Roads in Hull to be widened as part of cycling city bid 9th June 2020 Work to improve Hull’s cycling infrastructure will begin this month. Plans will include widening existing cycle lanes in areas including Freetown Way and an introduction of additional cycle lanes in roads including Holderness Road, Spring Bank, Anlaby Road and Beverley Road. The works are being accelerated so Hull City Council can secure the first phase […] Read more Environment News Public Health Transport & Streets Active HullAnlaby RoadBeverley RoadCouncillor Daren HaleCyclingFreetown WayHolderness RoadHull Paragon InterchangeSpring Bank
Children in Hull estate growing vegetables to combat coronavirus boredom 9th June 2020 A Hull residents’ group is digging deep to keep children engaged, exercising and learning during the coronavirus lockdown. Working alongside Hull City Council’s tenant participation team, Charterhouse Community Tenants’ and Residents’ Association (CCTRA) members have been helping children to understand the benefits of healthy eating by teaching them to grow their own salad and vegetables. […] Read more Coronavirus Housing News CCTRANeighbourhoods and housing
Support and information available as domestic abuse escalates 9th April 2020 COVID-19 may have a significant impact on the lives of those affected by domestic abuse, and those affected are urged to consider their safety and know that support remains available. People being isolated in their own homes with their abuser may result in an increase in coercive and controlling behaviour and emotional abuse. Tracy Harsley, […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News domestic abuseHull Domestic Abuse PartnershipNational domestic abuse helplineRefugeSafe LivesStrength to Changewomens aid
Coronavirus: Hull Central Library lends support to university’s face shield production 9th April 2020 Hull Central Library is the latest in a long list of places to lend its support in the battle against coronavirus. The library’s Makerspace facility, which usually helps individuals, creatives and small organisations build and produce artwork and products, has lent its two 3D printers to the Univeristy of Hull to help support its production […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Face shieldHull Central LibraryMakerspaceUniversity of Hull
Beat the boredom this Easter with Hull’s Tenant Participation Team 9th April 2020 Life during social distancing doesn’t have to be lonely or boring. Hull City Council’s Tenant Participation Team has developed a package of fun and creative activities posted daily online on its social media accounts. Activities this weekend include Easter crafts using egg boxes. And coming soon are OneHullova Quiz, name that uniform, build your own […] Read more Coronavirus Housing News EasterNeighbourhoods and housingTenant Participation Team
Hull sees significant reduction in traffic levels 9th April 2020 The city has seen a significant drop in traffic levels as residents and workers listen to government advice in the battle against coronavirus. The data, from the Urban Observatory, shows that Hull’s traffic volume has dropped as much as 65 per cent below its normal levels this week – the biggest daily reduction from a […] Read more Coronavirus Environment News Transport & Streets CoronavirusCouncillor Daren HaleSmart CityTraffic reduction
Choose saving lives over sunshine this weekend, says Hull’s director of Public Health 9th April 2020 Hull residents have been urged to put safety before sunshine over the bank holiday. The city’s hospitals warned this week that a significant surge in coronavirus cases is predicted “within weeks”. And Julia Weldon, director of Public Health at Hull City Council, said the need to heed advice and stay at home “cannot be overstated”. […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Julia WeldonNHS
Train passengers warned against non-essential travel over Easter weekend 9th April 2020 Train passengers have been issued fresh warnings to ahead of the Easter bank holiday weekend. Train operators British Transport Police, TransPennine Express and Northern have joined forces to remind people it is not acceptable to use the trains for leisure activities and should be used for essential journeys only. It follows strict Government guidelines to […] Read more Coronavirus News Transport & Streets British Transport PoliceNorthernTransPennine Express
Businesses in Hull urged to access online support during coronavirus 9th April 2020 Businesses in the Hull and Humber region are being urged to take advantage of online support to help them deal with the impact of Covid-19. A series of webinars organised by the Humber Business Growth Hub will offer guidance on subjects including Government grant support, how to mitigate disruption during the outbreak and market insight […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHumber Business Growth HubICT for Growth
Hull bucks national trend with multi-million-pound leisure investment 9th March 2020 Hull is leading the way in leisure investment as a report finds almost two-thirds of the country’s leisure centres are in need of improvements. Figures released by the Local Government Association show nearly two-thirds of UK leisure centres are in need of urgent investment. In Hull, it is a very different story – with both Woodford […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Albert Avenue bathsBeverley Road bathsCouncillor Daren Hale
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 9th January 2020 The Christmas decorations are up in the loft once more, new year’s resolutions are long-forgotten and social calendars are emptier than Santa’s sleigh. Yet January is no reason to feel down as Hull hosts stage shows and exhibitions galore during the dreaded month, starting this weekend. Here are 5 things to do in Hull over […] Read more Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendHull and East Riding MuseumHumber StreetStudio Eleven
Hull firm KCOM to bring ultrafast broadband to thousands more homes 9th January 2020 Hull broadband provider KCOM is to invest £100 million to bring ultrafast full-fibre broadband to thousands of properties across the region. The firm completed its full-fibre rollout across its core Hull and East Yorkshire network last year. It now plans to push beyond its traditional boundaries to deliver ultrafast broadband to tens of thousands more […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleInvestmentKCOMTechnology
