New crossing will improve safety for pedestrians using busy Holderness Road junction 3rd September 2021 Work to install a new pedestrian crossing in Southcoates Lane will begin next week. Once completed, the new crossing will increase safety measures for pedestrians using this busy road. For cyclists heading east out of the city, a route will be installed on the pavement so that a lane for right-turning traffic into Southcoates Lane […] Read more News Transport & Streets Cycle lanesHolderness RoadPedestrian crossingSouthcoates Lane
Major maritime installation takes over the streets of Hull 3rd August 2021 A new and exciting commission for Hull Maritime project escapes! 6 – 26 August, Hull city centre The first major event to bring Yorkshire’s maritime heritage to life is to get underway. As part of a major transformational project, this is the first of a series major events in the build up to the delivery […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on
Ground breaking work underway for 500 new homes on Preston Road 3rd August 2021 The next phase of Hull City Council’s Preston Road regeneration programme is underway with the council’s Portfolio Holder for Housing and Homelessness Cllr John Black and Hull East MP Karl Turner undertaking the traditional first sod turning to open the site. The site will be developed by the Hull Citywide Developer Partnership, with Strata Homes […] Read more News
£4.4million expansion works begin at Kingswood Academy 3rd August 2021 Work is about to begin on a £4.4 million expansion of Kingswood Academy following an increase in demand for places. The expansion is one of several schemes taking place across the city, benefiting from a part of £50million being spent to ensure children have the best education facilities possible. Councillor Shane McMurray, Portfolio Holder for […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayHull Esteem ConsortiumKingswood Academy
Inspiring City of Culture volunteering programme secures funding for further three years – and a new home 3rd June 2021 The iconic City of Culture volunteering programme has received funding for a further three years from Spirit of 2012. The programme, which was fundamental to the success of Hull UK City of Culture 2017 and has continued to be run by Absolutely Cultured since 2018, will now be hosted by Visit Hull and East Yorkshire […] Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News Absolutely CulturedCity of Culture volunteersCouncillor Daren HaleHull volunteer programmeHull volunteersSpirit of 2012VHEYVisit HullVisit Hull and East Yorkshire
Plans to improve transport across Hull have been revealed 3rd March 2021 Plans to improve Hull’s transport infrastructure over the next few years have been revealed. The highways capital programme is a plan which sets out which of the city’s transport network will benefit from maintenance and improvement schemes up until 2023. It includes improvements to Walton Street, Danepark Road, and the work already ongoing to major […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleDanepark RoadHolderness RoadStoneferry CorridorWalton Street
Coronavirus: reflecting one year on 3rd March 2021 On March 3, 2020, Hull’s first Coronavirus case was identified. Less than three weeks later, with cases climbing nationally, the government announced an initial UK-wide lockdown. On the anniversary of that local case, with the city’s must vulnerable now immunised and the vaccine continuing to roll out, health leaders at Hull City Council have reflected […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health cllr bradyCoronaviruscovid responseJulia Weldonone year ontestingvaccine
Do you know your nearest Coronavirus test site? 3rd February 2021 One of the most important things everyone can do to reduce the spread of Coronavirus is to immediately isolate and book a test at the first sign of any one symptom. Hull now has a number of community-based Coronavirus testing sites, with availability for drive-thru and walk-up appointments to ensure tests are accessible for everyone. […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health
Hull City Council responds to residents’ concerns over East Carr homes plan 3rd February 2021 Hull City Council has made two key recommendations following consultation with residents on the future of privately-owned land at East Carr, which has been allocated for the development of 650 houses. More than 600 people responded to the six-week consultation process over the future of the land at East Carr fields, off Danby Close and […] Read more News Planning meetingsRegeneration
Update: Work to Stoneferry Corridor reaches milestone 3rd February 2021 As work to upgrade Stoneferry Corridor continues, a three night road closure will be in place. On the evenings of Tuesday 16, Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 February a closure will be in place in Sutton Road heading west, between Holwell Road roundabout and Sutton Road/Ennerdale/Stockholm Road roundabout. The evening closure will start at 8pm […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleHumber LEPStoneferry Corridor
Grab your wands and broomsticks for magical Harry Potter Night 3rd February 2021 Young wizards, witches and muggles all invited to a magical Harry Potter Night tomorrow (Thursday 4 February). The Hull Libraries team has been working hard to bring the magic of Harry Potter direct to people’s home, with events taking place from 4pm – 8pm. This year, all of the events will take place online – […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHarry PotterHull Libraries
Hundreds of Hull businesses applying for this coronavirus grant fund 3rd December 2020 The first payments are now being made under a new fund designed to help Hull businesses through coronavirus. More than 350 applications have already been received for the Additional Restrictions Grant, set up to provide support to businesses hit by the pandemic. This scheme can provide grants to businesses required to close which do not […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Additional Restrictions GrantBusiness supportCouncillor Daren Hale
