Drypool Bridge overnight closures to allow for district heat survey 21st June 2024 Drypool Bridge will close for three nights next week to allow for surveys to take place as part of the council’s Hull District Heat Network (HDHN) project. The closures will take place on Clarence Street between 8pm and 6am on Monday 24, Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 June. The road will reopen as normal at […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Rivers and bridges Transport & Streets Clarence StreetDrypool BridgeGarry TaylorHull District Heat Network
Council’s Cabinet approves plan for electric bus rollout following successful funding bid 21st May 2024 Following a successful bid to the Government to fund electric buses in Hull and the East Riding, Hull City Council’s Cabinet has approved plans to enable the purchase of 40 electric buses and the allocation of circa £2million of funding from the authority for the installation of charging infrastructure to support the rollout of the […] Read more News Councillor Mark IeronimoDepartment for TransportEast Riding of Yorkshire Councileast yorkshire busesElectric busesHull Bus AllianceStagecoach East Midlands
Leader calls for extension to cost of living help 21st May 2024 The Leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Mike Ross, has called on the Government to extend vital help to deal with the cost of living crisis, as his Cabinet yesterday approved £2.2million more in support. The Household Support Fund has been used in Hull to help families across the city with school uniforms and pays […] Read more Community and Living News Cllr Mike Rosscost of livingHousehold Support Fund
Council to publish plan to improve bus connectivity and grow passenger numbers in the city 21st May 2024 Hull City Council’s Cabinet has approved proposals to publish its Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) for 2024/2025 and to submit the document to the Department for Transport (DfT) to outline how it will spend funding to improve and enhance bus services within the city. The BSIP sets out how the council, working alongside local bus […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoDepartment for Transporteast yorkshire busesHull Bus AllianceStagecoach East Midlands
Council launches new support to help improve school attendance 21st May 2024 Over 100 representatives from education providers across the city came together for the launch of the ATTEND Framework. The ATTEND Framework is an early intervention tool that offers a way of identifying the underlying reasons for pupil absence. It’s for pupils aged between five and 16 years old when attendance falls below 90%. The framework […] Read more Children and families News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockEarly help teamEducationFamily hubsHull Parent Carer Forumschool attendanceschoolsSEND
Hull City Council tackles traffic congestion by harnessing AI technology 21st March 2024 Hull City Council has bolstered its efforts to reduce congestion and improve traffic management through the trial use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. Following an initial AI-powered traffic management trial in Hull – conducted in collaboration with leading AI company Simplifai – Hull City Council are proud to share encouraging date which shows a significant reduction in […] Read more News Transport & Streets Anlaby RoadCouncillor Mark IeronimoDepartment for Transporttraffic
Hull City Council backs landmark bill to end smoking in a generation 21st March 2024 Public health leaders in Yorkshire and the Humber are applauding the introduction of the Tobacco and Nicotine Bill, calling it a “game-changer” with the potential to eradicate smoking within a generation. However, they urge swift passage before a potential General Election. The Bill, unveiled today, aims to dramatically reduce smoking rates by prohibiting the sale […] Read more News Public Health Councillor Linda ChambersPublic healthSmokefree Hullsmokingstop smoking
New attraction in two Hull parks as chess tables installed 21st March 2024 Visitors to two of Hull’s most popular parks can now enjoy a game of chess after seating and tables were installed. The facilities were installed at East Park, near to the lake, and Pearson Park, close to the pond and café, yesterday, Tuesday 19 March. Hull City Council was the recipient of £5,000 from the […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration ChessCllr Jack HainesEast ParkLevelling Up Parks FundPearson Park
Job Vacancies at Hull City Council – 21 March 21st March 2024 This week is Social Work Week, so we thought we would shine a light on the fantastic social work jobs currently available at Hull City Council. Want to make a difference in Hull? By joining our team, you will be making a tangible difference to the lives of people in Hull and working with people who […] Read more News Hull Jobssocial work weekWorking for Hull City Council
Late night event at the Streetlife Museum celebrates Women’s History Month 21st February 2024 Hull Museums are partnering with community producing company, ARCADE, The Warren Youth Project, Middle Child Theatre & Hull Truck Theatre to host a late-night event in celebration of Women’s History Month. ‘Hear Them Roar’ features music, live performance, protest and vigil and includes a headline performance from award-winning Hull theatre company Middle Child. Middle Child’s […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on ARCADEHear them roarHull MuseumsHull Truck TheatreMiddle Child TheatreStreetlife MuseumWarren Youth ProjectWomen's History Month
Students quiz leaders about devolution as consultation enters final week 21st February 2024 With only one week to go in the Hull and East Yorkshire devolution consultation, council leaders have been talking to young people at Bishop Burton College about what devolution could mean for their future. Students were invited to meet Councillor Anne Handley, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Councillor Mike Ross, leader of Hull […] Read more Devolution Education and Learning News Regeneration Bill MeredithBishop Burton CollegeCllr Anne HandleyCllr Mike RossDevolution
Hull Bus Alliance acts on feedback from engagement sessions with bus passengers and students 21st February 2024 The Hull Bus Alliance has acted on feedback received from bus passengers, following a drop-in session at Tesco, Hall Road, Orchard Park, and a transport forum hosted by the Hull University Students’ Union (HUSU). The recent drop-in session, the first in a series planned for the year, saw staff from Hull City Council, East Yorkshire […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark Ieronimoeast yorkshire busesHull Bus AllianceStagecoach East Midlands
