New pedestrian islands to improve crossing safety in Saltshouse Road 6th October 2021 Work to make Saltshouse Road safer for pedestrians to cross will begin next week. Two new pedestrian refuge islands are being installed in the section of the road between Dunvegan Road and Clearview Close. The work will begin on Monday 11 October and will also include the creation of a wider vehicular access off Battersea […] Read more News Transport & Streets Cllr Dean Kirkroad safetySaltshouse Road
Bike hub opens at the University of Hull 6th October 2021 A new bike hire hub, ready to loan out more than 60 refurbished bikes to University of Hull students, has opened on campus. The new scheme, run in collaboration between local charity R-evolution and the University of Hull, is designed to encourage students to use pedal power while commuting to the Cottingham Road campus, providing […] Read more News Public Health Transport & Streets Active travel HullHull UniversityR-evolutionsustainable travel
Weekly roadworks update 6th August 2021 Essential roadworks in Hull are underway, as work to improve the city’s transport network continues. Work to improve Priory Road began on Monday, and surface dressing to residential streets across the city also started. The improvements taking place will ensure that the shared road surfaces are smooth, safe and skid-resistant for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Dean KirkHull weekly roadworks update
Hull shortlisted for Innovation in Children’s Services award 6th August 2021 Hull City Council’s Children’s homes have been shortlisted in this year’s MJ awards for Innovation in Children’s Services. The council’s vision is to have high quality nurturing children’s homes embedded in local communities. The number of smaller children’s homes has doubled over the last two years, to enable the most vulnerable children to be supported […] Read more Children and families News children's social careCouncillor Shane McMurrayInnovation in Children's ServicesMJ awards
Queen Victoria Square fountains return next week 6th August 2021 The popular Queen Victoria Square fountains will return on Monday 9 August. The fountains were turned off during lockdown in accordance with public health guidance. Councillor Daren Hale, leader of Hull City Council, said: “I’m delighted that the Queen Victoria Square fountains will soon be back on. They are a popular and much-loved attraction, especially […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Councillor Daren HaleQueen Victoria SquareQueen Victoria Square fountains
Hull star Lucy Beaumont backs city’s ambitious young entrepreneurs 6th July 2021 A famously funny Hull-born star is the latest to back a trailblazing initiative that supports enterprising young people in Hull. The John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank, which works in partnership with Hull City Council, offer grants of up to £1,000 for the region’s young people to finance business ideas. It has gained support from educationalists, […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleCouncillor Steve WilsonHull Youth EnterpriseJohn Cracknell Youth Enterprise BankLucy Beaumont
Hull City Council wants everyone to understand the signs of child exploitation 6th July 2021 Hull City Council wants young people, parents, carers, professionals and communities to understand the signs of child exploitation, to help protect young people in Hull. Humberside PCC has developed some informative videos and resources to help understand exploitation, through a campaign called Not In Our Community. A recently launched animation, Anywhere Kids, delivered as a […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Anywhere KidsCouncillor Shane McMurrayHumber Modern Slavery PartnershipHumberside Police and Crime CommissionerNot In Our Community
Hull museums announce plans for reopening 6th May 2021 Three of Hull’s most-treasured museums and galleries plan to reopen on Monday 17 May, subject to government guidance. Ferens Art Gallery, the Streetlife Museum and the Hull and East Riding Museum plan to reopen, with safety measures and guidance in place to protect both visitors and staff. Simon Green, cultural services director at Hull Culture […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News Ferens Art GalleryHull and East Riding MuseumHull MuseumsStreetlife Museum
Hull City Council to become ‘trailblazer’ for care leavers 6th May 2021 Hull City Council has committed to becoming a “trailblazer” authority for a national charter that supports care leavers into employment and training. The Care Leaver Covenant is a promise made by organisations to provide support for care leavers aged 16 to 25 to help them live independently. The local authority will be joined by Hull […] Read more Business News Regeneration AshcourtCare Leaver CovenantCare LeaversMark JonesRoom 42
Work to improve a key section of Holderness Road continues 6th April 2021 As work to carry out a full carriageway reconstruction between Diadem roundabout and Ganstead roundabout takes place, some road closures will be required. The final stage of the work will be split into three phases in order to minimise disruption to motorists. On Tuesday 6 April, the outbound section will be closed to motorists from […] Read more News Transport & Streets Diadem roundaboutGanstead roundaboutHolderness Road
Hull and East Yorkshire LEP officially launches 6th April 2021 The Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (HEY LEP) has now officially opened its doors and is beginning work on the region’s future economic direction. The new LEP covers the two council geographies of Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire. HEY LEP’s launch will see strengthened collaboration between communities, businesses, the two local […] Read more Business News Regeneration HEY LEPHull and East Yorkshire LEPJames Newman
Search for specialist training provider to deliver ‘Maritime Futures’ programme 6th April 2021 The Hull Maritime project is looking to appoint a specialist training provider to deliver an accredited training programme for young people in Hull. Thanks to funding awarded to the Hull Maritime Foundation from the Trinity House Maritime Charity (THMC), the ‘Maritime Futures’ programme will offer 100 young people, aged 16-25, the chance to enter a […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Hull Maritime ProjectHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritimeOffshore trainingTraining
