Families most in need to benefit from additional food and fuel support 22nd March 2021 The Winter Grant Scheme has been extended meaning that households in Hull that are most in need will benefit from further food and fuel support. Families in Hull that live in an area of extreme fuel poverty and are medically vulnerable, are set to receive £50 towards the cost of energy, and families of children […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News Councillor Peter ClarkFree school mealsWinter Grant Scheme
The Deep set to host magical sunset concert 22nd March 2021 Hull’s iconic The Deep will host a remarkable outdoor concert next month. The free event will be livestreamed and will include spectacular cinematic camera and drone shots of The Deep and the Humber. Artist R.MCL, renowned for his visual and innovative shows that put the spotlight on unique places and locations, will perform from the […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on One City One LightR.MCLThe Deep
Plans on how to manage sustainable flood risk to be developed by Stantec 22nd March 2021 Plans on how to reduce flood risk using sustainable drainage across Hull as the East Riding are to be developed by Stantec. Stantec have been appointed by the Living with Water partnership to create a blue-green master plan to develop new ways in managing water and supporting regeneration across the region. Nevil Muncaster, Living with […] Read more Living With Water News Regeneration East Riding of Yorkshire CouncilStantecYorkshire Water
Extra parking to be introduced at East Park 19th March 2021 Plans to introduce additional parking for motorists visiting East Park have been revealed. The new car park will allow spaces for up to forty cars and will also include the development of a permanent road from the back of Woodford Leisure Centre car park to the small existing car park in East Park. The move […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Transport & Streets Councillor Dave CrakerEast ParkWoodford Leisure Centre
Hull City Council receives £840k for supported accommodation 19th March 2021 Hull City Council has been awarded £840k to carry out vital work to improve the standards of supported accommodation across the city. The second stage of funding for a pilot programme which reviews the quality and value for money of non-commissioned supported housing was announced by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) […] Read more Housing News Councillor John BlackMHCLGSupported accommodation
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
