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Helpline Set Up For Ukrainian Refugees Arriving In Hull And East Riding

Helpline Set Up For Ukrainian Refugees Arriving In Hull And East Riding

March 31, 2022

Help and advice to welcome people arriving in Hull and East Riding from war-torn Ukraine are now available via a dedicated telephone helpline and web pages.

Set up by Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire councils, the helpline 01482 300 305 will ensure people arriving in our area through the Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme, have easy access to advice and support from advisers who speak Ukrainian, Russian and English, from 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Future You Campaign Will Look To Inspire Hull’s Next Generation Of Entrepreneurs

Future You Campaign Will Look To Inspire Hull’s Next Generation Of Entrepreneurs

March 4, 2022

Hull City Council and the Hull and East Riding Youth Enterprise Partnership have commissioned two young entrepreneurs in Lab Rascals and Engaging Education to raise the profile of enterprise skills and entrepreneurship within Hull amongst young people aged 29 and under.

It’s part of the “Future You” campaign to promote youth entrepreneurship and enterprise skills to young people in the city.

Queens Gardens £11.7M Redevelopment Gets Underway

Planners Approve £11.7m Queens Gardens Refurbishment

February 14, 2022

Work has started on the £11.7m redevelopment of Queens Gardens in Hull.

The first stage of the redevelopment will include the refurbishment of the Rose Bowl Fountain and the removal of the bandstand which is being relocated to Pickering Park.

Council And Freedom Festival Arts Trust Partner On A New Event For Hull

Council And Freedom Festival Arts Trust Partner On A New Event For Hull

February 10, 2022

Freedom Festival Arts Trust, creators of one of the UK’s leading international arts festival, Freedom Festival, with support from the Welcome Back Fund, England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020, the Arts Council and the Global Streets network are delighted to be working in partnership with Hull City Council to bring a new event to Hull City Centre, The Awakening.

Grade II-Listed Buildings To Be Converted Into Apartments

Grade II-Listed Buildings To Be Converted Into Apartments

February 9, 2022

A row of Grade II-listed buildings on Whitefriargate in Hull is to be partially converted into modern apartments following a £433,000 grant from Historic England.

The grant will support the conversion of unused upper floor space, above retail units, at 7-9 Whitefriargate.

Devolution Deal Welcomed By Hull And East Riding Of Yorkshire Councils

Devolution Deal Welcomed By Hull And East Riding Of Yorkshire Councils

February 2, 2022

The leaders of Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Councillor Daren Hale and Councillor Jonathan Owen, have welcomed the government’s announcement that they will begin negotiations on a ‘County Deal’ devolution agreement for Hull and the East Riding.

The opportunity for a Hull and East Riding devolution deal was announced as part of the government’s Levelling Up White Paper published today. The deal could unlock a multi-million-pound strategic investment in the region

Home Office To Open Second Hotel In Hull For Asylum Seekers

Home Office To Open Second Hotel In Hull For Asylum Seekers

January 20, 2022

The Leader of Hull City Council, Cllr Daren Hale, has written to the Home Secretary demanding a review of the Government’s approach to supporting asylum seekers awaiting assessment and their onward dispersal.

Hull Artist To Honour Efforts Of Frontline Workers During Pandemic

Hull Artist To Honour Efforts Of Frontline Workers During Pandemic

January 17, 2022

A rising local artist has been commissioned by Hull City Council to produce a piece of artwork recognising the vital contribution of frontline workers during the pandemic.

Erin Ledsom is an embroidery artist from Hull and a recent graduate of the prestigious Royal College of Needlework. Her colourful and textured work often draws inspiration from her home town.

First-Look At New Images For £96m Albion Square Development

First-Look At New Images For £96m Albion Square Development

December 2, 2021

New images have been revealed of Hull’s exciting and transformative £96m Albion Square development.

The large development in Hull city centre will feature a mixture of residential, office and retail space, as well as a large urban park.

Planners Approve £11.7m Queens Gardens Refurbishment

Planners Approve £11.7m Queens Gardens Refurbishment

November 17, 2021

Hull’s transformative Queens Gardens refurbishment has been given the green light by Hull City Council’s planning committee.

Hull City Council’s planning voted unanimously in favour of the application.

Volunteers Become Official White Badge Tour Guides To Showcase Maritime City

Volunteers Become Official White Badge Tour Guides To Showcase Maritime City

November 17, 2021

A group of volunteers who dedicate their time to the Hull Maritime project have become accredited White Badge Tour Guides.

Between May and October 2021, the group of 17 volunteers completed an intensive training and lecture programme to pass the Institute of Tour Guiding Level 2 accredited training programme.

Hullywood – Why The Film Industry Has Taken A Shine To Hull

Hullywood - Why The Film Industry Has Taken A Shine To Hull

October 23, 2021

The cobbled streets and historic buildings of Hull’s Old Town were recently the backdrops for Enola Holmes 2 – the next instalment of the hit Netflix franchise.

Enola Holmes 2 was the latest in a string of productions to have been shot in Hull following the likes of The Personal History of David Copperfield and ITV’s Victoria.

Maritime Project Launches Small Community Grant Fund

Maritime Project Launches Small Community Grant Fund

October 20, 2021

A grant scheme designed to engage local residents through exploring Hull’s maritime story has been unveiled.

The Hull Maritime project has launched its first round of micro and small grants supporting community groups and freelancers.

Appointment Of New Project Director To Lead Major Heritage Project

Appointment Of New Project Director To Lead Major Heritage Project

October 16, 2021

Hull City Council has appointed Gillian Osgerby as the Project Director to deliver a major transformation and regeneration project in the city.

Gillian will be responsible for delivering the £30.3m Hull Maritime project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Hull City Council. It involves the transformation of five key maritime treasures — Arctic Corsair, North End Shipyard, Spurn Lightship, Dock Office Chambers and the Hull Maritime Museum.

Hull Rail Electrification: Council, MPs And Businesses Join Forces

Hull Rail Electrification: Council, MPs And Businesses Join Forces

October 8, 2021

Local councillors, MPs and businesses are being urged to join forces to make the case for electrifying and upgrading the railway lines in and out of Hull, amid fears rail infrastructure investment plans could be watered down.

Hull City Council And Businesses Unite To Host Local Employment Events

Hull City Council And Businesses Unite To Host Local Employment Events

October 4, 2021

Hull City Council’s Employment Hub is set to run two employment events, which will see top employers attend in a bid to recruit new staff locally.

The Employment Hub, located on the first floor in Hull Central Library, will run employment events on the 7 October and the 18 of October.

Historic Vessels Set Sail For Restoration

Historic Vessels Set Sail For Restoration

October 1, 2021

The surviving sidewinder deep-water trawler, the Spurn Lightship, and the Arctic Corsair, which was built in Beverley will move to a local shipyard for restoration.

Dunston’s (Ship Repairs) Limited, specialists in restoring and repairing ships with a long and proud tradition spanning over 100 years, have been appointed to restore both the Arctic Corsair and the Spurn Lightship.

Work Begins On New Home For Maritime Collections

Work Begins On New Home For Maritime Collections

September 24, 2021

Work has begun to transform Dock Office Chambers into a bespoke storage and conservation facility for Hull Maritime Museum’s reserve collection will start later this month.

The transformation is expected to be complete by May 2022 and is part of the Hull Maritime project. This has been funded by Hull City Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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