Historic street gains poet-in-residence
A new poem has been commissioned to celebrate the area of Whitefriargate for World Poetry Day 2021.
Hull’s High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) has partnered with Humber Mouth literature … More
Regeneration
Search for contractor to restore Hull’s last remaining 20th century Scotch Derrick crane
Hull’s last remaining 20th century Scotch Derrick crane is to be restored, thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Hull City Council.
The Hull Maritime project is looking … More
Independent arts venue on Whitefriargate receives £100,000 grant
An independent arts venue, café and book and music store on Whitefriargate has received a £100,000 grant from the Humber LEP’s Humber High Street Challenge Fund.
Wrecking Ball Press, which … More
Stunning new images of Albert Ave Pools refurbishment lido revealed
New images of the city’s next major leisure refurbishment project have today been revealed by Hull City Council.
Albert Avenue Pools is the next centre in line for a full … More
Specialists appointed to pack and transport thousands of maritime treasures
50,000 maritime artefacts from the Hull Maritime Museum are to be packed and transported to secure storage.
A decision record published by Hull City Council today confirms the appointment of … More
Young female entrepreneurs celebrated as part of Hull Women’s Week
Hull Women’s Week, which starts today, International Women’s Day, is highlighting the work of women working across various communities and sectors in Hull.
Throughout Hull Women’s Week, the Hull Youth … More
Writer commissioned as part of Queen’s Gardens refurbishment project
A writer has been commissioned to produce work that will displayed as part of the Queens Gardens refurbishment.
Author and artist Joanna Walsh has been jointly commissioned by the project … More
Hull’s Guildhall carillon bells and clock fall silent for repairs
Hull’s Guildhall carillon bells and Barnard Cook clock have fallen silent to make way for major repairs to one of the last remaining Time Balls in the UK.
The historic … More
Have your say on the future of Hull’s historic Old Town
The public are being invited to share their views on the future of Hull’s Old Town.
The historic area, home to Hull Minster, Trinity Square, the cobbled High Street and … More
Refurbishment of iconic Grade II-listed city centre building takes shape
The refurbishment of an iconic Grade II-listed city centre building is taking shape as part of a £2.45m project.
The main part of the project involves the refurbishment of the … More
Historic Truelove flag to be conserved
The Truelove flag, dating back to 1873, is to be conserved as part of the Hull Maritime project.
The 147 year-old flag hung from the north wall of the old … More
Guildhall Time Ball restoration works get underway
Preparatory work to one of the UK’s last remaining Time Balls is now underway.
Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Hull City Council, a fully working … More
Empty homes week celebrates success of shared tenancies for young people in Hull
Empty Homes Week, 15-21 February, provides an opportunity to highlight the work of councils and housing providers to bring empty properties back into use to help meet housing needs.
Hull … More
Work set to start on £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment
Preparatory work will get underway next week on the eagerly awaited £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment.
The £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment will improve accessibility and visitor flows, deliver structural repairs through … More
National Storytelling Week to explore rich history of Whitefriargate
To celebrate National Storytelling Week, Hull Libraries and Hull City Council are sharing some of the special memories people have of Whitefriargate in a series of oral history interviews.
The … More
Bude playing fields development gets council backing
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 … More
Weekend work paves way for progress in major transport upgrade
A weekend closure will be in place for the A63 this coming weekend, as work to the major road upgrade continues.
Over the course of the weekend hoardings around Murdoch’s … More
Temporary goodbye to some of Hull’s fine collection of maritime paintings
A number of Hull’s historic maritime paintings from the Hull Maritime Museum, with some dating back to the 1700s, have been sent to a specialist laboratory for conservation.
Following a … More
Deputy Chair appointed to new Hull and East Yorkshire LEP
In anticipation of the formal creation of the Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) on 1st April 2021, James Newman, the Chair designate of the new LEP, has … More
Hull City Council awarded green certificate for action on environmental impact
Hull City Council has been awarded the Investors in the Environment Green certificate for the seventh year in a row.
An audit in December praised the local authority’s energy use … More
Historic Queens Dock set to be unearthed for first time in 60 years
Once the largest dock of its kind in the country, sections of the original dock edge walls of Queens Dock are set to be unearthed for the first time in … More
Hull City Council and Civica to bring 100 home-based jobs to city
Hull City Council is partnering with Civica, a global leader in software for public services, to bring 100 new home-based call centre jobs to the city.
The council has partnered … More
Work to improve key Holderness Road route begins next week
Work to improve a key section of Holderness Road, between Diadem roundabout and Ganstead roundabout, will begin next week.
A full carriageway reconstruction will take place, providing a safer road … More
How a Hull coffee company is finding the right blend for success
As an aficionado and accomplished roaster, James Wilkins knows the value of the humble coffee bean.
Spotting a gap in the local market just over a decade ago, James took … More
Hull City Council commits £20,000 to city’s young entrepreneurs
Hull City Council has committed a further investment of £20,000 to support young entrepreneurs in the city.
The grant follows £20,000 issued by the local authority from May to August … More
Hull businesses can now apply for up to £9,000 Covid grants
Hull businesses required to close in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors are being urged to apply for a one-off grant worth up to £9,000 to help see them through … More
Charity awarded £75,000 to support Hull Maritime project
A charity dedicated to supporting the Hull Maritime project has been awarded £75,000 to enable the delivery of an accredited maritime training programme for young people in Hull.
Hull Maritime … More
Appointment of a contractor for Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball restoration
Hull City Council has confirmed the appointment of a Principal Main Works Contractor to restore the Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball and complete the next phase of the Guildhall roofing improvements.… More
26 new electric vehicle charging points in Hull
Hull City Council has given the city a green boost by installing 26 new electric vehicle charge points for council fleets, residents and visitors.
The council has installed 16 charge … More
Hull among top UK cities for start-up businesses in new research
Businesses starting up in Hull have an advantage over those anywhere else in Yorkshire, according to recent research.
Experts from online magazine Startups Geek found that Hull was the best … More
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