Works to city centre pedestrian areas start on Monday 13th January 2020 Improvements to pedestrian areas in the city centre will begin on Monday 13 January. The third phase of the public realm work will see improvements to areas including Brook Street and Prospect Street and improve links with Paragon Interchange, St Stephen’s shopping centre, Prospect Centre and the Albion Square development. The first start on site […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Ashcourt GroupCouncillor Daren HalePublic Realm
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
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’s urban wildflower meadows win national award 24th December 2019 Hull’s urban wildflower meadow in Holwell Road has been recognised for its contribution to helping bees. The project was selected as a winner of the Year at the Green Action Bees’ Needs Champions Awards for 2019. The award recognises local authorities and community groups who help protect pollinators in parks and green spaces. Hull’s wildflower […] Read more Environment News Transport & Streets
Roadworks continue in Clarence Street 23rd December 2019 Roadworks in Clarence Street will continue until Monday 10 February. During phase two of the works, a one-lane road closure will be put in place on the inbound section of Clarence Street. Traffic heading from Holderness Road will be diverted up Witham and onto Great Union Street to gain access to the southern part of […] Read more News Transport & Streets Clarence StreetCouncillor Anita HarrisonRoadworks
From Hull to Halifax – new rail service launches 19th December 2019 Northern Rail has launched a new service to provide direct trains between Halifax and Hull. The improved east-to-west link means commuters have the option of travelling to Leeds twice an hour, up from just one journey. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for economic investment, said: “This additional service is one that will be welcomed by […] Read more Business News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleNorthern RailTransport for the North
Roadworks to start in Hull’s Thomas Clarkson Way 6th December 2019 Essential roadworks are to take place in Thomas Clarkson Way from Monday 9 December to Wednesday 11 December. The resurfacing works will take place from 7pm to 5am for three evenings next week. The road will be closed in both directions for the duration of the works and traffic will be diverted via Ennerdale, Bude […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonRoadworksThomas Clarkson Way
Here’s why more potholes will be repaired in Hull 6th December 2019 A new system to tackle pothole repairs has been launched in Hull. Hull City Council recently adopted the Confirm On Demand system, a piece of digital software that means potholes can now be repaired in less than 24 hours. Over the past few years, on average 2,000 potholes were repaired each year. However since this […] Read more News Transport & Streets Confirm On DemandCouncillor Daren Halepotholes
Free parking in Hull city centre over Christmas 29th November 2019 Parking will be free at Hull City Council’s three multi-storey car parks over the festive period. The local authority will offer free parking every weekend from 10am to 4pm at car parks in Osborne Street, Pryme Street and George Street in a bid to encourage residents to shop locally. It will run from Saturday 30 […] Read more Christmas News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita Harrisonfree parkingGeorge StreetOsborne StreetPryme Streetstreetscene
Hull contractor appointed to carry out city centre improvements 27th November 2019 A Hull contractor has been appointed to carry out public realm improvements in the city centre. Ashcourt Group Limited will carry out the multi-million-pound scheme that will improve areas on Brook Street and Prospect Street and improve links with Paragon Interchange, St Stephen’s shopping centre, Prospect Centre and the Albion Square development. The Hull company […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Ashcourt GroupBrook StreetCouncillor Daren HaleParagon InterchangeProspect Street
Overnight roadworks in Beverley Road this weekend 27th November 2019 Essential road repairs are to begin in Beverley Road on Sunday 1 December. The overnight works will take place from 5pm to 6am between Hall Road and Mizzen Road. The southbound section of Beverley Road will be closed to traffic and temporary lights will be in place. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for highways, said: […] Read more News Transport & Streets Beverley RoadCouncillor Anita HarrisonPBS ConstructionRoadworks
Hull City Council agrees to purchase former McBride factory 15th November 2019 Hull City Council has agreed to purchase the former premises of a Hull manufacturing company for £2.95 million. The local authority is to purchase the former McBride aerosol factory in West Carr Lane on the Sutton Fields Industrial Estate. The factory complex is next to the local authority’s Stockholm Road Depot, which is shared by […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleHull City CouncilKWLMcBridestreetsceneSutton Fields
