Companies invited to bid for major maritime regeneration project 20th August 2020 Companies are being invited to be part of a major maritime and regeneration project in Hull. Businesses will have the opportunity to submit tenders to embark on an extensive refurbishment of one of the most stunning buildings in the city, the Hull Maritime Museum, and the Dock Office Chambers forming part of the continued regeneration […] Read more News Planning Regeneration Arctic CorsairDock Office ChambersHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNorth End ShipyardSpurn Lightship
Partnership launched to tackle criminal behaviour in young people 19th August 2020 A partnership aimed at diverting young people away from criminality has been launched. The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Humberside Police and the Safer Hull Community Safety Partnership are working alongside nation charity Revolving Doors Agency to prevent young adults being pulled into a cycle of crime. In the last year, Humberside Police […] Read more Community and Living News Humberside PoliceHumberside Police and Crime CommissionerKeith HunterRevolving Doors AgencyTracy Harsley
New resources to help children returning to school 18th August 2020 New resources have been developed to help children returning to school life. HeadStart Hull, along with Barnardo’s, have consulted children of primary school age to find out about their concerns, and helped to address these in new guides; Stepping into Secondary School and Returning to School Life After Lockdown. The Stepping into Secondary School guide […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor ClarkHeadStart HullHull Learning Partnership
Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull 18th August 2020 The latest seven-day rate of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hull is 2.3 per 100,000 of the population. That figure compares with a rate in England of 11.0 per 100,000 of population, with 19.1 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 Hull coronavirus rateHull Outbreak Prevention and Management PlanJulia Weldon
Schools prepare to welcome pupils back to school safely 17th August 2020 Schools in Hull are preparing to welcome back all pupils, with additional safety measures in place. Schools are adopting measures based on their own school’s risk assessments, with some phasing the return of pupils to help with re-introducing routines, some will have staggered start and finish times, one-way systems, use of different entrances for different […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Back to School SafelyCouncillor ClarkHull Learning Partnership
An outdoor opera is heading to Hull Marina this summer 14th August 2020 An outdoor and socially distanced opera is taking place at Stage@TheDock on Hull Marina in September. Hansel and Gretel, from Whistle Stop Opera, will retell the fairy tale of two hungry children, lost in the woods, and a gingerbread cottage that hides a scary secret. Devised by John Savournin for four singers and accordion, social […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Hansel and GretelHull MarinaOpera NorthStage@TheDockWhistle Stop Opera
Children’s book explains coronavirus 14th August 2020 A book for children to help understand coronavirus has been published, called My Hero is You. The book has been developed by children, for children, with input from over 1,700 children, parents, caregivers and teachers from around the world, who shared how they were coping with the pandemic. It is aimed at children aged 6 […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News
Allenby Commercial completes £1.2m renovation of heritage sites in Hull’s Old Town 14th August 2020 A developer breathing new life into old buildings in Hull has completed the £1.2m renovation of two historic riverside properties. Allenby Commercial has converted Danish Buildings and the adjoining Grade II listed Bayles House into 17 studios that are being snapped up by architects, film-makers, marketing professionals, tattooists and hair stylists. The renovation has been […] Read more News Allenby CommercialBayles HouseDanish BuildingsHumber LEP
Cyclists urged to make use of pop-up cycle lanes 13th August 2020 Cyclists in Hull are being urged to make use of the city’s pop-up cycle lanes. The advice comes as Hull City Council works to install segregated cycle lanes to provide extra safety measures for cyclists using some of the city’s most busy roads. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for regeneration and economic investment, said: “We […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleHumberside Policepop-up cycle lanesRusty Riders
Love Parks campaign challenges littering and anti-social behaviour 13th August 2020 Keep Britain Tidy has launched a new campaign to tackle littering and anti-social behaviour in parks. The campaign is being supported by Hull City Council and Hull Culture and Leisure. Councillor Marjorie Brabazon, chair of Hull Culture and Leisure, said: “Our fantastic parks are integral parts of our communities. They provide valuable green spaces that […] Read more Community and Living Environment Leisure & Culture News Councillor Anita HarrisonCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonHull Culture and LeisureKeep Britain TidyLove Parks
Two of Hull’s historic ships set to receive major restoration 13th August 2020 The search is underway for a shipyard company to repair and restore two of Hull’s historic ships. Hull City Council has launched a procurement process to appoint a shipyard to undertake major restoration works that will preserve the Arctic Corsair and the Spurn Lightship for the next 100 years. For the last 20 years, a […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration Arctic CorsairCouncillor Daren HaleHull Maritime ProjectNational Lottery Heritage FundSpurn Lightship
Funding secured for research into remote working 13th August 2020 Hull City Council, along with the other three Humber local authorities and the University of Hull, have secured government funding for research into how technology can support workforces to choose how and where they want to work. The partnership has secured £76,000 of funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to undertake […] Read more Coronavirus News Communities and Local GovernmentCouncillor Stephen BradyHull UniversityMinistry of Housing
