Coronavirus spot-checks roll out to all businesses 25th February 2021 Following the introduction of checks to local ensure supermarkets and similar shops have Covid-secure measures in place, Hull City Council’s Public Protection Team is to work with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to expand the checks to all types of businesses. Calls, visits and inspections will be undertaken to make sure protections are in […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health checksCoronaviruscovid safetyHSEPublic Protection
100 new jobs for city as UK switches to eco-fuel 25th February 2021 Hull City Council has welcome the creation of up to 100 new jobs as Vivergo Fuels reopens as part of ambitious Government plans to bring a new eco-fuel to petrol stations across the UK. The Vivergo Fuels manufacturing facility will be pivotal in delivering the Department for Transport’s new initiative to bring E10 fuel, which […] Read more News
Hull visitor attraction to be a UK leader in energy efficiency 25th February 2021 A new maritime experience at Hull’s historic North End Shipyard is set to become one of the most energy efficient buildings in the UK’s cultural and heritage sector. As part of the ambitious Hull Maritime project, the historic shipyard will become the new home of the Arctic Corsair, Hull’s last remaining sidewinder trawler. To showcase […] Read more News 2030 Carbon Neutral Hull StrategyHull Maritime ProjectHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritimeNorth End Shipyard
Schools in Hull prepare for full re-opening 23rd February 2021 Primary schools, secondary schools, special schools and colleges will open to all pupils from Monday 8 March. Primary school pupils will all return on Monday 8 March, and secondary and college pupils will return on a phased basis over that week. Schools will continue to work in bubbles, as they did last year, and social […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkHull Learning Partnership
Hull’s Guildhall carillon bells and clock fall silent for repairs 23rd February 2021 Hull’s Guildhall carillon bells and Barnard Cook clock have fallen silent to make way for major repairs to one of the last remaining Time Balls in the UK. The historic Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball is the highest in the UK at 60 metres above ground level, which stands above the clock tower, is to be […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Guildhall Time BallHull Maritime ProjectHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritime
‘Selfish’ fly-tippers warned in new campaign 22nd February 2021 A city-wide fly-tipping campaign has been launched to remind people of how to dispose of their waste. The warning comes after nine people were issued with fixed penalty notices this year, for illegally dumping their waste in the city. People who are caught fly-tipping will be fined £400, or prosecuted with the possibility of an […] Read more News Transport & Streets Caught on cameraCouncillor Anita HarrisonEnvironment AgencyFacebookFly-tippingGumtree
Have your say on the future of Hull’s historic Old Town 22nd February 2021 The public are being invited to share their views on the future of Hull’s Old Town. The historic area, home to Hull Minster, Trinity Square, the cobbled High Street and Beverley Gate, is a much-loved area of the city for both residents and visitors. The picturesque and unique area has recently been used as the […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHull Old TownHull Old Town consultation
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
