New crossing will improve safety for pedestrians using busy Holderness Road junction 3rd September 2021 Work to install a new pedestrian crossing in Southcoates Lane will begin next week. Once completed, the new crossing will increase safety measures for pedestrians using this busy road. For cyclists heading east out of the city, a route will be installed on the pavement so that a lane for right-turning traffic into Southcoates Lane […] Read more News Transport & Streets Cycle lanesHolderness RoadPedestrian crossingSouthcoates Lane
‘Great live music, tasty food and welcoming crowds’ – Trinity Live set to return on Thursday 9 September 2nd September 2021 The hugely successful Trinity Live is returning to Hull’s Trinity Market. The weekly live music event, which last year brought thousands of extra people into the market on an evening as well as giving a platform to many local bands and performers, will return next month The event, organised by Sesh Events, will return on […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleSesh EventsTrinity LiveTrinity Market
New bus service will improve cross-city connections 1st September 2021 Bus company East Yorkshire are set to improve east to west connections with the introduction of a new bus service. From Sunday 5 September improved Service 56 will run between Wymersley Road/Wold Road, MKM Stadium, Hull Royal Infirmary and Hull City Centre to Holderness Road, giving East Hull residents a direct bus to the stadium […] Read more News Transport & Streets East Yorkshire bus service
Time Ball reclaims its home on Hull’s skyline 1st September 2021 Hull’s Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball will today reclaim its position on the city’s skyline as part of a £452,000 makeover. Contractors Hobson & Porter will carefully lift the historic timepiece – which weighs 50kgs and measures 42” in diameter – over 70 metres into the air by crane before manually lowering it onto the mast […] Read more News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleGuildhall Time BallHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNational Lottery Heritage Fund
Hull’s historic Whitefriargate to come alive as part of new sound installation 1st September 2021 A new immersive soundwalk for Hull’s Whitefriargate will help people rediscover the magic of the historic thoroughfare this month. Artist Jez riley French has created a soundwalk, Breet Velvit Ake (‘bright velvet wander’ in the Yorkshire dialect), evoking Whitefriargate’s complex social, cultural and physical history. The installation will form part of this year’s Heritage Open […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on Historic EnglandJez riley FrenchWhitefriargate
Hull schools prepare for return; here’s what families can expect 1st September 2021 Schools start back next week for the new school year, and the Hull Learning Partnership wants to ensure families know what to expect upon return. Many national Covid restrictions have been relaxed, however in Hull, colleges and Academy Trusts continue to work with public health to ensure they continue to do all they can to […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayHull Learning PartnershipHull Schools
Weekly update for roadworks taking place in Hull 27th August 2021 Work to improve roads and footpaths across Hull continues this week. Earlier this week work to improve paving along Hessle Road began, and the installation of improved cycle lanes in Beverley Road also started. However emergency repairs in Beverley Road and Station Drive are also taking place following a gas leak earlier this week. Engineers […] Read more News Transport & Streets
Paving in Hull’s Old Town to be transformed as major improvements take place 26th August 2021 Plans to transform the streets in Hull’s Old Town have been revealed. Work to improve paving along key city centre routes will begin next month with footpaths in Lowgate, Market Place and Bowlalley Lane being treated to brand new paving. The new footpaths will benefit from a high quality natural stone finish, enhancing the attractive […] Read more News Transport & Streets Fruit MarketHull Old TownLowgateMarket PlacePBS Construction
Contractor appointed to restore Hull’s last remaining 20th century Scotch Derrick crane 26th August 2021 A leading specialist in historic engineering projects has been appointed to restore the city’s last remaining Scotch Derrick crane. A decision record published by Hull City Council yesterday 25th August confirms the appointment of Mona Lifting & Engineering. Mona Lifting & Engineering will dismantle the crane into sections in autumn 2021 and take it away […] Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration Cllr Daren HaleHull MaritimeHull maritime prHull Maritime ProjectHull visitor economyHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritimeRestoration
Residents encouraged to share views on travel habits 26th August 2021 Residents are being encouraged to share their views on travel habits as plans to improve how people travel across Hull continues this week. Hull City Council has launched the second stage of its ongoing transport survey, and are now asking people to share information on how far they travel, the routes they prefer to use […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Dean KirkPeople’s Paneltransport survey
Hull Launches ambitious new economic strategy for the city 26th August 2021 City leaders from the public and private sector are coming together today to launch a confident, new and ambitious economic strategy for Hull. Hull’s Economic Strategy 2021-2026 – Inclusive, Sustainable, Local outlines a five-year vision of economic growth that is driven by and for the city, its people and its businesses. Councillor Daren Hale, Leader of […] Read more Business News Regeneration Alex CoddArcoBusiness Leadership BoardCity PlanCllr Daren HaleCouncil LeaderEconomic StrategyEconomy
New Covid Recovery Grant for Businesses Launched 25th August 2021 New funding to support businesses that continue to be impacted by the pandemic is launched by Hull City Council today. The initiative will support struggling Hull-based businesses helping to safeguard jobs. Hull City Council has accessed a limited amount of funding through the Government Additional Restrictions Grant scheme after successfully distributing earlier grant allocations to […] Read more Business News Regeneration Business supportBusiness support HullCllr Daren HaleCovid Grant Fundingcovid responseCovid-19 Small Business SupportfundingGrant funding
