Give your views on Hull’s Economic Strategy for next five years 10th May 2021 Hull City Council is developing an Economic Strategy for the city and asking businesses and residents for their views. The aim is to boost employment, make the city more attractive to visitors and both existing and new businesses and to increase productivity and wages. The strategy will build on the city’s achievements over the past […] Read more Business News Regeneration Economic Strategy
Maritime outreach activities for people with Dementia 7th May 2021 Local people who have dementia and their families are to be offered a new maritime themed activity pack. The Hull Maritime project, funded by Hull City Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, will share the new activity packs with the city’s Extra Care facilities, and partner organisations working with older people and their family […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Public Health Regeneration DementiaHull Maritime
Hull local elections 2021: as it happened 7th May 2021 The results of the local elections are in. Labour has retained control of Hull City Council with 30 seats out of a total of 57. The political make-up of the council is: Labour Group 30 Liberal Democrat Group 26 Conservative Group 1 Any changes to the Cabinet will be announced by the Leader in due […] Read more Civic Council Government and Democracy News Bonus Arenaelections
Northern Gas Networks to carry out essential upgrade in Spring Bank West, Hull 7th May 2021 Northern Gas Networks (NGN) is carrying out essential work to replace the ageing metallic main on Spring Bank West. The old pipe will be replaced with a more durable plastic main which will ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in Hull for many years to come. The ageing main has […] Read more News Transport & Streets
Hull museums announce plans for reopening 6th May 2021 Three of Hull’s most-treasured museums and galleries plan to reopen on Monday 17 May, subject to government guidance. Ferens Art Gallery, the Streetlife Museum and the Hull and East Riding Museum plan to reopen, with safety measures and guidance in place to protect both visitors and staff. Simon Green, cultural services director at Hull Culture […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News Ferens Art GalleryHull and East Riding MuseumHull MuseumsStreetlife Museum
Hull City Council to become ‘trailblazer’ for care leavers 6th May 2021 Hull City Council has committed to becoming a “trailblazer” authority for a national charter that supports care leavers into employment and training. The Care Leaver Covenant is a promise made by organisations to provide support for care leavers aged 16 to 25 to help them live independently. The local authority will be joined by Hull […] Read more Business News Regeneration AshcourtCare Leaver CovenantCare LeaversMark JonesRoom 42
Census 2021 response hits almost 100 per cent 5th May 2021 97 per cent of households across England and Wales have completed their census survey, making sure they count when it comes to local services like school places, GP surgeries and hospital beds. This is above the pre-census target of 94 per cent, while all local authorities have seen over 90 per cent of households respond, […] Read more Community and Living Council Government and Democracy News CensusCensus 2021ONS
Jimmy Carr returning to Bonus Arena in Hull 5th May 2021 Comedian Jimmy Carr is returning to Hull next year. The 8 Out Of 10 Cats presenter will perform at the Bonus Arena on Saturday 5 November 2022. Tickets for the Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny show go on general sale at 10am on Friday. The multiple award-winning comedian sold out his previous visit to the Bonus […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Bonus ArenaJimmy Carr
Smart city screens set to transform Hull’s Paragon Interchange 4th May 2021 The new smart city digital screens in Hull’s Paragon Interchange are now live following a period of testing. The first of its kind in the city, the long-awaited screens will enable bus passengers to plan their journeys as efficiently as possible, with real-time updates on bus arrival and departure times using smart technology. Paragon Interchange […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets ConnexinEast YorkshireParagon InterchangeStagecoach East Midlands
Work to major city centre route now complete 30th April 2021 George Street, including North Bridge, has reopened to motorists following a two week closure for critical gas infrastructure repair works. The route was closed so that Northern Gas Networks (NGN) could repair a 36 metre long gas main across George Street. During the closure, Hull City Council also carried out essential works to North Bridge […] Read more News Transport & Streets George StreetNational HighwaysNorth BridgeNorthern Gas Networks
Woman from Liverpool fined for fly-tipping in Hull 30th April 2021 A woman from Liverpool has been fined £572 for fly-tipping in Hull. Claire Robinson of August Road, Liverpool, was fined after her waste was found dumped in Castlehill Road, Hull, in July 2019. A Hull resident who witnessed the offence confirmed they had seen a vehicle arrive in the area before the driver exited and […] Read more News Waste Caught on cameraCCTVFly-tippingLiverpool
Authorities working together to make sure businesses in Hull are COVID-secure 30th April 2021 Hull City Council has been working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and local public health authorities to contact businesses in Hull and check they have adequate COVID-secure measures in place. The authorities are just starting a second stage of these checks, visiting premises that have been under lockdown until recently. During the checks, […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health covid responseCOVID-secureHealth and Safety ExecutivePublic Protection
