Inspiring Hull women celebrated as part of Hull Women’s Week 2nd March 2021 Hull Women’s Week will celebrate International Women’s Day and the contribution of women living and working in our local community. Starting on Monday 8 March, International Women’s Day, female role models including Emma Hardy, Karen Okra, Louise Cheeseman, Dame Diana Johnson and Louise Beech will feature as part of a week-long programme from Hull Libraries. […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonDiana Johnson MPEmma Hardy MPHull Women's WeekInternational Women's DayKaren OkraLouise Cheeseman
Businesses encouraged to apply for Coronavirus testing as capacity increases 2nd March 2021 Routine Coronavirus testing is now underway at three council-run sites, for those in critical frontline roles and others who cannot work from home. Police officers and firefighters are regularly using the centres and a number of local businesses have already signed up. Council workers who cannot work at home and were part of the initial […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health business covid testEnnerdalefree covd testhull test centreLFTtesting
Plans to secure the future of Hull’s oldest bridge have been revealed 2nd February 2021 A report has been published setting out the options to secure the future of Hull’s most historic bridge. The Grade II-listed Sculcoates Bridge on Chapman Street, which opened in 1874, has been closed to motorists since April 2020, after an inspection found that its condition had deteriorated to the point that it was no longer […] Read more News Transport & Streets CabinetChapman StreetCouncillor Daren HaleSculcoates Bridge
Business fined for dumping waste in Hull 2nd December 2020 A Hull business has been fined for dumping waste in a private passageway. Waste including food and drink packaging was found dumped in a passageway between Dorset Street and Essex Street in Hull. The shop was forced to pay £400 for the offence. By law, businesses have a duty of care to ensure their waste […] Read more News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonEnvironment AgencyFly-tippingstreetscene
Don’t miss free Christmas family workshop this weekend 2nd December 2020 The festive season is upon us, and this weekend Ferens Art Gallery is hosting a free online festive family workshop in partnership with the Herd Theatre. Families can sing songs and play games with Bird as he explores Ferens Art Gallery. The workshop is on Saturday 5 December at 2pm. It is suitable for under […] Read more Education and Learning Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News Ferens Art GalleryHerd Theatre
Hull city centre lit up ready for Christmas 2nd December 2020 Hull’s Christmas lights have been switched on overnight, brightening up the city centre as national lockdown lifts. In a change to the usual switch-on event, which attracts thousands each year, a drone has captured the moments that all 45,600 lights have brightened up city centre streets for 2020. As well as the 45ft Norway Spruce […] Read more Christmas News What's on Christmas 2020Christmas lightschristmas treeCLLR DAVE CRAKERdroneHull city centre
Anlaby Road roadworks to continue into next phase 2nd November 2020 Following emergency works to fix a crack in the surface of Anlaby Road inbound, the next phase of improvement works will shortly commence. From Monday 9 November, and following the reopening of the inbound lane, Anlaby Road outbound from North Road to Trenton Avenue will be closed to traffic. To avoid traffic funnelling to a […] Read more News Transport & Streets Anlaby RoadCouncillor Daren HaleRoadworks
Council responds to Government’s lockdown announcement 2nd November 2020 Following the Prime Minister’s announcement of a month-long lockdown across the whole of England, Hull City Council Leader Stephen Brady has said the council will continue to do everything in its power to support local residents and businesses through the next phase of the pandemic. Hull was placed in the Tier 2 ‘high’ alert level […] Read more News
Hull City Council wins national award for social housing initiative 2nd October 2020 Hull City Council has won the Best Social Housing Initiative award in the sought-after MJ Awards, sponsored by the leading local government magazine Municipal Journal. The awards are the Oscars of local government recognition, with councils nationwide competing against each other. Hull City Council won for its initiative to develop effective ways of helping people […] Read more Housing News Municipal JournalMunicipal Journal AwardsSocial housing
Hull City Council working with police in North Hull 2nd October 2020 Humberside Police and Hull City Council are working together to tackle anti-social behaviour in the North Hull area. Ahead of Halloween and Bonfire Night, the police’s North Hull teams are increasing patrols in the area to prevent firework misuse and other offences. The initiative is being backed by Hull City Council, which is working closely […] Read more News Bonfire nightBransholmeCouncillor Mike ThompsonHalloweenNeighbourhood Network HullNorth Hull estateOrchard Park
Residents urged to check blue badge expiry dates 2nd October 2020 Residents in Hull who receive a blue budge for parking exemptions are reminded to check their expiry dates. Motorists who receive a blue badge are required to renew their passes if the expiry date has passed 30 September 2020. From Wednesday 1 October 2020, out-of-date passes will no longer be accepted by the authority as […] Read more News Transport & Streets blue badgesCouncillor Anita Harrisonstreetscene
Weekend closure on Myton Bridge 2nd October 2020 Myton Bridge will undergo a short-term closure this weekend. On Sunday 4 October from 6am to 2pm, the bridge will be closed to traffic for routine maintenance work. The diversion route for eastbound motorists is Market Place, Drypool Bridge, Union Street, and for westbound it will be Mount Pleasant, Freetown Way and Ferensway. Motorists are […] Read more News Transport & Streets A63Myton BridgeNational Highways
