Support for families affected by relationship conflicts 31st August 2020 A new campaign aimed at supporting parents and young people in reducing relationship conflicts launches today. Relationship Matters is a programme that will provide support for parents where there are conflicts, and emotional well-being support for young people affected by this, in turn, improving the mental health and long-term future chances for children involved. Evidence […] Read more Children and families News childrenCouncillor Clarkfamiliesparentsrelationshipmattersyoung people
Plan for a new ‘aquagreen’ to reduce flooding in east Hull 28th August 2020 Residents are being asked for their views about plans to create a large ‘aquagreen’ at Castlehill to reduce flood risk to homes and businesses in east Hull. A public consultation has been launched on the proposals for a versatile green space, south of the old Bransholme Dairy Farm, that will store excess water during a […] Read more Community and Living Environment Living With Water News CastlehillCouncillor Mike ThompsonEnvironment AgencyHolderness DrainNorth CarrSutton
Bus lane charges to begin next week 28th August 2020 Bus lane charges will restart from next week. The charges will be reintroduced from Wednesday 2 September following an introduction period where no charges were levied. Motorists caught driving in the bus lanes from Monday – Saturday, 7am-6.30pm may be issued with a penalty notice. The charges will be reintroduced from Wednesday 2 September following […] Read more News Transport & Streets bus lanesCouncillor Daren HaleKAT Hull Cardpop-up cycle lanes
Residents invited to help create new Humber Mouth project 27th August 2020 Humber Mouth literature festival has launched a new project in conjunction with the Freedom Festival for 2020. The Hull Story Map is inviting contributions from the city’s residents to create a new digital map complete with their words about Hull. Writer and artist Joanna Walsh was commissioned as Humber Mouth’s Digital Writer-in-Residence and has created […] Read more Leisure & Culture Libraries News Regeneration Freedom Festivalhull story mapHumber Mouthjoanna walsh
£3.8m Pearson Park refurbishment celebrated on special anniversary 27th August 2020 A celebration to mark the completion of the £3.8million restoration scheme of Pearson Park has taken place today. On the 160-year anniversary of Zachariah Pearson gifting the land to the people of Hull, a small event saw the Lord Mayor, Councillor Steve Wilson, cutting a ribbon at the new bandstand. The restoration project, funded by […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration cllr john farehamnational lottery community fundNational Lottery Heritage FundPearson Park
Pockets of wildflowers enhance Hull’s biodiversity offer 27th August 2020 Work to environmentally enhance pockets of the city’s green spaces is well under way. Areas across Hull will be filled with buckthorn and wildflower planting as part of plans to improve the city’s green spaces. Hull city council is working closely with community groups such as Rubbish Friends who come together on a regular basis […] Read more Environment News Oak Road playing fieldsPearson ParkRubbish FriendsWildflowersYorkshire Wildlife Trust
Campaign launches to support food businesses 27th August 2020 A new campaign from the Food Standards Agency (FSA), supported by Hull City Council, is offering support and guidance to established and new businesses. Here to Help which launched this week, is targeting businesses that have had to diversify in order to trade during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as newly established small and micro food […] Read more Coronavirus Environment News
Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull 25th August 2020 The latest seven-day rate of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hull is 6.5 per 100,000 of the population. That figure compares with a rate in England of 11.1 per 100,000 of population, with 17.0 per 100,000 across the Yorkshire and Humber region. Coronovirus remains a risk and residents should continue to follow advice on social distancing […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Julia WeldonNHSOutbreak Prevention and Management Plan
Housing build programme gathers pace 25th August 2020 The next phase of Hull City Council’s ambitious housing growth programme is underway. The scheme includes homes in Beckington Close and Plym Grove, Longhill, where nine, modern new bungalows to rent from the council are being built by Hull-based Houlton, and part funded by the Humber LEP’s local growth fund. This phase is a departure […] Read more Housing News Regeneration Councillor John BlackHoultonHumber LEP
Secondary school pupils asked to consider their routes to school 21st August 2020 As schools get ready to open with new processes and safety measures in place, secondary school pupils are asked to consider how they get to and from school to allow for the safest travel options. Pupils are encouraged to walk or cycle to school where this is possible, to help alleviate pressures on buses. Students […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Transport & Streets Councillor ClarkHull Learning Partnership
Hull Fair unable to go ahead for 2020 21st August 2020 Hull City Council has today confirmed, together with the Showman’s Guild, that Hull Fair will not go ahead this year. Since the announcement in May that the event would be unlikely to take place, the council has continued to work with the Guild to monitor any changes to Covid-19 restrictions made by public health England […] Read more Cancellations Coronavirus Leisure & Culture News COVID-19Hull Fair
Six-week consultation underway for proposed East Carr housing development 20th August 2020 A six-week consultation process is underway regarding plans for a housing development in East Carr, Hull. The site is located to the east of Howdale Road and Dunvegan Road. This site was allocated for housing in the Hull Local Plan following a number of rounds of consultation and, alongside the other policies and proposals in […] Read more Housing News Regeneration Dunvegan RoadEast CarrHowdale RoadHull Local Plan
