Check your bin collection dates over the festive period 18th December 2020 Waste collection dates for Hull residents will be changing over the Christmas and New Year break. Bin collections will change slightly over a three-week period, before returning to normal next month. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for waste management at Hull City Council, said: “We would like to remind residents to check their bin collection […] Read more News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonHousehold waste and recycling centresrecycling
Hull City Council to distribute £3,000 grants to businesses in hospitality sector 17th December 2020 Hull City Council is to distribute thousands of pounds in extra grant provision for pubs, cafes and restaurants after it was announced the city will remain under Tier 3 Covid-19 restrictions. The support will see grants of £3,000 made available for hospitality venues required to close under the Government measures. Councillor Daren Hale, Deputy Leader […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Additional Restrictions GrantBusiness supportCllr Daren HaleLocal Restrictions Support Scheme
Additional funding sought for two Beverley Road projects 17th December 2020 Two reports will be discussed at Finance Scrutiny this week. The reports are requesting additional funding to support two ongoing projects of significant buildings on Beverley Road. Additional essential works on the Brunswick Arcade site at 52a and 54 Beverley Road were identified through the open tender exercise in order to make the building safe […] Read more Council Government and Democracy Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Beverley Road bathsBeverley Road heritageBrunswick ArcadeCouncillor Daren Hale
Message to residents as Hull remains in Tier 3 17th December 2020 It has been confirmed following a Government review that Hull will remain in Tier 3, the highest level of Coronavirus restrictions. Strict rules over household mixing remain in place and pubs and restaurants must stay closed for all but takeaway orders. In-line with national guidance, rules will still be relaxed over the Christmas period, allowing […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health #tier3ChristmasCoronavirusCOVID-19restrictionstiers
More than 60 people were fined for littering last month 17th December 2020 More than 60 people have been prosecuted for littering in Hull. A total of 64 people including a man from London have been issued with heavy fines after they were caught littering in Hull. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for Streetscene for Hull City Council, said: “Littering of any kind, including throwing cigarette butts onto […] Read more News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonEnvironmental Protection Act 1990LA Support LtdLittering
Communities pull together to create magical Christmas for 2020 17th December 2020 2020’s Christmas may not be like any other, but communities around Hull have been coming together to ensure memories will still be made this festive season. Schools, businesses, volunteers and even neighbours have been busy across the city organising everything from advent calendar walks to light displays, covid-safe grottos and Christmas competitions. Amongst the many […] Read more Christmas Leisure & Culture News What's on ChristmascommunitiesCouncillor Hester Bridgesfamily activities
Hull’s Old Town set for new One Stop store 17th December 2020 Hull city centre is set to welcome a new nationally-known convenience store. Silver Street will soon be home to a One Stop franchise, which will also offer made-to-order sandwiches from sandwich-makers Stacked This project has been supported by a £182,000 grant from the Humber High Street Challenge Fund. The Humber High Street Challenge Fund has […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHumber High Street Challenge FundHumber LEPOne StopSilver StreetStackedWhitefriargate
New cycling hub to open in Hull’s Old Town 16th December 2020 A new cycle hub is to open in Trinity Market. R-evolution has been appointed operate a cycling hub from Trinity Market, to help support the city’s ambition to become a cycling city. The space will hold storage for up to 40 cycles and offer a repair service for small repairs to commuter’s cycles. The team […] Read more News Transport & Streets CommonplaceCouncillor Daren HaleCyclingR-evolutionTrinity Market
Freyah, 8, leads Hull’s Litter Squad to Keep Britain Tidy award 16th December 2020 An eight-year-old girl in Hull has been nominated for a national Keep Britain Tidy award, following her efforts to crack down on littering in a West Hull neighbourhood during the coronavirus pandemic. When the first lockdown was announced earlier this year, Freyah Ryan made the decision to incorporate her daily one hour exercise with an […] Read more News Waste Keep Britain TidyLitter SquadLove Your Street
East Park visitors offered chance to see park in new light 16th December 2020 Visitors to East Park will be able to explore it in a completely different way, thanks to a new free app. Love Exploring takes in the history and ecology of the park to produce virtual games and activities for the whole family to enjoy, a perfect way to be active this Christmas. Funded by Hull […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Public Health What's on Cllr Gwen LunnCllr Marjorie BrabazonEast Parkfamily activityfreeLove Exploring
Meet the unsung heroes helping to keep Hull safe 16th December 2020 2020 has been tough, really tough. The pandemic has reached every corner of the globe with countries, cities and communities having to respond, almost daily, to new challenges and threats posed by coronavirus. The story in Hull has been no different. In July, the city was the first in the UK to introduce street marshals […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Daren HaleStreet marshals Hull
Children enjoy festivities across Hull schools 15th December 2020 Hull schools are finishing the difficult year with plenty of festive fun for pupils. Festive events have been adapted, so that children can still enjoy the excitement and magic of Christmas. Across the city, schools have been holding socially distanced Carol services on school playgrounds, nativities performed and videoed for parents, Christmas parties within their […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Christmas 2020Hull Learning Partnership
