New childhood obesity figures – here’s how Hull is doing 14th October 2019 New childhood obesity figures have been released for Hull. The city saw a small rise in the number of reception-age children aged four to five who were overweight or obese, but the figure for year 6 children aged ten to 11 fell. The National Childhood Measurement Programme (NCMP) measures and weighs every child in the […] Read more News Public Health Childhood obesityJulia WeldonNational Childhood Measurement Programme
Hull to become one of smartest cities in the world with Connexin deal 14th October 2019 A groundbreaking partnership between Hull City Council and smart city operator Connexin is set to put Hull among the world leaders in smart city technology. The ambitious plans would link services including waste management, traffic and parking to deliver improved public services for residents. Using Connexin’s Smart City platform, the local authority will be able […] Read more Business News CiscoConnexinHull City CouncilTechnology
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 11th October 2019 Hull Minster is to host a must-see exhibition of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel masterpiece. For the first time, the famous work adorning the ceiling of the chapel in the Vatican can be viewed from up close. Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendBurton Constable HallHull FairHull Maritime MuseumHull MinsterMichelangelo's Sistine Chapel: A Different ViewUniversity of HullWalton Street
Sculcoates Bridge to close for two days 11th October 2019 Sculcoates Bridge will be closed for essential repair work. The bridge in Chapman Street will be closed on Tuesday 15 October at 6am to Wednesday 16 October at 8pm for the works. During the most recent inspection in July, some maintenance work was identified. The specialist parts to carry out the repair work have now […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonNorth BridgeSculcoates Bridge
Update: George Street car park reopened after police incident 11th October 2019 George Street car park has fully reopened to the public following a police incident. It had been closed for a short time on Friday afternoon. Read more News Transport & Streets George Street car parkHumberside Police
Employers met in Hull today for a very important reason 10th October 2019 A group of Hull employers came together today at the University of Hull for the city’s first conference on employee mental health. Time to Change is a mental health campaign set up to reduce mental health-related stigma and discrimination. The conference – just the second event of its kind to have taken place in the […] Read more News Public Health Councillor Gwen LunnHull City CouncilTime to ChangeUniversity of Hull
Flood defences in Victoria Pier given go-ahead 9th October 2019 Plans to install flood defences in Victoria Pier have been approved by Hull City Council’s planning committee. The plans will see the Environment Agency removing the existing flood wall and build out three metres into the Humber estuary with sheet piling to provide protection against flooding until 2040. The defence will be designed to be […] Read more Community and Living Environment Living With Water News Regeneration Councillor Mike ThompsonEnvironment AgencyFlood defenceHumber estuaryNelson Street
Plans to secure Hull’s Banksy move a step closer 9th October 2019 A contractor is being sought to preserve Hull’s Banksy artwork and dismantle Scott Street Bridge. As part of this work, the Banksy will be placed into storage until a suitable location is determined. Planning permission for the work was approved in March this year and will be carried out in two phases. During phase one, […] Read more News Planning Regeneration Transport & Streets BanksyCouncillor Daren HaleHistoric EnglandRiver HullScott Street Bridge
What links Hull City Council with these celebrities and royals? 9th October 2019 What does Hull City Council have in common with celebrities including Gillian Anderson, Davina McCall, Glenn Close, Freddie Flintoff, Professor Green, Nadiya Hussain and members of the royal family? They are all backing a new mental health project, Every Mind Matters, designed to help people have better mental health. In a landmark TV takeover this […] Read more News Public Health Davina McCallEvery Mind MattersFreddie FlintoffGillian AndersonGlenn CloseHull City CouncilNadiya HussainProfessor Green
£2m cycling investment works in Hull now under way 9th October 2019 Work to upgrade the national cycle route as part of the Stoneferry Corridor project has begun. As part of the multi-million-pound scheme, the national cycle route will undergo an extensive repair and refresh programme to ensure that cyclists have a safe and accessible way to get across Stoneferry Corridor. Works will include vegetation clearance, paving […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleCyclingHumber LEPStoneferry Corridor
First look as historic Pearson Park archway returns home 9th October 2019 The first pieces of an historic archway, which has welcomed visitors to Pearson Park for more than a century, have returned to Hull following refurbishment as part of a £3.8m restoration project. The pillars were returned to the park yesterday and reveal the new colour scheme of the refurbished gateway. The rich cream colour with […] Read more News Regeneration Councillor John FarehamNational Lottery Heritage FundPearson ParkPearson Park Restoration Project
Council ‘desperately disappointed’ as asbestos survey rules out retaining Three Ships mural 8th October 2019 The Three Ships mural cannot be retained as part of the Albion Square development after a specialist survey found dangerously high levels of asbestos, it has been revealed. The survey by national specialists The Testing Lab found the development is “heavily contaminated” with a high-risk asbestos product, which is also evident in the core structure […] Read more News Planning Regeneration Albion SquareCouncillor Daren Hale
