Hull’s weekly roadworks update 9th July 2021 Essential works to improve Hull’s infrastructure continues this week. A breakdown of planned works taking place across the city has been detailed below, including future works, so motorists can plan their journeys in advance. The current works are being undertaken by a number of organisations in addition to Hull City Council, including Highways England and […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Dean KirkNational HighwaysNorthern Gas NetworksOne NetworkStoneferry CorridorYorkshire Water
Children receiving free school meals to be given £15 a week vouchers over summer 9th July 2021 Children who live in Hull and are currently receiving free school meals will be given vouchers of £15 a week throughout the summer holidays. Around 12,500 families currently receive free school meals in Hull. These families will be sent a text or an email asking them to choose the supermarket of their choice, and vouchers […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News Councillor Shane McMurrayFree school mealsHull Learning Partnership
Re-use shop reopens for residents to shop and donate for a good cause 9th July 2021 High-quality hospice care including family bereavement support, therapy sessions and music therapy are just some of the ways in which donations to the Electricals Re-use Shop has helped local families. Since its opening in July 2020, the Electrical Re-use Shop has sold over 470 items raising over £20,000 for Dove House Hospice. With an average […] Read more News Waste Councillor Rosie NicolaDove House HospiceEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilFCC EnvironmentRe-use Electricals Shop
What do you think about vaccine take-up and hesitancy in Hull? 9th June 2021 People in Hull are being asked to give their opinions on vaccines, vaccine hesitancy and the easing of lockdown restrictions. Residents are also being asked what they think about going on holiday and gaming in latest survey from Hull City Council’s People’s Panel Vox Pop Series, which is now live. The People’s Panel Vox Pop […] Read more Coronavirus News People’s Panel
Support available for businesses in Hull ahead of next stage of roadmap out of lockdown 9th April 2021 On Monday 12 April, the country will reach the next stage of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown, which will see a variety of businesses being allowed to reopen. This will include non-essential retail, such as personal care premises including hairdressers and nail salons, and public buildings, including libraries and community centres. Indoor leisure facilities […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Public Health covid-19 supportNHS COVID-19 appPublic Protection TeamVisit HullVisit Hull and East Yorkshire
Statement from Hull City Council Leader Stephen Brady following the death of Prince Philip 9th April 2021 On behalf of Hull City Council and the people of the city, we would like to express our great sorrow at the news of the death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. The Duke dedicated his life to public service and carried out his duties across the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and around the […] Read more Civic News Prince PhilipRoyal FamilyStephen Brady
Man fined after he was caught fly-tipping on CCTV 9th March 2021 A man was fined £400 for fly-tipping in Alexandra Road after Hull City Council’s mobile CCTV camera caught him in the act. He was one of two offenders caught fly-tipping over the last few months. The local authority uses mobile CCTV cameras to catch people dumping waste in known fly-tipping hot spots across the city. A […] Read more News Waste Caught on cameraCouncillor Anita HarrisonFly-tipping
Specialists appointed to pack and transport thousands of maritime treasures 9th March 2021 50,000 maritime artefacts from the Hull Maritime Museum are to be packed and transported to secure storage. A decision record published by Hull City Council today confirms the appointment of the specialist company. Constantine, with a proven track record in moving museum objects and fine art throughout the world, has been assigned to undertake this huge […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Hull Maritime MuseumHull Maritime ProjectHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
Over 4000 victims of anti-social behaviour supported in 2020 9th March 2021 Hull City Council’s neighbourhood nuisance team is working in neighbourhoods across the city to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB). In 2020, the team dealt with 4333 complaints of ASB and supported just over 4000 victims and witnesses. The top three categories of reported ASB were- Noise nuisance Intimidation, harassment & verbal abuse Drug related ASB The […] Read more Community and Living News anti-social behaviourCouncillor Mike ThompsonNeighbourhood Nuisance Team
Milestone as work starts on 500th new council home for the city 9th February 2021 Hull City Council has reached a major milestone in its ambitious multi-million pound council house regeneration programme – building its 500th new home in just five years. The 500th home is being built as part of a development of the small sites housing programme, with work under way on ten different sites across the city […] Read more News HousingRegeneration
Freedom Festival to bring two internationally renowned performances to Hull 9th December 2020 The 2021 Freedom Festival will present two internationally renowned performances prior to its annual September festival, with an uplifting spring programme starting in March. The festival will bring the UK premiere of The Vigil, a 365-day monumental performance beginning on the spring equinox, to the city on Saturday 20 March. And Luke Jerram’s celebrated Gaia […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Freedom FestivalHull CollegeHull MinsterLuke JerramMuseum of the MoonThe Vigil
Busy Holderness Road route to benefit from additional road improvements 9th December 2020 Work to improve a key section of Holderness Road, between Diadem roundabout and Ganstead roundabout, will begin next year. A full carriageway reconstruction will take place, providing a safer road surface for motorists. Work to improve parts of Holderness Road is already taking place, thanks to a major investment boost from central Government. And now […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Chris MatthewsCouncillor Daren HaleDiadem roundaboutEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilGanstead roundaboutHolderness RoadHumber LEPStephen Parnaby
