Rollits To Review Legal Aspects Of Flexible Working At Humber Biz Week

Rollits To Review Legal Aspects Of Flexible Working At Humber Biz Week
May 25, 2021

Legal issues around the growing trend towards flexible working will come under the spotlight during a free advice session as part of Humber Business Week.

Employment experts from leading law firm Rollits LLP will examine flexible working practices during a one-hour event which is aimed at business owners, senior managers, and HR professionals from organisations of all sizes.

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Hull Awarded £1M To Carry Out Exploration Archaeological Work

Hull Awarded £1M To Carry Out Exploration Archaeological Work
May 24, 2021

Further exploration works on an ancient blockhouse in Hull, commissioned by Henry VIII, are set to take place thanks to a successful funding bid.

Hull City Council has been awarded the first phase of £1m of funding from Highways England to deliver a programme of archaeological works to conserve and tell the story of a 16th century fortress – a key part of the city’s maritime history as one of the most important ports on the east coast of England.

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Natural Woodland In Hull To Be Preserved By Hull City Council

Natural Woodland In Hull To Be Preserved By Hull City Council
May 21, 2021

Hull City Council has taken over ownership of an area of natural woodland in the city to preserve its beauty and enhance accessibility for residents.

The local authority has completed the transfer of the woodland in the city’s Southcoates Ward, next to the former Withernsea-to-Hull rail line, from owners Associated British Ports (ABP).

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New £1.5m Plan For Seven Business Units Unveiled

New £1.5m Plan For Seven Business Units Unveiled
May 19, 2021

Hull City Council has unveiled £1.5m plans to create a stylish new parade of seven business units at the Boulevard Unit Factory Estate.

The successful estate is the largest council factory estate in the city and home to over 30 small businesses. The Estate will be extended by the new parade with units that have fully glazed frontages onto Goulton Street and rear loading bay areas.

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Solar Panels To Be Fitted To 22 More Council Buildings

Solar Panels To Be Fitted To 22 More Council Buildings
May 18, 2021

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Asset Strategy Department recently secured funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to support the installation of a Solar Farm at the council’s South Cliff Holiday Park in Bridlington, as well as solar panels on the roofs of 22 council buildings, including leisure centres and libraries. 

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Smart Tech Used To Improve Safety As Part Of Stoneferry Corridor Project

Smart Tech Used To Improve Safety As Part Of Stoneferry Corridor Project
May 14, 2021

As part of the multi-million-pound Stoneferry Corridor project, smart technology will be installed at the road entries in Maxwell Street, Woodhall Street and Morley Street to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

The first of its kind in the city, intelligent road studs will be installed to detect cyclists on the footway and illuminate to warn vehicles a cyclist is crossing the junction.

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Young Professionals Networking, Socialising And House Sharing

Young Professionals Networking, Socialising And House Sharing
May 7, 2021

A networking group that helps to support and retain young talent in Hull’s business community, grew during the lockdown and now has more than 400 members.

The Hull Young Professionals (HYP) group is going from strength to strength, predominantly through word of mouth, for those living and working in Hull in the Legal, Finance, Property and Marketing sectors.

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Digital Agency Adds To The Demand For A Taste Of History In Old Town Of Hull

Digital Agency Adds To The Demand For A Taste Of History In Old Town Of Hull
May 6, 2021

A new office development in the heart of Hull’s Old Town has delivered on the high-tech tenant’s simple brief to create a home to be proud of after they heeded lessons from lockdown.

Mike Ellis, Managing Director of digital marketing specialists 43 Clicks North, has been rewarded with both style and substance after putting his faith in developers Jenneson-Thompson, who responded by combining two buildings in Bishop Lane to offer character and connectivity.

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Smart City Screens Set To Transform Hull’s Paragon Interchange

Smart City Screens Set To Transform Hull’s Paragon Interchange
May 5, 2021

The new smart city digital screens in Hull’s Paragon Interchange are now live following a period of testing.

The first of its kind in the city, the long-awaited screens will enable bus passengers to plan their journeys as efficiently as possible, with real-time updates on bus arrival and departure times using smart technology.

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Emma Hardy MP Pleased With Bridge Reopening

Emma Hardy MP Pleased With Bridge Reopening
May 5, 2021

Following weeks of closures, as of Thursday 6th May, at 5am the Humber Bridge will reopen to the general public following a consultation period and safety upgrades.

Thereafter the bridge will remain open from 5am to 9pm every day with commuters wishing to cross outside these hours required to register with the bridge beforehand.

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New Website Shares All Latest Data On Life In Hull

New Website Shares All Latest Data On Life In Hull
May 4, 2021

Hull City Council has launched a new website that pulls together all of the latest data on Hull, allowing everyone to access up-to-the-minute information about the city.

The new Hull Data Observatory website allows anyone to access a wide range of information about the city, its businesses and its residents and offers a range of unique tools and insights to develop a better understanding of life in Hull.

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