Cabinet approves enforcement of moving traffic offences 25th September 2023 A decision to apply for moving traffic enforcement powers across the city has been approved by Hull City Council’s Cabinet today (Monday 25 September). As part of a new move by the Government, all Local Highway Authorities in England can now apply for moving traffic enforcement powers, as defined in Schedule 7 of the Traffic […] Read more News Transport & Streets CabinetCouncillor Mark IeronimoDepartment for TransportGovernmenttraffic
Drypool Bridge emergency closure 25th September 2023 Drypool Bridge will be closed to road users from Thursday 28 September. The emergency closure will come into effect from 6am on Thursday so that repairs to the non-slip/waterproofing on the lifting span of the bridge in Clarence Street can be carried out safely. The repairs will take two days to complete – weather permitting […] Read more News Rivers and bridges Clarence StreetDrypool Bridgeemergency closure
Hull City Council acquires 12 new accessible buses 25th September 2023 Hull City Council has acquired 12 new accessible buses to improve transportation for young people with disabilities. The new buses, supplied by Mellor, are wheelchair accessible and have been designed to provide a comfortable and safe ride for up to 16 passengers per vehicle. Their main use will be to provide transportation services for young […] Read more News Transport & Streets BusesCouncillor Linda TockCouncillor Mark IeronimoKWLtransport
Campaign gives the facts on Vaping 22nd September 2023 A new campaign targeting children and young people aims to raise awareness of unnecessary vape use. Vapes are intended to help adults aiming to quit smoking but should not be used by anyone else. While vapes are significantly less harmful than tobacco, long-term effects are currently unknown. There are also short-term issues which the campaign […] Read more News Public Health Councillor Linda ChambersFamily hubsquit smoking
Professionals across Hull come together to help young people Thrive 22nd September 2023 A conference to celebrate Youth Mental Health Awareness Day took place at the Guildhall in Hull this week. The theme of this year’s Thrive Hull Conference 2023 was #BeBrave and there was a packed programme to support professionals who work with children and young people in the city to do exactly that. The conference invited […] Read more Children and families News Children and young peoplechildren's social careCouncillor Linda TockMental HealthNHSsocial workTHRIVE model
Hull hosts Latvian colleagues to share community projects 22nd September 2023 A delegation of visitors from Riga, Latvia visited Hull this week. From September 11-15, Riga City Neighbourhood Residents’ Care Coordinators spent time with their Hull counterparts. The group toured the city visiting key projects and people which showcase community initiatives, focus on community cohesion and combat issues including social isolation. The visit was led by […] Read more Community and Living Housing News Cllr Mike RosscommunityNeighbourhoods and housing
Final phase of improvements to pedestrian and cycling facilities on Beverley Road complete 22nd September 2023 Work has now been completed on a project to enhance pedestrian and cycling facilities along Beverley Road. Hull City Council and its contractor, PBS Construction (N.E) Ltd, have delivered the final phase of the programme, which has seen improvements to the Queens Road/Sculcoates Lane junction, including: The works at the junction were the last in […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelBeverley RoadCouncillor Mark IeronimoQueens RoadSculcoates Lane
Recovery Walk road closures plus weekly traffic and travel update – 22 September 22nd September 2023 Here is the latest breakdown of scheduled and emergency works taking place across Hull over the next few weeks. All works are subject to change. For the latest updates: Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Footpath resurfacing works planned for three west Hull streets 22nd September 2023 Three streets in west Hull will undergo essential resurfacing next month, to provide much-needed improvements to the footpaths. As part of the council’s investment in the city’s footpaths, improvements and resurfacing works will take place on Barrington Avenue, Hutton Close, and Salton Avenue. The improvements will involve resurfacing and reconstructing areas of the footpaths which have […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Mark Ieronimoimprovementsstreetscene
Girls hit back of the net thanks to council funding 22nd September 2023 A girls’ football team have been hitting the back of the net thanks to over £2,000 worth of support from Hull City Council. Council leader, Mike Ross, has granted £2,322 from the Leader’s Fund to Chanterlands Girls Football Club to purchase two safe sets of goals to enable them to enter a local girls league. […] Read more Children and families Civic Leisure & Culture News Chanterlands Girls Football ClubCllr Mike RossLeaders contingency budget
Sharon Hofman wins Bricknell Ward By-Election 22nd September 2023 Sharon Hofman has been elected as the new councillor in the Bricknell ward. The results of the by-election are: The new political make-up of the council is: The turnout for the by-election was 35 per cent. The Bricknell ward covers an area from Newland Park to Bricknell Avenue, National Avenue and part of County Road […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Bricknell WardBy-Election
Osborne Street car park temporary closure 21st September 2023 Osborne Street multi storey car park will be temporarily closed next week. The temporary closure is to allow for essential maintenance work to take place. To reduce the impact on users of this car park, the work will be carried out in phases as follows: Hull City Council apologise for any inconvenience caused and thanks […] Read more Closures News closureOsborne Street car park
