Armed Forces veterans to learn about mental health support 10th March 2020 Veterans and their families in Hull will be given the chance to learn about health support in the region. The second annual Supporting Our Armed Forces Community event is a chance to look at help available for veterans across the region. This year, the focus is on health and, in particular, mental health. About 200 […] Read more Adult social care Civic News Armed ForcesHull City CouncilVeterans
Hull care leaver now competing for international business award 10th March 2020 A Hull woman who built a successful business with her partner after they met in a Hull care home has been shortlisted for an international business award. Sarah Fenwick and partner Gareth Pennington escaped issues around homelessness, drugs and mental health which trapped family members. The pair set up Tree Fellas, a Hull firm of […] Read more Business Education and Learning News Care LeaversTree Fellas
Hull bucks national trend with multi-million-pound leisure investment 9th March 2020 Hull is leading the way in leisure investment as a report finds almost two-thirds of the country’s leisure centres are in need of improvements. Figures released by the Local Government Association show nearly two-thirds of UK leisure centres are in need of urgent investment. In Hull, it is a very different story – with both Woodford […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Albert Avenue bathsBeverley Road bathsCouncillor Daren Hale
New screens to be fitted in Paragon Interchange 6th March 2020 New information screens for Paragon Interchange are being purchased by Hull City Council. A total of 49 new screens will be installed in the station, enabling bus passengers to plan their journeys as efficiently as possible, with real-time updates on bus arrival and departure times using smart technology. The investment comes after the screens stopped […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets ConnexinCouncillor Daren HaleParagon Interchangepublic transportSmart City
Have your say on health and wellbeing in the city 6th March 2020 People in Hull are being invited to give their views on health and wellbeing in the city. An event will take place at Trinity Market on Wednesday 11 March from 10am to 2pm to launch the Hull Health and Wellbeing Board’s engagement work, called The Hull We Want, which will be continuing throughout the year. […] Read more Health and Social Care News Health and wellbeingHealthwatch HullHull City CouncilHull Clinical Commissioning GroupHull Schools and Learning PartnershipHumber Foundation Teaching Trustthe Voice and Influence Partnership
Work begins to clear site at Pickering Park 6th March 2020 As part of the upcoming refurbishment works to Pickering Park aviary, a number of trees and bushes are to be removed. From Monday, part of the areas shrubbery and eight surrounding trees will be taken out following inspections by the council’s arboriculturalists. Garry Taylor, Hull City Council’s assistant director for major projects, said: “Any trees […] Read more News Pickering Park
£25,000 ‘pocket park’ to pop up next to Hull school 6th March 2020 A £25,000 “pocket park” is being created in Hull to encourage young families, teenagers and adults to get outdoors. The green sanctuary will be created as part of a £1.35 million fund to create 68 new Pocket Parks across the UK, transforming neglected urban spaces into thriving green havens for communities. The Dukeries Active Zone […] Read more Community and Living Education and Learning News Councillor Mike ThompsonDukeries Active ZoneHull City CouncilThoresby Primary School
Sculcoates Bridge to close for three days 6th March 2020 Sculcoates Bridge is closing for essential repairs from Tuesday 10 March at 6am to Friday 13 March at 6am. The bridge in Chapman Street will be closed to motorists to allow repairs to be carried out. These additional repairs were identified following investigation work that took place in October last year. The diversion route for […] Read more News Transport & Streets Chapman StreetNorth BridgeSculcoates Bridge
See inside Hull’s Wilson Centre following major remodel 6th March 2020 Hull’s flagship customer service centre, the Wilson Centre, will reopen next week following a major remodel. On Monday, visitors to the centre in Alfred Gelder Street will be welcomed in a new meet-and-greet area created alongside online stations where customers can access vital council services. More than 30 self-service desks, alongside payment kiosks, a waiting […] Read more Customer Services News Citizens AdviceCouncillor Daren HaleHull City CouncilWilson Centre
Hull business centre leading the way for female entrepreneurs 6th March 2020 A business centre run through Hull’s libraries has supported the creation of 536 new businesses – 54 per cent of those coming from women. The lounge, recently opened at Hull Central Library, provides an affordable, vibrant working space for the city’s entrepreneurs and business-owners. Ahead of International Women’s Day on Sunday 8 March, the Business […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Business and IP CentreCommunity Led Local DevelopmentCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonHCALHull Central LibraryInternational Women's Day
Hull almost doubles new homes target – earning praise from housing secretary 6th March 2020 Hull is one of the UK’s top-performing cities for building new homes, according to new data. The city almost doubled its target for new houses over the past three years, the Government’s Housing Delivery Test has revealed. Hull City Council has overseen the construction of 2,649 new houses – which is 194 per cent of […] Read more Housing News Planning Regeneration Councillor Stephen BradyHousing Delivery TestHull City Council
Hull recognised as top conference destination 6th March 2020 Hull has been recognised as one of the country’s most attractive and desirable places to host conferences and events. Conference Hull, part of the council’s Visit Hull team, were awarded the Bronze Award in the Best UK Convention Bureau category at the M&IT Industry Awards. Conference bureaus from all over the UK were shortlisted, including […] Read more News Bonus ArenaConference HullCouncillor Dave CrakerDoubleTree by HiltonM&IT Industry AwardsVisit Hull
