Weekly roadworks update – March 11 11th March 2022 Today, it was announced that work on a £6million highways improvement project would begin later this month. As part of the Priory Way scheme, the highway will be widened to increase capacity in order to accommodate additional traffic and reduce congestion, allowing the further development of Priory Park East. Councillor Dean Kirk, portfolio holder for […] Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updatePriory WayRoadworks
Work to begin on £6m highways upgrade to drive Priory Park investment 11th March 2022 A major highways improvement project will begin this month on Priory Way, paving the way for further development of the Priory Park East business park. There are six remaining sites to develop on Priory Park East, in west Hull, with four proposed schemes identified for development. Development of the remaining sites is expected to lead […] Read more News Transport & Streets Hull and East Yorkshire LEPPriory ParkPriory Way
Weekly roadworks update – February 11 11th February 2022 This week, it was announced that overnight works would be taking place at the junction of Sutton Road and Leads Road from Monday 14 February. The carriageway duct works are part of the Stoneferry improvement scheme and are expected to last about two weeks. Councillor Dean Kirk, Hull City Council’s portfolio holder for transportation, roads and […] Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
86 percent of Hull’s schools are Good or Outstanding 11th January 2022 86 percent of Hull’s schools have been assessed as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. This is four percent above the latest regional average published by Ofsted. Hull has 71 primary schools, 13 secondary schools, 6 special schools and 7 alternative providers. Ofsted has assessed 83 of 97 schools as Good or Outstanding. Councillor Shane McMurray, […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Academy TrustsCouncillor Shane McMurrayHull Learning PartnershipLearning and skillsOfsted
Talented Hull artist to honour role of frontline workers during pandemic 11th January 2022 A rising local artist has been commissioned by Hull City Council to produce a piece of artwork recognising the vital contribution of frontline workers during the pandemic. Erin Ledsom is an embroidery artist from Hull and a recent graduate of the prestigious Royal College of Needlework. Her colourful and textured work often draws inspiration from […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News Councillor Daren HaleErin LedsomFerens Open Exhibition
Plans revealed for £3m winter hardship fund to help families with essentials 11th November 2021 A report, published today, details proposals of how vulnerable households in Hull will be provided with help with essentials over winter as the city continues its recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. In September, in response to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the cost of living, the Government announced a £500m Household Support Fund, […] Read more Children and families Community and Living News COVID-19Free school mealsfundingScrutiny meetings
Reuse Electrical Shop successful in bid for further funding 11th November 2021 Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council have been successful in securing a bid for further funding of £71,000, plus an additional £20,000 for a communications campaign, for the Reuse Electrical project which operates the Reuse Electrical Shop. The partnership project between Hull City Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, FCC Environment and […] Read more News COP26Councillor Rosie NicolaEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilenvironmentHousehold waste and recycling centresReuse shop
Christmas cheer returns to Hull city centre for 2021 11th November 2021 Hull city centre will be filled with Christmas cheer from next week as the festive season kicks off with the annual Christmas lights switch-on. Following its cancellation in 2020, next Thursday (18 November) Queen Victoria Square will come alive with live entertainment from Hull City Hall balcony, full lighting displays and a stunning 50ft Norway […] Read more Christmas Civic Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on Christmas 2021Christmas lights switch-oneventLord Mayor Councillor Lynn Petrini
Littering warning as fines of over £5,000 handed out 11th November 2021 People in Hull are once more being urged to dispose of their litter responsibly. The call comes after 15 people were convicted for littering offences throughout the city, heard in Hull Magistrates’ Court between April and May 2021, after failing to pay fixed penalty notices. The fines and costs totalled £5,268, an average of more than £351 per person, and the individuals received […] Read more News Councillor Rosie NicolaLitterlitter enforcementlitter fineswaste
Hull social worker shortlisted in Social Worker of the Year Awards 11th October 2021 Hull social worker, Anna O’Brien, has been shortlisted for Newly Qualified Social Worker of the Year. Anna has had an abundance of positive feedback from families she has worked with and has been described as going above and beyond by her senior managers, as well as being praised by an Ofsted inspector. Anna joined Hull […] Read more Children and families News children's social careCouncillor Shane McMurraySocial worker of the year awards
Ferens Art Gallery to be turned into giant canvas this October half term 11th October 2021 The Ferens Art Gallery will turn one of its walls into a huge canvas this half term so that families can create a giant jungle gallery, inspired by one of Ferens’ most-loved paintings. As part of this year’s Big Draw, Hull-based street art collective Spray Creative will create a 2-metre-high spray paint version of one of […] Read more Education and Learning Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Big RoarDom HefferFerens Art GalleryFerens FavouritesRosa BonheurThe Lion at Home
New ‘nudge’ pedestrian crossings appear in Hull 11th October 2021 An innovative new pedestrian crossing designed to improve safety was installed in Anlaby Road over the weekend. It forms part of two new crossings in the city, aimed at using behavioural science to ‘nudge’ more people to use them – and use them correctly. The crossings, which will be the first of their kind in […] Read more News Transport & Streets AgilysisAnlaby RoadLiverpool City CouncilMarket PlaceRoad Safety TrustSo-Mo
