Road safety measures take step forward for both Lowgate and the A165 10th October 2023 New road safety measures are a step closer after Hull City Council awarded a contract to design schemes to improve Lowgate, in the Old Town, and the A165. In a decision record, published on Monday 9 October, the council has appointed Pell Frischmann Consulting Engineers Limited to develop a full design and oversee the process […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoDepartment for TransportLowgatePell Frischmannroad safetySafer Roads Humber
Hull City Council writes to Secretary of State opposing rail ticket office closures 10th August 2023 The leaders of the two groups on Hull City Council have written to the Secretary of State for Transport regarding the potential closure of the rail ticket office in Hull. With the government and rail companies proposing to close almost 1,000 railway station ticket offices across the country, the letter, to Mark Harper MP, […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleCouncillor mike rossHull Paragon InterchangeTransPennine Expresstransport
Hull ranked in top 10 for cycle training for children in England 10th August 2023 Hull has been ranked in the top 10 locations in the country for delivering cycling training to children, according to new figures from the Bikeability Trust. Between April 2022 and March 2023, 78% of year 6 pupils in Hull received either Level 1 and 2 or Level 2 Bikeability training, putting the city seventh in […] Read more News Regeneration active travelBikeabilityCouncillor Mark IeronimoCyclingschools
6 must-see acts at Humber Street Sesh 2023 10th August 2023 Humber Street Sesh is just two sleeps away which means it’s time to start planning (if you haven’t already) for one of Hull’s biggest annual events. There are tonnes of incredible acts set to grace the Sesh stages this year, here are just six to wet your appetite. Cheidu Oraka This year’s University of Hull […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on CasinoCheidu OrakaCole LCEllurFeverHumber Street SeshImogen Hart
Job vacancies at Hull City Council – 10 August 10th August 2023 Want to make a difference in Hull? Join our team of passionate people and work on local projects that matter. Check out the latest job vacancies at Hull City Council this week: Young Peoples Treatment Practitioner – Fixed Term Salary details: £28371 – £31099 Closing date: 22 August 2023 An exciting opportunity join Hull’s young peoples substance […] Read more News JobsRecruitment
Gypsy and Traveller gallery opens at Streetlife Museum 10th July 2023 A new gallery is opening at Hull’s Streetlife Museum, celebrating local Gypsy and Traveller heritage. Funded by Arts Council England, the display – complete with a life-sized model of a piebald horse – has been carefully created with members from local Gypsy and Traveller communities, and with extensive support from York Travellers Trust. An event […] Read more Museums News Councillor Rob PritchardStreetlife Museum
Warning as two major Hull fires caused by incorrect waste disposal 10th July 2023 Hull City Council is encouraging residents to dispose of their waste correctly, following two major waste-related fires. The Council continues to recommend that residents dispose of dangerous and potentially flammable items at the household waste recycling centres (HWRCs). This message comes after an increase in the number of waste related fires in the city, which are […] Read more News Waste Bring Back Heavy MetalDoug SharpEnvironment AgencyEnvironmental Services AssociationFCC EnvironmentHousehold waste and recycling centresHumberside Fire and Rescue
Hull’s Dettol Celebrates 90 years 10th July 2023 The 90th anniversary of Hull’s famous Dettol is being celebrated at the Hull History Centre throughout this summer. Dettol, one of Reckitt’s key brands, was the world’s first safe, non-caustic antiseptic that was endorsed by doctors across the globe. It helped to reduce the maternal death rate from sepsis by 50% and was carried by […] Read more Museums News What's on Councillor Rob PritchardDettolHull History Centre
Time for businesses to have a say on Hull 10th May 2023 Following on from the successful Community Strategy survey for local residents, the council has now launched a questionnaire for local businesses to share their views. This second survey, specifically created for business owners and entrepreneurs, asks what it’s like to run a business in the city, both the positive aspects and barriers, and how the […] Read more News
Showcasing the city at UKREiiF 10th May 2023 Hull City Council will next week showcase the city at the UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF). The council’s Invest Hull team will be hosting a stall in the exhibition hall at Royal Armouries in Leeds for the three-day event from 16-18 May. Invest Hull is dedicated to attracting new investment to the […] Read more Business News Regeneration Alex CoddInvest HullUKREiiF
Alderman Kneeshaw Park improvements celebrated 10th May 2023 Residents in an area of east Hull have a local park they are proud of thanks to support from Hull City Council. Through the UK Government’s Levelling Up Parks Fund, £85,000 was pledged to Alderman Kneeshaw Park (AKP) in Bilton Grange for a biodiversity and park improvement project. The scheme was completed in collaboration with […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Aldermand Kneeshaw ParkCllr ConnerLevelling Up Parks Fund
Local health, care and children’s services come together to promote Safer Sleep Week 10th March 2023 Safer Sleep Week is an annual awareness event ran by The Lullaby Trust, to raise awareness of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and to equip parents with information on how they can reduce the risk. This year, the event occurs from 13 – 19 March. The focus of the Lullaby Trust campaign is co-sleeping. The […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Health and Social Care News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleChildren's centresEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilHumber Teaching NHS Foundation TrustPublic healthSafer Sleep Week
