Hull and high water: How the city became a leader on flood management after devastation of 2007 8th November 2021 As part of our COP26 coverage and the #OneStepGreener campaign, Hull CC News looks at the work that has been done since 2007 to protect the city from the threat of flooding, and what you can do to improve your own resilience… With its proud maritime history and an emerging status as the UK’s ‘Energy […] Read more Environment Living With Water News #OneStepGreenerCOP26Flood defenceLiving With Water
Bandstand Roundabout to close for two weekends as part of Stoneferry improvement scheme 8th November 2021 Bandstand Roundabout will close over two weekends for essential repair and resurfacing works as part of the Stoneferry improvement scheme. The roundabout, at the junction of Stoneferry Road, Leads Road and West Carr Lane, will be closed to traffic from 7pm on Friday 26 November to allow the carriageway surfacing to be removed and repairs […] Read more News Transport & Streets RoadworksStoneferry Corridor
Decision Record: Council services to return in-house 5th November 2021 The Council has today published a Decision Record that outlines plans to bring the Customer Contact (Call) Centre and the Revenues and Benefits services back ‘in-house’. The two contracts, currently run by Civica, end in 2022 and will not be renewed, meaning staff will be transferred over to direct Council employment. The current contract for […] Read more News CivicaCouncillor Aneesa AkbarHull customer service centres
Hull City Council and local partners highly commended for working in partnership to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic 5th November 2021 Hull City Council, alongside local partners, including the voluntary sector, NHS, Humberside Fire & Rescue and Humberside Police have been Highly Commended at the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards. The annual LGC Awards celebrate the very best innovation and talent in local government and the council was Highly Commended in the Partnership (Public Public) category […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Coronaviruscovid responseCOVID-19LGC Award
Weekly roadworks update – November 5 5th November 2021 Essential overnight resurfacing works on Stoneferry Road and Ferry Lane will continue into next week, owing to unforeseen circumstances. This phase of the work, part of the multi-million-pound Stoneferry improvement scheme, will now end at 6am on Tuesday 9 November. The carriageway will be closed overnight on Ferry Lane from the River Hull bridge (eastbound) […] Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworksStoneferry Corridor
Why solar energy will help power Hull’s future 5th November 2021 World leaders are at Cop26 in Glasgow this week discussing the global response to climate change. In Hull, the local authority has already pledged to be carbon neutral by 2030. This pledge includes various bold changes and strategies, one of which involves embracing and utilising solar power. Hull City Council is keen to install solar […] Read more Environment News COP26Councillor Rosie NicolaHull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategySolar energySolar power
Young people in Hull can apply now to be part of the UK Youth Parliament 5th November 2021 Young people in Hull, aged 11 to 17, can apply now to be part of the UK Youth Parliament. Four representatives are being sought to represent Hull’s young people on a local, regional and national level. Councillor Shane McMurray, Portfolio Holder for children’s services said: “The UK Youth Parliament gives young people from Hull the […] Read more Children and families Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayUK Youth Parliament
Packed programme to celebrate young local entrepreneurs for Global Entrepreneurship Week 5th November 2021 The Youth Enterprise and Micro Business Team at Hull City Council are delighted to again be offering a packed programme to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week 2021, supported by Hull Culture and Leisure, John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank and Engaging Education. Global Entrepreneurship Week was founded 13 years ago to celebrate and empower entrepreneurs in every […] Read more Business News Regeneration Children and young peopleGlobal Entrepreneurship WeekHumber business
Work begins on £1m key maritime heritage site 4th November 2021 A decision record, published today, confirms that Hull City Council is moving forward with the first phase of a £1m National Highways (formerly Highways England) funded programme. Work will now begin on the South Blockhouse Project, which sees the Council’s in-house archaeologists, Humber Field Archaeology, deliver a community archaeology programme including archaeological works and the creation […] Read more News
Funding boost for Streetscene Services 3rd November 2021 Hull City Council is proposing to invest a further £417,445 in Streetscene Services to deliver additional resources in grounds, shrubs and tree maintenance together with street cleansing in the city. With increased demand for these essential services driven by a growing city, new housing, flood mitigation and increased use of parks and open spaces, the […] Read more News
Energy efficiency scheme hands out £100,000 to help Hull businesses go One Step Greener 3rd November 2021 Hull City Council has provided almost £100,000 in grants in the first year of the Hull Business Energy Efficiency Scheme, which helps businesses in the city become more energy efficient and save money. The local authority launched HBEES in September 2020 to support small and medium-sized enterprises in their efforts to become more energy efficient […] Read more Business Environment News Regeneration #OneStepGreenerCOP26energyhbeesHull Business Energy Efficiency Scheme
Hull’s Education Safeguarding Manager recognised for work in keeping children safe 2nd November 2021 Hull City Council’s Education Safeguarding Manager, Philip Painter, has been shortlisted for the LGC’s Rising Star award. The annual LGC awards celebrate excellence in local government. Phillip Painter has been shortlisted for his work with Hull’s schools to ensure that children and young people are educated within environments which recognise a shared responsibility for keeping […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Children and familiesCouncillor Shane McMurrayLGC Awards
