Regeneration

View article Successful season for Moorsbus following return of popular service

Successful season for Moorsbus following return of popular service

Hundreds of residents from Hull and the East Riding took the opportunity over the spring and summer to enjoy trips to the North York Moors thanks to the return of a popular bus service. The Moorsbus (M1) was brought back thanks to funding from Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council, through their […]

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View article Grant funding to boost old town heritage attraction

Grant funding to boost old town heritage attraction

A heritage building and tourist attraction in Hull’s old town will add to its current offering thanks to support from Levelling Up Funding. The building, owned by the National Trust, will benefit from a grant totalling nearly £111,000 following an application submitted to the first round of Hull City Council’s government-backed grant scheme. This will […]

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View article Pupils say Oh Yes! to nature as climate education programme expands to primary schools

Pupils say Oh Yes! to nature as climate education programme expands to primary schools

Pupils from an east Hull primary school were among the first to benefit from an expanded climate education programme in the city. Year five students at Oldfleet Primary School visited the 25-acre Thwaite Gardens in Cottingham to let their wild sides run free. The group learnt about the importance of supporting biodiversity and maintaining habitats […]

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View article Crime Prevention Fund grants give a boost to city centre safety, Hull churches and the Peel Project

Crime Prevention Fund grants give a boost to city centre safety, Hull churches and the Peel Project

The Crime Prevention Fund, set up by Hull City Council in 2022, offers grants to support community organisations with their projects to prevent crime and antisocial behaviour (ASB). In October, a number of successful bids were granted to support organisations and communities across Hull.  They include: Subject to meeting the scheme’s criteria, groups from anywhere […]

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View article Cabinet to consider energy efficiency scheme to save taxpayer money

Cabinet to consider energy efficiency scheme to save taxpayer money

Councillors will decide whether to give the green light to plans aimed at reducing carbon and energy costs across more public buildings.  Earlier this year, Hull City Council was successful in securing £4,935,960 of funding from the latest round of the government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, known as Salix 4. On Monday 24 November, the council’s […]

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View article Free festive fun thanks to Hull Training and Adult Education

Free festive fun thanks to Hull Training and Adult Education

Families in Hull can get into the Christmas spirit with a series of free festive fun events courtesy of Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE). On Saturday 6 December, step into the magical world of Narnia at Aslan’s Winter Narnia Extravaganza, taking place at The Freedom Centre on Preston Road. Visitors will journey through enchanting, […]

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View article Bollywood movie set comes to Hull

Bollywood movie set comes to Hull

Hull will once again become a film set this month as scenes for a new feature are shot across the city centre. Hotshot Production Limited, in conjunction with UK Line Producers 4K INC Limited and Northern Films Limited, will shoot parts of ‘Dastaar’, the first Bollywood production to visit city, from Sunday 16 November to […]

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View article Two more conservation areas updated

Two more conservation areas updated

Two conservation areas in Hull have adopted new character appraisals and management plans, providing refreshed guidelines for future planning applications. Both Ella Street and The Broadway conservation areas have been updated, with the former also welcoming boundary amendments.  The changes are the result of resurveys undertaken in both areas during which residents, visitors and property owners […]

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View article Boundary amendments for conservation areas

Boundary amendments for conservation areas

Significant boundary amendments have been made to two conservation areas in Hull. Both Marfleet Village and Sculcoates conservation areas saw boundary changes come into effect last month following public consultation. A resurvey conducted in the spring by Hull City Council proposed alterations to both areas and public feedback was taken on board to update the […]

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View article Hull bus operator prepares for arrival of electric buses

Hull bus operator prepares for arrival of electric buses

East Yorkshire Buses has announced the successful completion of phase one of its electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure programme, as the operator prepares for the arrival of 21 new electric Wrightbus vehicles later this year. The infrastructure programme has been made possible thanks to an allocation of capital funding from Hull City Council to support the […]

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View article Public opinion wanted on Coltman Street Conservation Area proposals

Public opinion wanted on Coltman Street Conservation Area proposals

Hull City Council is welcoming public opinion on proposed alterations to Coltman Street Conservation Area. Adoption of a new character appraisal and management plan is suggested for the area which is characterised by Victorian buildings. Coltman Street Conservation Area also features several listed buildings and any updated plans would take into consideration how best to […]

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