New Local Offer website to support children and young people with SEND 21st February 2022 The new look Hull Local Offer website launches today (Monday 21 February). The website is for people aged 0-25 with a special educational need and/or disability, their parents, carers and professionals who work with them. Councillor Shane McMurray, portfolio holder for children’s services said: “A SEND Listening Event was held in early 2021, and one […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Education and Learning Health and Social Care News CoproductionCouncillor Shane McMurrayHull Local OfferSEND
Ancient Hull figures displayed as part of huge exhibition at British Museum 18th February 2022 Ancient figures, around 2,600 years old, from the Hull & East Riding Museum are being showcased as part of a new exhibition at the British Museum in London. The Roos Carr figures date back to the Bronze Age and were part of an accidental discovery by labourers in the Holderness village of Roos in 1836. […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News British MuseumCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonHull MuseumsRoos Carr figuresThe World of Stonehenge
Pay Council Tax by direct debit to receive £150 energy rebate as soon as it is available 18th February 2022 Hull City Council is advising residents to pay their Council Tax by direct debit, to make sure households get the £150, one off, Energy Bill rebate from the government as soon as it is available. Households in Council Tax bands A-D will receive the one-off cash payment in April to help with the increased cost […] Read more Community and Living News council taxEnergy Bill rebate
Weekly roadworks update – February 18 18th February 2022 This week, it was announced that overnight resurfacing would be taking place on Ferry Lane Roundabout in the latest phase of the Stoneferry improvement scheme. The work is due to start on Monday 21 February and will be undertaken overnight (7pm to 6am) in order to minimise disruption. During these times, access to the roundabout […] Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateStoneferry Corridor
Ferens Open Exhibition set to celebrate ‘incredible’ talent 17th February 2022 The 55th annual Open Exhibition, which celebrates some of the best artistic talent in the region, opens at Ferens Art Gallery this week. The Ferens Open Exhibition 2022 opens on Saturday 19 February and will run until Monday 2 May. The exhibition features more than 300 artworks including paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, textiles and film […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Open ExhibitionFerens Open Exhibition 2022Hull art
Plans approved for new ‘aquagreen’ to reduce flooding in east Hull 16th February 2022 An Environment Agency project to create a large “aquagreen” that will reduce flood risk to more than 870 properties and key infrastructure in east Hull has been given the go-ahead. Planning permission for the project at Castlehill has now been approved by Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council, and work is expected […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Planning AquagreenEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilEnvironment AgencyFlood protection
Major refurbishment work to Hull’s Maritime Museum gets underway 16th February 2022 Work to transform Hull’s Maritime Museum has got underway. Thanks to investment from Hull City Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, a multi-million-pound refurbishment of Maritime Museum got underway at the beginning of January 2022 by Yorkshire based company, Simpson. The transformation will see major changes to the building and exhibitions, offering residents and […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Hull Maritime MuseumHull Maritime ProjectHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
Stoneferry improvement scheme: Overnight resurfacing work to Ferry Lane Roundabout 14th February 2022 Essential overnight resurfacing will take place on the Ferry Lane Roundabout from Monday 21 February in the latest phase of the Stoneferry improvement scheme. The work is expected to last about two weeks and will be undertaken overnight from 7pm to 6am in order to minimise disruption. There will be no work on Saturday/Sunday nights […] Read more News Transport & Streets Stoneferry Corridor
Trading Standards: Covid didn’t stop illegal tobacco crackdown 14th February 2022 Last year, with Coronavirus restrictions in place throughout most of the 12 months and many people continuing to work at home, it was business as usual for Hull City Council’s Trading Standards team. The pandemic has seen a spike in the numbers of people involved in selling illegal tobacco and cigarettes, whether smuggled, stolen or […] Read more News Public Health counterfeit cigarettesillegal tobaccoKeep It Outstop smoking
Work begins on £11.7m Queens Gardens redevelopment 14th February 2022 Work begins today (Monday 14 February) on the £11.7m redevelopment of Queens Gardens in Hull. The first stage of the redevelopment will include the refurbishment of the Rose Bowl Fountain and the removal of the bandstand which is being relocated to Pickering Park. The first stage of works are due to be completed in June […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHull regenerationQueens GardensQueens Gardens HullQueens Gardens refurbishment
Weekly roadworks update – February 11 11th February 2022 This week, it was announced that overnight works would be taking place at the junction of Sutton Road and Leads Road from Monday 14 February. The carriageway duct works are part of the Stoneferry improvement scheme and are expected to last about two weeks. Councillor Dean Kirk, Hull City Council’s portfolio holder for transportation, roads and […] Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Hull City Council shines a spotlight on amazing apprentice for National Apprenticeship Week 10th February 2022 Hull City Council is shining a spotlight on one of their brilliant apprentices and showcasing some great opportunities to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week. National Apprenticeship Week is a week-long government-led event which highlights the exceptional work being done by employers and apprentices across the country. Georgie Roberts started her apprenticeship with the council in September, […] Read more Business News Regeneration ApprenticeshipsbusinessEmploymentEmployment HubHull Training and Adult EducationNational Apprenticeship WeekTraining
