Residents in need of help and support encouraged to get in touch 14th October 2020 Hull City Council and Citizens Advice are urging residents to seek assistance if they are experiencing financial difficulties. Residents experiencing any problems, including struggling to pay rent or council tax, have a housing issue or any other issues they feel the council could help with can go online or call 01482 300 300 to make […] Read more Customer Services News Citizens AdviceCouncillor Mike Thompsoncustomer service centres
Hull City Council takes action against businesses that flaunt 10pm curfew 7th October 2020 Hull City Council is bringing enforcement action against bars, pubs, restaurants and takeaways that remain open after the 10pm curfew. The government brought in strict rules last month announcing that hospitality businesses had to close at 10pm as part of plans to limit the spread of coronavirus. Takeaways can still deliver food until 5am, but […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Mike ThompsonPublic Protection Hull
Hull City Council working with police in North Hull 2nd October 2020 Humberside Police and Hull City Council are working together to tackle anti-social behaviour in the North Hull area. Ahead of Halloween and Bonfire Night, the police’s North Hull teams are increasing patrols in the area to prevent firework misuse and other offences. The initiative is being backed by Hull City Council, which is working closely […] Read more News Bonfire nightBransholmeCouncillor Mike ThompsonHalloweenNeighbourhood Network HullNorth Hull estateOrchard Park
Businesses urged to take extra steps to stop and control coronavirus spread 25th September 2020 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 people to register and ‘check-in’ when they visit a business. Users can ‘check-in’ to venues by scanning QR codes using a phone’s camera, which creates […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Mike ThompsonNHS appPublic Protection
Plan for a new ‘aquagreen’ to reduce flooding in east Hull 28th August 2020 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 has been launched on the proposals for a versatile green space, south of the old Bransholme Dairy Farm, that will store excess water during a […] Read more Community and Living Environment Living With Water News CastlehillCouncillor Mike ThompsonEnvironment AgencyHolderness DrainNorth CarrSutton
Wilson Centre reopens next week 30th July 2020 Hull’s flagship customer service centre will reopen to the public on Tuesday 4 August. The city-centre based Wilson Centre will be available for residents who are unable to have queries dealt with online or over the phone. The Hull Citizens Advice service will also be available to see customers in person at the Wilson Centre […] Read more Customer Services News Citizens AdviceCouncillor Mike ThompsonWilson Centre
Warning over scammers as Test and Trace gets under way 24th June 2020 People in Hull are being urged to be vigilant against scammers as the Government’s Coronavirus Test and Trace programme gets under way. Phase one of the programme is now live, meaning anyone could receive a call, email or text asking them to isolate in case they have the virus. Those who are contacted are warned […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Mike ThompsonTest and Trace
Flood scheme to protect more than 4,000 homes wins top award 10th June 2020 A £22 million scheme to help protect homes and businesses in Hull and the East Riding from flooding has won two top awards. The Anlaby and East Ella Flood Alleviation Scheme (AEEFAS) has won in the Infrastructure Category and Project of the Year at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ (RICS) Social Impact Awards 2020 […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Regeneration Anlaby and East EllaCouncillor Chris MatthewsCouncillor Mike ThompsonEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilEnvironment AgencyFlood alleviation schemeFloodingHumber LEPLagoonRICS
Community comes together to protect wildlife on Hull nature reserve 23rd May 2020 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 months, there have been reports of fires being set on the reserve and a worrying trend of wildlife being targeted, causing injury and death to […] Read more Environment News Councillor Mike ThompsonHumberside Fire and RescueHumberside PoliceNoddle Hill Nature Reserve
Work on multi-million pound East Hull Pumping Station to begin 14th May 2020 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 the risk of flooding to 1,000 homes in the city. The station will be built at the southern end of the Holderness Drain, where it […] Read more News Transport & Streets Waste Councillor Mike ThompsonenvironmentEnvironment AgencyFlood defence
£25,000 ‘pocket park’ to pop up next to Hull school 6th March 2020 A £25,000 “pocket park” is being created in Hull to encourage young families, teenagers and adults to get outdoors. The green sanctuary will be created as part of a £1.35 million fund to create 68 new Pocket Parks across the UK, transforming neglected urban spaces into thriving green havens for communities. The Dukeries Active Zone […] Read more Community and Living Education and Learning News Councillor Mike ThompsonDukeries Active ZoneHull City CouncilThoresby Primary School
Consultation on gypsy and traveller sites to take place in Hull 24th February 2020 Hull City Council has agreed at a meeting of its Cabinet to consult people in the city and the travelling community on its recommendations to expand provision of sites for gypsies and travellers. The decision will now go to a full council meeting on Thursday 27 February. Detailed consultations will be held with the residents […] Read more Housing News Councillor Mike ThompsonHull City CouncilLocal PlanTraveller sites
