Hull City Council wins prestigious housing award
Hull City Council has won a prestigious housing award for its delivery of sustainable homes.
The local authority won Sustainability project of the year at the UK Housing Awards for … More
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Hull’s Bradbury House to be named after Lillian Bilocca
Hull City Council has confirmed the new name of Bradbury House will be Lil Bilocca House.
The local authority agreed to buy the building in Porter Street, Hull, in June. … More
Highways England boost Hull’s transport network with funding grant
Hull City Council has been awarded £1m by Highways England to carry out improvements to the city’s roads.
The funding will support a range of measures to assist in mitigating … More
Families with children under age four can apply for Healthy Start vouchers
Parents and carers of young children may be entitled to receive Healthy Start vouchers.
The Healthy Start scheme provides up to £24.80 a month per child under the age of … More
Popular Middle Child panto gets animated makeover
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas in Hull without the Middle Child panto, and in 2020 the popular festive show is getting an animated makeover.
The show will be free to watch … More
Sculcoates Bridge remains open to pedestrians only
Following a further inspection of Sculcoates Bridge last week, a decision has been made to limit access to pedestrians only.
Access for pedestrians will be available on the north footpath … More
Hundreds of Hull businesses applying for this coronavirus grant fund
The first payments are now being made under a new fund designed to help Hull businesses through coronavirus.
More than 350 applications have already been received for the Additional Restrictions … More
Warning as Tier 3 to replace national restrictions
It has been confirmed that Hull will enter tier 3 of coronavirus restrictions, the highest level, when current national measures end on Wednesday December 2.
Whilst the situation is improving, … More
Search for company to move thousands of priceless maritime objects gets underway
The Hull Maritime project is looking for a specialist company to safely pack, transport, store and then return tens of thousands of fragile and significant maritime objects ahead of a … More
Warning as 15 people fined £400 for fly-tipping in Hull
Hull residents are being warned that enforcement action will be taken against those found dumping waste illegally.
It follows fines of £400 being issued to 15 people in the city … More
Artists team up with Hull Museums for special Christmas treat
Hull Museums is celebrating the run-up to Christmas with a special digital advent calendar.
Hull Museums has teamed up with local artists and the Herd Theatre Company to create a … More
White Ribbon Day calls for people to never commit violence against women
Today is international White Ribbon Day – a day where every year thousands of people stand up, speak out and say no to violence against women and girls.
In Hull, … More
Phased work continues in Holderness Road
Essential repair work has started between the Railway Bridge and Jalland Street.
The work is taking place from 7pm – 6am until Monday 30 November, and temporary traffic signals are … More
ReFresh Hull goes online to support city’s young people
Drug and alcohol service Refresh Hull has created a space online to better help the city’s young people.
Refresh is a confidential support service that works with young people and … More
Hull buildings light up green in statement against abuse of vulnerable adults
Hull buildings have been lit up green tonight to support the safeguarding of vulnerable adults.
Buildings in Hull have been illuminated green this evening in a bid to raise awareness … More
City leaders issue joint statement following Covid-19 emergency talks with Government
Senior representatives from Hull held a meeting today with the national Covid-19 Task Force, in response to recent letters to the Health Secretary and Prime Minister from Hull’s MPs and … More
Work to refresh cycle lanes in Beverley Road will begin next week
Work to refresh the cycle lanes in Beverley Road will begin on Monday 23 November.
Work will include rebranding the bus lanes and incorporating visible cycle lanes within the existing … More
Council leader writes to every resident as city faces ‘health emergency’
Councillor Stephen Brady, Leader, Hull City Council, has written to all residents in Hull about the current health emergency facing the city.
The correspondence comes on the back of confirmation … More
Historic cobbles restored as part of repair programme
A programme of works to repair and restore historic cobbles in Hull’s Old Town is taking place.
The work will ensure that the surface is safe for people to walk … More
Hull Ice Arena set for £1.1m investment
Plans are being put forward that would see Hull Ice Arena benefit from a £1.1m investment.
The improvements would deliver essential maintenance work to the arena, as well as ensure … More
Hull’s 108th Lord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber is elected
The new Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber, Councillor Lynn Petrini, has been officially installed in office following a Full Council meeting on Thursday 19 … More
Long-serving Lord Mayor reflects on a bumper reign
As Hull’s 107th Lord Mayor prepares to hand over the chains and robes to his successor, Councillor Steve Wilson has reflected on his extended time in office, that began … More
Hull City Council announces further support for businesses impacted by lockdown restrictions
Businesses that have been adversely affected by national lockdown restrictions, but which are not required to close, can now apply for financial support.
One-off business grants of up to £3,000 … More
Chair sought for new-look Local Enterprise Partnership
The new Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership is looking for its first Chair.
This high profile role requires a dynamic and experience business leader to establish and lead … More
Hull business fined for fly-tipped waste
Businesses in Hull are being warned of heavy fines for fly-tipping.
A business in Hull has been forced to pay a £400 fine for fly-tipping waste in Bergen Way, Hull.… More
Can you spot the signs of abuse?
Residents in Hull are being reminded on how they can play their part to protect vulnerable adults in the city.
As part of Adults Safeguarding Week, people across the … More
City Learning Partnership stance on flexibility for schools
The City Learning Partnership supports Hull City Council Leader’s letter to the Prime Minister asking for more support, freedom and flexibility for the city.
Council leader issues urgent plea direct to Downing Street
The leader of Hull City Council has written a personal letter to Prime Minster Boris Johnson, calling on him to take action to support the city as it faces a … More
Hull paves way for more cycle lanes
Hull City Council has been awarded £1,035,500 for further cycling improvements.
This means that work to incorporate safer cycling routes in Holderness Road and Hessle Road can now begin.
Freetown … More
Love Staying Safe campaign launches
Hull’s Young Mayor, Gabriela Surdyk, has launched Love Staying Safe, a campaign aimed at providing young people with practical tips and advice to stay safe on the streets.
The campaign … More