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Hull social workers experience new immersive VR headset training
Hull City Council have delivered a new and immersive learning experience to staff working directly with vulnerable adults and children with the use of virtual reality (VR) technology.
It comes … More
Hundreds of city centre jobs to be created thanks to Levelling Up Funding
Up to 200 full-time equivalent city centre jobs will be created thanks to the latest grant award from Hull City Council’s Levelling Up Fund.
Clearanswer Call Centre Limited has been … More
Stepney community partnership launched for High Street Accelerator Pilot Programme
Hull’s High Street Accelerator Pilot Programme has launched today, Friday 15 March, with a spring clean of the Stepney area of Beverley Road.
Hull City Council was awarded almost £250,000 … More
Cultural Tides conference makes waves
Cultural Tides, Hull’s first conference dedicated to the city’s cultural sector, has taken place, attracting around 170 attendees from Hull-based arts, cultural, voluntary, community, education and business sector organisations.
Hosted … More
Central Library to host Sir James Reckitt centenary exhibition
A new exhibition dedicated to the life of Sir James Reckitt will open at Central Library next week, 100 years on from his death.
‘Sir James Reckitt: A Life of … More
Devolution: Consultation results announced
The findings of the public consultation for the Hull and East Yorkshire devolution proposal have been welcomed by the leaders of both councils.
Cllrs Mike Ross and Anne Handley, leaders … More
Operating times for city’s bus lanes to change from next week
Following confirmation of traffic regulation orders (TROs) earlier this year and the recent installation of new signage, Hull’s bus lanes will change from their current all-day operation.
On Monday … More
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 15 March
Here is the latest breakdown of scheduled and emergency works taking place across Hull over the next few weeks. All works are subject to change. For the latest updates:
- Visit
Energy efficiency works for public buildings following successful funding application
Hull City Council is set to reaffirm its commitment to becoming carbon neutral as it prepares to launch a £2.5m energy efficiency scheme thanks to a successful funding bid.
Funding … More
Footpath improvement works planned for Orchard Park
Several streets across Orchard Park in Hull will undergo essential reconstruction from next week, to provide much-needed improvements to the footpaths.
As part of the council’s investment in the city’s … More
Job Vacancies at Hull City Council – 14 March
Want to make a difference in Hull? By joining our team, you will be making a tangible difference to the lives of people in Hull and working with people who are … More
Love Your Neighbourhood: Central ward next in line for a tidy-up
Hull City Council’s Love Your Neighbourhood project will be arriving in the Central ward next week.
As part of the citywide Love Your Neighbourhood project, Hull’s Central ward will undergo … More
Designs for Freetown Way Cycle Scheme progressing
Hull City Council has released two new artist’s impressions showcasing how the new cycle scheme being planned for Freetown Way could look – including the installation of the city’s first … More
Trinity Live returns to market for fifth year
A free music event which has become a big favourite in Hull’s live entertainment scene returns for the fifth year this week, presenting top local talent in a party atmosphere … More
How Hull’s Young Carers Project supports the city’s young carers
Today is Young Carers Action Day and Hull City Council is highlighting the local support available for the city’s young carers.
A young carer is a young person who cares … More
THUD Yorkshire returns at Humber Street Gallery
Hull and East Riding’s young entrepreneurs can discover more networking and showcasing opportunities as The Hook Up Dinner (THUD) Yorkshire returns next week.
THUD Yorkshire is a free event to … More
Lord Mayor to host Music Bingo Charity Night
The Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull will raise more money for local good causes when he hosts a Music Bingo Charity Night next month.
The event will take place … More
Hull City Council launch ‘Love Your Neighbourhood’ project after successful trial year
Hull City Council is proud to announce the official launch of the ‘Love Your Neighbourhood’ project, following a highly successful trial year.
Hull City Council’s Love Your Neighbourhood clean-up programme … More
Job Vacancies at Hull City Council – 7 March
Want to make a difference in Hull? By joining our team, you will be making a tangible difference to the lives of people in Hull and working with people who … More
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 08 March
Here is the latest breakdown of scheduled and emergency works taking place across Hull over the next few weeks. All works are subject to change. For the latest updates:
- Visit
Council campaign to support cyclists to ‘stay safe and stay seen’ hailed a success
A council campaign to support cyclists in Hull to stay safe and stay seen during the winter months has been hailed a success, following a final pop-up event this week.… More
Levelling Up Funding supports former Marks & Spencer building restoration
Plans are in place to support enabling works to bring back into life one of Hull city centre’s most prominent buildings.
The former Marks & Spencer (M&S) building at 40-44 … More
Hull City Council takes action to keep city’s gullies clean
A team from Hull City Council are out in force in the Avenues area of Hull this week, taking action to improve the cleanliness of the gullies following concerns raised … More
Albion Square CDC plans approved
Construction work will begin shortly for the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) on Albion Square after planning approval was granted with conditions.
Hull City Council’s planning committee approved plans for the … More
Take a look at Costello Playing Field plans ahead of imminent improvements
Improvement works on Costello Playing Field are set to begin shortly and the people of Hull are invited to look at the plans and provide feedback.
Hull City Council has … More
Leader calls on Chancellor to extend Household Support Fund
The Leader of Hull City Council is calling on the Chancellor to extend a fund that helps people struggling with cost of living pressures.
Jeremy Hunt is due to announce … More
Join the LGBTQ+ Adoption Community in North and Humber
LGBTQ+ people are being encouraged to consider if they could change the life of a child or group of brothers and sisters, by adopting through One Adoption North and Humber, … More
What’s on in Hull – March 2024
The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer and Spring is just around the corner.
Here’s why Hull is the place to be this March –
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… MoreCouncil launches Business Loan Scheme
Businesses in Hull can now apply for loans from Hull City Council thanks to the Levelling Up Partnership (LUP).
In July 2023, Cabinet agreed to accept up to £20m of … More