Toilets in Queen Victoria Square set to reopen next week 12th June 2020 Public toilets in Queen Victoria Square will reopen on Monday 15 June. The facilities will be open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Sunday, with social distancing notices in place. Hand sanitisers will be available in both the male and female toilets alongside the usual hand-washing facilities. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for street cleaning […] Read more News Transport & Streets Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonCOVID-19hand sanitisersparkingQueen Victoria Square
Thousands of green jobs to be created in Hull over next decade 12th June 2020 Thousands of green jobs could be created in Hull over the next decade, according to a new report. The Local Government Association (LGA) Local green jobs report has identified the number of green jobs needed in each local authority area to ensure the UK is carbon neutral by 2050. The report, developed by Ecuity Consulting LLP for […] Read more Business Environment News Regeneration Climate changeHull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyLGARenewable energySiemens Gamesa
Young entrepreneur sets up Pawfect business thanks to support from Hull City Council 12th June 2020 A young entrepreneur has proven the coronavirus pandemic is no barrier to ambition thanks to help from Hull City Council. After struggling to find a job, Kara Savage accessed help to set up a new dog-walking venture called Kara’s Pawfect Adventures. It comes after the local authority invested £20,000 to support youth enterprise in a commitment to […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Hull City CouncilJohn Cracknell Youth Enterprise BankMaking Changes for CareersPawfect Adventures
Hull experiences cycling renaissance as residents opt for greener travel 12th May 2020 Residents in Hull are choosing to cycle more as traffic levels remain low across the city. Many residents are opting to use a greener form of travel as part of their daily exercise routine or to get to and from work as the lockdown eases. In February 2020, Hull City Council developed a 10-year cycling […] Read more Environment News Public Health Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleCyclingLCWIPStoneferry Corridor
How Hull businesses are helping to protect key workers 12th May 2020 Businesses in Hull are pulling together to protect key workers during the coronavirus pandemic. The city’s companies are donating equipment and vital funds to support frontline staff. Hull City Council put a call out for donations of protective equipment (PPE) to be distributed among workers in areas such as adult social care. The local authority […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Public Health Regeneration PPE
Emergency food safety powers used to close three Hull takeaways 12th May 2020 Emergency powers have been used to close three Hull food businesses because of serious concerns about food safety. Environmental Health officers from Hull City Council used Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Notices (HEPN) after inspections revealed a series of problems at Kurdistan Restaurant at 181-183 Spring Bank, Kurdistan Grill House at 214 Spring Bank and Raj Spice […] Read more News Public Health Environmental Health
Hull youth enterprise project appealing for business mentors 12th May 2020 A pioneering youth enterprise project in Hull is appealing for more business mentors to help the city’s young entrepreneurs through the coronavirus pandemic. Hull City Council’s Youth Enterprise Team is working with 225 young people aged 16 to 29 who are current or former participants of the Making Changes for Careers or John Cracknell Youth […] Read more Business News Regeneration John Cracknell Youth Enterprise BankMaking Changes for Careers
Campaign launches to help safeguard Hull’s most vulnerable children 12th May 2020 A campaign has been launched by Hull City Council to encourage residents to share concerns about potentially vulnerable children and young people in their community. The campaign, which is supported by the NSPCC, is called “Worried about a child in your neighbourhood?”. It will raise awareness of how residents can play their part and highlight […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Peter ClarkNSPCC
Sculcoates Bridge to remain closed until further notice 12th March 2020 Sculcoates Bridge will remain closed to motorists until further notice. A three-day inspection has identified a number of issues with the structure, which now needs urgently repairing. Peter Curry, structures, safety and emergency planning manager for Streetscene, said: “We had hoped to get the bridge repaired and open to commuters by Friday morning, however following […] Read more News Transport & Streets Chapman StreetNorth BridgeSculcoates Bridge
Fishermen’s memorial books to stay on display in Hull 12th March 2020 Two fishermen’s memorial books have been temporarily moved from Hull Maritime Museum and relocated to Hull History Centre to allow people to continue to pay their respects to the thousands of fishermen lost at sea. The St Andrew’s Memorial Books will be on public display at Hull History Centre, off Worship Street, for the duration […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Councillor Daren HaleHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CitySTAND
Humber Mouth literature festival announces first events 12th March 2020 Hull’s premier literature festival has revealed its first events for 2020. Curated and hosted by Jennifer Hodgson, Humber Mouth’s reader-in-residence, these events for readers and writers will welcome some of the country’s best and most important contemporary writers to Hull. All events are free and will take place at Hull Central Library’s stunning James Reckitt […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Hull Central LibraryHull LibrariesHumber Mouth
Hull City Council and East Riding Council working towards strong regional devolution deal 12th March 2020 Hull City Council and East Riding Council are working towards a strong regional devolution deal between the two authorities, they have confirmed in a statement. A joint-statement from Councillor Stephen Brady, Leader of Hull City Council, and Councillor Richard Burton, Leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said the deal between the two local authorities […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News East Riding CouncilHull City Council