Extra school bus routes added
Extra busses have been added to timetables to make travel safer for the city’s students. As schools prepare to return next week, Hull City Council has worked with bus companies … More
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City urged to help fast-track Hull’s route towards electrification
Residents and businesses in Hull are being asked to support the final push in a long campaign to electrify and upgrade the railway lines from Hull to Selby and Hull … More
Contractor appointed for Beverley Road Heritage works
A contractor has been appointed to undertake specialist works on the boundaries of sites as part of the Beverley Road Townscape Heritage Scheme.
Local firm PBS Construction will deliver restoration … More
5 things not to miss at Freedom Festival 2020
Freedom Festival returns this weekend with a special online programme that will be broadcast via the BBC.
Bringing together internationally renowned artists and local talent, this year’s festival features robot … More
Hull embarks on multi-million pound project to deliver low carbon heat to thousands of homes and businesses
Plans to deliver low carbon heat to thousands of homes in Hull through a new heating network have moved a step closer.
The Hull District Heating Project would provide heating … More
Stoneferry Corridor improvements take shape
Work to improve Stoneferry Corridor began in June earlier this year.
Once completed, the transport scheme will aim to reduce congestion by nearly 50 per cent, cut down accidents by … More
Hull Fair brought to life in digital exhibition
The sights and sounds of Hull Fair can still be enjoyed this year thanks to a digital exhibition that launches this weekend.
The exhibition, Hull Fair, includes specially commissioned videos … More
Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull
The latest seven-day rate of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hull is 3.5 per 100,000 of the population.
That figure compares with a rate in England of 12.0 per 100,000 of … More
Coronavirus: Hull mobile testing unit locations this week
A mobile testing unit is being 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
Support for families affected by relationship conflicts
A new campaign aimed at supporting parents and young people in reducing relationship conflicts launches today.
Relationship Matters is a programme that will provide support for parents where there are … More
Plan for a new ‘aquagreen’ to reduce flooding in east Hull
Residents are being asked for their views about plans to create a large ‘aquagreen’ at Castlehill to reduce flood risk to homes and businesses in east Hull.
A public consultation … More
Bus lane charges to begin next week
Bus lane charges will restart from next week.
The charges will be reintroduced from Wednesday 2 September following an introduction period where no charges were levied.
Motorists caught driving in … More
Residents invited to help create new Humber Mouth project
Humber Mouth literature festival has launched a new project in conjunction with the Freedom Festival for 2020.
The Hull Story Map is inviting contributions from the city’s residents to create … More
£3.8m Pearson Park refurbishment celebrated on special anniversary
A celebration to mark the completion of the £3.8million restoration scheme of Pearson Park has taken place today.
On the 160-year anniversary of Zachariah Pearson gifting the land to the … More
Pockets of wildflowers enhance Hull’s biodiversity offer
Work to environmentally enhance pockets of the city’s green spaces is well under way.
Areas across Hull will be filled with buckthorn and wildflower planting as part of plans to … More
Campaign launches to support food businesses
A new campaign from the Food Standards Agency (FSA), supported by Hull City Council, is offering support and guidance to established and new businesses.
Here to Help which launched this … More
Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull
The latest seven-day rate of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hull is 6.5 per 100,000 of the population.
That figure compares with a rate in England of 11.1 per 100,000 of … More
Housing build programme gathers pace
The next phase of Hull City Council’s ambitious housing growth programme is underway.
The scheme includes homes in Beckington Close and Plym Grove, Longhill, where nine, modern new bungalows to … More
Secondary school pupils asked to consider their routes to school
As schools get ready to open with new processes and safety measures in place, secondary school pupils are asked to consider how they get to and from school to allow … More
Hull Fair unable to go ahead for 2020
Hull City Council has today confirmed, together with the Showman’s Guild, that Hull Fair will not go ahead this year.
Since the announcement in May that the event would be … More
Six-week consultation underway for proposed East Carr housing development
A six-week consultation process is underway regarding plans for a housing development in East Carr, Hull.
The site is located to the east of Howdale Road and Dunvegan Road.
This … More
Companies invited to bid for major maritime regeneration project
Companies are being invited to be part of a major maritime and regeneration project in Hull.
Businesses will have the opportunity to submit tenders to embark on an extensive refurbishment … More
Partnership launched to tackle criminal behaviour in young people
A partnership aimed at diverting young people away from criminality has been launched.
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Humberside Police and the Safer Hull Community Safety Partnership … More
New resources to help children returning to school
New resources have been developed to help children returning to school life.
HeadStart Hull, along with Barnardo’s, have consulted children of primary school age to find out about their concerns, … More
Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull
The latest seven-day rate of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hull is 2.3 per 100,000 of the population.
That figure compares with a rate in England of 11.0 per 100,000 of … More
Schools prepare to welcome pupils back to school safely
Schools in Hull are preparing to welcome back all pupils, with additional safety measures in place.
Schools are adopting measures based on their own school’s risk assessments, with some phasing … More
An outdoor opera is heading to Hull Marina this summer
An outdoor and socially distanced opera is taking place at Stage@TheDock on Hull Marina in September.
Hansel and Gretel, from Whistle Stop Opera, will retell the fairy tale of two … More
Children’s book explains coronavirus
A book for children to help understand coronavirus has been published, called My Hero is You.
The book has been developed by children, for children, with input from over 1,700 … More
Allenby Commercial completes £1.2m renovation of heritage sites in Hull’s Old Town
A developer breathing new life into old buildings in Hull has completed the £1.2m renovation of two historic riverside properties.
Allenby Commercial has converted Danish Buildings and the adjoining Grade … More
Cyclists urged to make use of pop-up cycle lanes
Cyclists in Hull are being urged to make use of the city’s pop-up cycle lanes.
The advice comes as Hull City Council works to install segregated cycle lanes to provide … More