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View article Hull Cenotaph improvements almost complete

Hull Cenotaph improvements almost complete

1st November 2019

Work to improve access to the Hull Cenotaph is almost complete. Contractors are installing a new ramp that will improve access for disabled people and also those with limited mobility. The Cenotaph is a listed building and the new ramp was designed sympathetically with respect for the existing memorial. York stone has been used to […]

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View article Could you do these jobs at Hull City Council?

Could you do these jobs at Hull City Council?

1st November 2019

Hull City Council has listed 29 jobs offering opportunities in a wide range of careers. From social work to engineering, each job is available to apply online, with contact details available for those requiring more information. Here is a list of some of the vacancies on offer: Title: Operational Manager Division: Public Health Job term: […]

View article Road closures as Hull’s A63 bridge is moved into position

Road closures as Hull’s A63 bridge is moved into position

31st October 2019

Road closures will be in place this weekend as the city’s new landmark bridge is moved into its final position over the A63. The huge operation will see the 60-metre, 150-tonne bridge put into place from Friday 1 November at 8pm to Monday 4 November at 6am. The road will be closed from the Mytongate […]

View article Young people are being consulted on the future of Hull

Young people are being consulted on the future of Hull

31st October 2019

Young people in Hull are being asked to help influence multi-million pound developments that will shape the city’s future. A working group has been set up to discuss projects such as the £120m Albion Square development, investment in transport infrastructure and modern housing proposals. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for economic investment and regeneration, said: […]

View article Pearson Park archway restoration almost complete

Pearson Park archway restoration almost complete

29th October 2019

The restored gateway to Hull’s Pearson Park is beginning to take shape as part of a £3.8m restoration project. Contractors have been at the park this week to carefully lift large pieces of the archway into position. The side pillars and central archway are now installed, meaning only the decorative top of the archway is […]

View article Multi-million pound procurement partnership extended by Hull City Council

Multi-million pound procurement partnership extended by Hull City Council

24th October 2019

A successful procurement partnership that has delivered hundreds of millions of pounds of projects in Hull has been extended by five years. Esteem delivers infrastructure solutions for major projects on behalf of Hull City Council using a loyal, largely local supply chain with a demonstrable track record of delivering both capital projects and operational support […]

View article Here’s when Hull’s A63 bridge will move to its new home

Here’s when Hull’s A63 bridge will move to its new home

21st October 2019

Hull’s A63 road will close so that the city’s new landmark bridge can be moved into place. From 8pm on Friday 1 November to 6am Monday 4 November, the bridge – which weighs 150 tonnes and is 60 metres long – will be manoeuvred into its final position over the A63. Once in place, the […]

View article See plans for major new A63 footbridge in Hull

See plans for major new A63 footbridge in Hull

18th October 2019

People can find out more about Hull’s new A63 footbridge at drop-in events today and tomorrow. Highways England and contractor Interserve will talk to members of the public about the construction work taking place. The Highways England van will be at the Sewell on the Go Services on the A63 westbound today from 1pm to […]

View article Watch the Banksy move in action

Watch the Banksy move in action

16th October 2019

Hull’s very own Banksy was successfully removed from Scott Street Bridge and placed in secure storage yesterday. It was removed in three panels and will now be restored, before being put back for public display. Watch the removal process here: The removal was necessary to preserve the artwork due to the deterioration of the bridge, […]

View article Hammonds of Hull hires firm to find businesses for new House of Fraser venture

Hammonds of Hull hires firm to find businesses for new House of Fraser venture

16th October 2019

A Hull property firm has been hired to oversee the redevelopment of one of the city centre’s most recognisable buildings. The former House of Fraser building in Paragon Street is to be relaunched as Hammonds of Hull, a dining and shopping brand featuring an artisan food market, it was revealed last month. Now the landlord […]

View article Alan Boyson fish mural can be retained and integrated into Albion Square development

Alan Boyson fish mural can be retained and integrated into Albion Square development

16th October 2019

Alan Boyson’s fish mural will be removed before demolition of the Albion Square site and integrated into the new £120m development. The mural is currently located on one of the upper floors of the former Co-Op Building. Its safe removal is possible because the mural is not part of the structure of the building. Councillor […]

View article Hull’s Banksy successfully removed from Scott Street Bridge

Hull’s Banksy successfully removed from Scott Street Bridge

15th October 2019

Hull’s Banksy has been successfully removed from Scott Street Bridge for preservation. The removal was necessary to preserve the artwork due to the deterioration of the bridge, which poses an increasing risk to shipping. The street art was recovered by specialists Alan Wood and Partners following a successful test on the east leaf of the […]