Hull to host Fiji in Rugby League World Cup 2021 10th June 2020 With 500 days to go until the opening fixture of the Rugby League World Cup 2021, tournament organisers have announced that Hull will act as the training base for Fiji’s men’s team. Hull’s passionate rugby league fans will welcome the 2017 semi-finalists to the KCOM Stadium, which will host two men’s games, including a quarter-final, […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport Councillor Dave CrakerKCOM StadiumRLWC2021Rugby LeagueRugby League World Cup
Businesses in Hull working together toward safe reopening on June 15 10th June 2020 Hull city centre businesses and organisations are working together to create safe spaces for visitors and customers. High street shops, department stores and shopping centres are set to be allowed to reopen on Monday 15 June as part of the Government’s three-stage plan to ease lockdown measures. In anticipation of this, and also to support […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Councillor Daren HaleHull BIDHull city centreKathryn ShillitoWorking Safely
Roads in Hull to be widened as part of cycling city bid 9th June 2020 Work to improve Hull’s cycling infrastructure will begin this month. Plans will include widening existing cycle lanes in areas including Freetown Way and an introduction of additional cycle lanes in roads including Holderness Road, Spring Bank, Anlaby Road and Beverley Road. The works are being accelerated so Hull City Council can secure the first phase […] Read more Environment News Public Health Transport & Streets Active HullAnlaby RoadBeverley RoadCouncillor Daren HaleCyclingFreetown WayHolderness RoadHull Paragon InterchangeSpring Bank
Children in Hull estate growing vegetables to combat coronavirus boredom 9th June 2020 A Hull residents’ group is digging deep to keep children engaged, exercising and learning during the coronavirus lockdown. Working alongside Hull City Council’s tenant participation team, Charterhouse Community Tenants’ and Residents’ Association (CCTRA) members have been helping children to understand the benefits of healthy eating by teaching them to grow their own salad and vegetables. […] Read more Coronavirus Housing News CCTRANeighbourhoods and housing
East Park named best free day out in East Yorkshire at Mumbler awards 8th June 2020 East Park has been named the best local free day out in the Hull and East Riding Mumbler awards. The park in Holderness Road pipped the Streetlife Museum into second place in the parenting community group’s first Family Awards, celebrating the best things to do for families in East Yorkshire. Voting took place in January […] Read more Coronavirus Leisure & Culture Museums News East ParkParksStreetlife Museum
How dog-walkers are helping people stay safe in Hull 8th June 2020 Dog-owners in self-isolation are being helped to stay safe and keep their pets happy during the coronavirus pandemic. A series of community hubs has been set up by Hull City Council alongside the voluntary sector to offer advice and help to residents who may not have other support. The hubs have provided help to pick […] Read more Coronavirus News City of Culture volunteersHull City Council
New store to open in vacant Whitefriargate retail unit 8th June 2020 A new occupier has been found for a vacant retail unit in Whitefriargate in Hull city centre Hull commercial developer Wykeland Group announced it had acquired the building along with the former Marks and Spencer store last week. The firm has now let the 35,000 sq ft former New Look unit to growing independent retailer […] Read more Business News Regeneration Durham Bed CentreFuture High Streets FundHistoric EnglandHumber LEPMarks and SpencerWhitefriargateWykeland
Cycling upgrade to begin in Freetown Way in Hull 5th June 2020 Hull firm Ashcourt Group has been appointed to carry out cycle improvement works in Freetown Way in Hull. The scheme will include widening the cycle lane and putting in segregation to provide protection for cyclists between Great Union Street and the New Cleveland Street junction and the city centre. The route will also undergo a […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travel grantCouncillor Daren HaleCyclingDepartment for Transport
Hundreds of golfers tee off as Hull leisure facilities begin to reopen 5th June 2020 More than a thousand people have played a round of golf on Hull City Council-owned course in just two weeks. Golf courses reopened to the public on Friday 15 May with new social distancing guidelines – and 1,146 bookings have been made since then. From 1 June, groups of up to four are now permitted […] Read more Coronavirus Leisure & Culture News Sport Councillor Marjorie BrabazonGolfHCALTennis
Car parks in Hull to begin charging from Monday 15 June 5th June 2020 Hull City Council is to reintroduce charges in its car parks across the city from Monday 15 June. It comes after charges for on-street car parking were introduced from Monday 18 May. Short-stay and long-stay sites including Albion Street, Lowgate, History Centre, Tower Street and Trippet Street, Osborne Street, George Street, Pryme Street, Francis Street […] Read more News Transport & Streets car parksCouncillor Daren HaleMiPermit
Commuters in Hull urged to use bus stops in outdoor spaces 5th June 2020 People are being encouraged to use bus stops located in open spaces throughout Hull. The advice comes after passengers were urged to avoid using Hull Paragon Interchange unless absolutely necessary. Social distancing signage has been implemented in the station in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus. Passengers are being reminded that face coverings […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleCOVID-19East Yorkshire bus serviceStagecoach
Return to Hull school ‘gone smoothly’ as pupils, parents and teachers happy to be back 5th June 2020 Hull schools have now opened to a wider number of pupils, in nursery, reception, year one and year six. Helen Miller, principal at Kingswood Parks primary school, said: ‘The wider opening of the school has gone very smoothly. Both staff and pupils have quickly settled into a new routine. As a school we appreciate the […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Department for EducationEducationHull Schools and Learning PartnershipKingswood Parks Primary School
