Whitefriargate secures £1.75m grant from Historic England
Whitefriargate in Hull has received a grant of £1.75m from Historic England.
Hull City Council was informed earlier this year that its funding bid, for up to £1.75m for the … More
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Experts appointed to dismantle skeletons at Hull Maritime Museum
Eight extremely fragile and unusual marine skeletons and specimens are to be removed from the Hull Maritime Museum, as part of a multi-million pound heritage-led regeneration scheme.
A decision record … More
Residents asked to share their views on important issues
Residents are being asked to take part in a survey about where they live.
The latest People’s Panel survey is asking residents about their thoughts on the local authority’s bin … More
Preventative action for Hull schools to help reduce spread of coronavirus
The Hull Learning Partnership, in conjunction with Hull City Council is taking preventative action against coronavirus by agreeing that school staff, and secondary pupils across the city are expected to … More
Kelvin Hall Academy extension provides 250 additional school places
Work has been completed on a two-storey extension to Kelvin Hall Academy in Hull.
The extension is part of a programme of works to increase the number of secondary school … More
Hull City Council obtains injunction banning man from commercial premises for a year
Hull City Council has successfully obtained an injunction banning a Bransholme man from entering any commercial premises in the city for a year.
The injunction prohibits Liam Huteson, of Exton … More
Hull City pilot event cannot take place with fans in attendance
The proposed pilot event at the KCOM Stadium this Saturday cannot take place with fans in attendance due to the recent increase in Hull’s coronavirus infection rate.
Hull City Council’s … More
30 young people in Hull given job placements as part of £2bn Government scheme
Hull City Council is backing a £2bn Government scheme to help 30 of Hull’s young people into employment.
The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to small and medium-sized employers to create … More
Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull
The latest seven-day rate of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hull is 15.3 per 100,000 of the population.
That figure compares with a rate in England of 32.2 per 100,000 of … More
Hull’s older people to be celebrated at virtual event
A virtual celebration of older people in Hull will take place in the city at the end of this month.
The Older People’s Partnership Hull and East Riding charity is … More
Music project will highlight Covid-19’s effect on the BAME community
A new arts project that will use music to raise awareness about the impact of Coronavirus on the Hull BAME community has got the green light, thanks to a Hull … More
Apprentices at Hull Training and Adult Education pass new national educational standards
Apprentices at Hull Training and Adult Education are celebrating being some of the first in the UK to pass through tough new national educational standards.
The End Point Assessment (EPA) … More
Peter Rabbit book to be given to two-year-olds as new scheme launches
The first book through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library scheme is being sent out to eligible two-year-old children in Hull this month.
The first book children will receive is Peter … More
Residents encouraged to recycle
Residents in Hull will receive their new waste packs over the next week.
The pack contains information to support residents to recycle as much of their waste as possible and … More
Hull businesses offered new support to go green
Hull businesses are being offered an exciting opportunity to become more energy efficient, thanks to a new council-led scheme that launches today.
The Hull Business Energy Efficiency Scheme (HBEES) is … More
Coronavirus: ‘We had to adapt and take responsibility’, says Hull bar owner
A Hull business owner has spoken of the importance of following public health guidance and how the early implementation of Covid-19 safety measures has boosted his trade.
Lee Kirman is … More
Coronavirus: Hull mobile testing unit locations this week
A mobile testing unit is being deployed to different areas around the region to make it easier for people to get tested for coronavirus closer to home.
The mobile testing … More
Major investment to boost city’s key transport routes
Major improvement work is to be carried out in three arterial roads in the east and west of the city.
Holderness Road, Hessle Road and Anlaby Road will be undergoing … More
Hull’s new footbridge to be named Murdoch’s Connection
Hull’s new footbridge is to be named after Dr Mary Murdoch.
The name was chosen by school students following an essay competition to determine which of the city’s iconic figures … More
How you can show support on World Suicide Prevention Day
People across the world are being asked to support awareness of suicide.
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, which is about raising awareness of suicide and suicide prevention.
Globally, each … More
RB takes action to support vulnerable communities in the fight against COVID-19
Hull based company RB has donated £266k to six charities in the city to support their efforts in the fight against COVID-19.
The donations will enable Fareshare, Hull Homeless Community … More
Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull
The latest seven-day rate of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hull is 4.2 per 100,000 of the population.
That figure compares with a rate in England of 15.6 per 100,000 of … More
Digital company sought to deliver creative skills programme in Hull
The Hull Maritime project is looking to join forces with a creative digital company to deliver a digital creative skills programme, with a maritime twist, to young people in Hull.… More
Thousands of people come together online for unforgettable Freedom Festival 2020
This weekend, thousands of audience members across the world experienced Hull’s award-winning international outdoor arts festival from afar, with a one-off online programme delivered directly to their homes.
The jam-packed … More
Coronavirus: Hull mobile testing unit locations this week
A mobile testing unit is being deployed to different areas around the region to make it easier for people to get tested for coronavirus closer to home.
The mobile testing … More
Extra school bus routes added
Extra busses have been added to timetables to make travel safer for the city’s students. As schools prepare to return next week, Hull City Council has worked with bus companies … More
City urged to help fast-track Hull’s route towards electrification
Residents and businesses in Hull are being asked to support the final push in a long campaign to electrify and upgrade the railway lines from Hull to Selby and Hull … More
Contractor appointed for Beverley Road Heritage works
A contractor has been appointed to undertake specialist works on the boundaries of sites as part of the Beverley Road Townscape Heritage Scheme.
Local firm PBS Construction will deliver restoration … More
5 things not to miss at Freedom Festival 2020
Freedom Festival returns this weekend with a special online programme that will be broadcast via the BBC.
Bringing together internationally renowned artists and local talent, this year’s festival features robot … More
Hull embarks on multi-million pound project to deliver low carbon heat to thousands of homes and businesses
Plans to deliver low carbon heat to thousands of homes in Hull through a new heating network have moved a step closer.
The Hull District Heating Project would provide heating … More