Testing and vaccination over Christmas
Lateral Flow Tests (LFTs), vaccine appointments and walk-in sessions will be available in Hull over the holiday period.
Here’s your handy guide to what’s happening, including:
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Check your train journey before travelling this Christmas
Travellers are being asked to check their journeys before travelling this Christmas, with some train services being subject to delays and cancellations due to staff shortages.
Staff sickness is significantly … More
Improvements to Victoria Avenue will take place as part of the cycle route from Hull to Cottingham
Work to resurface Victoria Avenue will start in the new year.
The improvements are being done as part of the 8km installation of safer cycling lanes from Hull to Cottingham.… More
Vital flood defences at Victoria Pier completed
Works to install flood defences in Victoria Pier and Humber Dock Basin have been completed and the frontages will reopen to the public on Thursday 23 December.
The £42 million … More
Councils reassured on return of train services for 2022
Hull City and East Riding of Yorkshire councils have received reassurances from Northern Rail and Transport for the North that the Hull to Bridlington service will return next year.
Announced … More
‘We’re working towards developing a transport network that works for everyone’
Buses in Hull have revealed a significant improvement in service since the introduction of extended bus lane times.
Local bus operator Stagecoach East Midlands say that journey times have become … More
Hull City Council in the running for national award from environmental charity
Hull City Council’s Streetscene services shortlisted for an award at Keep Britain Tidy’s annual awards ceremony.
The authority’s efforts to make environmental improvements for local residents has seen it shortlisted … More
ICC garden to bloom in memory of Jean Bishop
Citycare was recently joined by Environmental & Management Solutions Yorkshire (EMS) to create a memorial garden in memory of Hull’s iconic Bee Lady at the Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre … More
Hull’s transformative £96m Albion Square development approved by Hull City Council’s Cabinet
The £96m Albion Square development has been approved by Hull City Council’s Cabinet.
The large development in Hull city centre will feature a mixture of residential, office and retail space, … More
Cycle lanes to become key part of Hull’s transport network
Plans to keep Hull’s improved cycling network have been confirmed.
As a result, Freetown Way will return to two lanes of traffic whilst retaining a segregated cycle lane – delivering … More
Weekly roadworks update – 17 December
The Stoneferry Corridor improvement project continues, with one section of it due to finish this week.
Works to Beverley Road constructing a cycle track, which were due to finish on … More
New project funding will support more local people into employment
Hull City Council and EN:Able Futures Community Interest Company (CIC) have been awarded almost £200k to deliver a project to invest in skills and support local people into employment.
The … More
Free swimming and activity camps for kids over Christmas
Free junior swimming and holiday camps are now available during the Christmas holidays, as part of Hull’s Healthy Holidays programme.
The scheme, which is organised by Hull Culture and Leisure … More
First residents move into new council bungalows
Residents in east Hull have moved into brand new bungalows built by Hull City Council.
Shirley Bentley and Betty Cross were welcomed to their new homes in Drayton Close by … More
Thousands of families supported for food and fuel through Household Support Fund
Residents have until noon on Friday 17 December to apply for the Household Support scheme, which supports low income families with food and fuel costs this winter.
Hull City Council … More
Hull City Council consults residents on future housing provision
Hull City Council has consulted residents about the future of their homes at both Boothferry Flats in west Hull and Henson Villas, off Beverley Road, and sought the views of … More
University bike hire hub to boost ‘exercise, wellbeing and carbon reduction’
A new bike hire hub at the University of Hull will provide “exercise, wellbeing and carbon reduction” benefits to students and the city.
The hub, located on the University’s campus, … More
Call for people to join Hull’s vaccine drive
An urgent call has been issued for workers to join a drive to get thousands of people vaccinated. Local NHS teams have urged applicants to register with the Humber Coast … More
Images reveal how iconic murals will feature as part of £96m Albion Square development
New images have revealed how two historic murals could be preserved and exhibited as part of the £96m Albion Square development.
The Fish Mural and the Sponge Mural, both currently … More
Find out why dragons and sea creatures are appearing in Hull this Christmas
Hull’s most famous faces and creatures are part of a new trail in the city centre this Christmas.
The joint initiative from HullBID and Visit Hull is animating vacant retail … More
Hull City Council supported local businesses with £95m in grant support to help them through the pandemic
Hull City Council has administered a substantial amount of COVID-19-related grant support to local businesses over the past 20 months and are encouraging anybody thinking of applying under the last … More
Major investment in Hull schools sees two further schemes begin
Two more school expansion projects are to begin in Hull, as part of £50million investment into the city’s schools to increase pupil places, choice and provide outstanding learning environments for … More
Safer Schools app launches in Hull to help keep pupils safe on-line
Schools and colleges across Hull have begun using the Safer Schools app to help keep pupils safe on-line.
The app, created by INEQE Safeguarding Group and insurer Zurich Municipal, offers … More
Protecting great nights out, together: New campaign launched to protect Hull nights out and reduce instances of spiking
A new campaign aims to raise awareness, educate and protect people from the issue of spiking in Hull.
Stop Spiking Hull will involve a number of measures, including distribution of … More
Hull City Council services remain open following government’s Plan B announcement
Hull City Council will continue to deliver full services following the government’s latest coronavirus guidance in response to the Omicron variant.
The safety of staff and residents will continue to … More
Coronavirus rule changes – what it means for Hull
Hull’s public health lead has urged residents to make sure they follow the latest Coronavirus restrictions. The call follows the Government announcement that ‘Plan B’ will be implemented. In an … More
Weekly roadworks update – December 10
The Stoneferry Corridor improvement project continues next week, with some changes to previously scheduled works.
Surfacing works to Chamberlain Roundabout, which were due to finish on Friday December 10, will … More
Stoneferry improvement scheme: Overnight resurfacing in Stoneferry Road and Ferry Lane
The latest stage of the multimillion-pound Stoneferry improvement scheme will see essential overnight resurfacing work take place in Stoneferry Road and Ferry Lane from Wednesday 15 December.
The work is … More
Work starts to dismantle Scotch Derrick crane
Work to dismantle Hull’s last remaining Scotch Derrick crane has got underway.
Based at the former North End Shipyard, the task to remove the crane in sections got underway on … More
Milestone for active travel scheme as ten schools take up the challenge
Ten schools in Hull have now signed up to take part in Modeshift STARS, a scheme designed to encourage youngsters to travel actively.
The programme offers training to children and … More
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