Residents encouraged to take up free cycle lessons 25th September 2020 People in Hull are being encouraged to take up free cycling lessons. The Rusty Riders scheme is a training course for adults who want to brush up on their cycling skills. The two-and-a-half-hour session is designed to refresh the skills of adults returning to cycling by preparing them to cycle safely on Hull’s roads. As […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleEnnerdale cycle trackpop-up cycle lanesRusty Riders
Warning to Facebook users to not become accidental criminals 25th September 2020 Residents in Yorkshire are being warned not to become ‘accidental’ waste criminals. Facebook users in Yorkshire that use unregistered waste carriers could find themselves ‘accidental criminals’, warns the Environment Agency. Waste carriers, like other licensed trades, are required to register and operate in line with a set of rules that protect the environment and their […] Read more News Waste CrimestoppersEnvironment AgencyFly-tipping
Businesses urged to take extra steps to stop and control coronavirus spread 25th September 2020 Businesses in Hull are being urged to implement new measures to help stop and control the spread of coronavirus. The government has launched the NHS’s Covid-19 contact-tracing app, which allows people to register and ‘check-in’ when they visit a business. Users can ‘check-in’ to venues by scanning QR codes using a phone’s camera, which creates […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Mike ThompsonNHS appPublic Protection
Hull’s You Are Not Alone suicide prevention campaign picked as national best practice 25th September 2020 Hull’s You Are Not Alone suicide prevention campaign has been recognised as an example of national best practice. And other areas across the UK have been encouraged to develop similar campaigns with young people. The Hull suicide prevention campaign has been designed and developed by young people aged from 11 to 20 as part of […] Read more Children and families News HeadStart HullLGAYou Are Not Alone
Women Into Manufacturing and Engineering initiative wins Best Partnership Award 24th September 2020 The Women Into Manufacturing and Engineering (WiME) initiative has won the Best Partnership Award at the Catch 2020 Annual Awards. The public/private sector partnership is designed to raise the awareness of career paths in manufacturing and engineering for school girls and women. The awards ceremony, which celebrate successes in industry, took place online for the […] Read more Business News Regeneration Catch 2020 AwardsDepartment for Work and PensionsWiMEWomen Into Manufacturing and Engineering
Major improvement work to begin on two west Hull roads 23rd September 2020 Major improvement work is to be carried out on two arterial routes in the west of the city. Hessle Road and Anlaby Road will undergo extensive resurfacing works as part of a phased programme to improve the routes for motorists and cyclists. The phased roadworks will start on Monday 28 September. Hessle Road will complete […] Read more News Transport & Streets Anlaby RoadCouncillor Daren HaleHessle RoadHolderness Road
Hull set to host British Climbing Cup Championships 23rd September 2020 Hull is hosting the British Climbing Cup Championships this weekend. The national competition will take place at Rockcity on its brand-new competition wall. Councillor Dave Craker, portfolio holder for leisure and culture at Hull City Council, said: “Hull has always been a proud sporting city, so it’s fantastic that we have been able to draw […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport Councillor Dave CrakerRockcityThe British Climbing Cup Championships
Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull 22nd September 2020 The latest seven-day rate of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hull is 7.7 per 100,000 of the population. That figure compares with a rate in England of 33.0 per 100,000 of population and with 47.1 per 100,000 across the Yorkshire and Humber region. Julia Weldon, Director of Public Health for Hull, said: “It is essential we […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Hull coronavirus rateJulia Weldon
New cycle hub opens at Paragon Interchange 22nd September 2020 A new secure cycle hub has opened in Hull Paragon Interchange. The new facility will provide 160 spaces for cycles in a two-tier rack, six of which allow those with E-bikes to charge up their bicycles in the safety of the cycle hub. Additionally, there is also provision for 30 spaces in a separate area […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleCyclingDepartment for TransportMinister Chris Heaton-HarrisParagon InterchangeTransPennine Express
KCOM electric fleet supports Hull City Council’s carbon pledge 22nd September 2020 KCOM has unveiled a fleet of five electric vehicles to help the region’s fight against climate change. The Hull broadband provider has signalled its commitment to become a zero-carbon company by revealing the first vehicles to be part of its new eco-friendly fleet. The move supports Hull City Council’s aim to be carbon neutral by […] Read more Business News Councillor Daren HaleenvironmentKCOM
More than 1,000 fines issued for littering offences since lockdown ended 21st September 2020 Over 1,100 fixed penalty notices have been issued for littering since lockdown ended. The fixed penalty notices were reintroduced in June following the lifting of lockdown restrictions. Fines of £100 are issued, and then reduced to £80 if paid within seven days. And the local authority is warning people that offenders will be prosecuted for […] Read more News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonEnvironmental Protection Act 1990litter enforcementLittering
Three Hull infrastructure projects to receive £9.5m 21st September 2020 Three infrastructure schemes designed to kickstart the region’s economy have received full funding commitments from the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). The LEP board has committed £9.5m to the projects across Hull and East Yorkshire to stimulate the Humber’s economy over the next 18 months. The three infrastructure projects are being supported by Humber LEP’s […] Read more Business Housing News Regeneration A63Councillor Stephen BradyGetting Building FundGovernmentHumber LEPNew Deal
