In a unanimous decision, Hull City Council’s Cabinet has approved the Western Docklands Masterplan, paving the way for a consultation with residents and business owners.
There are three areas within the Western Docklands: Albert and William Wright Docks, Castle Street, and Smith & Nephew.
In an effort to help Hull families cope with the cost of living this Christmas, Hull City Council is providing free parking in the city centre and funding to cut bus fares.
On Saturdays and Sundays throughout December, shoppers can park for free in the council’s multi-storey car parks on Osborne Street, Pryme Street, and George Street. There is no need to purchase a ticket.
For the first time since receiving charitable status, 360 Grassroots Foundation is accepting funding applications for grassroots sports in Hull.
Founded by 360 Chartered Accountants, the Foundation will offer financial assistance to families and caregivers of children in the HU1 to HU9 postcode areas who are struggling to pay for sports subscriptions, equipment, or travel.
Matt Jukes, Chief Executive of Hull City Council, and Council Leader, Councillor Mike Ross, invited primary school pupils to design the city council’s corporate e-Christmas card.
Hull City Council released the findings of its citywide transport survey, which allowed everyone to weigh in on the city’s roads’ future.
In August and September, residents were asked to complete the survey online or to return paper copies sent to every household in the city.
Hull City Council Leader Mike Ross has joined forces with a local charity to set up a new fund that will help families with children attending primary schools in the city who are in need this winter.
This fund will help families with some of the challenges they will face during this period by sponsoring Hull and East Yorkshire Children’s University to create this fund.
As part of the Yorkshire and Humber Climate Action Pledge, Hull City Council has committed to playing its part in tackling climate change.
A climate change summit held in Leeds this week launched the Climate Action Pledge by Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission, a regional body set up to support and guide local organisations.
The second round of Hull Maritime’s Community Grant Scheme has been launched.
Using a community group or freelancer to deliver the project, the scheme aims to engage residents in Hull’s maritime history.
A Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) award in his name will honour a prominent businessman who died recently for his innovation and support of young people.
Businesses or organisations recognized by the judges for supporting young entrepreneurs or enterprising students will receive the Malcolm Scott Award.
In support of the Humber Museums Partnership, Hull Museums is delighted to announce a major investment from Arts Council England (ACE) of £3.3 million.
Through this funding, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, and North Lincolnshire museum services will continue to work together to offer the Humber region outstanding creative and cultural opportunities.
The Spurn Lightship will have a wet berth built at Hull Marina by a local company.
The Spencer Group, based in Hull, will construct a new permanent home for the city’s cherished lightship at the northwest corner of Hull Marina, close to the Holiday Inn and Murdoch’s Connection.
A grant program to tackle crime within local neighbourhoods will soon be open to local residents and community groups.
Hull City Council has officially approved a £250,000 Crime Prevention Fund aimed at supporting community-based safety initiatives.
Hull City Council’s Youth Enterprise and Micro Business Team is delighted to once again be partnering with Hull Culture and Leisure, the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank and Engaging Education to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week 2022.
Since it was founded 15 years ago, Global Entrepreneurship Week has celebrated and empowered entrepreneurs in every country and community – especially those who face barriers or have never considered starting a business.
To help people keep warm and well this winter, Hull City Council Leader Mike Ross and key partners have launched a Winter Warmth Community Grants program.
Businesses in Hull are supporting the scheme, which is facilitated by Forum, a local umbrella organisation.
A TV business expert, Adam Corbally, is asking young entrepreneurs in Hull, East Riding and Ryedale to pitch their innovative ideas for the chance to win £1,000 and a year’s mentoring.
Hull’s Making Changes for Careers programme is looking for aspiring young entrepreneurs aged 16 to 29 to submit a two-minute video about their business idea.
In honour of Maritime Tales Week 2022, new interactive artwork has been installed on Whitefriargate.
Hull Trinity House and Hull Maritime collaborated on the Whitefriargate Windowscape by local artist Alex Hunt.
Warm spaces are to open their doors in Hull for the first time. Hull city centre’s Jubilee Church, libraries, St Michael’s Youth Project, and Freedom Centre’s Community Trust will all be used as venues.
A warm space is a building where people are welcome to spend time and enjoy some company for free – some offer warm drinks as well.
Spurn Lightship will receive a new coat of paint as it nears completion.
Even today, river pilots are required to guide ships into and out of the Humber estuary, one of the most treacherous waters in the world. The Spurn Lightship played a key role in Hull’s maritime industries.