Hull unemployment rate falling as city recovers from pandemic 16th July 2021 The number of people in Hull claiming unemployment benefit has fallen for a fourth consecutive month, according to the latest figures. The unemployment claimant rate in the city has fallen from 9.1 per cent to 8.8 per cent when compared with the previous month, with 14,745 people claiming unemployment benefit in the city. And when […] Read more Business News Regeneration Cllr Daren HaleUnemployment
Coronavirus: as restrictions end, caution must not 16th July 2021 Ahead of the removal of most remaining Coronavirus restrictions on Monday (July 19), people in Hull have been urged to continue to take care of each other and be aware of the risk posed by the virus. While masks, social distancing and limits on numbers of people who can meet will no longer be mandatory, […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health
How changes to restrictions on Monday will effect Hull Museums 16th July 2021 On Monday 19 July, the country will reach stage 4 of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown. Following the announcement from government, Hull Museums are looking forward to being able to welcome more visitors to their sites during the summer while still making the safety of visitors and museum staff a priority. After reviewing their […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News Cllr Marjorie BrabazonFerensHull Culture and LeisureHull MuseumsJulia Weldon
Popular route in east Hull to benefit from safer cycle lanes 16th July 2021 Major new cycle lane upgrades to encourage people to travel more actively in Hull will begin next week. The improvements in Holderness Road will create a safer environment for cyclists travelling along this main route in the east of the city. It follows upgrades to Alfred Gelder Street, with plans to improve cycle routes in […] Read more News Transport & Streets Alfred Gelder StreetClarence StreetCouncillor Dean KirkCR Reynolds LtdHolderness Road
Shared lives carers recognised for their hard work over coronavirus pandemic 16th June 2021 Shared carers play a valuable role in society. Over the last 15 months the coronavirus pandemic has been extremely challenging for shared lives carers. A shared lives carer supports adults with learning disabilities, mental health problems or other needs that make it difficult for them to live a fully independent lifestyle. And this year Hull […] Read more Adult social care News Connect to SupportShared LivesShared Lives Week 2021
Contractor appointed for Brunswick Arcade restoration 16th June 2021 Hull City Council has today published a decision record appointing Hull contractor Geo Houlton & Sons Ltd as the lead contractor that undertake the redevelopment and reinstatement works required at 52A – 54 Beverley Road (Brunswick Arcade). The contract totals £2,186,128 and will involve the careful demolition and clearance of the existing remaining structure at […] Read more News Regeneration Brunswick ArcadeCllr Daren HaleGEO Houlton & Sons LtdRegeneration
Hull’s three household waste and recycling centres plan to open seven days a week 16th June 2021 Hull’s three household waste and recycling centres could open seven days week from September 2021. The proposal comes after there was a huge increase in residents using the centres to dispose of their household waste during the coronavirus pandemic. This means that the centres, which are located in Burma Drive, Sutton Fields and Wiltshire Road, […] Read more News Waste Burma DriveCouncillor Rosie NicolaHousehold waste and recycling centresSutton FieldsWiltshire Road
Hull man fined for fly-tipping 16th June 2021 A Hull man has been fined £382 after fly-tipping a fridge on Cranbourne Street in November 2018. Sylwester Cebula of Mayfield Street, Hull pleaded guilty to Hull Magistrates’ in regards to offences contrary to section 2(1)(b) Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act 1978 on 4 June. Evidence was obtained by environmental enforcement officers that led back to […] Read more Environment News Cllr Rosie NicolaFly-tippingprosectionwaste
Splash parks to remain closed 16th June 2021 Splash play areas in Hull’s parks will unfortunately remain closed due to the recent extension to the Government’s covid-roadmap step. It was hoped the areas would begin to reopen from 21 June when restrictions were due to be lifted, however they will now remain closed until Monday 19 July, at the earliest. Councillor Rosie Nicola, […] Read more News Cllr Rosie NicolacovidParkswater play areasWater splash
Hundreds of bottles of fake wine seized 16th June 2021 Fake wine which closely mimicked a well-known brand has been seized from 20 shops in Hull. More than 300 counterfeit bottles of a popular brand with a retail value of around £2,500 were found in a series of visits by Hull City Council’s Trading Standards Team The shops selling the illicit bottles have received warning […] Read more Business News Public Health counterfeitfake wineraidTrading Standardswine
Hull City Council joins call for a Community Wealth Fund 16th June 2021 Hull City Council is one 35 local councils and more than 400 public, private and voluntary sector organisations nationwide calling for a Community Wealth Fund to help “left behind” neighbourhoods become more sustainable. The Fund is an innovative and radical approach to combatting high levels of local deprivation and low levels of community provision. Legislation, […] Read more Housing News Community Wealth FundCouncillor Daren HaleLonghill and Bilton GrangeMarfleetNorth CarrOrchard ParkSouthcoatesSt Andrew's and DocklandsWest Carr
Hull highlighted in new tourism campaign 16th June 2021 Hull is being celebrated as part of a new tourism campaign highlighting the region’s great cities. The Yorkshire Northern Cities promotion, funded by VisitBritain as part of their national campaign ‘Escape the Everyday’ is supporting and showcasing the region’s seven glorious cities of Hull, Bradford, Leeds, Ripon, Sheffield, Wakefield and York Councillor Daren Hale, leader […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleJames MasonVisitBritainWelcome to YorkshireYorkshire Northern Cities
