Hull secures £640,000 from National Leisure Recovery Fund 8th March 2021 Hull City Council, working in partnership with Hull Culture and Leisure Ltd, has been successful in an application to Sport England’s National Leisure Recovery Fund (NLRF) and has been awarded £640,000 to support the reopening and recovery of leisure services. Councillor Denise Thompson, deputy chair of Hull Culture and Leisure, said: “This is fantastic news […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport Councillor Dave CrakerCouncillor Denise ThompsonHCALHull Culture and LeisureNational Leisure Recovery FundSport England
Rapid lateral flow testing kits now available for families 5th March 2021 Free Covid-19 home testing kits are available to all families and households with early years, primary, secondary school and college-aged children and young people, including childcare and support bubbles, as well as adults working in the school community. Families are encouraged to test themselves at home twice-weekly in order to identify Covid-19 cases quickly and […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Lateral flow tests Hull
Hull Health lead: lockdown is not over 5th March 2021 With schools returning on Monday and some other adjustments to rules on social contact, the message for Hull is that lockdown has not been lifted. Tim Fielding, Deputy Director of Public Health at Hull City Council said the local Coronavirus rate had not reduced for a number of weeks. Staying static while other areas have […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Public Health free covid testhull covid ratelockdownmarch 8testing
Every child in Hull to be connected and stay connected 5th March 2021 Hull City Council’s ambition that every child in the city is connected has moved a big step forward as local food company Cranswick donates 1156 laptops to children in the city. The council has been working with Academy Trusts to understand how many pupils don’t have access to a laptop or the internet. The data […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkEvery child connectedHull Learning PartnershipLaptops
Overnight works to take place in Wawne Road 5th March 2021 Overnight roadworks will take place in Wawne Road tomorrow. The road near the Home Bargains roundabout will be closed from 7pm on Friday 5 March until 6am on Saturday 6 March for resurfacing and the installation of a speed bump. The traffic calming measure will be placed in a north bound direction from the roundabout […] Read more News Transport & Streets Bude RoadCouncillor Anita HarrisonSpeed bumpWawne Road
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
