Hull Fair brought to life in digital exhibition 2nd September 2020 The sights and sounds of Hull Fair can still be enjoyed this year thanks to a digital exhibition that launches this weekend. The exhibition, Hull Fair, includes specially commissioned videos of the iconic and historic annual event, interviews with regular fairgoers explaining why the fair means so much to them, as well as pictures and […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHull Culture and LeisureHull FairHumber MuseumsHumber Museums PartnershipRuss Litten
Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull 2nd September 2020 The latest seven-day rate of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hull is 3.5 per 100,000 of the population. That figure compares with a rate in England of 12.0 per 100,000 of population, with 15.3 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 WeldonNHS Test and Trace
Coronavirus: Hull mobile testing unit locations this week 31st August 2020 A mobile testing unit is being 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. Tuesday 1 September: East Hull, Craven Park Wednesday 2 September: East Hull, Craven Park […] Read more Coronavirus Health and Social Care News Public Health Craven ParkHumber BridgeMobile testing unit Hull
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
