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
Major award for scheme to protect Hull homes from flooding 3rd December 2020 A scheme designed to protect thousands of homes in Hull and the East Riding from flooding has won a prestigious award. The Anlaby and East Ella Flood Alleviation Scheme (AAEFAS) has been awarded Highly Commended status in the national Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Awards Grand Final. RICS is the world’s leading professional body […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Regeneration Anlaby and East EllaCouncillor Mike ThompsonEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilEnvironment AgencyFlood alleviation schemeHumber LEPRICS
How lockdown will affect Hull leisure facilities, parks and playgrounds 3rd November 2020 The government has announced that, on Thursday 5 November, England will enter lockdown in a bid to control the spread of coronavirus and to protect the NHS. This means additional restrictions, which includes how people can exercise and access leisure facilities. Hull Culture and Leisure (HCAL) has been assessing how these restrictions will affect many […] Read more Coronavirus Ferens Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture Museums News Public Health Councillor Dave CrakerHull Culture and Leisure
New teaching block provides 300 additional secondary school places in West Hull 3rd November 2020 A new two-storey teaching block has been completed at St Mary’s College in West Hull, providing an additional 300 pupil places. The extension is part of a programme of works to increase the number of secondary school places for children across the city, and improve the quality of the learning environment. Hull City Council, in […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkHull Esteem ConsortiumSchools Capital ProgrammeSt Mary's College
5 things not to miss at Freedom Festival 2020 3rd September 2020 Freedom Festival returns this weekend with a special online programme that will be broadcast via the BBC. Bringing together internationally renowned artists and local talent, this year’s festival features robot selfies, bikes singing lullabies and artists performing from unique and iconic locations throughout the city. Download the Freedom Festival app or visit the festival’s website […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News What's on A Portrait Without BordersChiedu OrakaDowntown KayotoEmma FeeFreedom FestivalFreedom Festival 2020Freedom Festival Arts TrustKaleiderLuke JerramLuke WrightLullabyMiddle ChildSilent UproarThe Remains of Logan Dankworth
Hull embarks on multi-million pound project to deliver low carbon heat to thousands of homes and businesses 3rd September 2020 Plans to deliver low carbon heat to thousands of homes in Hull through a new heating network have moved a step closer. The Hull District Heating Project would provide heating to public and private business, and residential accommodation, in the city centre. The project forms part of the Council’s decarbonisation agenda, Hull 2030 Carbon Neutral […] Read more Business Environment News Regeneration City PlanCouncillor Daren HaleHull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyHull District Heating ProjectHumber LEP Energy EstuaryIndustrial Strategy BlueprintLocal Enterprise Partnership Strategic Economic Plan
Council leader’s message to businesses: “We can only protect our city and residents by continuing to work together” 3rd August 2020 Hull City Council is contacting businesses explaining how it can help mitigate risks and offer support in response to cases of Covid-19. Councillor Stephen Brady, leader of Hull City Council, has highlighted the importance of the businesses sector taking appropriate action and working with the local authority in order to protect the city and residents. […] Read more Business News Councillor Stephen Brady
Hull History Centre archives reopen this week 3rd August 2020 Hull History Centre’s archives will reopen on Wednesday 5 August. The History Centre, which houses city and University of Hull archives, as well as the local studies library, has been open for a select and collect library book service since Wednesday 28 July. The History Centre is operating in accordance with Public Health England guidance. […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor John FarehamCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonHull History Centre
Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull 3rd August 2020 The latest seven-day rate of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hull is 3.5 per 100,000 of the population. That figure compares with a rate in England of 8.3 per 100,000 of population, with 13.4 per 100,000 across the Yorkshire and Humber region. Coronovirus remains a risk and residents should continue to follow advice on social distancing […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health CoronavirusJulia WeldonNHSTest and Trace
Coronavirus: Hull’s infection rate explained 3rd July 2020 Numbers of Coronavirus cases in Hull are currently low, but it is vital people continue to take the virus seriously, Hull City Council’s Director of Public Health has explained, following newly released Government data. As pubs, restaurants and other businesses prepare to reopen tomorrow, Julia Weldon has urged people to continue to take steps to […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Stephen BradyJulia WeldonOutbreak Prevention and Management Plan
