Albert Avenue Pools main swimming pool reopens next week 7th August 2020 The main pool at Albert Avenue Pools will reopen on Monday 10 August. Swimmers will be able to pre-book hourly sessions and lifeguards will be on hand to assist visitors with the safe use of the pool. Family bookings will be allocated an area of the pool. Booking will be available from Saturday for members […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Albert Avenue PoolsHull Culture and Leisure
Multi-million pound Whitefriargate regeneration takes shape 7th August 2020 The multi-million pound regeneration of Whitefriargate in Hull’s Old Town is starting to take shape. New boards have been installed on the historic street highlighting investment and funding opportunities through the Humber LEP’s Humber High Street Challenge fund. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for regeneration and economic investment at Hull City Council, said: “The Humber […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleFuture High Streets FundHistoric EnglandHumber High Street Challenge FundHumber LEPWhitefriargate
Artwork to adorn Hull’s most vandalised spots 7th July 2020 Artwork unique to Hull will start appearing on traffic signal control boxes in the city. In bid to tackle graffiti and vandalism, Hull City Council is embarking on a trial to redesign some of the city’s most targeted signal control boxes by covering them in artwork created by local artists. Ten sites along the stretch […] Read more Environment News Transport & Streets artworkBeverley RoadCouncillor Daren Halesignal control boxesvandalism
Online showcase for region’s museums and galleries 7th July 2020 Exhibitions from some of the region’s favourite museums and galleries are being brought to life online. The revamped Humber Museums Partnership website, a collaboration between Hull City Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council and North Lincolnshire Council, digitally hosts exhibitions and showcases the region’s unique collections giving people the opportunity to enjoy art, history and […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Beverley Art GalleryCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Art GalleryHull Maritime MuseumHumber Museums PartnershipNorth Lincolnshire MuseumStreetlife MuseumTreasure House MuseumWilberforce House Museum
Survey asks how coronavirus has hit Hull businesses 7th May 2020 Hull businesses are being invited to tell Hull City Council what help they need to recover from the economic impact of coronavirus. A survey is now live to ask business-owners how they have been affected, whether businesses have remained open and if staff have been furloughed. Councillor Daren Hale, deputy leader of Hull City Council, […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren Hale
Hull smokers urged: quit for Coronavirus 7th May 2020 Smokers have been urged to quit to reduce the risk of coronavirus. Smoking harms the immune system and the ability to fight infection and there is emerging evidence to show people who smoke may be at greater risk of severe complications from Covid-19. Hull’s Director of Public Health, Julia Weldon, has backed the national #QuitForCovid […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Julia WeldonNHSQuit for Covid
Hull businesses urged to seek support during coronavirus pandemic 7th May 2020 Businesses in Hull are being urged to seek support as they struggle to deal with the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Hull City Council’s business support team is appealing to business-owners in the city to get in touch to find out what options are available. A dedicated team of specialist business support and investment […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren HaleGrow my SMEHumber businessHumber Business Growth Hub
Section 222 injunction to be heard at Hull’s Combined Court 7th May 2020 IN THE COUNTY COURT AT KINGSTON UPON HULL HULL CITY COUNCIL and PERSONS UNKNOWN & OTHERS CLAIM NUMBER A00KH948 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972, SECTION 222 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Hull City Council has applied to discharge the injunction order made by HHJ Sarah Richardson on 2 December 2019. The application is listed for hearing […] Read more Council Government and Democracy
VE Day 75: How to stay safe and celebrate at home in Hull 7th May 2020 People who want to join in with this week’s VE Day 75 celebrations are being advised to pay tribute from the safety of our own homes. Hull City Council is supporting the advice being given by national organisers to mark 75 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe, which takes place […] Read more Cancellations Civic Coronavirus News Councillor Steve WilsonHull CenotaphLord MayorVE Day
Motorist caught speeding at 70mph in Beverley Road 7th April 2020 Drivers in Hull are being warned to observe speed limits after a motorist was recorded speeding at 70mph in Beverley Road. A second motorist was also detected driving at 80mph along the 40mph limit in Roger Millward Way, Hull. It comes after Safer Roads Humber focused their enforcement activity in high-risk areas and are particularly […] Read more Coronavirus News Transport & Streets Beverley RoadEmergency servicesNHSSafer Roads HumberSpeeding
Stories for children delivered directly into homes in Hull 7th April 2020 Stories are being posted online to help keep children entertained and their imaginations active. The partnership between Hull Libraries, Hull Schools’ Library Service and Groundwork is delivering children’s literature directly into people’s homes. Hull Story Time will see familiar faces from the world of children’s literature, and perhaps beyond, reading aloud stories. On Friday author […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Bad KnightCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonGood KnightHull LibrariesHull Story TimeTom Knight
£23m in grant funding paid out to Hull businesses hit by coronavirus 7th April 2020 More than £23m in grant funding has been handed over to Hull businesses hit by coronavirus since an online application form went live on Friday. The local authority is distributing £58m in grant funding on behalf of the Government, with more than 4,000 businesses in the city expected to be eligible. The online form allowing […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren HaleGovernmentHull City Council
