Cyclists reminded to stay safe and visible when using the roads 22nd January 2021 Cyclists and motorists are being urged to ensure their lights are working, especially during the darker mornings and evenings. The reminder comes after an increasing number of road users have been seen without the correct safety measures when using a shared road space. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for regeneration and economic investment, said: “We […] Read more News Transport & Streets Be BrightBe SeenCouncillor Daren HaleCyclistsSafer Roads Humber
Hull City Council joins network of local authorities in tackling and preventing homelessness 22nd January 2021 Hull City Council, working alongside other local authorities, is joining a new collaborative network called the What Works Community, to improve response to homelessness and reduce the use of temporary accommodation. The What Works Community will provide a space for councils to develop ideas, network with peers and receive world-class guidance on improving their homelessness […] Read more Housing News Councillor John BlackWhat Works Community
Huge rock band add Hull date to sold-out UK tour 22nd January 2021 One of the world’s biggest metal bands will perform in Hull this year as part of their UK tour. The multi-award nominated Bring Me The Horizon will perform at the Bonus Arena on Monday 20 September 2021. The Hull date has been added to their sold-out UK tour which will also see them stop off […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Bonus ArenaBring Me The HorizonGrammy AwardsKerrang!
West-bound cycle lane in North Bridge temporarily suspended 21st January 2021 The cycle lane heading west across North Bridge will be temporarily removed so that repair work can take place to the bridge. Cyclists will be diverted onto the footpath, and are advised to dismount when crossing. Motorists will remain unaffected by this diversion and can continue to use North Bridge as normal. These measures will […] Read more News Transport & Streets Cycle lanesNorth Bridge
Free school meal vouchers will continue over February half term 21st January 2021 Children who live in Hull and are currently receiving free school meals will receive food vouchers worth £15 over the February half term week. During term time all children eligible for free school meals who attend Hull schools are either receiving free meals at school, food parcels or supermarket vouchers via their school for those […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkFree school mealsWinter Grant Scheme
Man landed with £400 fine after fly-tipping a TV 20th January 2021 Residents are being warned to dispose of their waste correctly, after a man was fined £400 for fly-tipping a TV. The TV was found dumped in Suffolk Street, Hull, in October last year and led to a fine being issued to a man who was linked to the offence. The offender was caught after Hull […] Read more News Waste Burma DriveCouncillor Anita HarrisonFly-tippinghousehold waste and recycling centreWiltshire Road
Park Street reopens 20th January 2021 Park Street has fully reopened following a successful repair to the sinkhole. The highways team at Hull City Council fixed the sinkhole by filling it with concrete and sealing it with a protective layer. Motorist are thanked for their patience whilst the essential repairs took place. Read more News Transport & Streets Park StreetSinkhole
Hull prepares for a month’s worth of rainfall over the next few days 18th January 2021 Residents are being reminded to implement personal flood protection measures as the city prepares for significant rainfall this week. The MET office has predicted that Hull may experience around 30-60mm of water between midnight tonight and Thursday morning. The total average monthly rainfall for this area in January is around 50-60mm. With the level of […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Councillor Mike ThompsonEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilEnvironment AgencyFlood alleviation schemeFlood protectionHumber LEPLiving With Water
Emergency closure in Park Street, Hull 18th January 2021 Park Street in Hull is closed to motorists heading north from Anlaby Road, after a sinkhole appeared. A highways team is currently on site assessing the damage. As a result of the evaluation, a full road closure may need to be implemented for the safety of motorists. The closure stretches from Anlaby Road to Londesborough […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren Haleemergency closurePark Street
Park View residents receive first dose of coronavirus vaccine 18th January 2021 Residents at Park View care home in west Hull have received their first vaccination to protect against Covid-19. 13 residents and 53 members of staff were injected with the first dose of the Pfzier vaccine on Friday, as part of the mass vaccination programme being rolled out across the city. It’s the first Hull City […] Read more Adult social care Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Gwen LunnPark ViewPfzierVaccines
Temporary goodbye to some of Hull’s fine collection of maritime paintings 15th January 2021 A number of Hull’s historic maritime paintings from the Hull Maritime Museum, with some dating back to the 1700s, have been sent to a specialist laboratory for conservation. Following a survey of 400 paintings, the 12 selected paintings that depict a variety of maritime themes with important links to Hull’s rich maritime history have been […] Read more News Regeneration Hull MaritimeHull Maritime MuseumHull Maritime Project
Deputy Chair appointed to new Hull and East Yorkshire LEP 15th January 2021 In anticipation of the formal creation of the Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) on 1st April 2021, James Newman, the Chair designate of the new LEP, has appointed Stephen Parnaby OBE as Deputy Chair following an independent selection process led by Thomas Martin, Chair of the Hull and East Riding Business Engagement […] Read more Business Council Government and Democracy News Regeneration Councillor Richard BurtonCouncillor Stephen BradyHull and East Yorkshire LEPJames NewmanStephen Parnaby
