Day: 12 February 2026

View article Scale Lane footbridge: Council announce next phase of investigations ahead of repair programme 

Scale Lane footbridge: Council announce next phase of investigations ahead of repair programme 

Hull City Council has announced the next phase of investigation work on Scale Lane footbridge will start later this month (January).  Following inspections carried out in August 2024, it was discovered that the structures unique swing mechanism needs repairing.  To develop a comprehensive repair scheme, as part of the council’s five-year infrastructure maintenance programme, Mason Clark Associates were appointed to undertake detailed […]

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View article Hull Expands SEND Outreach Partnership

Hull Expands SEND Outreach Partnership

Hull City Council has announced the relaunch and expansion of its SEND Outreach Partnership, strengthening support for schools and reinforcing its commitment to inclusive education for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Led by the Council’s Statutory SEND Services Team, the expanded partnership ensures SEND training and specialist support is […]

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View article East Hull footpath resurfacing programme due to begin 

East Hull footpath resurfacing programme due to begin 

Hull City Council is set to begin essential footpath resurfacing works across three streets in the east of the city, as part of its ongoing investment in improving the city’s pedestrian routes.  The works will take place on Uxbridge Grove, Gainford Grove and Ridgestone Avenue, focusing on resurfacing and reconstructing deteriorated sections of the footpaths.   Once […]

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View article Customer Services expands in the Bransholme area

Customer Services expands in the Bransholme area

Local residents in the Bransholme area are to benefit from expanded options to talk face-to-face to Hull City Council’s Customer Services representatives. Staff who are currently based at Bransholme Health Centre will go out further into the community to advise on available services and support. From Monday 1 December, face-to-face walk-in help desk surgeries will […]

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View article Two more conservation areas updated

Two more conservation areas updated

Two conservation areas in Hull have adopted new character appraisals and management plans, providing refreshed guidelines for future planning applications. Both Ella Street and The Broadway conservation areas have been updated, with the former also welcoming boundary amendments.  The changes are the result of resurveys undertaken in both areas during which residents, visitors and property owners […]

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View article Council seeks contractor to ‘futureproof’ Kingswood roundabouts

Council seeks contractor to ‘futureproof’ Kingswood roundabouts

Hull City Council is seeking a contractor to deliver two roundabout improvement schemes, at Ennerdale Leisure Centre and Wawne Road / Bude Road, as part of the Kingswood Area Action Plan (AAP). The schemes will: It is anticipated that a contractor will be appointed in November, with the aim of starting on site in January […]

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View article School uniform grant increased by Hull City Council – 1000+ pupils to benefit

School uniform grant increased by Hull City Council – 1000+ pupils to benefit

Hull City Council has boosted the amount of money eligible families are able to claim to help pay for school uniforms. £50 grants will now be available to support approximately 1,400 Year 7 pupils in the city, up from £40. Councillor Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council, said: “We are absolutely aware that we […]

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View article Finalists revealed for landmark 15th tourism awards

Finalists revealed for landmark 15th tourism awards

The finalists have been revealed for the 15th annual Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs) – with organisers promising the biggest and most spectacular ceremony yet. The shortlist features 66 finalists across 17 categories, from major attractions and hotels to small independents and first-time nominees, alongside several familiar names hoping to repeat their success. The […]

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