£370k cycle lane upgrade to start as local firm wins contract 7th June 2021 Major new cycle lane upgrade work is set to begin as Hull City Council works to fulfil a vision of getting 10,000 people active by creating a cycling network that connects the city. The council has awarded a £370,000 contract to Hessle-based CR Reynolds Ltd to upgrade the cycle infrastructure along Alfred Gelder Street, Clarence […] Read more News Cycle lanesRoadworks
Ed’s story: How unpaid carers are navigating a new reality 7th June 2021 Unpaid carers play a valuable role in today’s society, more so than ever as the world learns to navigate a new reality following the coronavirus pandemic. It is important to recognise the vital importance of carers and the support they provide, and so for Carers Week 2021, the theme is Make Caring Visible and Valued. […] Read more Adult social care News Carers Information & Support ServiceCarers WeekCISSHull Connect to Support
Maritime outreach activities for people with Dementia 7th May 2021 Local people who have dementia and their families are to be offered a new maritime themed activity pack. The Hull Maritime project, funded by Hull City Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, will share the new activity packs with the city’s Extra Care facilities, and partner organisations working with older people and their family […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Public Health Regeneration DementiaHull Maritime
Hull local elections 2021: as it happened 7th May 2021 The results of the local elections are in. Labour has retained control of Hull City Council with 30 seats out of a total of 57. The political make-up of the council is: Labour Group 30 Liberal Democrat Group 26 Conservative Group 1 Any changes to the Cabinet will be announced by the Leader in due […] Read more Civic Council Government and Democracy News Bonus Arenaelections
Northern Gas Networks to carry out essential upgrade in Spring Bank West, Hull 7th May 2021 Northern Gas Networks (NGN) is carrying out essential work to replace the ageing metallic main on Spring Bank West. The old pipe will be replaced with a more durable plastic main which will ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in Hull for many years to come. The ageing main has […] Read more News Transport & Streets
Hull’s writing stars to feature on BBC with Humber Mouth 7th April 2021 The creativity of Hull’s writing community is being celebrated with four new writing commissions for the Humber Mouth literature festival. And, the new stories and poems written for radio will be broadcast through a special partnership with BBC Radio Humberside. Created by Hull City Council in 1992, the Humber Mouth literature festival celebrates the city’s […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on BBC Radio HumbersideCassandra ParkinClive SullivanDave WindassHumber Mouth literature festivalJodie Russian-RedMatt NicholsonRosalyn Sullivan
Hull businesses can now apply for up to £9,000 Covid grants 7th January 2021 Hull businesses required to close in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors are being urged to apply for a one-off grant worth up to £9,000 to help see them through the latest Covid-19 measures. But Hull City Council is stressing that only businesses in these sectors which have not yet applied for any Covid-related support […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Business supportCllr Daren HaleGovernmentLocal Restrictions Support Grant
Popular Middle Child panto gets animated makeover 7th December 2020 Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas in Hull without the Middle Child panto, and in 2020 the popular festive show is getting an animated makeover. The show will be free to watch on YouTube from Saturday 19 December to Thursday 31 December. A radio version will also be broadcast on BBC Radio Humberside. Pattie Breadcake: Into the […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Theatre What's on Middle Child TheatrePanto HullPattie Breadcake
Hull City Council takes action against businesses that flaunt 10pm curfew 7th October 2020 Hull City Council is bringing enforcement action against bars, pubs, restaurants and takeaways that remain open after the 10pm curfew. The government brought in strict rules last month announcing that hospitality businesses had to close at 10pm as part of plans to limit the spread of coronavirus. Takeaways can still deliver food until 5am, but […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Mike ThompsonPublic Protection Hull
Hull City Council welcomes new Director of Children’s Services 7th October 2020 Hull City Council has appointed Pauline Turner as the new permanent Director of Children’s Services. Pauline will take over from Niki Clemo, who has been interim Director for the past eight months, at the end of the year. Pauline has 25 years’ experience as a statutory children’s social work practitioner, manager and leader. She has […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Director of children's servicesImprovement plan for children's servicesPauline Turner
Thousands of people come together online for unforgettable Freedom Festival 2020 7th September 2020 This weekend, thousands of audience members across the world experienced Hull’s award-winning international outdoor arts festival from afar, with a one-off online programme delivered directly to their homes. The jam-packed online programme featured music, dance, circus, spoken word, talks and debates and international talent alongside local acts. The three-day event included robot selfies, timely debates […] Read more Leisure & Culture News A Portrait Without BordersBack to OursFreedom Festival 2020KaleiderLuke JerramLullaby
Children to receive a free book every month through Dolly Parton scheme 7th August 2020 Hull City council has allocated £88,500 funding for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library scheme to be rolled out to eligible two year olds in Hull during the next academic year. From September, over 1,500 children eligible to receive the two year old early education entitlement will receive a free book every month through the scheme. […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkDolly Parton Imagination Library
