Work to improve traffic signals gets underway 21st February 2021 Work to improve key traffic signals in Freetown Way will step up a gear next week. The upgrade will take place at the junction of Freetown Way, George Street and Wilberforce Drive from Monday 22 February. Work will include improving traffic signals and relocating the pedestrian crossing to the east of the junction. Councillor Anita […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonFreetown WayRoche Civil Engineering
Log on and have your say on major Hull upgrade 19th February 2021 Members of the public can go online and have their say on a major upgrade that will transform Hull. The A63 Castle Street scheme will create a much better connection between the city centre and the retail and docks area. This will support the city’s economic growth, improving journeys to and from the centre, and […] Read more News Transport & Streets A63 Castle StreetNational Highways
New Welcome to Hull signage looks to the future 19th February 2021 Vibrant new Welcome to Hull signs will start appearing on the main routes into the city from this weekend [20 February 2021]. The colourful signs feature iconic images celebrating Hull’s industry, architecture, culture and maritime heritage. Drawing on the success of the renewable and digital industries, the signs feature a wind turbine and C4Di, Hull’s […] Read more News RegenerationstreetsceneTourism
Council welcomes Siemens Gamesa expansion for Hull 19th February 2021 Hull City Council has welcomed a new “game-changer” planning application, from Siemens Gamesa, to double the size of their blade manufacturing facility in the city, potentially creating hundreds of new jobs. If plans go ahead, Siemens Gamesa will dramatically extend their facility on Alexandra Dock from 36,000 sq m to 77,600 sq m to support […] Read more News InvestmentRenewable energy
New edition of Love Hull lands next week 19th February 2021 The next edition of Love Hull will land on doormats across the city next week. Love Hull magazine, launched in 2019 features interviews, highlights and updates on the biggest things going on in the city. The spring 2021 edition will feature a pull-out health guide, alongside an exclusive interview with rugby legend Johnny Whiteley. It […] Read more Community and Living Council Government and Democracy News Cllor Stephen BradyCllr Gwen LunnCOVID-19HullJohnny WhiteleyLove Hull Magazine
Hull’s Empty Homes Programme improves neighbourhoods 19th February 2021 Empty Homes Week, 15-21 February, provides an opportunity to highlight the work taking place to bring empty properties back into use to help meet housing needs. Hull City Council is highlighting the work of the Empty Homes Programme which has brought 374 empty properties back into use, attracting over £11m in Homes England, DCLG, Right […] Read more Community and Living Housing News Councillor John BlackEmpty Homes Week 2021
Hull City Council Leader publishes Budget Statement for year ahead 18th February 2021 Updated: Full Council has today, 25 February, approved the budget for 2021/22. Hull City Council Leader, Councillor Stephen Brady, has published the proposed Budget Statement for 2021/22, ahead of it being discussed at Full Council on 25 February. The Budget outlines that there will be no cuts to services for residents, and savings will be […] Read more Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy News Budget Statement 2021/22council taxCouncillor Phil WebsterCouncillor Stephen BradyFull Council
Roadworks to begin in Merrick Street 18th February 2021 Essential work to repair Merrick Street will begin on Monday 22 February. The work will take place for five weeks, and a diversion route will be in place via Thomas Street, Holderness Road and Williamson Street. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for highways and Hull City Council, said: “To allow the road to be resurfaced […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonMerrick StreetPBS
Hull City Council opens more rapid testing sites 18th February 2021 Hull City Council is opening more rapid testing sites to protect the city and residents against the spread of coronavirus. The new sites are for local workers who are unable do their jobs from home, with test results provided in 30 minutes. Rapid testing allows us to identify positive cases quickly, which means we can […] Read more Coronavirus Health and Social Care News Public Health Councillor Gwen LunnHEY Smile FoundationLateral flow tests HullRapid testing Hull
Refurbishment of iconic Grade II-listed city centre building takes shape 17th February 2021 The refurbishment of an iconic Grade II-listed city centre building is taking shape as part of a £2.45m project. The main part of the project involves the refurbishment of the historic 79 Lowgate, with the building being completely refurbished to provide corporate office space within the Guildhall campus. The refurbishment will support the relocation of […] Read more Business News Regeneration 79 LowgateCouncillor Daren HaleHobson and Porter
Arco’s Waverley Street HQ to be demolished to drive £355m A63 upgrade forward 17th February 2021 The demolition of Arco’s Waverley Street head office is now underway to support the A63 Castle Street improvement scheme. The £355m upgrade, designed to relieve traffic congestion for around 47,000 daily road-users facing congestion, delays and long queues, is the largest the city has ever seen. The transformation of one of the busiest sections of […] Read more News Transport & Streets ArcoBalfour BeattyCouncillor Daren HaleFruit MarketNational Highways
Census 2021 is coming 16th February 2021 Households across Hull will soon be asked to take part in Census 2021. The census, run by the Office for National Statistics, is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives us the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales. It has been carried out every decade since 1801, with the exception […] Read more News
