Drop-in test clinics to mark HIV Testing Week 8th February 2022 National HIV Testing Week will be marked in Hull this week with a series of free, drop-in testing clinics. The sessions, which offer quick and confidential results, are taking place Monday to Saturday, with some sessions for young people only. They have been organised by the charity Mesmac, which provides a range of sexual health […] Read more Health and Social Care News Public Health
Food for fines: Have library fines waived and support local communities this Christmas 8th December 2021 Hull Libraries is using a fines amnesty to support local food banks and charities this Christmas. From December 1 until January 31, anyone returning books, films and other library materials will have their library fines waived. In return, Hull Libraries is asking users to donate food, toys and toiletries that will then be donated to […] Read more Customer Services Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News Councillor Aneesa AkbarCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonFood for finesHull Libraries
Crafting project sees care home residents across Hull gifted handmade Christmas cards 8th December 2021 People in residential homes and supporting housing facilities across Hull have been treated to a gift of some handcrafted Christmas cards and decorations this festive season. #WeMadeThis are a self-funded community group in Hull who try to make crafting more accessible to people in Hull and the surrounding areas by launching large-scale craft projects that […] Read more Adult social care Christmas News #WeMadeThisadult social careChristmasSocial care
Financial help available for young people to progress education or training 8th November 2021 Grants are available for children and young people in Hull to help them progress in their education. There are four types of grants available: Hull Education Foundation – this grant aims to help young people prepare to enter a profession, trade, occupation or service up to the age of 25 years old. It can be […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Children and young peopleCouncillor Shane McMurray
Hull and high water: How the city became a leader on flood management after devastation of 2007 8th November 2021 As part of our COP26 coverage and the #OneStepGreener campaign, Hull CC News looks at the work that has been done since 2007 to protect the city from the threat of flooding, and what you can do to improve your own resilience… With its proud maritime history and an emerging status as the UK’s ‘Energy […] Read more Environment Living With Water News #OneStepGreenerCOP26Flood defenceLiving With Water
Bandstand Roundabout to close for two weekends as part of Stoneferry improvement scheme 8th November 2021 Bandstand Roundabout will close over two weekends for essential repair and resurfacing works as part of the Stoneferry improvement scheme. The roundabout, at the junction of Stoneferry Road, Leads Road and West Carr Lane, will be closed to traffic from 7pm on Friday 26 November to allow the carriageway surfacing to be removed and repairs […] Read more News Transport & Streets RoadworksStoneferry Corridor
Weekly Roadworks Update – 8 October 8th October 2021 Major restoration work to Brunswick Arcade on Beverley Road will begin next week in the interest of public safety. From Monday 11 October, Beverley Road will be reduced to two lanes between Norfolk Street and Trafalgar Street, meaning all vehicles will share the carriageway. Traffic flow will be maintained in both directions. The work will […] Read more News Transport & Streets roadsRoadworks
Well done champs! 8th October 2021 Hull’s Digital Champions tenant volunteers are indeed champs! Today they won the Community Focussed Service/Product of the Year in the tpas national awards – tpas being the national experts in tenant participation. Not content with helping their fellow tenants go online, understand Smart phones and get computer savvy, the Digital Champions teamed up with the […] Read more Housing
Have your say on flood risk strategy 8th October 2021 People in Hull are being invited to have their say on a six-year plan to protect the city from flooding. As the Lead Local Flood Authority, Hull City Council produces a Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (LFRMS) every six years. The strategy aims to increase flood awareness and resilience among people, communities and businesses living, […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Cllr Dean KirkFlood defenceFloodingLiving With Water
Inspirational volunteers celebrate future of programme at Hull Minster 8th October 2021 Hull’s iconic blue army of volunteers gave their blue uniforms the night off yesterday and gathered at Hull Minster to celebrate the future of the programme. The programme, which was launched for City of Culture in 2017 and continued following its success, has received a further three years of funding from Spirit of 2012. The […] Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News HEY VolunteeringVolunteering Hull
Temporary black surface for Beverley Road cycle track amid construction materials shortage 8th October 2021 A new section of cycle track on Beverley Road will be temporarily surfaced with black tarmac, instead of the now-familiar green, because of the shortage of construction materials that is affecting projects across the country. More than 5km of Beverley Road is being revamped as part of plans to create a safer environment for cyclists […] Read more News Transport & Streets active travelBeverley RoadCllr Dean KirkCycle investment planCycle lanesCycling
Goodnight to our very own Queen Bee 8th October 2021 Councillors and staff at Hull City Council are deeply saddened to hear the news of the recent passing of our beloved Jean Bishop. A true legend in the city, Jean’s lifetime of achievements run far and wide, including raising more than £124,000 for Age UK over 30 years, carrying the Olympic flame through Hull in […] Read more News Bee Lady HullJean BishopJean Bishop Integrated Care Centre
