Dolly Parton scheme extends to all two year olds in Hull
All two year olds in Hull can now receive a free book each month, as the Dolly Parton Imagination Library scheme is extended.
The scheme launched in September, with … More
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Businesses forced to close during lockdown can now apply for support grants from Hull City Council
Businesses forced to close during lockdown can now apply for support grants from Hull City Council.
Payments will be made to eligible businesses from Monday 16 November.
Businesses forced to … More
Historic whale skeleton attracts national attention
The dismantling of the 40ft North Atlantic right whale skeleton captured the imagination of many and was featured in the national media.
Work to dismantle the 168 bones of the … More
Sculcoates Bridge closed for essential repair work
Sculcoates Bridge will be closed to cyclists and pedestrians for three days next week.
The bridge in Chapman Street is already closed to motorists, however in order for some essential … More
Hull’s Armistice Day service to be streamed live
A service to mark Armistice Day will be broadcast live online tomorrow morning.
The small event at Hull’s Cenotaph will be shown on the council’s YouTube channel and will also … More
Popular trail in Hull’s Victoria Dock to reopen
A popular section of footpath in Hull’s Victoria Dock is reopening this week.
The route which forms part of the Trans Pennine Trail is re-opening after an upgrade to flood … More
Trading Standards teams saved businesses £400m last year
A new report, from the Association of Chief Trading Standards Officers (ACTSO), has found that local Trading Standards teams prevented £400m in consumer and business detriment in 2019/20, seized more … More
Hull’s rising covid rates: act now, urges health lead
An urgent plea has been issued by Hull City Council’s Director of Public Health, as Coronavirus rates and hospital admissions rocket.
The official Public Health England (PHE) seven-day rate for … More
‘Zombie’ batteries blamed for hundreds of fires every year
Residents in Hull are being urged to dispose of their batteries in a responsible way.
The reminder comes after a number of unintended fires in waste collections and at local … More
Upgrade to key route in Ferensway begins today
Work to improve traffic flow in Ferensway will begin today.
As part of the ongoing work to transform the A63, work to improve traffic signals at the Ferensway and Osborne … More
Coronavirus: Hull mobile testing unit locations this week
A mobile testing unit has been deployed to different areas around the region to make it easier for people to get tested for coronavirus closer to home.
The mobile testing … More
Hull’s library service is remaining open during lockdown
Hull’s library service is continuing to operate during lockdown, however services are limited due to the new government legislation.
The following services are remaining open, but strictly by appointment only … More
November is Make Your Mark month
Make Your Mark is an opportunity for 11-18 year olds across the UK to have their say and begin their democratic journey by voting on the policies they want to … More
Children’s Centres continue to support families in Hull
Children’s centres in Hull are to remain open for support and advice for families.
Support will be available from Monday to Friday, either over the phone or by arranging an … More
Remembrance Day parade cancelled for 2020
The Remembrance Day Parade, due to take place on Sunday 8 November, has been cancelled.
The event is unable to take place in its usual format due to the Covid-19 … More
Support and grants available to businesses during lockdown
Measures have been announced to support businesses in Hull during lockdown.
Businesses forced to close, which are registered for Business Rates, will receive grants worth up to £3,000 per month … More
Council leader’s message as new restrictions introduced: we’re here for you
As tighter restrictions come into place across England this Thursday, Cllr Stephen Brady, Leader of Hull City Council has outlined the support available for those in need and said it … More
Household waste recycling centres will remain open during lockdown
Household waste recycling centres in Hull will remain open during lockdown.
The three sites, at Burma Drive, Sutton Fields and Wiltshire Road, will continue to operate as usual, but with … More
How lockdown will affect Hull leisure facilities, parks and playgrounds
The government has announced that, on Thursday 5 November, England will enter lockdown in a bid to control the spread of coronavirus and to protect the NHS.
This means additional … More
New teaching block provides 300 additional secondary school places in West Hull
A new two-storey teaching block has been completed at St Mary’s College in West Hull, providing an additional 300 pupil places.
The extension is part of a programme of works … More
Anlaby Road roadworks to continue into next phase
Following emergency works to fix a crack in the surface of Anlaby Road inbound, the next phase of improvement works will shortly commence.
From Monday 9 November, and following the … More
Council responds to Government’s lockdown announcement
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement of a month-long lockdown across the whole of England, Hull City Council Leader Stephen Brady has said the council will continue to do everything in … More
Support available for businesses as Hull prepares to enter Tier 2 restrictions
Support is available for businesses following the announcement that Hull is to move into Tier 2 restrictions at 00.01 Saturday 31 October.
Last week the Chancellor of the Exchequer released … More
Hull moving to tier 2 level of coronavirus restrictions this weekend
Hull is to move into tier two of the new Coronavirus alert system, entering the ‘high’ risk category this weekend.
This means changes to how we are allowed to socialise … More
Spooky kids bring the fright to Hepworth’s Arcade
School children have been busy making Hepworth’s Arcade spookier than ever this Halloween.
The famous arcade, the country’s only L-shaped arcade, has been decorated with ghosts, pumpkins and various spooky … More
48 litter louts fined for anti-social behaviour
A total of 48 people were fined last month for littering.
Offenders including one from Derby, two from Scunthorpe, one from Skegness, and a couple from Scarborough have been fined … More
Stay safe this Halloween
With Halloween on the horizon, many people will be wondering how to plan a celebration which sticks to Covid restrictions. While spooky plans will definitely have to look a little … More
Hull City Council asks for residents help in finding asbestos fly-tippers
Hull City Council is investigating after a number of instances of fly-tipping involving bags of cement-bonded asbestos sheets.
The asbestos wastes have been found in tenfoots on Danube Road, Mayland … More
Hull New Theatre and Hull City Hall receive £1.6m grant from government’s Culture Recovery Fund
Hull New Theatre and Hull City Hall has been awarded £1.6 million as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help face the challenges of the coronavirus.… More
Holwell Road closed overnight next week for essential improvement works
Holwell Road will be closed for overnight roadworks, 7pm until 7am, from Monday 26 October until Friday 30 October.
The road will be closed from Holwell Road roundabout to Bandstand … More
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