Queen Victoria Square in Hull city centre.
Queen Victoria Square in Hull city centre.

Hull opens for business as usual as huge clean up operation completed

Street cleansing crews from Hull City Council have worked overnight to ensure the city is open for business as usual.

Hull interchange has reopened, Queen Victoria Square, Ferensway and Spring Bank have also been cleared following damage caused yesterday after scenes of criminality.

Jameson Street has also reopened apart from a number of shops between Chapel Street and King Edward Street. 

Councillor Jack Haines, the portfolio holder for communities at Hull City Council, said: “Yesterday we saw the worst of Hull but already today we have seen the best. The cleaning teams have made fantastic progress overnight. The main streets are largely clear and the interchange has reopened. We have already seen the power in our community with volunteers turning up from 07:00 this morning with brushes to assist council teams. I thank all volunteers and council staff.

“With the clean-up largely completed and areas clear, the best way anyone can help today is to come together, enjoy our city and support local shops and business.”

Hull city councillors pose with volunteers with cleaning equipment.
Hull city councillors were out with volunteers today to clean up the city.
The Guildhall in Hull.