Work to improve west Hull roads begin next week 20th May 2021 Planned works to improve the poor condition of Cottingham Road will begin next week. The scheme is taking place to improve the deteriorating road surface and specialists will also be investigating the sunken road surface at the junction with Cranbrook Avenue. The work will start on Monday 24 May and take place in three phases […] Read more News Transport & Streets Cottingham RoadCranbrook AvenueMadeley StreetOne NetworkRawlings Way
Trinity Market is full – for the first time in its 117-year history 20th May 2021 Hull’s Trinity Market, home to a range of independent and creative businesses, is at full capacity for the first time in its 117-year history. Trinity Indoor Market has provided local produce from independent traders for more than a hundred years. The historic market has changed significantly over the years. Butchers with sawdust on the floor […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleNational Market Traders FederationTrinity Market
£1.2m Hull Arena revamp to begin as contract awarded to UK specialist 19th May 2021 Update: The overall budget for the Hull Arena works now stands at about £1.45m following a recent decision record. Learn more here. Hull City Council has agreed to hire a UK specialist to lead the £1.2 revamp of the Hull Arena. The local authority has awarded contracts to Ice Tech UK for a new ice […] Read more Ice Arena Leisure & Culture News Albion SquareCouncillor Daren HaleHull ArenaHull Ice Arena
Vaccines, virus control and variants: video advice from Hull’s head of public health 19th May 2021 In a video message, Hull City Council’s Director of Public Health, has said while this is an ‘exciting time’, as restrictions ease, we are not yet ‘out of the woods’. Julia Weldon urged everyone in the city to continue to follow all remaining restrictions and to get the vaccine when offered it. Speaking in the […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health
Council scheme kick starts Hull entrepreneurs’ big ambitions 19th May 2021 A young Hull entrepreneur is aiming to transform his fast-growing business with the Kickstart scheme – taking his company from just four to 35 employees overnight. Entertainment news business unCrazed is working with Hull City Council to recruit 31 young people through Kickstart as it embarks on an ambitious expansion strategy. Kallum Green founded the […] Read more News Business supportEmploymentJobsKickstart
Whitefriargate awarded £100,000 for cultural programme 19th May 2021 Hull City Council has been awarded a £100,000 grant from Historic England as part of the Whitefriargate High Streets Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) to create and deliver community-led cultural activities on the high street over the next three years. Whitefriargate HSHAZ is one of more than 60 high streets to receive a share of £6 […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on Councillor Daren HaleHigh Streets Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ)Historic EnglandJez RileyNational Lottery Heritage FundSound UKWhitefriargate
More electric vehicle charging points in Hull to support carbon neutral ambition 18th May 2021 Hull City Council is continuing its drive towards becoming carbon neutral by 2030 by installing new electric vehicle charging points at depots across the city to serve its increasing number of fully electric fleet vehicles. In the past six months, the council has doubled the number of electric vehicles to 24, a figure likely to […] Read more Business Environment News Regeneration 2030 Carbon Neutral Hull Strategyelectric vehiclesHull City CouncilHull History CentreMartin Budd
Burst water main closes major traffic route in Hull 18th May 2021 An emergency lane closure is in place in Spring Bank West due to a burst Yorkshire Water main, following a fire last weekend. This means that access to Princes Avenue by turning left from Spring Bank West is not possible. A diversion route is in place whilst mains repairs and road repairs are undertaken this […] Read more News Transport & Streets One NetworkPrinces AvenueSpring Bank WestYorkshire Water
As restrictions change we must all remember the basics – Hull’s Public Health lead 17th May 2021 Today, as Coronavirus restrictions ease further, the city’s Public Health lead has said the basics of virus prevention must not be forgotten. Key changes today include: The return of indoor hospitality – two households or groups of six can meet inside pubs, restaurants and other venues Overnight stays are allowed Indoor attractions and entertainment including […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health CoronaviruslockdownMay 17restriction changeroadmap
Monet masterpiece arrives in Hull ahead of exciting new exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery 14th May 2021 A masterpiece by the French artist Claude Monet will be the centrepiece of a new exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery, which will focus on the importance of mindfulness and reflection in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Monet’s Antibes (1888) is the inspiration and centrepiece of Monet in Mind, which will open on Monday 17 May […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Antibes Claude MonetFerens Art GalleryMonet in Mind
Smart tech used to improve safety as part of Stoneferry Corridor project 14th May 2021 As part of the multi-million-pound Stoneferry Corridor project, smart technology will be installed at the road entries in Maxwell Street, Woodhall Street and Morley Street to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists. The first of its kind in the city, intelligent road studs will be installed to detect cyclists on the footway and illuminate to […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Daren Hale
Hull City Council seeks the next Young Mayor 14th May 2021 Young people in Hull are being invited to apply to become the city’s next Young Mayor. The role, currently held by Gabriela Surdyk, acts as an ambassador for Hull’s young people, supporting the Lord Mayor and attending the Hull Young People’s Parliament. The one-year post will also take a public and media role, attending events and […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Voice and InfluenceYoung MayorYoung People's Parliament
