Overnight works to take place in Wawne Road 5th March 2021 Overnight roadworks will take place in Wawne Road tomorrow. The road near the Home Bargains roundabout will be closed from 7pm on Friday 5 March until 6am on Saturday 6 March for resurfacing and the installation of a speed bump. The traffic calming measure will be placed in a north bound direction from the roundabout […] Read more News Transport & Streets Bude RoadCouncillor Anita HarrisonSpeed bumpWawne Road
New visuals show major upgrade set for Holderness Road 5th March 2021 New visuals have been released showing the extent of the improvements that will take place in Holderness Road this summer. A filter lane will be introduced for motorists turning right into the Kingston Shopping Centre and McDonalds to minimise disruption to traffic flow along the main route. And a new pedestrian crossing facility will be […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleCycle lanesHolderness RoadKingston Shopping CentreMcDonaldsSouthcoates Lane
Major road improvements to Hessle Road complete ahead of schedule 5th February 2021 Work to improve Hessle Road has completed ahead of schedule. The essential work was split into nine phases with a completion date of Sunday 21 February, however the work was finished yesterday, more than two weeks ahead of the programme. The work forms part of a major investment into key transport routes by the Department […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleDepartment for TransportHessle Road
Update: Work to Anlaby Road continues 5th February 2021 As the improvements to Anlaby Road continue, a short-term road closure will be in place until Monday 22 February. Since Monday 8 February a closure has be in place at the junction of Trenton Avenue and Anlaby Road. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for economic investment and regeneration, said: “During the ongoing improvement works our […] Read more News Transport & Streets Anlaby RoadCouncillor Daren HaleTrenton Avenue
Essential roadworks to begin in Gillshill Road 5th February 2021 Work to resurface Gillshill Road will begin next week. The work will take place from Cavendish Road to Whitethorn Way on Monday 8 February. Traffic management will be in place, with motorists diverted via James Reckitt Avenue, Lambwath Road and Cayton Road. In the other direction it’s Sutton Road, Lambwath Road and Cayton Road. Councillor […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonGillshill RoadWright Civil Engineering
Message of hope for Hull as lockdown returns 5th January 2021 Following yesterday’s government announcement, the country has returned to a full lockdown, including the closure of all schools and colleges, except for the children of key workers or vulnerable children. Those who are clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV) have been advised that they will once again be asked to shield and all non-essential retail must close. […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health
How Hull schools will operate following Government announcement 5th January 2021 Hull schools will be open for vulnerable children and key worker children only, following the Government’s announcement that schools across the country will close to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. The majority of pupils in the city will now move to remote learning. Schools will be in touch with their families to provide home […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkDepartment for EducationFree school mealsHull Learning PartnershipLaptopsNurseriesRemote learningSpecial Schools
Appointment of a contractor for Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball restoration 5th January 2021 Hull City Council has confirmed the appointment of a Principal Main Works Contractor to restore the Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball and complete the next phase of the Guildhall roofing improvements. Local construction company, Hobson and Porter Ltd has been awarded the contract to undertake works to restore and refurbish one of the UK’s last remaining […] Read more News Regeneration GuildhallMaritimeRegenerationtime ball
Support and grants available to businesses during lockdown 5th November 2020 Measures have been announced to support businesses in Hull during lockdown. Businesses forced to close, which are registered for Business Rates, will receive grants worth up to £3,000 per month under the Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG). Businesses need to have a rateable value and be registered for business rates to receive the grant. These […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Public Health Regeneration Additional Restrictions GrantBusiness support HullCouncillor Daren Halecovid-19 supportLocal Restrictions Support Grant
Council leader’s message as new restrictions introduced: we’re here for you 5th November 2020 As tighter restrictions come into place across England this Thursday, Cllr Stephen Brady, Leader of Hull City Council has outlined the support available for those in need and said it is critical every person does what is asked of them. Cllr Brady offered his assurance the council would do everything it could to help people […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health CoronaviruscovidHull lockdownlocal lockdownlockdownnational restrictionsrestrictions
Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull 5th October 2020 Hull’s Director of Public Health has urged every person in the city to do their bit to halt the spread of Coronavirus as the local seven-day rate of confirmed cases climbed from 17.3 to 31.8 in a week. That figure compares with a rate in England of 67.9 per 100,000 of population and with 102.7 […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Hull coronavirus rateJulia Weldon
Hull’s Old Town to celebrate Black History Month with two-week exhibition 5th October 2020 An exhibition to mark Black History Month is taking place in Hull’s Old Town. The exhibition will run from Saturday 17 October until Saturday 31 October, merging themes of migration, inclusivity and community. It will form part of the Hull High Street Heritage Action Zone project funded by Historic England, taking place at Trinity Market, […] Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on Africans in Hull & East Yorkshire projectBlack History MonthCouncillor Daren HaleHistoric EnglandHull High Street Heritage Action Zone projectWhitefriargate