
Holwell Road will be closed for overnight roadworks, 7pm until 7am, from Monday 26 October until Friday 30 October.
The road will be closed from Holwell Road roundabout to Bandstand … More
Free virtual events for families this half-term
From scavenger hunts and tree trails to dog tails and street dancing, the team at Hull Libraries has organised an action packed calendar of free online activities to keep the … More
Discover the wonder of Whitefriargate this half-term
The rich history of Whitefriargate, Hull’s most famous thoroughfare, can be explored this half-term thanks to a new family-friendly trail.
The trail, which can be downloaded from the Visit Hull … More
Work begins on East Park splash pad revamp
Contractors have moved into East Park to begin work on the £850,000 revamp of the splash pad.
Water play specialists Ustigate have fully redesigned the space which will re-purpose the … More
Hull’s visitor economy worth £350m as city continues to grow reputation as first-class tourist destination
Hull is continuing to grow its reputation as a top destination for both domestic and international tourists with its visitor economy growing to £350m in 2019.
This rose from £313m … More
How Hull is giving a glimpse into future of low-carbon housing
A glimpse into the future of low-carbon housing will be shown by a new partnership between the University of Hull and Hull City Council.
Energy and sustainability experts at the … More
Hull’s iconic Earl De Grey pub to be moved brick by brick from this week
A historic Hull pub will be carefully deconstructed before being rebuilt brick by brick in a new location starting this week.
The Earl De Grey in Castle Street has been … More
110-year-old whale skeleton to move for first time in four decades
Work to carefully dismantle and move the skeleton of a juvenile North Atlantic right whale, the largest item at Hull’s Maritime Museum, is now underway.
The fragile skeleton, that hasn’t … More
Old Town exhibition highlights Hull’s black history
An exhibition in Hull’s Old Town is celebrating and highlighting the city’s black history and culture.
The exhibition, which runs until Saturday 31 October, is part of Black History Month.… More
Call for volunteers to help conserve the National Picture Theatre
Volunteers are being recruited to assist with a project to conserve and repair the National Picture Theatre on Beverley Road.
Currently in the second round development stage of a National … More
Young entrepreneurs in Hull can pitch ideas to The Apprentice star and win £1,000
Young entrepreneurs in Hull are being urged to pitch their enterprising ideas to a TV business expert for a chance to win a year of mentorship and up to £1,000.… More
£4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment takes another step forward
The £4.3m refurbishment of Hull’s Queens Gardens has edged closure with contractors now being invited to show an interest in delivering the multi-million pound project.
Interested contractors are now able … More
Hull’s Old Town to celebrate Black History Month with two-week exhibition
An exhibition to mark Black History Month is taking place in Hull’s Old Town.
The exhibition will run from Saturday 17 October until Saturday 31 October, merging themes of migration, … More
Online ‘one-stop shop’ to support independent businesses in Hull
Hull City Council is supporting independent businesses by partnering with an online ‘one-stop shop’.
The council has teamed up with with digital platform ShopAppy.com.
The ShopAppy.com platform will enable more … More
Hull leisure facilities to benefit from multi-million pound investment
A £3million investment at Beverley Road Baths is well underway.
Scheduled to re-open to the public in summer 2021, the facility will see the construction of a new larger gymnasium … More
Hull employers urged to get involved with £2bn Kickstart scheme
Hull businesses are being urged to get involved in a new £2 billion scheme which will create job placements for young people.
Hull City Council is looking for employers to … More
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