The latest comms update from Hull City Council 8th August 2024 Statement from Councillor Jack Haines, the portfolio holder for Communities at Hull City Council: “Despite the rumours of further events last night, I am delighted that we saw no repeat of these appalling actions from the small criminal minority who seek only to bring conflict and division to our streets. “As we struggle to come […] Read more News Cllr Jack Haines
Hull residents receive £1,000 fines for fly-tipping 8th August 2024 Hull City Council is urging residents to make use of the multiple waste schemes and services available in the city, following three substantial fly-tipping fines last month (July). In the separate incidents, the offenders were caught dumping waste in Holland Street, St Augustine’s Avenue, and Enstone Garth. In light of these recent fines – which […] Read more News Waste Cllr Jack HainesfineFly-tipping
New splash pad opens for the summer 8th August 2024 Families and visitors to Hull are now able to enjoy a wide range of free waterplay facilities this summer, including the recently completed new splash pad at Bude Park which has now opened. Works have been completed in time for the summer holidays as part of a refurbishment undertaken by Splash Pads Enterprises Limited. The […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Parks What's on Bude Park Splash PadSplash Pads Enterprises LimitedWaterplay
Love Your Neighbourhood: Beverley and Newland area receives tidy-up treatment 7th August 2024 The Beverley and Newland area is the latest area to be supported by Hull City Council’s Love Your Neighbourhood project. Streets across the Beverley and Newland Ward are now basking in the glow of a much-needed makeover, thanks to Hull City Council’s ambitious Love Your Neighbourhood initiative. As part of the citywide project, several streets […] Read more News Waste Cllr Jack HainesLove Your NeighbourhoodLove Your Street
Council continues to take action against dog fouling in Hull 6th August 2024 Hull City Council is urging dog owners to clean up after their animals to avoid fines and keep the city clean. The warning comes after a Hull resident from Pools Brook Park, Hull, was issued with a £50 fine last month (July), for failing to clean up after his dog. Allowing a dog to foul […] Read more News Waste Cllr Jack Hainesdog fouling
Discover 700 years At The Heart of Drypool at community dig 6th August 2024 Budding archaeologists are invited to take part in a community dig on a historic Hull site this autumn. Time travellers are welcome to get involved with a free archaeological dig on the site of the former Clarence Mill which will be open to the public from Monday 2 September. A statutory exploration was undertaken by […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Regeneration Archaeological digClarence MillCllr Paul Drake DavisEast Bank Urban VillageHumber Field ArchaeologyPeter Connelly
Council thanks transport sector following travel disruption over the weekend 6th August 2024 Hull City Council has thanked the city’s bus operators and taxi drivers for keeping commuters and members of the travelling public moving on Saturday in the face of extremely challenging circumstances due to the scenes of violent criminality witnessed in the city centre. It was a busy weekend in Hull, with the annual Humber Street […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark Ieronimoeast yorkshire busesHull Paragon InterchangeHumber Street SeshStagecoach East Midlands
Hull fly-tippers prosecuted and ordered to pay over £15,000 in fines 5th August 2024 Hull City Council warns residents to dispose of their waste legally to avoid facing enforcement action. The warning comes following the prosecution of 12 Hull residents last month (July). The individuals were fined a combined total of £15,458. Details of the successful prosecution cases are as follows: The above named people also received criminal records […] Read more News Waste Councillor Charles QuinnFly-tipping prosecutionsHull Magistrates Court
Hull maintains top 10 ranking for children’s cycle training 5th August 2024 Hull has maintained its status as one of the country’s top locations for the delivery of cycle training to children, according to new figures from The Bikeability Trust. Between April 2023 and March 2024, 92% of Year 6 pupils in the city received either Level 1 and 2 or Level 2 Bikeability training (3,212 children, […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets BikeabilityCouncillor Mark IeronimoFirst Step Sports
Drypool Bridge: “We are dedicated to doing the repair work properly”, says Councillor Mark Ieronimo 5th August 2024 Cllr Ieronimo, cabinet portfolio holder for transportation, roads, and highways, went ‘back to the floor’ as he joined Hull City Council’s bridges team at Drypool Bridge. The visit, which took place on Thursday 11 July, allowed Cllr Ieronimo to gain a firsthand understanding of the extensive design, repair, and strengthening works required. This site visit underscores the […] Read more News Rivers and bridges Councillor Mark IeronimoDrypool BridgeEsh Construction LimitedMason Clark Associates
Hull opens for business as usual as huge clean up operation completed 4th August 2024 Street cleansing crews from Hull City Council have worked overnight to ensure the city is open for business as usual. Hull interchange has reopened, Queen Victoria Square, Ferensway and Spring Bank have also been cleared following damage caused yesterday after scenes of criminality. Jameson Street has also reopened apart from a number of shops between […] Read more News Cllr Jack Haines
Council Leader condemns ‘disgraceful behaviour’ in city centre 3rd August 2024 Statement from Councillor Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council: “Today, I speak on behalf of the overwhelming majority of Hull residents as I condemn the appalling scenes witnessed in our city centre this afternoon. This is not the Hull we know and love. “These actions do not reflect the beliefs of those who genuinely care about […] Read more News Cllr Mike Ross
