Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull 22nd September 2020 The latest seven-day rate of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hull is 7.7 per 100,000 of the population. That figure compares with a rate in England of 33.0 per 100,000 of population and with 47.1 per 100,000 across the Yorkshire and Humber region. Julia Weldon, Director of Public Health for Hull, said: “It is essential we […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Hull coronavirus rateJulia Weldon
New cycle hub opens at Paragon Interchange 22nd September 2020 A new secure cycle hub has opened in Hull Paragon Interchange. The new facility will provide 160 spaces for cycles in a two-tier rack, six of which allow those with E-bikes to charge up their bicycles in the safety of the cycle hub. Additionally, there is also provision for 30 spaces in a separate area […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleCyclingDepartment for TransportMinister Chris Heaton-HarrisParagon InterchangeTransPennine Express
KCOM electric fleet supports Hull City Council’s carbon pledge 22nd September 2020 KCOM has unveiled a fleet of five electric vehicles to help the region’s fight against climate change. The Hull broadband provider has signalled its commitment to become a zero-carbon company by revealing the first vehicles to be part of its new eco-friendly fleet. The move supports Hull City Council’s aim to be carbon neutral by […] Read more Business News Councillor Daren HaleenvironmentKCOM
Hull Street Race 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus 22nd July 2020 The Hull Street Race 2020 has been cancelled, its organisers have confirmed. Greenpower Education Trust, the charity behind the electric racing event, confirmed in a statement that the 2020 event will be unable to go ahead. Last year, thousands packed into the city centre to watch young people from the Humber region race electric cars […] Read more Business Cancellations Coronavirus News Regeneration GreenpowerHull Street Race
Pride in Hull celebrated with launch of online exhibition 22nd July 2020 An online exhibition celebrating Pride in Hull launches this weekend. The popular annual event, which sees tens of thousands of people gather in Hull city centre to promote diversity and equality, is being celebrated with a new digital exhibition. Pride in Our City will feature people’s pictures, stories, videos, and memories, as well as documenting […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonPride in HullPride in Our City
Whitefriargate to benefit from up to £1.75m Historic England boost 22nd July 2020 The regeneration of Whitefriargate is benefiting from grant funding of up to £1.75m from Historic England. Hull City Council has now entered into a formal agreement to deliver the scheme with Historic England after Whitefriargate was allocated the investment last year as part of a £95m nationwide funding pot. The funding will be used to […] Read more News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleFuture High Streets FundHigh Street Heritage Action ZoneHistoric EnglandWhitefriargate
Children in Hull to receive laptops to support learning 22nd June 2020 Children in Hull will be given laptops to support their learning. About 1,200 laptops are to be distributed by the city’s schools to disadvantaged children who do not have access to electronic devices. Children who are in care or those who have a social worker will be prioritised, but schools will also give laptops to […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Hull Schools and Learning Partnership
Section 222 order for Hessle Road dismissed following court hearing 22nd May 2020 Hull City Council has successfully applied to the county court to discharge the Section 222 injunction order regarding loitering or soliciting on Hessle Road. It follows the outcome of a national case, which means a final injunction cannot be now be made against “persons unknown” – people who have not already committed the prohibited acts […] Read more News
Do not ignore medical needs during coronavirus pandemic, Hull residents urged 22nd April 2020 Health professionals in Hull have urged residents to continue to seek medical help for issues other than coronavirus. Residents are urged to stay away from GPs and hospitals if they experience symptoms, in line with advice from the Government and NHS. But professionals have emphasised that health services remain “open for business”. Julia Weldon, director […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Julia WeldonNHSNHS Hull CCG
Illegal cigarettes seizures in Hull up 1,200 per cent – thanks to the public 22nd January 2020 The amount of illicit tobacco seized in Hull has risen sharply over the past two years – and people in the city are helping to keep it off the streets. In 2017, public protection officers and partners recovered 79,120 cigarettes. In 2019, that figure rose to 1,085,620 – an increase of 1,272 per cent. In […] Read more News Public Health illegal tobaccoKeep It OutPublic Protection
Hull Maritime Museum doors locked ahead of stunning £11m revamp 22nd January 2020 The doors are now locked at Hull Maritime Museum ahead of an exciting £11m transformation. The major refurbishment will feature stunning new exhibitions and improved access while also revealing more of the building’s original Victorian architecture. Building work will take about 19 months before new exhibitions are installed and collections returned. It is hoped the […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration Arctic CorsairArts Council EnglandCouncillor Daren HaleHCALHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
Tens of thousands see Sistine Chapel exhibition at Hull Minster 22nd November 2019 An exhibition showcasing the wonders of the Sistine Chapel has attracted 35,000 people to Hull Minster. The Michelangelo – A Different View exhibition drew visitors from far and wide during its 42-day run at the magnificent, 700-year-old church. The exhibition gave visitors the chance to admire more than 50 detailed reproductions of Renaissance master Michelangelo’s […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Bishop Frank WhiteHull MinsterMichelangeloMichelangelo's Sistine Chapel: A Different ViewSistine Chapel
