Take this weekly survey on lockdown effects and win £500 17th June 2020 People in Hull are being urged to take part in series of short surveys into how they have been affected by the coronavirus lockdown. Those who take the weekly tracker surveys could win £500 in high street shopping vouchers. The surveys, titled Helping Hull Bounce Back, are part of Hull City Council’s People’s Panel project. […] Read more Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy News Councillor Daren HalePeople’s PanelSurveys
Hull City Council to buy Age UK Hull’s Bradbury House building 10th June 2020 Hull City Council has agreed to buy Bradbury House in Porter Street, Hull. The building has been used as the headquarters of charity Age UK Hull since it was built in 2001. The charity will relocate to a more prominent city centre location in summer. The building has been closed to the public since Tuesday […] Read more Business News Regeneration A63 Castle StreetAge UKAge UK HullCouncillor Daren HaleMyton Centre
Businesses in Hull working together toward safe reopening on June 15 10th June 2020 Hull city centre businesses and organisations are working together to create safe spaces for visitors and customers. High street shops, department stores and shopping centres are set to be allowed to reopen on Monday 15 June as part of the Government’s three-stage plan to ease lockdown measures. In anticipation of this, and also to support […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Councillor Daren HaleHull BIDHull city centreKathryn ShillitoWorking Safely
Roads in Hull to be widened as part of cycling city bid 9th June 2020 Work to improve Hull’s cycling infrastructure will begin this month. Plans will include widening existing cycle lanes in areas including Freetown Way and an introduction of additional cycle lanes in roads including Holderness Road, Spring Bank, Anlaby Road and Beverley Road. The works are being accelerated so Hull City Council can secure the first phase […] Read more Environment News Public Health Transport & Streets Active HullAnlaby RoadBeverley RoadCouncillor Daren HaleCyclingFreetown WayHolderness RoadHull Paragon InterchangeSpring Bank
Cycling upgrade to begin in Freetown Way in Hull 5th June 2020 Hull firm Ashcourt Group has been appointed to carry out cycle improvement works in Freetown Way in Hull. The scheme will include widening the cycle lane and putting in segregation to provide protection for cyclists between Great Union Street and the New Cleveland Street junction and the city centre. The route will also undergo a […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travel grantCouncillor Daren HaleCyclingDepartment for Transport
Car parks in Hull to begin charging from Monday 15 June 5th June 2020 Hull City Council is to reintroduce charges in its car parks across the city from Monday 15 June. It comes after charges for on-street car parking were introduced from Monday 18 May. Short-stay and long-stay sites including Albion Street, Lowgate, History Centre, Tower Street and Trippet Street, Osborne Street, George Street, Pryme Street, Francis Street […] Read more News Transport & Streets car parksCouncillor Daren HaleMiPermit
Commuters in Hull urged to use bus stops in outdoor spaces 5th June 2020 People are being encouraged to use bus stops located in open spaces throughout Hull. The advice comes after passengers were urged to avoid using Hull Paragon Interchange unless absolutely necessary. Social distancing signage has been implemented in the station in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus. Passengers are being reminded that face coverings […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleCOVID-19East Yorkshire bus serviceStagecoach
New business grant fund payments processed by Hull City Council 5th June 2020 Hull City Council is now processing payments for a new grant support fund for city businesses. About £2.4 million is being distributed by the local authority to businesses hit by the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The Hull Business Discretionary Grant Fund is targeted at small businesses and charities that may not be eligible […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren HaleHull Business Discretionary Grant Fund
Hull City Council launches 10-step plan to help businesses return to work safely 4th June 2020 A 10-step plan has been launched by Hull City Council to support businesses in the city trying to return to work safely and recover from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The Hull Business Support Plan will help businesses to access advice in areas including grant funding and returning to work safely amid changing advice […] Read more Business News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren HaleInvest HullWorking Safely
Green light for work to transform one of Hull’s busiest roads 29th May 2020 Work to transform one of Hull’s busiest roads will start in summer. The A63 Castle Street scheme will improve transport links between the Port of Hull to the A63 and M62 along with the wider strategic road network. The scheme also help to reunite the city centre with its waterfront, supporting the city’s economic growth […] Read more News Planning Regeneration Transport & Streets A63A63 footbridgeBalfour BeattyCouncillor Daren HaleDr Mary MurdochFruit MarketHumber LEPNational HighwaysTransport for the North
How public spaces in Hull are being kept safe 29th May 2020 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 measures issued by Government, social distancing and public health guidance has appeared across the city centre. Places such as Trinity Market have introduced one-way systems […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHull BIDKathryn ShillitoTrinity Market
More than £1m boost for Hull’s cycle tracks 27th May 2020 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 city. The money will also support the council’s Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure plan, designed to create more space for cyclists and clearly marking all […] Read more Environment News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleCyclingDepartment for TransportSculcoates Bridge
