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View article Essential carriageway resurfacing work to commence on James Reckitt Avenue 

Essential carriageway resurfacing work to commence on James Reckitt Avenue 

Hull City Council will be undertaking essential carriageway maintenance work on the roundabout at the junction of James Reckitt Avenue and Gillshill Road, starting next week.  The work will improve the existing carriageway, to ensure the road surface remains safe, even, and provides adequate grip and skid resistance for all road users.   Work is due […]

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View article Life-saving equipment installed at Priory Woods Cemetery

Life-saving equipment installed at Priory Woods Cemetery

Priory Woods Cemetery has become the latest Hull City Council site to have a life-saving defibrillator installed. The heart-starting device adds to the one already available at Chanterlands Crematorium, as well as those at other council locations. This particular installation has been made possible by Hull Action for Neighbourhood Defibrillators (HANDS), a partnership where Hull […]

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View article Hull Family Hubs pass Stage One of UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative

Hull Family Hubs pass Stage One of UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative

Hull’s Family Hubs successfully passed Stage One of the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation, on the first attempt. The Baby Friendly Initiative is a global programme transforming healthcare for babies, their mothers and families as part of a wider global partnership between UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO).   Since 1994, the Baby Friendly […]

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View article 60 tonnes of waste removed from Hull Fair 

60 tonnes of waste removed from Hull Fair 

Hull City Council has confirmed that a total of 60.6 tonnes of waste was successfully removed from Hull Fair this year.   The council’s dedicated street cleansing and waste operative teams worked tirelessly throughout the event to ensure the site remained safe, welcoming, and clean for all visitors.    In the lead-up to the fair, the team ensured the […]

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View article Eight residents receive £1,000 fines for fly-tipping in Hull 

Eight residents receive £1,000 fines for fly-tipping in Hull 

Hull City Council is urging residents to make use of the multiple authorised waste schemes and services available in the city, following eight substantial fly-tipping fines.  In the eight separate incidents, the offenders were caught dumping waste in West Parade, Worthing Terrace, Stepney Lane, New George Street, Carrington Street, Worcester Road, and two instances in […]

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View article Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – including Hull Fair road closures

Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – including Hull Fair road closures

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: Hull Fair A number of road closures and parking restrictions are in place for Hull Fair. They can be found here. Limited parking is available within the […]

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View article Originator of Afrobeat celebrated at Hull Museums

Originator of Afrobeat celebrated at Hull Museums

A new exhibition exploring the influence of Nigerian music legend, activist and originator of Afrobeat, Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti, has opened at the Wilberforce House Museum. The Underground Spiritual Game is a visual storytelling exhibition exploring Fela Kuti’s global influence through photography, art and archival material. The exhibition features works by Nigerian artist Abolore Sobayo, including […]

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View article Traffic calming measures announced for west Hull streets 

Traffic calming measures announced for west Hull streets 

In a bid to enhance road safety, Hull City Council has announced that work to install additional traffic calming measures on two west Hull streets will start next week.  The work will include the installation of three new speed tables on Selby Street, as well as widening the footpaths and the installation of three road […]

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View article Council’s Streetscene services recognised for delivering high standards across Hull 

Council’s Streetscene services recognised for delivering high standards across Hull 

Hull City Council’s Streetscene services have been formally recognised for meeting high standards of quality and performance.   Streetscene has successfully extended its ISO 9001 certification, awarded by NQA, to now include highway operations, grounds maintenance, and parking services, while retaining the standard for Civic One.  ISO 9001 is the international recognised standard for Quality Management […]

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View article Hull fly-tippers prosecuted and ordered to pay almost £4,000  

Hull fly-tippers prosecuted and ordered to pay almost £4,000  

Hull City Council continues to warn residents to dispose of their waste legally to avoid facing enforcement action.    The warning follows five recent fly-tipping prosecutions. These individuals were ordered to pay a combined total of £3,950 in fines and costs to the council.    Councillor Charles Quinn, portfolio holder for environment, said: “Fly-tipping is a crime […]

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