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
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
