Major investment in Hull schools sees two further schemes begin 13th December 2021 Two more school expansion projects are to begin in Hull, as part of £50million investment into the city’s schools to increase pupil places, choice and provide outstanding learning environments for children. Malet Lambert and Sirius Academy North will both see expansion works begin in early January, which will increase the number of places at each […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Boulevard AcademyBroadacre Primary SchoolCouncillor Shane McMurrayFrederick Holmes Special SchoolHull Esteem ConsortiumKelvin Hall AcademyKingswood AcademyMalet LambertNewington PrimarySEN provisionSirius Academy NorthSt. Mary's AcademyTeaching School Hub
Safer Schools app launches in Hull to help keep pupils safe on-line 13th December 2021 Schools and colleges across Hull have begun using the Safer Schools app to help keep pupils safe on-line. The app, created by INEQE Safeguarding Group and insurer Zurich Municipal, offers vital safeguarding information, advice and guidance for teachers, parents, carers and pupils by providing school communities with up-to-date safeguarding information. It provides resources, training and […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayHull Learning PartnershipsafeguardingSafer Schools app
Thousands benefit from pop-up vaccination clinics 13th September 2021 In just eight weeks, more than 3,457 people in Hull received a vaccine at pop-up clinics held in parks, churches and communities. A total of 3,436 people collected at-home no-symptom test (LFT) kits, and 266 had an LFT on-site. The walk-in clinics were targeted in seven areas of the city with lower vaccine uptake, with […] Read more Coronavirus Health and Social Care News Public Health CoronavirusJulia Weldonpop-up clinicvaccination
Weekly roadworks update 13th September 2021 Work to improve the city’s roads continue in Hull. Hull City Council has also launched the second stage of its ongoing transport survey, and is now asking people to share information on how far they travel, the routes they prefer to use and what would support them to walk and cycle more. The second phase […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Dean KirkHull weekly roadworks update
Upcoming roadworks taking place in Hull 13th August 2021 Essential works to improve Hull’s infrastructure continue this week, with major works taking place as part of the Highways England A63 scheme. From Monday 16 August motorists will be diverted between 8pm and 6am from Daltry Street to Roger Millward Way. The work taking place will involve removing the Porter Street pedestrian crossing and the […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Dean KirkNational HighwaysNorthern Gas NetworksNorthern Powergrid
Remember to fill in your Census questionnaire 13th April 2021 Millions of households across England and Wales have already completed their Census 2021, but to avoid a knock at the door from a field officer, residents who have not yet filled in their form are being encouraged to do so. It is vital everyone who hasn’t yet responded does so as soon as possible now […] Read more Community and Living News Census 2021
Work to improve key Holderness Road route begins next week 13th January 2021 Work to improve a key section of Holderness Road, between Diadem roundabout and Ganstead roundabout, will begin next week. A full carriageway reconstruction will take place, providing a safer road surface for motorists, following a funding boost from central Government. The work will be spilt into three phases in order to minimise disruption to motorists […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleDiadem roundaboutEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilGanstead roundaboutHolderness RoadHumber LEPNorthern Powerhouse
How a Hull coffee company is finding the right blend for success 13th January 2021 As an aficionado and accomplished roaster, James Wilkins knows the value of the humble coffee bean. Spotting a gap in the local market just over a decade ago, James took the plunge starting his own small coffee roasting company in Hull, The Blending Room. After experiencing early success selling his produce at local farmers markets, […] Read more Business News Regeneration Hull City CouncilNPS HumberThe Blending Room
Young artists invited to showcase talents in Ferens Art Gallery’s Junior Open 13th January 2021 The Ferens Junior Open exhibition, an annual highlight of the Ferens calendar, will take place, not once, but twice this year. The exhibition, which traditionally takes place towards the end of the year, was postponed in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The 2020 exhibition will now open early in 2021 in the form of […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Art GalleryJunior Open
Woman caught using pram to fly-tip in Hull 13th November 2020 A woman using a pram to fly-tip waste on two occasions has been caught on camera. She is one of ten offenders who have been caught fly-tipping on CCTV over the past few months. The culprits have been captured in the act across Hull’s streets, and Hull City Council needs your help in identifying them. […] Read more News Waste Caught on cameraCouncillor Anita HarrisonFly-tippingHousehold waste and recycling centres
Pupils who are isolating can continue to work via remote learning provision 13th October 2020 Schools across Hull have been developing their remote learning provision, so that any pupils who are isolating at home but are well enough to do schoolwork, can continue to work remotely. Students can access the same work that the rest of the class is doing through platforms such as Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams, through […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Hull Learning PartnershipMalet LambertRemote learning
New Coronavirus alert system: what it means for Hull 13th October 2020 Following the government’s announcement yesterday of a tiered Coronavirus alert system, Hull and its neighbouring authorities have been classified as medium risk, meaning they currently face the lowest level of restrictions. While there are currently no changes to rules on what people in Hull must do, Hull City Council’s Director of Public Health, Julia Weldon, […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health alert systemCoronavirusCOVID-19Julia Weldonlocal lockdownoutbreak managementPublic healthtier systemtiers
