Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay: Hull route map and list of road closures 11th July 2022 There are just two days to go until Hull welcomes the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay. On Wednesday 13 July the Baton will travel around Hull city centre, before heading on to Beverley during its final journey through England this summer. To ensure the safety of everyone taking part, the Queen’s Baton Relay route will […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport Transport & Streets Birmingham 2022Queen's Baton Relay 2022road closures
Hull Group Travel website launches for group visitors 11th May 2022 Visit Hull has launched a new website aimed at group travel organisers, tour operators and coach companies visiting the city. Hull Group Travel aims to help groups plan their visit to the city, and includes a video tour of attractions, including The Deep, the Fruit Market cultural quarter, Trinity Market, Hepworth Arcade, Hull Minster and […] Read more Business News Regeneration Hull Group TravelVisit Hull
Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay to visit Yorkshire & The Humber as full England route revealed 11th May 2022 The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay is confirmed to visit Yorkshire & The Humber during its final journey through England this summer, as the full route is revealed. Birmingham 2022 is hosting the 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay – a journey which brings together and celebrates communities across the Commonwealth during the build up to […] Read more News Birmingham 2022Commonwealth Games 2022Queen's Baton Relay
Conservation of maritime paintings now complete 11th April 2022 Work to conserve a collection of historic maritime paintings from the Hull Maritime Museum is now complete. Following a survey of 400 paintings, the 13 selected works of art that depict a variety of maritime themes with important links to the city’s history were sent to the conservation studio of Lincoln University for essential conservation […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration Conservation of paintingsHull MaritimeHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
Full steam ahead: New affordable train tickets available for Hull visitors 11th April 2022 Hull City Council is proud to support a new, affordable travel initiative run by Hull Trains The Hull Leisure Return ticket allows visitors to return travel to Hull and back, from Doncaster, Selby, Howden or Brough, for a discounted fare of £10 or less. Tickets can be bought on the day of travel, and be used […] Read more News Transport & Streets Easter holidaysHull TrainsTravel
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
