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BBC News
5 hours ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Energy grants for low-income households in Hull
Low-income households in Hull can apply for funding to make their homes warmer and cheaper to City Council said it had secured £3.4m from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to help reduce fuel poverty and enable eligible residents to make energy-saving home money will be allocated over a three-year period, officials scheme covers things like wall, loft and underfloor insulation, air-source heat pumps and solar panels. Councillor Paul Drake-Davis, portfolio holder for housing, said: "Even though we're currently experiencing warm, summer weather, it's really not that long until things turn colder, so we want to let residents know that there is help available ahead of the autumn and winter."Because there is limited funding available, we need to make sure it's used wisely to help us support those who need it most," he be eligible certain criteria must be met and people can find out more and apply via the government website or by contacting the council's warm homes team. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
BBC News
11 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
Hull sports centre with padel court proposed for city
A new sports centre with eight indoor courts and an outdoor padel court has been proposed for complex would be located on the site of the former Goals Soccer Centre off Clough Road, which closed in have been submitted by construction company Ashcourt Group to Hull City would be anticipated to bring up to 20 jobs to the city once in operation, the application stated. The building, near Ferrystone Lift Bridges, would be surrounded by a 13ft (4m) high fence and the outdoor padel court would be situated at the rear of the building, according to the Local Democracy Reporting application site is about 0.7 hectare (1.73 acre) in size and would contain parking for 56 cars and one for vehicles currently in place at the southern boundary via Innovation Drive is proposed to remain if the new development goes application will be decided upon by the council. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
BBC News
16-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Don't feed birds in Queen Victoria Square, says Hull City Council
Signs are to be put up to discourage bird feeding as part of efforts to spruce up a city centre City Council said its team of pest-control officers were working on the "most suitable long-term strategy for managing birds" in the area around fountains in Queen Victoria are due to remove three benches closest to the fountains later. A spokesperson said the benches would be refurbished and reconfigured in a bid to "reduce litter build-up and discourage bird feeding", in order to help protect water quality. Councillor Mark Ieronimo, cabinet portfolio holder for transport and infrastructure, said: "Queen Victoria Square is a focal point of our city centre and the fountains are a much-loved feature."Therefore, we want to make sure they stay clean, safe, and running smoothly throughout the summer."These bench improvements are proactive step toward ensuring that, and they are part of a bigger plan to make our public spaces more inviting and better cared for." Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Amazon begins search for warehouse workers
An event has been held to recruit up to 2,000 workers for Amazon's new warehouse near Hull. The retailer teamed up with Hull and East Riding councils to stage the event at the city's Central Library in Albion Street. The facility at Melton West Business Park is expected to open later this year as part of Amazon's £40bn UK expansion plan. Councillor Paul Drake-Davis, Hull City Council's portfolio holder for economic renewal, said: "Amazon's investment demonstrates the confidence that global companies have in the region's economy." Information was provided about warehouse operative roles. Beth Dawson, who attended the event, said: "I thought this would be a great opportunity for me because I keep getting rejected from jobs. I hope I'll be able to get a job and start as soon as possible." She said it was "really hard" to find employment and welcomed the opportunity to meet with Amazon representatives. "I've always thought somewhere like Amazon would be a great opportunity," she said. Another jobseeker, Hussain, who did not want to give his surname, added: "I'm looking for a job and I heard about it through the employment hub. I'd like an administrative job but at the end of the day any kind of job because I really badly need a job." Amazon spokesman Neil Williams said: "There's a range of jobs and a wide variety of roles ranging from IT through to robotics engineers and HR professionals. There's a huge range of skills we will be looking for in recruitment and we're looking for people who want to develop a career." Drake-Davis said the decision by Amazon to invest is "a real shot in the arm for the area's employment opportunities". Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices Amazon Hull City Council Amazon to recruit staff for new Melton warehouse New Amazon centre to create up to 2,000 jobs Jobs boost as Amazon announces plan for new site
BBC News
15-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Empty Hull building to become homes for people with disabilities
An empty east Hull building is to be transformed into housing for people with learning former sheltered housing scheme Charles Brady Court will offer 36 self-contained flats, including respite new facility is being designed with input from users and their families, Hull City Council Linda Chambers, said it would "allow us to provide more opportunities to people with learning disabilities to live independently". "It will also allow for families and carers to be better supported, as they will benefit from a modern, purpose-designed environment," she said."We set out our ambition in our Community Plan for a healthier and fairer Hull, and this scheme can help us to ensure that all communities in our city have equal opportunities to achieve their full health potential."The city council said that once residents moved into the scheme their existing supported housing could be repurposed as family Paul Drake-Davis said Charles Brady Court had been empty for a long time and had attracted anti-social behaviour. "It really is a win-win where we're able to increase the amount of high-qulaity housing in our city."Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Click here, to download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and here, to download the BBC News app from Google Play for Android devices.
