Message of hope for Hull as lockdown returns 5th January 2021 Following yesterday’s government announcement, the country has returned to a full lockdown, including the closure of all schools and colleges, except for the children of key workers or vulnerable children. Those who are clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV) have been advised that they will once again be asked to shield and all non-essential retail must close. […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health
How Hull schools will operate following Government announcement 5th January 2021 Hull schools will be open for vulnerable children and key worker children only, following the Government’s announcement that schools across the country will close to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. The majority of pupils in the city will now move to remote learning. Schools will be in touch with their families to provide home […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkDepartment for EducationFree school mealsHull Learning PartnershipLaptopsNurseriesRemote learningSpecial Schools
Appointment of a contractor for Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball restoration 5th January 2021 Hull City Council has confirmed the appointment of a Principal Main Works Contractor to restore the Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball and complete the next phase of the Guildhall roofing improvements. Local construction company, Hobson and Porter Ltd has been awarded the contract to undertake works to restore and refurbish one of the UK’s last remaining […] Read more News Regeneration GuildhallMaritimeRegenerationtime ball
Major upgrade to create more public open space in Hull 4th January 2021 As 2021 begins, an important new phase for a major upgrade that will transform the way everyone travels around Hull is getting under way. As well as delivering much better connections for road users between the centre of Hull and the retail and docks area, the £355 million A63 Castle Street scheme will create more […] Read more News Transport & Streets A63Castle StreetMytongateNational Highways
Work starts improve Staveley Road 4th January 2021 Work has started to improve Staveley Road. From Monday 4 January road repairs will be carried in Staveley Road between Marfleet Lane and Hopewell Road. The work is expected to last a total of six weeks, and will be carried out by Wright Civil Engineering. The work will be carried out in two phases in […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonStaveley RoadWright Civil Engineering
Hull to remain in Tier 3 of Coronavirus restrictions 30th December 2020 Hull City Council has issued a statement after it was confirmed at this afternoon’s government update that the city will remain in Tier 3 (Very High) of Coronavirus restrictions. Julia Weldon, Director of Public Health at Hull City Council, said: “Currently, we remain in Tier 3 and the priority for all of us must be […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health COVID-19Julia Weldon
Northern Powergrid to invest £2.5m to improve electricity network 30th December 2020 A £2.5m investment to upgrade the electricity network in Sculcoates will begin from Monday 4 January. Northern Powergrid are carrying out essential works to improve the reliability and resilience of the electricity network serving Sculcoates. The work will focus on replacing sections of extra high voltage underground electricity cables dating back to the 1940s with […] Read more News Transport & Streets ExcalonNorthern PowergridSculcoates Lane
Work to improve Endike Lane begins next month 29th December 2020 Roadworks in Endike Lane will begin next week. From Monday 4 January, repair works between Willowfield and Oldstead Avenue will take place for six weeks. To carry out these works safely and effectively, traffic management will be in place, and motorists will be diverted for the duration of the works. The signed diversion route for […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonEndike LanePBS Construction
Hull to remain in Tier 3 of Coronavirus restrictions 23rd December 2020 Hull City Council has issued a statement after it was confirmed at this afternoon’s government update that the city will remain in Tier 3 (Very High) of Coronavirus restrictions. Tim Fielding, Deputy Director of Public Health at Hull City Council, said: “Currently, we remain in Tier 3 and the priority for all of us must […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health
Avoid becoming a waste offender this festive season 23rd December 2020 Residents are being reminded to dispose of their waste correctly this festive season after five offenders were prosecuted for fly-tipping. The warning comes as families prepare for the festive season, traditionally handling a substantial increase in excess packaging. Earlier this month, a resident was fined £400 for waste found dumped in land next to Saner […] Read more News Waste Caught on cameraCCTVCouncillor Anita HarrisonEnvironment AgencyEnvironmental Protection Act 1990Fly-tipping
New screens in Hull’s Paragon Interchange being tested for New Year 22nd December 2020 Screens in Hull’s Paragon Interchange are being tested for use in the New Year. The 49 new screens installed earlier this year in the city’s transport hub followed a revamp of the digital system. The move will enable bus passengers to plan their journeys as efficiently as possible, with real-time updates on bus arrival and […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleEast YorkshireParagon InterchangeStagecoach
Last chance to bag exclusively priced Rugby League World Cup tickets 22nd December 2020 There’s still time to secure your tickets at special promotional prices for the Rugby League Word Cup 2021 as the competition celebrates a record-breaking year of hugely encouraging sales and the first-ever public ticket ballot – as well as ground-breaking social impact in what will be the biggest and best Rugby League World Cup in […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport Stadium What's on CLLR DAVE CRAKEREnglandRugby League World Cup 2021
