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
Hull doctor says parents should do this key thing before Christmas 9th December 2019 Parents and carers in Hull have been urged to take the advice of doctors and other medical professionals when it comes to the flu vaccine. Take-up is currently lower than usual for this time of year and as colder temperatures set in, the message is that it’s not too late to get the vaccine. All […] Read more Children and families Christmas News Public Health Flu vaccineHull City CouncilNHS Hull CCG
Flood defences in Victoria Pier given go-ahead 9th October 2019 Plans to install flood defences in Victoria Pier have been approved by Hull City Council’s planning committee. The plans will see the Environment Agency removing the existing flood wall and build out three metres into the Humber estuary with sheet piling to provide protection against flooding until 2040. The defence will be designed to be […] Read more Community and Living Environment Living With Water News Regeneration Councillor Mike ThompsonEnvironment AgencyFlood defenceHumber estuaryNelson Street
Plans to secure Hull’s Banksy move a step closer 9th October 2019 A contractor is being sought to preserve Hull’s Banksy artwork and dismantle Scott Street Bridge. As part of this work, the Banksy will be placed into storage until a suitable location is determined. Planning permission for the work was approved in March this year and will be carried out in two phases. During phase one, […] Read more News Planning Regeneration Transport & Streets BanksyCouncillor Daren HaleHistoric EnglandRiver HullScott Street Bridge
What links Hull City Council with these celebrities and royals? 9th October 2019 What does Hull City Council have in common with celebrities including Gillian Anderson, Davina McCall, Glenn Close, Freddie Flintoff, Professor Green, Nadiya Hussain and members of the royal family? They are all backing a new mental health project, Every Mind Matters, designed to help people have better mental health. In a landmark TV takeover this […] Read more News Public Health Davina McCallEvery Mind MattersFreddie FlintoffGillian AndersonGlenn CloseHull City CouncilNadiya HussainProfessor Green
£2m cycling investment works in Hull now under way 9th October 2019 Work to upgrade the national cycle route as part of the Stoneferry Corridor project has begun. As part of the multi-million-pound scheme, the national cycle route will undergo an extensive repair and refresh programme to ensure that cyclists have a safe and accessible way to get across Stoneferry Corridor. Works will include vegetation clearance, paving […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleCyclingHumber LEPStoneferry Corridor
First look as historic Pearson Park archway returns home 9th October 2019 The first pieces of an historic archway, which has welcomed visitors to Pearson Park for more than a century, have returned to Hull following refurbishment as part of a £3.8m restoration project. The pillars were returned to the park yesterday and reveal the new colour scheme of the refurbished gateway. The rich cream colour with […] Read more News Regeneration Councillor John FarehamNational Lottery Heritage FundPearson ParkPearson Park Restoration Project