Animation outlines improvements to SEND services 23rd March 2022 Hull City Council, along with Hull NHS Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), is working to involve families of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in all aspects of shaping services, and making sure they are aware of the support available. The council and CCG work closely with Hull Parent and Carer Forum, who have […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Education and Learning News Coproduction charterCouncillor Shane McMurrayHull Local OfferHull Parent and Carer ForumSEND
Pearson Park arch highly commended in national awards 22nd March 2022 The historic entrance archway to Pearson Park has been highly commended at the 2022 Civic Trust AABC Conservation Awards. The project was reviewed by the AABC national judging panel and received comments that said the archway restoration was “a thoroughly researched project which overcomes complex issues with fabric repair.” Councillor John Fareham, chairman of the Pearson Park […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Civic Trust AABC Conservation AwardsCivic Trust Awardscllr john farehamLGC AwardsPearson ParkPearson Park archway
Platinum Jubilee street party applications now open 22nd March 2022 Hull City Council is inviting communities to apply to hold street parties in their neighbourhood to celebrate June’s Platinum Jubilee. Residents are able to apply for a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) up until 24 April meaning they can close the road to traffic and fill it with tables, chairs, games and decorations for families […] Read more Civic Community and Living Leisure & Culture News What's on bank holidayCllr Aneesa AkbarQueen's Platinum Jubileestreet partiesTTRO
New Low Ale Trails launch 22nd March 2022 Coronavirus restrictions have lifted, days are lengthening and the weather is warming up. It’s the perfect time to rediscover Hull’s pubs and bars and other venues. The city now has three Low Ale Trails – guides to the perfect places for beers, gins, cocktails and more with low or no alcohol content. The first Low […] Read more News
“The feeling of getting somewhere under my own steam gives me a buzz” 22nd March 2022 Mum of two Amy Emmerson cycles the school run on a daily basis. The journey takes just five to ten minutes from her home in the Avenues to her daughter’s primary school, less than a mile away. Amy uses a tag-a-long bike for her daughter who she deems a ‘part-time pedaller’, but says she still […] Read more Education and Learning Environment News Transport & Streets Councillor Dean KirkHull Active SchoolsModeshift STARSSustrans
People in Hull prosecuted for littering despite Hull City Council warning 22nd March 2022 26 individuals who failed to pay fixed penalty notices for littering in Hull have received criminal records and been issued fines and costs totalling £8,191 – an average fine of £315 per person. The council’s enforcement contractor, LA Support Limited, issued fixed penalties in the following locations: Victoria Square Pearson Park Beverley Road West Street […] Read more News Transport & Streets Waste Cllr Rosie NicolaLitteringstreetscenewaste
World Water Day: The invisible threat of groundwater flooding 22nd March 2022 Via the Living with Water partnership This World Water Day, the Living with Water partnership is raising awareness of groundwater flooding, which is much less well-known than other types of flooding, such as surface water, or river and tidal flooding. Flooding from groundwater can happen when the level of water within the rock or soil […] Read more Environment News flood riskLiving With Water
Hull City Council employees recognised for their Outstanding Individual Contribution 21st March 2022 Helen Christmas, Hull’s public health lead for children’s services, and Joe Morley, Communication and Engagement officer for Adult Social Care, have been shortlisted in the LGC awards for their Outstanding Individual Contribution. Helen has been shortlisted for her work supporting schools, children’s homes and early years provision throughout the Covid pandemic. Helen has provided calm, […] Read more Adult social care Children and families Health and Social Care News LGC Awards
Hull’s public health lead: the pandemic hasn’t ended 21st March 2022 With coronavirus rates rising in Hull and the rest of the country, people in Hull have been urged to continue to take precautions. The rate in Hull is expected to rise to 506 per 100,000 people in the next couple of days – up from 294 just over a week ago. With fewer people testing […] Read more News Coronavirusfree testsJulia Weldonrising covid ratespring booster
How solar energy will help Hull City Council reach net zero 20th March 2022 Last month, it was announced that Hull City Council have appointed specialists in the renewable energy sector to assess the feasibility of the council’s corporate sites for installation of a number of green energy projects. The council are looking at installing rooftop solar photovoltaics (PV), solar farms, wind turbines and solar canopies across their corporate […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Climate changeCouncillor Daren Haleenvironmentgreen energyOh Yes! Net Zero
Net Zero: Hull visitor attraction to be a UK leader in energy efficiency 19th March 2022 Last year, Hull City Council made the announcement that a new maritime experience at Hull’s historic North End Shipyard is set to become one of the most energy efficient buildings in the UK’s cultural and heritage sector. Hull City Council is shining a spotlight on projects which will help lead the UK to a Net […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Climate changeCouncillor Daren Halegreen energyHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritimeOh Yes! Net Zero
Weekly roadworks update – March 18 18th March 2022 After significant rainfall affected work on the Stoneferry improvement scheme on Wednesday night, resurfacing in West Carr Lane will now require an extra night to be completed. This will also have knock-on effect on previously announced work on Holwell Road/Sutton Road. Work on West Carr Lane is now expected to be completed overnight on Friday […] Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworksStoneferry Corridor
