Hull to trial innovative new pedestrian crossing 11th June 2020 An innovative new pedestrian crossing to help reduce accidents will be installed in Hull. The project is being delivered in partnership with Liverpool City Council, which has been awarded more than £193,000 by the Road Safety Trust. Liverpool and Hull have some of the highest rates of pedestrian casualties in the UK, with 48 casualties […] Read more News Transport & Streets AgilysisCouncillor Anita HarrisonLiverpool City CouncilPedestrian crossingRoad Safety TrustSo-Mo
Hull’s huge 40ft whale skeleton to be brought back to life 11th June 2020 A stunning new visualisation of the Hull Maritime Museum’s 40ft north Atlantic right whale skeleton has been created. A 3D laser scanning of the huge animal’s remains has been created by leading contemporary artists Heinrich and Palmer. And now the 110-year-old skeleton of a young female right whale, which was about two years old and […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Absolutely CulturedHull Maritime MuseumHull MinsterHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityLumen PrizeNorth End Ship YardShip of the GodsSpurn Lightship
Roadworks to begin in Great Union Street 10th June 2020 Essential maintenance works will begin in Great Union Street from Monday 15 June. The road will be closed to northbound traffic between Witham and Clarence Street and vehicle access will on be permitted one way from North Bridge and Witham and exiting from Clarence Street. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for highways at Hull City […] Read more News Transport & Streets Clarence StreetCouncillor Anita HarrisonGreat Union StreetNorth BridgeWitham
Roadworks in Hall Road to take place at the weekend 10th June 2020 Roadworks will begin in Hall Road, Hull, on Saturday 13 June. A road closure will be in place from Inglemire Lane to Cottingham Road as the essential resurfacing works take place. Motorists will be diverted via Cottingham Road, Cranbrook Avenue and Inglemire Lane. Three new speed tables will also be installed to ensure motorists observe […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonHall RoadRoadworks
Hull City Council to buy Age UK Hull’s Bradbury House building 10th June 2020 Hull City Council has agreed to buy Bradbury House in Porter Street, Hull. The building has been used as the headquarters of charity Age UK Hull since it was built in 2001. The charity will relocate to a more prominent city centre location in summer. The building has been closed to the public since Tuesday […] Read more Business News Regeneration A63 Castle StreetAge UKAge UK HullCouncillor Daren HaleMyton Centre
Flood scheme to protect more than 4,000 homes wins top award 10th June 2020 A £22 million scheme to help protect homes and businesses in Hull and the East Riding from flooding has won two top awards. The Anlaby and East Ella Flood Alleviation Scheme (AEEFAS) has won in the Infrastructure Category and Project of the Year at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ (RICS) Social Impact Awards 2020 […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Regeneration Anlaby and East EllaCouncillor Chris MatthewsCouncillor Mike ThompsonEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilEnvironment AgencyFlood alleviation schemeFloodingHumber LEPLagoonRICS
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
