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
Residents thanked for their recycling efforts 21st September 2020 Residents in Hull are being thanked for their recycling efforts. As part of Recycle Now’s 17th annual Recycle Week, Hull City Council wants to thank those who make the effort to ensure they are recycling correctly, and helping to protect the environment. Statistics released by Recycle Now show that through lockdown the UK has become […] Read more News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonFly-tippingRecycle NowRecycling week
Coronavirus: Hull mobile testing unit locations this week 20th September 2020 A mobile testing unit has been deployed to different areas around the region to make it easier for people to get tested for coronavirus closer to home. The mobile testing unit moves around the region offering testing strictly by appointment only. The mobile testing unit will be at the following locations this week – Tuesday […] Read more News Hull mobile testing unit
Whitefriargate secures £1.75m grant from Historic England 19th September 2020 Whitefriargate in Hull has received a grant of £1.75m from Historic England. Hull City Council was informed earlier this year that its funding bid, for up to £1.75m for the historic street, had been accepted. Historic England has confirmed that the regeneration project in Hull city centre will receive the full amount. Councillor Daren Hale, […] Read more News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHigh Streets Heritage Action ZoneHistoric EnglandWhitefriargate
Experts appointed to dismantle skeletons at Hull Maritime Museum 18th September 2020 Eight extremely fragile and unusual marine skeletons and specimens are to be removed from the Hull Maritime Museum, as part of a multi-million pound heritage-led regeneration scheme. A decision record published on Friday 18 confirms the appointment of a conservation specialist company to dismantle, pack, conserve and transport the marine animal skeletons. Once removed, they […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Arctic CorsairCouncillor Daren HaleDock Office ChambersHCALHull MaritimeHull Maritime MuseumNational Lottery Heritage FundNorth End ShipyardSpurn Lightship
Residents asked to share their views on important issues 18th September 2020 Residents are being asked to take part in a survey about where they live. The latest People’s Panel survey is asking residents about their thoughts on the local authority’s bin collection service, their local neighbourhood, crime and disorder levels and pre and post lockdown exercise habits. The feedback will be used to help shape future […] Read more News Waste Councillor Stephen BradyPeople’s PanelSurveyVoucher
Preventative action for Hull schools to help reduce spread of coronavirus 18th September 2020 The Hull Learning Partnership, in conjunction with Hull City Council is taking preventative action against coronavirus by agreeing that school staff, and secondary pupils across the city are expected to wear face coverings in certain situations from Monday 21 September. The decision has been made because of the rising number of cases. Helen Christmas, public […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Hull Learning Partnership
Kelvin Hall Academy extension provides 250 additional school places 18th September 2020 Work has been completed on a two-storey extension to Kelvin Hall Academy in Hull. The extension is part of a programme of works to increase the number of secondary school places for children in the city, and improve the quality of the learning environment. Hull City Council, in partnership with Hull Esteem Consortium, and their […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkHull Esteem ConsortiumKelvin Hall School
Hull City Council obtains injunction banning man from commercial premises for a year 17th September 2020 Hull City Council has successfully obtained an injunction banning a Bransholme man from entering any commercial premises in the city for a year. The injunction prohibits Liam Huteson, of Exton Close, Bransholme, from entering any commercial premises within the Hull boundary for 12 months, with the power of arrest attached. It was sought by the […] Read more News CourtsHull and Holderness Magistrates CourtHull City CouncilHull County CourtNeighbourhood Nuisance Team
