Stunning art installations set to feature as part of £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment 11th December 2020 The £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment is set to feature a number of permanent art installations that will celebrate and bring to life Hull’s rich maritime past. The installations, from internationally-renowned and award-winning artists Katayoun Dowlatshahi and Heinrich & Palmer, will include a new seating area in the Peace Garden, integrated artworks on new amphitheatre-style seating, […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Planning Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHeinrich & PalmerKatayoun DowlatshahiQueens Gardens Hull
£4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment takes exciting next step 11th December 2020 The £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment has moved a step closer with Hull City Council submitting a planning application for the transformational city centre project. Plans for the regeneration of the historic gardens include improved public access, improvements to the boundary walls, the introduction of bespoke pieces of public art and restoration of the Rose Bowl […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Planning Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityQueens Gardens Hull
Hull City Council appoints Carbon Trust to support city’s 2030 Carbon Neutral Strategy 11th December 2020 Hull City Council is linking up with a major global organisation to help realise ambitious plans for a carbon-neutral future in the city. The council, along with neighbouring East Riding of Yorkshire Council, has appointed the Carbon Trust to undertake an assessment of how it can become carbon-neutral. Hull City Council declared a Climate Emergency […] Read more Environment News 2030 Carbon Neutral Hull StrategyCarbon TrustCllr Daren Hale
Shoppers asked to plan ahead when Christmas shopping this year 11th December 2020 Shoppers are being asked to plan ahead and consider changing some of their shopping habits this Christmas to support shops and local businesses. Independent shops, shopping centres and large retailers have introduced responsible and important measures to protect customers and staff. These measures include social distancing, limiting how many customers can shop within a premises […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Mike ThompsonHull BID
Winning pupil of Christmas card design competition announced 11th December 2020 Baiylan Ellerington, age 7, from Gillhill Primary school, has been picked as the winner of the Christmas card design competition by the council’s Chief Executive, Matt Jukes. Baiylan’s chosen design will now be used for the council’s e-Christmas cards this year. Children across all primary schools in Hull were asked to design a Christmas card, […] Read more Children and families Christmas Education and Learning News Christmas 2020Hull Primary Schools
Historic whale skeleton attracts national attention 11th November 2020 The dismantling of the 40ft North Atlantic right whale skeleton captured the imagination of many and was featured in the national media. Work to dismantle the 168 bones of the North Atlantic right whale skeleton took whale conservator, Nigel Larkin, five days to complete and transport to his workshop in Shropshire. Now, the eight marine […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Hull Maritime MuseumHull Maritime ProjectHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
Sculcoates Bridge closed for essential repair work 11th November 2020 Sculcoates Bridge will be closed to cyclists and pedestrians for three days next week. The bridge in Chapman Street is already closed to motorists, however in order for some essential maintenance work to be carried out, the bridge will close to everyone. The closure will take place from Tuesday 17 – Thursday 19 November. The […] Read more News Transport & Streets BridgesChapman StreetSculcoates Bridge
Major investment to boost city’s key transport routes 11th September 2020 Major improvement work is to be carried out in three arterial roads in the east and west of the city. Holderness Road, Hessle Road and Anlaby Road will be undergoing extensive resurfacing works as part of a phased programme to improve the routes for motorists and cyclists. The work will be undertaken in short sections […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Anlaby RoadCouncillor Daren HaleHessle RoadHolderness RoadM.B Roche & SonsPBS ConstructionWright Civil Engineering
Hull’s new footbridge to be named Murdoch’s Connection 11th September 2020 Hull’s new footbridge is to be named after Dr Mary Murdoch. The name was chosen by school students following an essay competition to determine which of the city’s iconic figures should be honoured. Murdoch’s Connection’ immortalises the city’s first female GP, Dr Mary Murdoch, and was chosen after students from Newland School for Girls and […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets A63 footbridgeCouncillor Daren HaleDr Mary MurdochHumber LEPMurdoch's ConnectionNational HighwaysNorthern Powerhouse
Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull 11th August 2020 The latest seven-day rate of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hull is 1.9 per 100,000 of the population. That figure compares with a rate in England of 9.4 per 100,000 of population, with 15.5 per 100,000 across the Yorkshire and Humber region. Coronovirus remains a risk and residents should continue to follow advice on social distancing […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Hull coronavirus rateHull Outbreak Prevention and Management PlanJulia Weldon
Bike-friendly buses come to Hull 11th August 2020 Buses in Hull are to become more cycle-friendly. Bus company East Yorkshire has introduced eight new buses which allow passengers to store their bikes on board. The specialist racks have been installed as part of plans to support people who choose to make more environmentally-conscious and active journeys. The move comes as Hull City Council […] Read more Environment News Transport & Streets East Yorkshire bus servicepop-up cycle lanesStagecoach East Midlands
How Hull businesses can help £30m restoration of city’s most famous ships 11th June 2020 Businesses in Hull are being urged to help inform a procurement exercise to conserve and restore two of the city’s historic ships. The information from businesses will help to inform the Hull Maritime project’s procurement approach when it is expected to go live next month. A key element of the £30m regeneration project is to […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration Arctic CorsairHull MaritimeHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CitySpurn Lightship
