Veterans’ Village project in Hull granted conditional approval 3rd June 2020 Hull City Council has granted conditional approval for a new 48-dwelling Veterans’ Village for ex-servicemen and women in Hull and the East Riding. The innovative project, led by the Hull 4 Heroes charity, is to be built on a 22-acre site next to Priory Road in Hull, extending into the boundaries of Hull City Council […] Read more Business Housing News Regeneration Armed ForcesEast Riding CouncilHull 4 HeroesHull City CouncilVeterans Village
Former M&S store bought by Hull developer Wykeland 3rd June 2020 The former Marks and Spencer store and a neighbouring property in Whitefriargate have been bought by a Hull developer. Wykeland Group has acquired the 60,000 and 42,000 sq ft buildings, the two largest properties on the historic Hull street that has been highlighted by Hull City Council as a priority area for regeneration. Hull City […] Read more Business News Regeneration HMVMarks and SpencerNew LookWhitefriargateWykeland
Look Say Sing Play campaign helping young families in lockdown 3rd June 2020 A baby brain-building campaign for Hull parents of children aged under-two has proven such a success that it is now to be rolled out nationally. The city was one of the first areas to roll out the Look, Say, Sing Play campaign, which aims to empower and highlight to parents the brain-building benefits that everyday […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News CCGLook Say Sing PlayNSPCC
Lockdown sees rise in fly-tipping in Hull 2nd June 2020 Fly-tippers are being warned of strict enforcement action if they are found dumping their waste. Hull City Council has issued a warning to people who are taking advantage of coronavirus restrictions and illegally dumping their waste. If caught, offenders could face a £400 fine or criminal prosecution which would result in an unlimited fine and […] Read more Environment News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonEnvironment AgencyFly-tipping
Thousands of pounds of period products donated by Hull organisations 2nd June 2020 Thousands of pounds worth of period products have been donated by Hull organisations to help those struggling during lockdown. Charities, supermarkets, health providers and communities all responded to a request for donations made by The Warren and Hull’s Health and Wellbeing Board Chair. Councillor Hester Bridges, Hull’s Health and Wellbeing Board Chair and The Warren […] Read more Children and families News Public Health FareShareHull Health and Wellbeing BoardThe Warren
Grants to be issued to care providers to help manage pressures of Covid-19 2nd June 2020 Hull City Council will begin to distribute £3m of grant funding to help support those providing care to the city’s most vulnerable residents during the coronavirus pandemic. The grants have been provided by the Department of Health & Social Care’s Infection Control Fund to help with additional costs being faced by care providers who are […] Read more Adult social care Coronavirus Health and Social Care News Councillor Gwen LunnCOVID-19Department of Health & Social CareInfection Control Fund
Young people in Hull launch Love Staying Safe Online 1st June 2020 Love Staying Safe Online launches this week, with young people sharing their top tips for safety online. The online campaign is a series of short sound bites, filmed by young people from their homes, with each film sharing a top tip for staying safe while using the internet, emails and social media. The first of […] Read more Community and Living News Hull Young Peoples’ VoiceLove Staying Safe OnlineNSPCCUK Safer Internet SafetyVoice and InfluenceYoung Mayor
Survey asks young people in Hull how they’re coping during coronavirus pandemic 1st June 2020 Young people in Hull are being asked how they are coping with their emotional and mental health during the coronavirus lockdown. Headstart Hull has launched the anonymous survey for young people aged 10 to 25. It was developed by the city’s voice and influence team on behalf of Hull City Council and Hull CCG. The […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News HeadStart HullHow are you feeling?
Green light for work to transform one of Hull’s busiest roads 29th May 2020 Work to transform one of Hull’s busiest roads will start in summer. The A63 Castle Street scheme will improve transport links between the Port of Hull to the A63 and M62 along with the wider strategic road network. The scheme also help to reunite the city centre with its waterfront, supporting the city’s economic growth […] Read more News Planning Regeneration Transport & Streets A63A63 footbridgeBalfour BeattyCouncillor Daren HaleDr Mary MurdochFruit MarketHumber LEPNational HighwaysTransport for the North
How public spaces in Hull are being kept safe 29th May 2020 Hull City Council is working alongside partners and city businesses to put in place guidance and protection to keep public spaces safe. In the past few weeks, following changes in measures issued by Government, social distancing and public health guidance has appeared across the city centre. Places such as Trinity Market have introduced one-way systems […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHull BIDKathryn ShillitoTrinity Market
Hull’s coronavirus helpline hours to be reduced 28th May 2020 The Hull Helpline weekend opening hours are to be reduced in response to a fall in the volume of calls from the public. From Sunday 31 May, the Hull Helpline will operate Monday to Saturday from 8am to 6pm. Requests for help can be made online via the council’s website hull.gov.uk. In the first nine […] Read more Coronavirus News Councillor Stephen BradyHull Helpline
More than £1m boost for Hull’s cycle tracks 27th May 2020 Hull City Council has been awarded £1.36m to improve the city’s cycling infrastructure. The funds will help fast-track the authority’s plans to making key improvements to cycle routes across the city. The money will also support the council’s Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure plan, designed to create more space for cyclists and clearly marking all […] Read more Environment News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleCyclingDepartment for TransportSculcoates Bridge
