Cyclists in Hull to benefit from increased bus lane enforcement 3rd July 2020 Cyclists in Hull are to benefit from all-day bus lane enforcement. Bus lanes in Hull will be enforced from 7am to 6.30pm from Monday 13 July in a bid to make cyclists feel safer. The move comes as part of Hull City Council’s plans to overhaul its cycling infrastructure and encourage more people to choose […] Read more News Transport & Streets Active HullBus laneCouncillor Daren HaleCycling
39 streets in Hull to be protected from potholes 2nd July 2020 Work to reduce the number of potholes on Hull’s roads will begin next week. Hull City Council will be laying a specialist treatment to 39 sections of road starting from Monday 6 July to Friday 14 August. The works will cover a total of 66,169 sq m of road. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Colas LtdCouncillor Anita HarrisonpotholesRoad closure
Free cycling lessons for rusty riders in Hull 2nd July 2020 People in Hull are being encouraged to take up free cycling lessons. The Rusty Riders scheme is a training course for adults who wish 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. Councillor […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonCouncillor Daren HaleCyclingFirst Step SportsHumberside PoliceOperation Safe PassRusty Riders
Hull crematorium to allow more mourners at funerals 2nd July 2020 Chanterlands Avenue Crematorium is to increase the number of mourners permitted at funerals. From Monday 6 July, up to 30 people will be permitted into the crematorium’s large chapel and 12 will be allowed into the small chapel. This follows reviewed guidelines recently announced by Government. Richard Barker, bereavement services manager at Hull City Council, […] Read more Closures Coronavirus Customer Services News Chanterlands Avenue CrematoriumFuneralsHull crematorium
Cycle track at Ennerdale in Hull reopens to riders 2nd July 2020 The cycle circuit track at Ennerdale has reopened to riders. Ennerdale Cycle Circuit is the only all-weather 1km circuit of its kind in the Humber region. The 1km enclosed circuit can now be booked for an hour by up to 12 people through an online booking system. Slots are available on Monday from 9.15am to […] Read more Closures Leisure & Culture News Sport Councillor Marjorie BrabazonCyclingEnnerdaleEnnerdale cycle trackHCAL
Children in Hull to be given laptops after £10k donation 2nd July 2020 Children that are looked after by Hull City Council are to receive laptops following a donation from Hull Esteem Consortium. A donation of £10,000 for the purchase of 20 laptops for children in the city has been made by Dalmore Capital, the majority stakeholder in the Esteem Consortium. The devices are to be given to […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor ClarkEducationEsteem ConsortiumLearningLearning Partnership
Hull City Council supporting hospitality businesses ahead of reopening 1st July 2020 Hull City Council is supporting businesses in the hospitality sector as they begin to reopen with temporary measures to create access to more outdoor space. As part of Government plans to support hospitality businesses, licensing process for outdoor seating has been simplified and planning procedure has been relaxed. The creation of access to more outdoor […] Read more Coronavirus News Regeneration Chief Superintendent Darren DownsCouncillor Daren HaleHull City CouncilHumberside Police
Jobs4Humber recruitment app to launch next week 1st July 2020 A new recruitment app for jobs in the Humber region will launch next week. The Jobs4Humber app is aimed at anyone searching for work in the Humber region at any level, as well as companies looking to source talent within the region. It is being launched by Hull firm GBIT Recruitment from their headquarters at […] Read more Business News Regeneration BondholdersC4DIGBIT RecruitmentJobs4HumberRecruitment
£3.95 million funding for major highway routes in Hull 30th June 2020 Almost £4 million will be spent on three major highways routes in Hull, the Department for Transport has announced. The £3.95 million funding will see major repairs to three sections of the city’s key route network. Work will be carried out at the A165 Holderness Road from Witham to Southcoates Lane, the A1105 Anlaby Road […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonDepartment for TransportRoadworks
New Broadacre Primary School now a step closer 30th June 2020 The construction of the new Broadacre Primary School has taken a step forward. The project, which will see the existing building demolished and replaced, has now approved by the Regional Schools Commissioner. The new build will provide 630 pupil places – 210 more places than the existing building – for children in the North Carr […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Broadacre Primary SchoolCouncillor ClarkEducationHull Schools and Learning Partnership
Hull City Council: We need you to help us control Coronavirus 29th June 2020 Hull’s plan to prevent and contain local Coronavirus outbreaks has been launched, along with a message to the public that risk can only be reduced if people work together. The Outbreak Prevention and Management Plan sets out how Hull City Council will work with partners across the City to reduce risks of virus transmission, prevent […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Stephen BradyJulia WeldonOutbreak Prevention and Management Plan
Hull businesses in creative industries urged to apply for £2k grants 29th June 2020 Hull businesses in the creative industries that have been hit by the effects of coronavirus are being urged to apply for up to £2,000 in grant support. Hull City Council is welcoming applications from small businesses and freelance workers in the city’s creative industries for the Hull Business Discretionary Grant Fund. Grants of up to […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Arts and cultureCouncillor Daren HaleHull Business Discretionary Grant Fund