New visuals show major upgrade set for Holderness Road 5th March 2021 New visuals have been released showing the extent of the improvements that will take place in Holderness Road this summer. A filter lane will be introduced for motorists turning right into the Kingston Shopping Centre and McDonalds to minimise disruption to traffic flow along the main route. And a new pedestrian crossing facility will be […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleCycle lanesHolderness RoadKingston Shopping CentreMcDonaldsSouthcoates Lane
Plans to improve transport across Hull have been revealed 3rd March 2021 Plans to improve Hull’s transport infrastructure over the next few years have been revealed. The highways capital programme is a plan which sets out which of the city’s transport network will benefit from maintenance and improvement schemes up until 2023. It includes improvements to Walton Street, Danepark Road, and the work already ongoing to major […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleDanepark RoadHolderness RoadStoneferry CorridorWalton Street
Coronavirus: reflecting one year on 3rd March 2021 On March 3, 2020, Hull’s first Coronavirus case was identified. Less than three weeks later, with cases climbing nationally, the government announced an initial UK-wide lockdown. On the anniversary of that local case, with the city’s must vulnerable now immunised and the vaccine continuing to roll out, health leaders at Hull City Council have reflected […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health cllr bradyCoronaviruscovid responseJulia Weldonone year ontestingvaccine
Inspiring Hull women celebrated as part of Hull Women’s Week 2nd March 2021 Hull Women’s Week will celebrate International Women’s Day and the contribution of women living and working in our local community. Starting on Monday 8 March, International Women’s Day, female role models including Emma Hardy, Karen Okra, Louise Cheeseman, Dame Diana Johnson and Louise Beech will feature as part of a week-long programme from Hull Libraries. […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonDiana Johnson MPEmma Hardy MPHull Women's WeekInternational Women's DayKaren OkraLouise Cheeseman
Businesses encouraged to apply for Coronavirus testing as capacity increases 2nd March 2021 Routine Coronavirus testing is now underway at three council-run sites, for those in critical frontline roles and others who cannot work from home. Police officers and firefighters are regularly using the centres and a number of local businesses have already signed up. Council workers who cannot work at home and were part of the initial […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health business covid testEnnerdalefree covd testhull test centreLFTtesting
Hull named a Tree City of the World in global list 1st March 2021 Hull has been named a Tree City of the World – one of only 120 cities across the globe – for its commitment to urban forests. The Arbor Day Foundation has praised Hull and included the city in the prestigious list for its continued efforts to grow and maintain green spaces. Tree Cities of the […] Read more News environmentGreen spaces
One giant leap for Hull as Murdoch’s Connection is unveiled 1st March 2021 After more than 200,000 working hours a stunning structure that will shape the future of Hull has been unveiled. Murdoch’s Connection, the new bridge on the A63, is now open to the public, following the conclusion of the major Highways England project. The bridge links the city centre to the marina, waterfront and fruit market. […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleDepartment for TransportHumber LEPMurdoch's ConnectionNational Highways
More than 3,000 children receive secondary school place offer 1st March 2021 Today, parents of children starting secondary school in Hull in September will be offered a school place. More than 3,000 11-year-olds will be offered a place at one of the city’s 12 secondary schools. 87 percent of pupils have received their first choice of school and 96 percent have been offered one of their choices. […] Read more Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkSchools Capital Programme
Smart technology to support Hull’s transport improvements 26th February 2021 Work to improve traffic flow across key city centre routes will begin next week. As part of the ongoing work to transform the A63 by Highways England, Hull City Council will begin work to improve traffic signals along Hessle Road and Anlaby Road over the next few weeks. It will include a technological overhaul of […] Read more News Transport & Streets A63 Castle StreetAnlaby RoadHessle RoadNational Highways
New £30m plan to transform Hull City Centre gateway 26th February 2021 A major new £30m development that will transform Hull city centre has been submitted to planners. The plan for Shirethorn House and the adjacent land and buildings at the corner of Ferensway and Spencer Street, will feature more than 250 residential and retail units and include stylish new townhouses and an internal winter garden for […] Read more News City centreDevelopmentRegeneration
Warning as ten people fined for fly-tipping in Hull 26th February 2021 Hull residents are being warned that enforcement action will be taken against those found dumping waste illegally. The warning comes after ten people were issued with £400 fixed penalty notices under section 33 Environmental Protection Act 1990, after evidence of fly-tipping was obtained by the council’s environmental enforcement officers. A woman received a £400 fine […] Read more News Waste Caught on cameraCCTVCouncillor Anita HarrisonFly-tipping
Writer commissioned as part of Queen’s Gardens refurbishment project 26th February 2021 A writer has been commissioned to produce work that will displayed as part of the Queens Gardens refurbishment. Author and artist Joanna Walsh has been jointly commissioned by the project and Humber Mouth literature festival to create prose that will feature alongside of a number of public art installations in the gardens. Councillor Daren Hale, […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHeinrich & PalmerHumber Mouth literature festivaljoanna walshKatayoun Dowlatshahi
