Community wellbeing service to transform the way in which care is delivered 4th February 2021 Plans to transform how care within people’s homes is delivered will be discussed by Hull City Council. As the contract for the delivery of homecare within people’s own homes comes to end on 31 December 2021, a number of options are being explored for the future of this vital service. The local authority has a […] Read more Adult social care News CabinetCare Act 2014Councillor Gwen LunnUnison Ethical Care Charter for Homecare
HeadStart Hull encourages young people to access support during children’s mental health week 4th February 2021 This week is Children’s Mental Health Week, and HeadStart Hull is using the week to highlight the resources and support available to children and young people in Hull. Gail Teasdale, HeadStart Hull programme manager said: “The pandemic has had a huge impact on all of us. Providing the right help and information to young people […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Children's mental health week 2021HeadStart HullHow are you feeling?
Do you know your nearest Coronavirus test site? 3rd February 2021 One of the most important things everyone can do to reduce the spread of Coronavirus is to immediately isolate and book a test at the first sign of any one symptom. Hull now has a number of community-based Coronavirus testing sites, with availability for drive-thru and walk-up appointments to ensure tests are accessible for everyone. […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health
Hull City Council responds to residents’ concerns over East Carr homes plan 3rd February 2021 Hull City Council has made two key recommendations following consultation with residents on the future of privately-owned land at East Carr, which has been allocated for the development of 650 houses. More than 600 people responded to the six-week consultation process over the future of the land at East Carr fields, off Danby Close and […] Read more News Planning meetingsRegeneration
Update: Work to Stoneferry Corridor reaches milestone 3rd February 2021 As work to upgrade Stoneferry Corridor continues, a three night road closure will be in place. On the evenings of Tuesday 16, Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 February a closure will be in place in Sutton Road heading west, between Holwell Road roundabout and Sutton Road/Ennerdale/Stockholm Road roundabout. The evening closure will start at 8pm […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleHumber LEPStoneferry Corridor
Grab your wands and broomsticks for magical Harry Potter Night 3rd February 2021 Young wizards, witches and muggles all invited to a magical Harry Potter Night tomorrow (Thursday 4 February). The Hull Libraries team has been working hard to bring the magic of Harry Potter direct to people’s home, with events taking place from 4pm – 8pm. This year, all of the events will take place online – […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHarry PotterHull Libraries
Plans to secure the future of Hull’s oldest bridge have been revealed 2nd February 2021 A report has been published setting out the options to secure the future of Hull’s most historic bridge. The Grade II-listed Sculcoates Bridge on Chapman Street, which opened in 1874, has been closed to motorists since April 2020, after an inspection found that its condition had deteriorated to the point that it was no longer […] Read more News Transport & Streets CabinetChapman StreetCouncillor Daren HaleSculcoates Bridge
Work set to start on £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment 29th January 2021 Preparatory work will get underway next week on the eagerly awaited £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment. The £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment will improve accessibility and visitor flows, deliver structural repairs through rebuilding the perimeter walls, introduce bespoke pieces of public art, improve biodiversity and regenerate a much-loved open space. The project will make the gardens fit […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleQueens GardensQueens Gardens refurbishment
National Storytelling Week to explore rich history of Whitefriargate 29th January 2021 To celebrate National Storytelling Week, Hull Libraries and Hull City Council are sharing some of the special memories people have of Whitefriargate in a series of oral history interviews. The stories include memories of a thriving, bustling shopping street in the 1960s and 1970s, ice cream vans, nightclubs and restaurants, as well as thoughts and […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News Regeneration Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHigh Street Heritage Action ZoneHistoric EnglandHull Culture and LeisureNational Storytelling WeekUntold Hull Oral History ArchiveWhitefriargate
Motorists warned to avoid travelling into Hull this weekend as critical road improvements take place 29th January 2021 Motorists in Hull are being asked to avoid travelling around the city this weekend, as critical roadworks take place to improve the city’s transport network. A number of essential roadworks are currently taking place across Hull, including the multi-million pound upgrade to Stoneferry Corridor, improvements to Hessle Road, Anlaby Road and Holderness Road, and the […] Read more News Transport & Streets A63 Castle StreetAnlaby RoadCouncillor Daren HaleHessle RoadHolderness RoadNational HighwaysStoneferry Corridor
Man prosecuted for a number of waste offences in Hull and the East Riding 29th January 2021 A Hull man has been prosecuted for a number of waste offences across Hull and the East Riding. Nathan Barrett of Bedford Street, Hull, has been sentenced to a 12 month Community Order to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work and pay £1,000 in costs to Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire […] Read more News Waste Bedford StreetCaught on cameraCouncillor Anita HarrisonEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilEnvironment AgencyFly-tippinghousehold waste and recycling centreHowden
New care home set to provide ‘vibrant accommodation’ for children in Hull 28th January 2021 Hull City Council increases the number of care homes for local children, as a new build care home in East Hull is completed. Over the last year the number of children being looked after by the authority has increased, and those needing residential placements has also increased. To ensure children can be given a home […] Read more Children and families News Children's homesCouncillor Peter ClarkLooked after children
