Roadworks to begin in Manor Road 11th March 2020 Essential resurfacing works will take place in Manor Road, west Hull, next week. Road closures will be in place for two weeks as repairs are undertaken in two stages. A road closure to through traffic between Willerby Road and Westlands Road will be in place from Monday 16 March to Wednesday 25 March. A second […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonManor RoadWestlands RoadWillerby RoadWold Road
Huge Pearson Park restoration to be celebrated in summer 11th February 2020 A celebration of the Pearson Park’s huge restoration project is being planned for the summer. The £3.8m project, completed alongside with the National Lottery Heritage Fund, is moving forward at a rapid rate. It follows the successful reinstallation of the historic entrance gateway to Pearson Park. Work to restore the park’s bowling pavilion has now […] Read more News Councillor John FarehamNational Lottery Heritage FundParksPearson Park
Hull to explore free port status after Government announces plan 11th February 2020 Hull’s economy could receive a boost under Government plans to create up to 10 free ports across the UK. Sea ports and airports are being invited to apply for free port status, which will be issued after the UK leaves the EU. The free ports would allow firms to import goods into the chosen cities […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleFree portsHull City CouncilHumber LEP
Storm Ciara update: Flood warnings lifted in Hull but yellow warning for wind issued 11th February 2020 Storm Ciara has eased off in the Hull area, with no new flood warnings reported overnight. Warnings in Kingswood are no longer in force, with River Hull levels not expected to return to the same levels as Monday. Coastguard teams reporting no overtopping in the area. The majority of the coastal flood warnings are expected […] Read more Environment News Transport & Streets Andy BurtonEnvironment AgencyHumber BridgeHumberside Fire and RescueHumberside PoliceStorm CiaraStorm DennisYorkshire Water
Could you volunteer to be a Hull maritime tour guide? 11th February 2020 The team behind the major Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project is looking to recruit a small team of volunteers who are passionate about showcasing the city’s nautical history. The volunteers will be asked to prepare and deliver a range of guided tours around the city centre, between Hull’s historic maritime sites, which are expected to […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Arctic CorsairCouncillor Daren HaleHull MarinaHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNorth End ShipyardSpurn Lightship
Bryan Adams is heading to Hull 11th February 2020 Canadian rock legend Bryan Adams is coming to the Bonus Arena, Hull, on Saturday 9 May as part of his UK tour. The energetic musician, famous for hits such as Everything I Do (I Do It For you) and Summer of 69, has received numerous awards and accolades including three Academy Award nominations, five Golden […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Bonus ArenaBryan AdamsEverything I Do (I Do It For you)Summer of 69
Splash boat renovation begins as contractor appointed to restore historic ride 11th December 2019 A contractor has been appointed to carry out the renovation of Hull’s East Park splash boat. John H Rundle Limited will carry out the design and restoration of the historic water chute before it reopens to visitors in spring 2020. The listed Wicksteed splash boat has been providing thrills to visitors since 1929 and is […] Read more Environment Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor Dave CrakerEast Park splash boatRundles
Bring It On: The Musical is heading to Hull 11th December 2019 The Tony Award-nominated Bring It On: The Musical is heading to Hull next year. The show, inspired by the 2000 film of the same name, promises to take audiences on a high-flying journey of explosive choreography and tricks. It will be performed at the Hull New Theatre from Tuesday 7 July to Saturday 11 July […] Read more Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News Bring It On: The MusicalTony Award
‘Aqua greens’ and how Hull is tackling flood risk 11th December 2019 Actions are in place to alleviate flood risk across Hull after unprecedented rainfall over the past three months. It comes after September, October and November brought more than double the average rainfall in the city. Hull has the second-highest number of properties at flood risk in the UK outside of London, with more than 95 […] Read more Community and Living Living With Water News Planning Regeneration Aqua greensBransholme pumping stationCouncillor Mike ThompsonEnvironment AgencyFlood defenceFlood protectionFloodingYorkshire Water
New data shows state of health in Hull 11th November 2019 The latest Adult Health and Wellbeing Survey for Hull has provided a detailed picture on the physical and mental wellbeing of people in the city. Participants answered a range of questions on their weight, activity levels, mental health, views on their communities, smoking, gambling, isolation and caring responsibilities in the survey, which was conducted in […] Read more News Public Health Adult Health and Wellbeing SurveyCouncillor Gwen LunnHull City CouncilNHSWeight loss
Update: Sutton Road Bridge works postponed 11th November 2019 Works at Sutton Road Bridge will not take place tomorrow and the bridge will be open as usual. The planned works have been postponed due to uncertainty in tomorrow’s weather forecast. They have been rescheduled for Wednesday 20 November. Read more News Transport & Streets Clough RoadRoadworksSutton Road Bridge
Foredyke ward to get first wave of Alcohol Ambassadors 11th November 2019 A pilot scheme designed to reduce problems associated with alcohol will launch in Hull’s Foredyke ward. The Alcohol Ambassador scheme – announced as Alcohol Awareness Week begins – will initially see Humberside Police PCSOs and Neighbourhood Team members trained to identify signs someone could be struggling. The project will then be extended to see members […] Read more News Public Health Alcohol AmbassadorsAlcohol Awareness WeekCouncillor Gwen LunnHumberside Police
