Essential road improvement work on Walton Street 28th October 2022 Essential road improvements will take place on Walton Street, west Hull, next month. The work will improve the section of road between Goathland Close and Lowther Street, for the benefit of all road users and pedestrians. The upgrades will include: Resurfacing the carriageway Repairing ironwork and gullies. Replacing kerbing / channels. Repairing utility trenches and […] Read more News Transport & Streets RoadworksWalton Street
Weekly roadworks update – October 28 28th October 2022 Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
New crime prevention fund to make Hull safer 28th October 2022 Local residents and community groups will soon be able to bid for grants to tackle crime within their neighbourhoods. A £250,000 Crime Prevention Fund has been given the official go-ahead by Hull City Council, with the aim of supporting community-based safety solutions. As well as traditional schemes such as tenfoot gating and security lighting, projects […] Read more Community and Living News Crime
Warning over “Huggy Wuggy” toys following Hull Fair 28th October 2022 A warning has been issued after a particular type of soft toy available at Hull Fair was found to be dangerous. More than 400 ‘Huggy Wuggy’ and ‘Huggy Wuggy Baby Long Legs’ were seized from the fair, but there are concerns that some fair-goers will have already taken the toys home. Poor stitching on […] Read more Children and families News Public Health Citizens AdviceHull FairPublic healthPublic ProtectionTrading Standards
Hull young people win national The Voice Award 26th October 2022 Young people from Hull representing Young Voices Influencing Care have won a national The Voice Award. Four young people, representatives of Hull’s Young Voices Influencing Care group, attended the event in Manchester run by Coram Voice on 25 October. Hull’s nomination for the Dream On animation and a podcast produced by young people about the […] Read more Children and families News children's social careCouncillor Linda TockDream OnMy PocketsThe Voice AwardYoung Voices Influencing Care
National Highways to begin A63 Myton Bridge repair work 26th October 2022 National Highways has announced it will be carrying out major repairs on Myton Bridge from next week to create safer and better journeys for the future. The swing bridge, which carries the A63 over the River Hull, will undergo restorative work, including bearing replacement, resurfacing, bridge joint work, waterproofing and barrier and lighting improvements. Work […] Read more News Rivers and bridges Transport & Streets A63 Castle StreetMyton BridgeNational Highways
Hull City Council invites organisations to apply for new funding to improve local pride, communities and skills 26th October 2022 Hull City Council have been awarded £1.1m in funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and are inviting local organisations to apply for a share of the funding. A further £7.6m will be made available between April 2023 and March 2025. The UKSPF is a key part of the government’s Levelling Up agenda. Its […] Read more Business News Regeneration businessCllr Paul Drake DavisCouncillor Drake-DavisfundingRegenerationUKSPF
Hull Museums event will shine a light on women’s safety 25th October 2022 Hull Museums and local community producers ARCADE are hosting Don’t Wait Up, an evening full of live entertainment, participation and protest. It takes place on Friday 18 November, 6:30pm – 9:30pm. Inspired by the carriages in the Streetlife Museum collection, and reflecting on restricted journeys taken by women in days gone by, audiences are invited […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on HCALHull Culture and LeisureHull MuseumsMuseums QuarterStreetlife Museum
Enterprising young people invited to pitch their ideas to TV business expert 24th October 2022 Young entrepreneurs in Hull, East Riding and Ryedale are being urged to pitch their enterprising ideas to a TV business expert for a chance to win a year of mentorship and up to £1,000 in funding. Aspiring young entrepreneurs aged from 16 to 29 can submit a two-minute video about their business idea to former […] Read more Business News Regeneration businessCouncillor Drake-DavisGlobal Entrepreneurship WeekHull Youth EnterpriseJohn Cracknell Youth Enterprise BankRegenerationyouth enterprise
City’s first council-backed warm spaces open doors 24th October 2022 Today, Hull’s first council-supported warm spaces will open their doors. Venues include Jubilee Church in Hull city centre, libraries, St Michael’s Youth Project, and the Community Trust, which will be utilising space at the Freedom Centre. Warm spaces are buildings where people are welcome to spend time and enjoy some company for free – some […] Read more News
Free half-term fun coming to Hull 20th October 2022 Free and low cost holiday leisure activities are back for the half term holidays. The leisure and parks programme is provided by Hull Culture and Leisure and will run Monday 24 – Friday 28 October across the city. Free junior swimming sessions will run throughout the week, alongside a range of Halloween-themed events at Pickering Park Aviary […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Sport What's on Cllr Alison CollinsonHCALholidays
Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree festival returns to Hull Minster 19th October 2022 Business and organisations have been invited to take part the Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival, as it returns to Hull Minster next month. The event, which sees decorated Christmas trees displayed in the Minster, will take place Tuesday 29 November until Saturday 17 December. Lord Mayor, Councillor Christine Randall, said: “The Christmas tree festival is […] Read more Christmas Civic News What's on Christmas Tree FestivalHull MinsterLord Mayor Cllr Christine Randall
