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Weekly roadworks update – February 25
This week, National Highways announced three weeks of overnight closures on the A63 to allow the new Porter Street footbridge to be lifted into place.
Each weeknight from Monday 7 … More
Free interactive family exhibition opens this weekend
A new family-friendly exhibition, funded by Hull City Council’s Grants to Arts programme, will begin this weekend on Humber Street.
Offering free entry, Baker’s Dozen is hosted by Hull-focused arts … More
Local social care to receive pay uplift ahead of government plans
NHS Hull CCG and the Humber Coast and Vale Integrated Care System (ICS) have agreed to fund the National Living Wage (NLW) increase of all staff working in regulated social … More
Hull City Council launches competition for young people to celebrate Neurodiversity Week
Hull City Council, along with Hull Culture and Leisure and the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank will be celebrating Neurodiversity Celebration Week next month by inviting young people to take … More
Advice for Hull, as Coronavirus restrictions end
As the government confirms all remaining Coronavirus restrictions will end, Hull’s public health lead has explained what ‘living with Covid’ looks like for Hull.
Key changes announced this week include:… More
Join the Lord Mayor’s St Patrick’s Day fundraiser
A fundraising event in aid of the Lord Mayor of Hull’s chosen charities is taking place next month.
The St Patrick’s Day (Thursday 17 March) evening will take place at … More
Solar energy the key to powering Hull’s carbon neutral future
Hull City Council have appointed specialists in the renewable energy sector to assess the feasibility of the council’s corporate sites for installation of a number of green energy projects.
The … More
Children and young people’s emotional and mental health support is changing
Support for children and young people around emotional and mental health is changing.
The funding for the city’s flagship HeadStart Hull programme is coming to its natural end in 2022 … More
Hull residents invited to a day of “tree-mendous” fun at city woodland!
Hull City Council are inviting people to “branch out” and take part in a free, fun-filled activity day of tree planting at a city woodland as part of The Queen’s … More
Public views sought on the future of Hull’s citywide transport plan
Members of the public are being encouraged to take part in a consultation to help shape the transport priorities for Hull over the next four years.
The way in which … More
New footbridge to be lifted into place over A63
A new footbridge will soon stand proud over the A63 as part of a £355m project that is transforming Hull’s road network.
National Highways will install the city’s newest structure … More
New digital service Mobilise partners with Hull City Council to extend online support for carers
Hull City Council and City Healthcare Partnership (CHCP) CIC have commissioned a new service to reach out to family carers in the area.
The pilot project with Mobilise launched on … More
New Local Offer website to support children and young people with SEND
The new look Hull Local Offer website launches today (Monday 21 February).
The website is for people aged 0-25 with a special educational need and/or disability, their parents, carers and … More
Ancient Hull figures displayed as part of huge exhibition at British Museum
Ancient figures, around 2,600 years old, from the Hull & East Riding Museum are being showcased as part of a new exhibition at the British Museum in London.
The Roos … More
Pay Council Tax by direct debit to receive £150 energy rebate as soon as it is available
Hull City Council is advising residents to pay their Council Tax by direct debit, to make sure households get the £150, one off, Energy Bill rebate from the government as … More
Weekly roadworks update – February 18
This week, it was announced that overnight resurfacing would be taking place on Ferry Lane Roundabout in the latest phase of the Stoneferry improvement scheme.
The work is due … More
Ferens Open Exhibition set to celebrate ‘incredible’ talent
The 55th annual Open Exhibition, which celebrates some of the best artistic talent in the region, opens at Ferens Art Gallery this week.
The Ferens Open Exhibition 2022 opens on … More
Plans approved for new ‘aquagreen’ to reduce flooding in east Hull
An Environment Agency project to create a large “aquagreen” that will reduce flood risk to more than 870 properties and key infrastructure in east Hull has been given the go-ahead.… More
Major refurbishment work to Hull’s Maritime Museum gets underway
Work to transform Hull’s Maritime Museum has got underway.
Thanks to investment from Hull City Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, a multi-million-pound refurbishment of Maritime Museum got underway … More
Stoneferry improvement scheme: Overnight resurfacing work to Ferry Lane Roundabout
Essential overnight resurfacing will take place on the Ferry Lane Roundabout from Monday 21 February in the latest phase of the Stoneferry improvement scheme.
The work is expected to … More
Trading Standards: Covid didn’t stop illegal tobacco crackdown
Last year, with Coronavirus restrictions in place throughout most of the 12 months and many people continuing to work at home, it was business as usual for Hull City Council’s … More
Work begins on £11.7m Queens Gardens redevelopment
Work begins today (Monday 14 February) on the £11.7m redevelopment of Queens Gardens in Hull.
The first stage of the redevelopment will include the refurbishment of the Rose Bowl Fountain … More
Weekly roadworks update – February 11
This week, it was announced that overnight works would be taking place at the junction of Sutton Road and Leads Road from Monday 14 February.
The carriageway duct works are … More
Hull City Council shines a spotlight on amazing apprentice for National Apprenticeship Week
Hull City Council is shining a spotlight on one of their brilliant apprentices and showcasing some great opportunities to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week.
National Apprenticeship Week is a week-long government-led … More
First tour of new-build Broadacre Primary School
The first tour of new £8.2million Broadacre primary school has today been held ahead of pupils moving in this spring.
The completion of the school provides an additional 210 places … More
Stoneferry Improvement Scheme: Overnight works to Sutton Road/Leads Road junction
Essential overnight works will take place at the junction of Sutton Road and Leads Road in the latest phase of the Stoneferry improvement scheme.
The carriageway duct works are … More
Hull City Council and Freedom Festival Arts Trust partner on a new event for Hull city centre – The Awakening
Freedom Festival Arts Trust, creators of one of the UK’s leading international arts festival, Freedom Festival, with support from the Welcome Back Fund, England European Regional Development Fund as part … More
Grade II-listed buildings to be converted into apartments following £433,000 Historic England grant
A row of Grade II-listed buildings on Whitefriargate in Hull are to be partially converted into modern apartments following a £433,000 grant from Historic England.
The grant will support the … More
Wizarding World Wand installation to visit Hull
The stunning Wizarding World Wand installation is set to visit Hull, as well as three other cities in the UK this Spring, to celebrate the release of Fantastic Beasts: The … More