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
New business grant fund payments processed by Hull City Council 5th June 2020 Hull City Council is now processing payments for a new grant support fund for city businesses. About £2.4 million is being distributed by the local authority to businesses hit by the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The Hull Business Discretionary Grant Fund is targeted at small businesses and charities that may not be eligible […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren HaleHull Business Discretionary Grant Fund
Overnight roadworks in Mount Pleasant to begin on Monday 4th June 2020 Overnight works will begin in Mount Pleasant from Monday 8 June. The works will take place from 7pm to 6am for a week. The essential repair works will take place in Mount Pleasant and South Bridge Road roundabouts and a road closure will be in place from 7pm to 6am. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonMount PleasantRoadworksSouth Bridge Road
Hull City Council launches 10-step plan to help businesses return to work safely 4th June 2020 A 10-step plan has been launched by Hull City Council to support businesses in the city trying to return to work safely and recover from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The Hull Business Support Plan will help businesses to access advice in areas including grant funding and returning to work safely amid changing advice […] Read more Business News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren HaleInvest HullWorking Safely
Pearson Park targeted by thieves and vandals 4th June 2020 The refurbishment of Pearson Park is being compromised by thieves and vandals. Contractors on site are reporting the repetitive theft of new planting and damage to recently planted sapling trees. Hull City Council is ensuring that each act is reported to Humberside Police and CCTV is operating in the park. Additional security measures are also […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor John FarehamHumberside PoliceParksPearson ParkPearson Park Restoration Project
100 maritime objects chosen for People’s Choice exhibition 4th June 2020 Thousands of votes have been cast by the public to select 100 objects that will feature in a new exhibition at the refurbished Hull Maritime Museum. The People’s Choice exhibition will see some objects go on display for the first time. In the past three months, 200 objects have competed for a place in the […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Hull MaritimeHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
Hull buildings illuminated in purple in statement against racism 3rd June 2020 Buildings in Hull city centre have been illuminated in purple tonight in a statement against racism. Councillor Steve Wilson, Hull’s Lord Mayor, said: “Hull is a multi-cultural city and we are united with those across the world who are struggling against racism and other forms of prejudice. “Reflecting our proud status as a City of […] Read more Civic News Councillor Steve WilsonLord Mayor
