Bottleneck junction set to receive major upgrade as part of cycling improvements 15th December 2020 Major improvements to two key junctions in Holderness Road will take place next year. As part of the ongoing upgrade in Holderness Road and the refresh of the cycle lanes, a decision has been taken to further improve traffic flow along this busy route. A filter lane will be introduced for motorists turning right into […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleCycle lanesHolderness RoadKingston Shopping CentreMount PleasantSouthcoates Lane
Work set to start on new build £8.2million primary school 14th December 2020 Construction work is set to begin on a new build £8.2 million primary school, including one of Hull’s first purpose-built bases for young children with autism. Contracts have been exchanged to enable Broadacre Primary School in Wawne Road to have a brand new expanded school constructed next to its current building, which will later be […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Regeneration Broadacre Primary SchoolCouncillor Peter ClarkHull Esteem ConsortiumHumber Education TrustSewell Construction
Children receiving free school meals to be given vouchers for food over Christmas 14th December 2020 Children who live in Hull and are currently receiving free school meals will be given vouchers of £15 a week over the Christmas holidays. Parents of children who receive free school meals in Hull’s schools will be sent a text or an email asking them to choose the supermarket of their choice. Vouchers for their […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Christmas 2020Free school meals
Stunning art installations set to feature as part of £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment 11th December 2020 The £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment is set to feature a number of permanent art installations that will celebrate and bring to life Hull’s rich maritime past. The installations, from internationally-renowned and award-winning artists Katayoun Dowlatshahi and Heinrich & Palmer, will include a new seating area in the Peace Garden, integrated artworks on new amphitheatre-style seating, […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Planning Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHeinrich & PalmerKatayoun DowlatshahiQueens Gardens Hull
£4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment takes exciting next step 11th December 2020 The £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment has moved a step closer with Hull City Council submitting a planning application for the transformational city centre project. Plans for the regeneration of the historic gardens include improved public access, improvements to the boundary walls, the introduction of bespoke pieces of public art and restoration of the Rose Bowl […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Planning Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityQueens Gardens Hull
Hull City Council appoints Carbon Trust to support city’s 2030 Carbon Neutral Strategy 11th December 2020 Hull City Council is linking up with a major global organisation to help realise ambitious plans for a carbon-neutral future in the city. The council, along with neighbouring East Riding of Yorkshire Council, has appointed the Carbon Trust to undertake an assessment of how it can become carbon-neutral. Hull City Council declared a Climate Emergency […] Read more Environment News 2030 Carbon Neutral Hull StrategyCarbon TrustCllr Daren Hale
Shoppers asked to plan ahead when Christmas shopping this year 11th December 2020 Shoppers are being asked to plan ahead and consider changing some of their shopping habits this Christmas to support shops and local businesses. Independent shops, shopping centres and large retailers have introduced responsible and important measures to protect customers and staff. These measures include social distancing, limiting how many customers can shop within a premises […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Mike ThompsonHull BID
Winning pupil of Christmas card design competition announced 11th December 2020 Baiylan Ellerington, age 7, from Gillhill Primary school, has been picked as the winner of the Christmas card design competition by the council’s Chief Executive, Matt Jukes. Baiylan’s chosen design will now be used for the council’s e-Christmas cards this year. Children across all primary schools in Hull were asked to design a Christmas card, […] Read more Children and families Christmas Education and Learning News Christmas 2020Hull Primary Schools
Local authorities team-up with Hull Truck Theatre for Christmas cracker 10th December 2020 Hull Truck Theatre’s Christmas performance will be free to watch for residents across Hull and East Yorkshire this year thanks to a partnership with Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council. From festive music to karaoke, unexpected guests and lashings of humour, it is set to bring a dose of excitement and happiness […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Theatre What's on Councillor Stephen BradyHull Truck TheatrePrince Charming's Christmas Cracker
Speed tables to be introduced in Inglemire Lane 10th December 2020 Four new speed tables will be installed in a busy section of Inglemire Lane, to support traffic calming measures. On Friday 11 December, four new speed tables encouraging motorists to monitor their speed will be introduced between Oldstead Avenue and Cranbrook Avenue. The road will be closed to motorists from 8pm on Friday 11 December, […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonInglemire LaneSpeed tablesWright Civil Engineering
Fly-tippers warned as thousands of pounds in fines handed out in Hull 10th December 2020 People in Hull are being warned they will face enforcement action if they are found dumping waste after thousands of pounds in fines were handed out to fly-tippers. Residents are being encouraged to use services provided by Hull City Council to dispose of and recycle their waste – and not hand over waste to rogue […] Read more News Transport & Streets Waste Caught on cameraCllr Anita HarrisonFly-tipping
Freedom Festival to bring two internationally renowned performances to Hull 9th December 2020 The 2021 Freedom Festival will present two internationally renowned performances prior to its annual September festival, with an uplifting spring programme starting in March. The festival will bring the UK premiere of The Vigil, a 365-day monumental performance beginning on the spring equinox, to the city on Saturday 20 March. And Luke Jerram’s celebrated Gaia […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Freedom FestivalHull CollegeHull MinsterLuke JerramMuseum of the MoonThe Vigil
