Hull marks Windrush Day by celebrating Caribbean culture 21st June 2021 Hull is marking Windrush Day (Tuesday 22 June) by launching ’70 Objeks and Tings’ in partnership with Museumand, The National Caribbean Heritage Museum. ’70 Objeks and Tings’ invites local people to get involved with creating a new book exploring, discovering and recording Caribbean culture in Hull together with an interactive culture trail. As part of […] Read more Leisure & Culture Libraries News Councillor Aneesa AkbarHull LibrariesHull MuseumsMuseumandWindrush
Hull ice skating community reassured over £1.45m Hull Arena refurb 21st June 2021 Hull City Council has met with representatives of the city’s ice skating community to reassure them a £1.45m revamp of the Hull Arena is on schedule. The council is working closely with ice hockey clubs, figure skating groups and other customers, as well as with the English Ice Hockey Association, to try to minimise the […] Read more Ice Arena Leisure & Culture News Councillor Daren HaleHull ArenaHull Arena Ice Skating ClubIce Tech UKJP DevelopersKingston Junior Ice Hockey Club
Plans to protect city from flooding revealed 21st June 2021 A six-year plan on how the city will be protected from flooding has been revealed. In Hull, more than 100,000 homes are at risk of flooding. To try and reduce flood risk, a huge amount of work and investment has gone into building flood defences to protect the city and its residents, but it can […] Read more Living With Water News Councillor Dean KirkEnvironment AgencyFloodingYorkshire Water
Roadworks taking place in Hull 21st May 2021 Hull is in the midst of a huge transformation to its transport system, with major works taking place across the city, including the A63, Stoneferry Corridor and ongoing utility repairs to vital gas, water and electric supplies. Once complete, the upgrades will offer improved transport infrastructure for motorists, cyclist and pedestrians. Motorists are advised to […] Read more News Transport & Streets National HighwaysNorthern Gas NetworksNorthern PowergridOne NetworkYorkshire Water
Natural woodland in Hull to be preserved by Hull City Council 21st May 2021 Hull City Council has taken over ownership of an area of natural woodland in the city to preserve its beauty and enhance accessibility for residents. The local authority has completed the transfer of the woodland in the city’s Southcoates Ward, next to the former Withernsea-to-Hull rail line, from owners Associated British Ports (ABP). Known as […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Regeneration ABPSouthcoates WardThe LozengeYouth in Nature
New supermarket opens in Hull’s Old Town 21st April 2021 A new supermarket has opened its doors in Hull’s historic Old Town. The One Stop on Silver Street offers a range of convenience products, as well as made-to-order sandwiches from sandwich-makers Stacked. It is one of a number of new businesses and investments in the Old Town, which includes a new cycle hub in Trinity […] Read more Business News Regeneration Historic EnglandHull Old TownHumber High Street Challenge FundOne Stop HullSilver StreetWhitefriargate
Work to improve traffic signals gets underway 21st February 2021 Work to improve key traffic signals in Freetown Way will step up a gear next week. The upgrade will take place at the junction of Freetown Way, George Street and Wilberforce Drive from Monday 22 February. Work will include improving traffic signals and relocating the pedestrian crossing to the east of the junction. Councillor Anita […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonFreetown WayRoche Civil Engineering
West-bound cycle lane in North Bridge temporarily suspended 21st January 2021 The cycle lane heading west across North Bridge will be temporarily removed so that repair work can take place to the bridge. Cyclists will be diverted onto the footpath, and are advised to dismount when crossing. Motorists will remain unaffected by this diversion and can continue to use North Bridge as normal. These measures will […] Read more News Transport & Streets Cycle lanesNorth Bridge
Free school meal vouchers will continue over February half term 21st January 2021 Children who live in Hull and are currently receiving free school meals will receive food vouchers worth £15 over the February half term week. During term time all children eligible for free school meals who attend Hull schools are either receiving free meals at school, food parcels or supermarket vouchers via their school for those […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkFree school mealsWinter Grant Scheme
Have your say on safer cycling measures in Anlaby Road 21st December 2020 Plans to install safer cycling routes in Anlaby Road are being proposed. In a 12 hour traffic count which took place in June this year, nearly 2,300 two-way cycle journeys were recorded. And in order to make the route safer, the scheme will incorporate slightly wider cycle lanes and introduce flexible bollards on some sections […] Read more News Transport & Streets active travel grantAnlaby RoadCommonplaceCouncillor Daren HaleCyclingDepartment for Transport
26 new electric vehicle charging points in Hull 21st December 2020 Hull City Council has given the city a green boost by installing 26 new electric vehicle charge points for council fleets, residents and visitors. The council has installed 16 charge points at Pryme Street car park and four at its Stockholm Road Depot to support the push towards zero-carbon vehicles driven by staff. And public […] Read more Business News Regeneration Climate changeCllr Daren Haleelectric vehiclesHull History CentreOsborne Street car parkPryme Street car parkStockholm Road Depot
How to help someone who’s homeless this Christmas 21st December 2020 For most people, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. But for some, it’s the hardest. As Christmas approaches, some people find themselves homeless and sleeping on the street. To try and support some of the most vulnerable people in our society, Hull City Council is reminding the public on what action they can […] Read more Housing News Councillor John BlackEmmausStreetlink
