Residents urged to check blue badge expiry dates
Residents in Hull who receive a blue budge for parking exemptions are reminded to check their expiry dates.
Motorists who receive a blue badge are required to renew their passes … More
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Weekend closure on Myton Bridge
Myton Bridge will undergo a short-term closure this weekend.
On Sunday 4 October from 6am to 2pm, the bridge will be closed to traffic for routine maintenance work.
The diversion … More
Online ‘one-stop shop’ to support independent businesses in Hull
Hull City Council is supporting independent businesses by partnering with an online ‘one-stop shop’.
The council has teamed up with with digital platform ShopAppy.com.
The ShopAppy.com platform will enable more … More
Hull City Council appoints Nicholas Harne as new head of housing
Hull City Council has appointed Nicholas Harne as its new Assistant Director for Neighbourhoods and Housing.
Nic takes over from Dave Richmond, who has left the authority to join St … More
Hull Maritime project introduces first poet-in-residence
The Hull Maritime project is introducing its first poet-in-residence for 2021.
Rebecca Drake, a second year PhD candidate in English Literature in the Department of English and Related Literature at … More
Search on for specialists to conserve paintings at Hull Maritime Museum
The search is on to find a specialist company to conserve a number of maritime paintings from the Hull Maritime Museum’s collection.
As part of the Hull Maritime project, funded … More
Hull leisure facilities to benefit from multi-million pound investment
A £3million investment at Beverley Road Baths is well underway.
Scheduled to re-open to the public in summer 2021, the facility will see the construction of a new larger gymnasium … More
Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull
The latest seven-day rate of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hull is 17.3 per 100,000 of the population.
That figure compares with a rate in England of 49.7 per 100,000 of … More
Coronavirus: Hull mobile testing unit locations this week
A mobile testing unit has been 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
Families encouraged to follow coronavirus guidance for benefit of school community
Hull City Council is urging parents and guardians to be aware of Coronavirus symptoms, and to only book a test for a child if they have one or more of … More
Hull employers urged to get involved with £2bn Kickstart scheme
Hull businesses are being urged to get involved in a new £2 billion scheme which will create job placements for young people.
Hull City Council is looking for employers to … More
Residents encouraged to take up free cycle lessons
People in Hull are being encouraged to take up free cycling lessons.
The Rusty Riders scheme is a training course for adults who want to brush up on their cycling … More
Warning to Facebook users to not become accidental criminals
Residents in Yorkshire are being warned not to become ‘accidental’ waste criminals.
Facebook users in Yorkshire that use unregistered waste carriers could find themselves ‘accidental criminals’, warns the Environment Agency.… More
Businesses urged to take extra steps to stop and control coronavirus spread
Businesses in Hull are being urged to implement new measures to help stop and control the spread of coronavirus.
The government has launched the NHS’s Covid-19 contact-tracing app, which allows … More
Hull’s You Are Not Alone suicide prevention campaign picked as national best practice
Hull’s You Are Not Alone suicide prevention campaign has been recognised as an example of national best practice.
And other areas across the UK have been encouraged to develop similar … More
Women Into Manufacturing and Engineering initiative wins Best Partnership Award
The Women Into Manufacturing and Engineering (WiME) initiative has won the Best Partnership Award at the Catch 2020 Annual Awards.
The public/private sector partnership is designed to raise the awareness … More
NHS Covid-19 app now available in Hull
Today, people in Hull can download the NHS COVID-19 app following a nationwide launch. The app is designed to limit the spread of Coronavirus and make it easier to find … More
Major improvement work to begin on two west Hull roads
Major improvement work is to be carried out on two arterial routes in the west of the city.
Hessle Road and Anlaby Road will undergo extensive resurfacing works as part … More
Hull set to host British Climbing Cup Championships
Hull is hosting the British Climbing Cup Championships this weekend.
The national competition will take place at Rockcity on its brand-new competition wall.
Councillor Dave Craker, portfolio holder for leisure … More
Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull
The latest seven-day rate of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hull is 7.7 per 100,000 of the population.
That figure compares with a rate in England of 33.0 per 100,000 of … More
New cycle hub opens at Paragon Interchange
A new secure cycle hub has opened in Hull Paragon Interchange.
The new facility will provide 160 spaces for cycles in a two-tier rack, six of which allow those with … More
KCOM electric fleet supports Hull City Council’s carbon pledge
KCOM has unveiled a fleet of five electric vehicles to help the region’s fight against climate change.
The Hull broadband provider has signalled its commitment to become a zero-carbon company … More
More than 1,000 fines issued for littering offences since lockdown ended
Over 1,100 fixed penalty notices have been issued for littering since lockdown ended.
The fixed penalty notices were reintroduced in June following the lifting of lockdown restrictions.
Fines of £100 … More
Three Hull infrastructure projects to receive £9.5m
Three infrastructure schemes designed to kickstart the region’s economy have received full funding commitments from the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).
The LEP board has committed £9.5m to the projects … More
Residents thanked for their recycling efforts
Residents in Hull are being thanked for their recycling efforts.
As part of Recycle Now’s 17th annual Recycle Week, Hull City Council wants to thank those who make the effort … More
Coronavirus: Hull mobile testing unit locations this week
A mobile testing unit has been 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
Whitefriargate secures £1.75m grant from Historic England
Whitefriargate in Hull has received a grant of £1.75m from Historic England.
Hull City Council was informed earlier this year that its funding bid, for up to £1.75m for the … More
Experts appointed to dismantle skeletons at Hull Maritime Museum
Eight extremely fragile and unusual marine skeletons and specimens are to be removed from the Hull Maritime Museum, as part of a multi-million pound heritage-led regeneration scheme.
A decision record … More
Residents asked to share their views on important issues
Residents are being asked to take part in a survey about where they live.
The latest People’s Panel survey is asking residents about their thoughts on the local authority’s bin … More
Preventative action for Hull schools to help reduce spread of coronavirus
The Hull Learning Partnership, in conjunction with Hull City Council is taking preventative action against coronavirus by agreeing that school staff, and secondary pupils across the city are expected to … More