Historic boat splashes back into East Park 19th March 2021 Hull’s historic splash boat has returned to East Park following a £250,000 refurbishment. The listed wicksteed splash boat is one of only three left in England and has been providing thrills to visitors for almost 100 years. Specialist amusement ride contractors John H Rundle Limited have spent time carrying out detailed design and restoration to […] Read more Leisure & Culture News CLLR DAVE CRAKEREast ParkHull Culture and Leisureleisuresplash boatWicksteed
Historic street gains poet-in-residence 19th March 2021 A new poem has been commissioned to celebrate the area of Whitefriargate for World Poetry Day 2021. Hull’s High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) has partnered with Humber Mouth literature festival and Wrecking Ball Press to commission poet Vicky Foster to write a new poem that reflects Whitefriargate’s history, people and community. As Whitefriargate’s poet-in-residence […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHistoric EnglandVicky FosterWhitefriargate
Almost 5,000 fines issued to litter louts across Hull 17th March 2021 New figures show that nearly 5,000 fines have been issued to those caught littering in the city. In the last 14 months Local Authority Support Ltd have issued a total of 4,766 fines to people carrying out this anti-social behaviour. And more than half of the fines issued for littering have taken place outside of […] Read more News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonLitteringLocal Authority SupportLove Your Street
Hull city centre to turn purple in celebration of Census 2021 17th March 2021 Hull city centre will join more than a hundred buildings and landmarks across England and Wales by lighting up purple to celebrate the upcoming census and its importance to communities. The event is being organised by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to raise awareness of census day on March 21, a survey that happens […] Read more Community and Living Council Government and Democracy News Census 2021Census Daypurple
Roadworks to begin in County Road North 16th March 2021 Essential roadworks will take place in County Road North from Monday 22 March. The work will take place at the junction of County Road North and Sorrel Drive and traffic management will be in place. Five-way temporary traffic signals will be in place at County Road North with Sorrel Drive, and the junction of Priory […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonCounty Road NorthSorrel Drive
How coronavirus changed the face of one social work team 16th March 2021 This past year has been unprecedented. With increased pressure on teams to quickly adapt the way in which services operate, the support social workers have provided has been invaluable. And one department which rose to the challenge is the high needs team. Over the last year, the high needs team have been critical in overseeing […] Read more Adult social care News Councillor Gwen Lunnhigh needs teamYorkshire Ambulance Service
Two secondary schools given go-ahead for expansion 15th March 2021 Boulevard Academy and Malet Lambert expansion plans have been given the go-ahead, by the Regional Schools Commission and the Department for Education. Proposals to expand the city’s secondary schools were discussed at the council’s Cabinet in December and consultation has since taken place by the academies. The school expansions will mean an increase in pupil […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Boulevard AcademyCouncillor Peter ClarkMalet LambertSecondary school places
Temporary closure to Sculcoates Bridge 15th March 2021 Sculcoates Bridge will close to pedestrians and cyclists from Monday 22 March. The closure will come into effect so that emergency repairs can take place to the footpath after it was damaged by the use of motorcyclists. The repairs will take two weeks before reopening to pedestrians and cyclists. Daren Hale, portfolio holder for economic […] Read more News Transport & Streets Chapman StreetCouncillor Daren HaleSculcoates Bridge
Hull’s ‘stubborn’ Coronavirus rates are nation’s highest 15th March 2021 Hull still has the country’s highest number of Coronavirus cases, with a rate of 159 per 100,000 of the population. The rate in England is 58.7 cases per 100,000, putting the number of people in Hull with the virus at 171 per cent above the national average. Julia Weldon, Director of Public Health at Hull […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health
Search for contractor to restore Hull’s last remaining 20th century Scotch Derrick crane 15th March 2021 Hull’s last remaining 20th century Scotch Derrick crane is to be restored, thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Hull City Council. The Hull Maritime project is looking to appoint a contractor to dismantle, restore and relocate the crane as a safe structure, retaining its historical details and significance. The 20th century Scotch Derrick crane, sometimes […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Regeneration CraneHull Maritime ProjectHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNorth End ShipyardRegenerationRestorationScotch Derrick crane
Free reading resources for families of pre-school children 15th March 2021 Hull City Council is encouraging families to read to their pre-school children to help them be prepared for school, with a range of free resources available. It is never too early to start enjoying books with your child, and reading from an early age helps to give them the best possible start in life. Sharing […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News BookStartCouncillor Peter ClarkDolly Parton Imagination LibraryLittle Stars Children's Centre
Independent arts venue on Whitefriargate receives £100,000 grant 12th March 2021 An independent arts venue, café and book and music store on Whitefriargate has received a £100,000 grant from the Humber LEP’s Humber High Street Challenge Fund. Wrecking Ball Press, which moved from Princes Quay to Whitefriargate last year, is the latest business to receive funding as part of Hull City Council’s Whitefriargate regeneration project. Wrecking […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Daren HaleHumber High Street Challenge FundHumber LEPWrecking Ball Press
