Walliker Street footbridge to close until further notice 13th October 2020 Walliker Street footbridge will close to pedestrians tomorrow morning (Wednesday 14 October) until further notice. The decision comes after a routine inspection found the condition of the bridge required further testing and repair works. The nearest alternative crossing points are Anlaby Road Flyover and St George’s Road level crossing. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita Harrisonwalliker st footbridge
Hull residents should check if they can claim £500 Covid payment 13th October 2020 Hull residents who have lost income as a result of self-isolation are being urged to check if they are eligible for a new £500 payment. People in the UK now have a legal duty to self-isolate if they test positive for Covid-19 or are contacted by NHS Test and Trace. Now, those on lower incomes […] Read more Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy News Public Health FinanceNHSNHS Test and Trace
Coronavirus: Hull mobile testing unit locations this week 13th September 2020 A mobile testing unit is being deployed to different areas around the region to make it easier for people to get tested for coronavirus closer to home. The mobile testing unit moves around the region offering testing strictly by appointment only. The mobile testing unit will be at the following locations this week – Tuesday […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Hull mobile testing unit
Cyclists urged to make use of pop-up cycle lanes 13th August 2020 Cyclists in Hull are being urged to make use of the city’s pop-up cycle lanes. The advice comes as Hull City Council works to install segregated cycle lanes to provide extra safety measures for cyclists using some of the city’s most busy roads. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for regeneration and economic investment, said: “We […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleHumberside Policepop-up cycle lanesRusty Riders
Love Parks campaign challenges littering and anti-social behaviour 13th August 2020 Keep Britain Tidy has launched a new campaign to tackle littering and anti-social behaviour in parks. The campaign is being supported by Hull City Council and Hull Culture and Leisure. Councillor Marjorie Brabazon, chair of Hull Culture and Leisure, said: “Our fantastic parks are integral parts of our communities. They provide valuable green spaces that […] Read more Community and Living Environment Leisure & Culture News Councillor Anita HarrisonCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonHull Culture and LeisureKeep Britain TidyLove Parks
Two of Hull’s historic ships set to receive major restoration 13th August 2020 The search is underway for a shipyard company to repair and restore two of Hull’s historic ships. Hull City Council has launched a procurement process to appoint a shipyard to undertake major restoration works that will preserve the Arctic Corsair and the Spurn Lightship for the next 100 years. For the last 20 years, a […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration Arctic CorsairCouncillor Daren HaleHull Maritime ProjectNational Lottery Heritage FundSpurn Lightship
Funding secured for research into remote working 13th August 2020 Hull City Council, along with the other three Humber local authorities and the University of Hull, have secured government funding for research into how technology can support workforces to choose how and where they want to work. The partnership has secured £76,000 of funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to undertake […] Read more Coronavirus News Communities and Local GovernmentCouncillor Stephen BradyHull UniversityMinistry of Housing
Search on for young presenters for online Freedom Festival 13th July 2020 The Big Malarkey Festival is on the hunt for young people to be the faces of an exciting online programme as part of this year’s Freedom Festival. The Reset Lab will be broadcast live from the Makerspace at Hull Central Library and will include workshops with award-winning illustrators and authors, as well as discussions and […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News What's on Freedom FestivalFreedom Festival Arts TrustHull LibrariesMikey MartinsReset LabThe Big Malarkey Festival
Keep your drinking under control during coronavirus 13th May 2020 Health experts have urged people in Hull not to let drinking become a daily activity as Government restrictions relating to the coronavirus pandemic continue. Drinking alcohol in excess can suppress the immune system, lower mood and increase the risk of a range of health problems. With pubs and bars closed for the foreseeable future, national […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Alcohol abuseDays Off appDrugs and alcoholPublic Health England
Work to improve roads in Hull will begin in summer 13th May 2020 Plans to carry out roadworks across Hull are still ongoing. Work behind the scenes to plan and implement road improvement schemes have been under way to take advantage of the reduced number of vehicles on the city’s highway network. Improvement works to the north and south roundabouts in Mount Pleasant, Holderness Road, Great Union Street, […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleEndike LaneGreenwood AvenueHessle RoadHolderness RoadMount PleasantPembroke GroveRoadworks
Thousands of litres of water to be flushed through Hull city centre 13th May 2020 Almost 7,000 litres of water will be flushed through Hull city centre as part of a programme to cleanse its streets. Disinfectant will also be sprayed on shop fronts and street furniture in Queen Victoria Square and Jameson Street. The cleaning trial will also take part in Elmbridge Parade shop fronts in Annandale Road, east […] Read more Coronavirus Environment News Councillor Anita HarrisonCOVID-19Disinfectant
Hull care leaver says social worker changed his life 13th May 2020 A care leaver from Hull shares his story to inspire other children and young people in care. Read more Children and families News Opinion Care Leavers
