Trading Standards teams saved businesses £400m last year 10th November 2020 A new report, from the Association of Chief Trading Standards Officers (ACTSO), has found that local Trading Standards teams prevented £400m in consumer and business detriment in 2019/20, seized more than 5.4 million of unsafe or non-compliant products, supported 21,000 scam victims and prosecuted over 1,400 criminals. Councillor Mike Thompson, portfolio holder for public protection […] Read more News Councillor Mike ThompsonTrading Standards
How you can show support on World Suicide Prevention Day 10th September 2020 People across the world are being asked to support awareness of suicide. Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, which is about raising awareness of suicide and suicide prevention. Globally, each year 800,000 people completing suicide with a further 20 million attempting suicide and it is one of the top 20 causes of death. There are […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care News Every Mind MattersMen in ShedsMindNHSSamaritansWorld Suicide Prevention Day
Win £100 by simply sharing your COVID-19 Safe photos 10th August 2020 A competition has been launched challenging Hull residents to take photographs of themselves or their family members being COVID-19 safe this summer. Photos can be taken at home, in the garden, or out and about in your neighbourhood, your local park or even in the city centre. The most important thing is that you must […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Feature News COVID-19 Safe PhotosLord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber
Off-road cycle lanes transformed as part of cycling city plans 10th August 2020 Work to improve existing cycle lanes has been taking place across Hull. A dedicated team has been put together to carry out regular inspections of the city’s existing off-road cycle tracks. Cycle lanes including Stepney Lane, Duesbury Street and the Hornsea cycle track are all benefitting from regular sweeps to ensure they are safe for […] Read more News Transport & Streets active travel grant
Humber Street venue opens its doors this weekend following £1.2m revamp 10th August 2020 A new music, arts and entertainment venue on Hull’s Marina will open its doors this weekend following a £1.2m revamp. Social, formerly known as Fruit, will open on Friday 14 August. Operators of Social, Sesh Events UK, aim to gradually introduce a programme of entertainment and events to include live music, visual performance, comedy, theatre […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on FruitHull MarinaHumber Street SeshSesh Events UKSocial
Bransholme and Orchard Park customer service centres to be open from Monday 10th July 2020 Bransholme and Orchard Park Customer Service Centres will be available from Monday for residents who are unable to have queries dealt with online or over the phone. Restrictions will be in place allowing a limited number of people into the buildings at any time, with social distancing measures in place. Customers should make an appointment […] Read more Community and Living Coronavirus Customer Services News Bransholme Customer Service CentreOrchard Park Customer Service Centre
#LocallyYours campaign launches to promote Hull and East Yorkshire businesses and tourist spots 10th July 2020 A new campaign is encouraging people to support businesses and tourist spots in Hull and East Yorkshire. The #LocallyYours campaign will highlight some of the top businesses and locations in the region. Councillor Dave Craker, portfolio holder for culture, leisure and tourism at Hull City Council, said: “We are fortunate to have so many fantastic […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Dave CrakerHotham's Gin School and DistilleryLocally YoursVHEYWe're Good To Go
Roadworks to begin in Great Union Street 10th June 2020 Essential maintenance works will begin in Great Union Street from Monday 15 June. The road will be closed to northbound traffic between Witham and Clarence Street and vehicle access will on be permitted one way from North Bridge and Witham and exiting from Clarence Street. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for highways at Hull City […] Read more News Transport & Streets Clarence StreetCouncillor Anita HarrisonGreat Union StreetNorth BridgeWitham
Roadworks in Hall Road to take place at the weekend 10th June 2020 Roadworks will begin in Hall Road, Hull, on Saturday 13 June. A road closure will be in place from Inglemire Lane to Cottingham Road as the essential resurfacing works take place. Motorists will be diverted via Cottingham Road, Cranbrook Avenue and Inglemire Lane. Three new speed tables will also be installed to ensure motorists observe […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonHall RoadRoadworks
Hull City Council to buy Age UK Hull’s Bradbury House building 10th June 2020 Hull City Council has agreed to buy Bradbury House in Porter Street, Hull. The building has been used as the headquarters of charity Age UK Hull since it was built in 2001. The charity will relocate to a more prominent city centre location in summer. The building has been closed to the public since Tuesday […] Read more Business News Regeneration A63 Castle StreetAge UKAge UK HullCouncillor Daren HaleMyton Centre
Flood scheme to protect more than 4,000 homes wins top award 10th June 2020 A £22 million scheme to help protect homes and businesses in Hull and the East Riding from flooding has won two top awards. The Anlaby and East Ella Flood Alleviation Scheme (AEEFAS) has won in the Infrastructure Category and Project of the Year at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ (RICS) Social Impact Awards 2020 […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Regeneration Anlaby and East EllaCouncillor Chris MatthewsCouncillor Mike ThompsonEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilEnvironment AgencyFlood alleviation schemeFloodingHumber LEPLagoonRICS
Hull to host Fiji in Rugby League World Cup 2021 10th June 2020 With 500 days to go until the opening fixture of the Rugby League World Cup 2021, tournament organisers have announced that Hull will act as the training base for Fiji’s men’s team. Hull’s passionate rugby league fans will welcome the 2017 semi-finalists to the KCOM Stadium, which will host two men’s games, including a quarter-final, […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport Councillor Dave CrakerKCOM StadiumRLWC2021Rugby LeagueRugby League World Cup
