How public spaces in Hull are being kept safe
Hull City Council is working alongside partners and city businesses to put in place guidance and protection to keep public spaces safe.
In the past few weeks, following changes in … More
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Hull’s coronavirus helpline hours to be reduced
The Hull Helpline weekend opening hours are to be reduced in response to a fall in the volume of calls from the public.
From Sunday 31 May, the Hull Helpline … More
More than £1m boost for Hull’s cycle tracks
Hull City Council has been awarded £1.36m to improve the city’s cycling infrastructure.
The funds will help fast-track the authority’s plans to making key improvements to cycle routes across the … More
Thousands vote for artefacts to go on show at revamped Maritime Museum
Thousands of people in Hull have been voting for objects they would like to see as part of a new exhibition at the refurbished Hull Maritime Museum.
In the past … More
Survey asks how you’re coping during coronavirus pandemic
People in Hull are being asked how they are coping physically, emotionally and financially during the coronavirus lockdown.
A survey has been launched by Hull City Council to help understand … More
Crane construction competition launched in Hull
A competition challenging Hull residents to build their own working crane has been launched.
The contest, set up by the Hull Maritime project, asks people in the city if they … More
Community comes together to protect wildlife on Hull nature reserve
Hull City Council and Humberside Police are working with residents following reports of anti-social behavior and illegal hunting at Noddle Hill Nature Reserve in north Hull.
In the past few … More
Section 222 order for Hessle Road dismissed following court hearing
Hull City Council has successfully applied to the county court to discharge the Section 222 injunction order regarding loitering or soliciting on Hessle Road.
It follows the outcome of a … More
Coronavirus: Hull events cancelled for 2020
The Lord Mayor’s Gala, Veteran’s Weekend and Hull Fair have all been cancelled for 2020.
Due to take place in June, July and October, the decision to cancel the events … More
Key actions of Hull schools announced
Hull’s Learning Partnership is continuing to plan for a wider opening of schools to ensure schools are as safe as possible for pupils, staff and parents.
All schools confirmed on … More
Two business grants helping SMEs in Hull to thrive during coronavirus
Two business grants for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are helping businesses in Hull to thrive despite coronavirus measures.
The #GrowMySME schemes can help cover the cost of working with … More
Sculcoates Bridge to remain closed to motorists for foreseeable future
Sculcoates Bridge in Chapman Street will remain closed to road traffic until further notice.
The decision comes after an inspection found the condition of the bridge has deteriorated to the … More
Exciting future of Hull’s libraries mapped out in 10-year plan
Hull City Council has agreed a 10-year strategy for the city’s libraries.
The strategy, which tells how technology will play an important role in libraries of the future, was agreed … More
Free poetry book to give Hull a headstart on suicide prevention
A free book of personal poetry has been written to commemorate the two-year anniversary of a project to shine a light on mental health issues experienced by young people.
Two … More
Hull Helpline has supported thousands of the city’s most vulnerable
The Hull Helpline has helped thousands of the city’s most vulnerable residents since its launch in March.
The helpline was launched with support from more than 40 organisations from the … More
Bulky item collections double as Hull residents shield from coronavirus
Hull residents are being told how they can book bulky item collections after Hull City Council doubled capacity for the service.
The temporary increase has been introduced to help those … More
Residents urged to make use of city’s refreshed cycle tracks
A city-wide programme to clean Hull’s cycle tracks has begun.
Hull City Council workers have been busy trimming shrubs and grass verges, litter-picking, sweeping and removing large items from last … More
New Hull business grant fund launched to help SMEs not eligible for support
Hull City Council is launching a new business grant fund to help businesses that may have missed out on previous support during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Hull Business Discretionary Grant … More
Extra funding to reduce rough sleeping and homelessness in Hull
Hull Maritime project appealing to businesses before moving thousands of objects
The Hull Maritime project is encouraging businesses to help inform a procurement exercise to remove, store and return tens of thousands of fragile and significant maritime objects.
This information from … More
Freedom Festival in Hull goes online in 2020
Freedom Festival Arts Trust has announced that the city’s annual Freedom Festival will not take place outdoors in September as planned, but will instead go online.
This year’s festival will … More
Hull City Council agrees £800,000 grant for Albion Square development
Hull City Council has agreed to enter into a funding grant with Homes England for Local Authority Accelerated Construction funding that will be used to support the creation of residential … More
People in Hull urged to stay safe when using public spaces
New messaging reminding people to remain safe and follow social distancing measures is appearing in public spaces.
The Government has outlined a plan that, if certain conditions are met, would … More
Trinity Market to open five days a week under extra safety measures
Trinity Market will be open from 9am to 3pm from Monday to Friday from next week following the Government’s latest changes to coronavirus measures.
Trinity Market has remained partially open … More
Motorists will be charged for on-street parking – but car parks remain free
Motorists will be charged for using on-street parking from Monday 18 May.
But any Hull City Council-owned car parks, including short-stay and long-stay sites, will remain free until further notice.… More
Share your acts of kindness ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week
People in Hull are being urged to share stories about acts of kindness with the city.
Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week starting on Monday 18 May, people are being … More
Hull History Centre to archive memories from families in self-isolation
Residents are being asked to submit their memories and pictures of time spent in self-isolation for an archive being created by Hull History Centre.
The initiative, in partnership with Heritage … More
Hull City Council invests £20,000 in young enterprise in the city
Hull City Council has committed to investing £20,000 to support the next generation of business leaders in the city.
The funding for young enterprise will be managed by the Hull … More
Work on multi-million pound East Hull Pumping Station to begin
Work on a new multi-million pound pumping station in Hull gets under way this week.
The East Hull Pumping Station, part of a £28.5 million flood alleviation scheme, will reduce … More
Wider opening of Hull schools from June ‘subject to risk assessments’
The city’s Learning Partnership is planning for a wider opening of schools to specific year groups from 1 June.
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Sunday, schools and early years … More