Deadline for free childcare for Hull parents is next week 10th January 2020 Parents have until Wednesday 15 January to register their child for free early education. All children aged three and four are entitled to 15 hours of free early education a week, for 38 weeks of the year, and most families will be eligible for 30 hours per week. The free early education can be at Ofsted registered […] Read more Children and families News ChildcareEarly educationEducationFamily Information ServiceOfsted
Best young dancers to take over Hull New Theatre 10th January 2020 Young dancers from the Hull area will display their talent when Creative Voice Dance takes over Hull New Theatre. The event will showcase a new piece by Hull Dance Youth Company, influenced by Hull Dance Prize winner Carla Morrill, as well as dancers from Hull and the Yorkshire region. It takes place on Sunday February […] Read more Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre News What's on Creative Voice DanceHull Dance Youth Company
Hull’s A63 footbridge is closer to completion – and will soon have a name 10th January 2020 Hull’s new footbridge spanning the A63 is moving closer to completion. The bridge, which will connect the city centre to its waterfront, is entering its final phases of construction – and will soon have a new name. The assembled bridge was delivered to its final position in November last year, with work still ongoing to […] Read more News Transport & Streets A63A63 footbridgeCouncillor Daren HaleHumber LEPNational Highways
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 9th January 2020 The Christmas decorations are up in the loft once more, new year’s resolutions are long-forgotten and social calendars are emptier than Santa’s sleigh. Yet January is no reason to feel down as Hull hosts stage shows and exhibitions galore during the dreaded month, starting this weekend. Here are 5 things to do in Hull over […] Read more Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendHull and East Riding MuseumHumber StreetStudio Eleven
Hull firm KCOM to bring ultrafast broadband to thousands more homes 9th January 2020 Hull broadband provider KCOM is to invest £100 million to bring ultrafast full-fibre broadband to thousands of properties across the region. The firm completed its full-fibre rollout across its core Hull and East Yorkshire network last year. It now plans to push beyond its traditional boundaries to deliver ultrafast broadband to tens of thousands more […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleInvestmentKCOMTechnology
Plans for one of Hull Old Town’s ‘most prominent buildings’ approved 8th January 2020 Plans to bring one of the most prominent buildings in Hull’s Old Town back into full use have been approved. Proposals to convert the Kings Buildings in Trinity Square into apartments and a retail and leisure space were given the go-ahead by Hull City Council’s Planning Committee on Wednesday. The plans for the grade II-listed […] Read more Business News Planning Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHeritage Action ZoneKings BuildingsTrinity Square
This is how to feed your family for under £5 8th January 2020 Eating well and saving money are among top new year’s resolutions – and also among the ones most likely to be broken before the decorations are down. But this year, help is at hand. Hull nutrition student Holly Stephenson has come up with a collection of recipes which are tasty, packed with veg and can […] Read more News Public Health Hull City CouncilHull Food PartnershipRecipes
Wardens to crack down on Hull litter louts 7th January 2020 Increased litter enforcement began in Hull today (Tuesday 7 January). Eight new litter wardens have been contracted to patrol the streets of Hull and fine those who are caught littering. Fines of £100 will be issued, but reduced to £80 if paid within seven days. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for Streetscene services at Hull […] Read more News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonLitterlitter enforcementLocal Authority Supportwaste
Council secures £25,000 to support private landlords 3rd January 2020 Hull City Council has been given £25,000 to improve support and training offered to private landlords. The funding is part of £220,000 for local authorities across Yorkshire and the Humber, announced today by Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick MP. The £25,000 will be used to help deliver landlord training and the production of advisory information for […] Read more Housing News Councillor John BlackHousingRobert Jenrick MP
Road will close for essential flood defence repairs 3rd January 2020 Parts of Bankside will be closed until June for flood defence improvement works. A section of Wincolmlee between Wilmington Bridge and Air Street will be closed from January to June so the Environment Agency can continue with the essential repairs. A diversion will be in place from Fountain Road to Bridlington Avenue, Beverley Road, Sculcoates […] Read more Community and Living Environment Living With Water News Regeneration Transport & Streets BanksideEnvironment AgencyRiver Hull DefencesRoadworksWincolmlee
Hull plants record number of trees 2nd January 2020 A number of trees have been planted in Hessle Road and Coltman Street. The trees are replacing the ones which were removed due to the damage they were causing to the pavements, making it difficult for residents to use the walkway. A total of seven semi-mature trees were planted in Hessle Road and an additional […] Read more Environment News Councillor Anita HarrisonHessle RoadHEYwoodsNorthern ForestTrees
What you can do to prevent flooding damage to your home 31st December 2019 People in Hull are being urged to protect their properties from flooding after the city experienced unprecedented rainfall over the past three months. More than double the average rainfall poured down in the city in September, October and November. It lead to flooding in a small number of properties across Hull. Now residents are being encouraged […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Councillor Mike ThompsonEnvironment AgencyFloodingLiving With Water
