Weekly roadworks update – May 6 6th May 2022 It was announced this week that essential road repairs will begin on Calvert Lane later this month. The work is due to start on Monday 16 May and is expected to last for eight weeks. Read the full story Below is a breakdown of roadworks taking place across Hull over the next few weeks. All […] Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Calvert Lane to undergo essential repair works 6th May 2022 Essential road repairs on Calvert Lane will begin later this month. The work is due to start on Monday 16 May and is expected to last for eight weeks. Calvert Lane will be closed to traffic in both directions during the work, with motorists diverted via Spring Bank, Albert Avenue and Anlaby Road. Pedestrian access […] Read more News Transport & Streets calvert laneRoadworks
Hull local elections 2022 – as it happened 6th May 2022 The results for Hull’s local elections were declared in the early hours of Friday 6 May at the Guildhall. The Liberal Democrat group has gained control of Hull City Council, with 29 seats out of a total of 57. The political make-up of the council is now: Liberal Democrat Group 29 Labour Group 27 Non-aligned […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News electionsHull local electionsLocal Elections 2022
Here are the candidates for this year’s local elections 6th April 2022 Nominations have been published for this year’s local elections, residents can now find which candidates are standing for election in their ward. One seat is up for election in each of the 19 Hull wards that have scheduled local elections – there are no elections in Ings and Kingswood wards this year. Find out who […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Local Elections 2022Statement of Persons Nominated
Hull school student awarded prize for youth entrepreneurship 6th January 2022 The winner of the new Nadine Fudge One to Watch Youth Enterprise Award is 12-year-old school pupil Cydney Newlove of St Mary’s College for her business – Cydney’s Cave, which sells arts and crafts, with a focus on crochet cat hats. As part of the award, she has won £250 from the John Cracknell Youth […] Read more Business News Regeneration Hull Youth EnterpriseHull Youth Enterprise AwardsJohn Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank
Launch of giving page to help protect Hull’s maritime past 6th December 2021 Supporting Hull’s major regeneration project to preserve the city’s rich maritime heritage has never been easier. The Hull Maritime Foundation, an independent charity dedicated to supporting the ambitious plans to celebrate 800 years of maritime history, now has a giving page which supporters of the project can directly make donations to. The £30.3m Hull Maritime […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration
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
