William Eichler 30 June 2023

Hull’s historic Time Ball returns to service

The Guildhall Time Ball in Hull, a gold metal ball mounted on top of a clock tower, is back in use after a century of inactivity.

Located 196ft (60m) above ground level, the historic landmark was once used to help ships navigate the Humber Estuary by dropping at 1pm each day to signal the time.

The time ball, which was installed between 1915 -1916, was last operational in 1922.

It has now been restored thanks to a project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Hull City Council.

Something happened at the Guildhall today that hasn't happened for 100 years...

Here's Councillor Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, explaining why it was such a fantastic day for our city ?? @HullMaritime #HullTimeBall #TimeBall pic.twitter.com/wtLlcZdxgl
— Hull City Council (@Hullccnews) June 29, 2023

Cllr Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, said: ‘The Time Ball itself is a tremendous piece of engineering but also a really important part of Hull’s maritime history.’

He added: ‘It’s fantastic that we can now see it return to its former glory.’

Sign up here to receive our free daily news and jobs bulletin.

#Historic building

Digital Transformation: Reshaping public services for the better

Gaps in vision, skills and leadership are slowing digital progress. Ian Roberts, Granicus UK, outlines how smarter strategies can drive transformation.

From Referrals to Results: Tackling community pressures digitally

Basildon is using digital tools to streamline referrals and track outcomes–helping staff deliver better support, says Rob Manser, head of revenues & benefits.

Most Popular News

Reform UK plan to overhaul LGPS sparks backlash

Council defends £500k AI deal with Palantir

Call to abolish Homes England

Councils forgo over £50m second homes revenue

Councils call for restrictions on office-to-home conversions

New Products

New remotely lockable cabinet will help manage medication for people with mental health issues

UK-first tool developed by Bluesky scores areas green credentials to aid urban planners

New partnership drives improved air quality and healthier homes in social housing

ShuttleID launches 90-day free trial for local authorities

New steps to keep tenants safe

Invision360 secures Innovate UK smart grant for VITA EHCP generator

New technology to revolutionise air quality monitoring

Case Studies

Acrospire Delivers Retrofit Lighting for Newbridge’s Joe Calzaghe Footbridge

Acrospire Delivers PIR-Controlled Lighting at Ruislip Lido Car Park

Spennymoor Market Place and Consett Middle Street revitalised using Thorn Lighting’s Thor Lanterns and Customisable Gobo Projectors

Acrospire Partners with Bath & North East Somerset Council to Illuminate Historic Film Location with LED Upgrade

Believ to install 22 charge points across Redcar and Cleveland

Acrospire Enhances Harlington Underpass with Energy-Saving Vandal-Resistant Lighting

Croydon Council selects integrated corporate GIS to improve efficiencies

Company Anouncements

Airtech Helps Landlords Comply with Awaab’s Law

Cloudhouse offers housing associations risk-free route to IT modernisation

Adaptations teams’ opportunity to optimise value

Vent-Axia Welcomes Awaab’s Law Draft Guidance

Vent-Axia Supports Net Zero Week

Housing without delay: removing one of the major obstacles

Lucy Zodion to Launch HAWK3 at ILP Lighting Live: The Next Generation of Digital Photocells

Revenues and Benefits Administration Officer

£26914 - £27781

The Revenues and Benefits Administration Officer at West Northamptonshire Council provides essential administrative support across the Revenues and Benefits team. The role involves managing emails, indexing documents, raising orders and supporting financi Northampton

Recuriter: West Northamptonshire Council

Strategic Commissioning Manager (Markets Team Manager)

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Negotiable

Drive real change in your community - shape the future of careDrive real change in your community - shape the future of careAt the Royal Borough of Ke England, London, City of London

Recuriter: The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Social Worker - Family Finding, Adoption Mid Essex

£34902.0000 - £50081.0000 per annum

Social Worker - Family Finding, Adoption Mid EssexPermanent, Full Time£34,902 to £50,081 per annum Location

Recuriter: Essex County Council

Sheltered Housing Officer

£33291 - £34291 per annum

Support residents to live independently in safe, welcoming homes - making every day easier, safer and more connected.Support residents to live indepen England, London, City of London

Recuriter: The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council