Council confirms safe reopening of Queen Victoria Square fountains 23rd May 2025 Hull City Council is pleased to confirm that the fountains in Queen Victoria Square have reopened today (Friday 23 May) following a series of comprehensive water quality tests. This follows an extended period of closure, during which issues affecting the fountains’ operation were identified and addressed. Repairs have now been carried out, and the fountains […] Read more News Cllr Mike RossGillian OsgerbyQueen Victoria Square fountains
Sutton Road Bridge: Temporary closure for essential deck repairs 1st May 2025 Hull City Council announce two-day closure for Sutton Road Bridge. As part of the council’s ongoing commitment to maintaining and enhancing the city’s infrastructure, a temporary closure of Sutton Road Bridge is necessary to carry out essential deck repairs. This scheme will help ensure the safety and functionality of the bridge, which is a vital […] Read more News Rivers and bridges Gillian OsgerbySutton Road Bridge
Almost 30 Hull roads set for carriageway improvement works 30th April 2025 Hull City Council is set to commence its annual micro-surfacing programme next month, which will see 27 roads rejuvenated across the city. The city-wide micro-surfacing programme will begin on Tuesday 6 May and is expected to be completed by Saturday 31 May, weather permitting. This programme aims to enhance the quality of the mainly residential […] Read more News Transport & Streets ColasGillian OsgerbyimprovementsMicro surfacingRoadworks
Council appoints Mason Clark Associates to support Drypool Bridge repair scheme 25th April 2025 Hull City Council has appointed Mason Clark Associates to support the delivery of a programme of works to futureproof and extend the lifespan of Drypool Bridge. Alongside Esh Construction Limited (Cabinet approves appointment of contractor for Drypool Bridge investment – Hull CC News ), Mason Clark Associates have been appointed to support the repair and strengthening […] Read more News Rivers and bridges Drypool BridgeEsh Construction LimitedGillian OsgerbyMason Clark Associates
Update from Hull City Council: Queen Victoria Square fountains 25th April 2025 Statement from Gillian Osgerby, interim assistant director for major projects and infrastructure at Hull City Council: “Following the completion of on-going maintenance and repair works to the fountains, further faults were discovered with the internal mechanisms, which are a key part of their operation and can affect water quality. “Additional repairs have now been […] Read more News Gillian OsgerbyQueen Victoria Square fountains
Council announces resurfacing scheme for key city roundabout 25th April 2025 Hull City Council are set to undertake essential carriageway resurfacing works on the roundabout connecting Brighton Street, Witty Street and Freightliner Road. The scheme aims to renew the failed area of the carriageway, ensuring the highway provides a safe and even surface for traffic with adequate grip and skid resistance. The work will start on […] Read more News Transport & Streets Brighton StreetGillian OsgerbyPBS Constructionresurfacing
Council appoints contractor to investigate River Hull Walkway 22nd April 2025 Hull City Council has today appointed Mason Clark Associates to progress investigations on the River Hull Walkway, to determine its future. The River Hull Walkway (boardwalk) is an ageing structure, historically used to carry pedestrians over the west bank of the River Hull, between Myton Bridge and Drypool Bridge. Following a routine inspection in July […] Read more News Transport & Streets Gillian OsgerbyMason Clark AssociatesRiver Hull Boardwalk
Council announces upcoming footpath improvement works 15th April 2025 Essential resurfacing works are set to begin in Hull’s West Carr area, delivering much-needed enhancements to the city’s footpaths. As part of Hull City Council’s investment in the city’s footpaths, essential improvement works are due to take place on Malpas Close, Padstow Close, Kingscott Close, Cookbury Close, and Ashworthy Close, from tomorrow (Wednesday 16 April). […] Read more News Transport & Streets Gillian OsgerbyimprovementsM.B Roche & Sons LimitedresurfacingWest Carr
Next steps taken in Albion Square redevelopment 14th April 2025 Hull City Council has today launched a pre-market engagement exercise welcoming Expressions of Interest for the redevelopment of Albion Square. This will allow the council to give interested parties more information about the site and development opportunity, and for developers to share their outline ideas for the site ahead of the formal procurement process and […] Read more News Regeneration Albion SquareengagementGillian Osgerby
Council announces essential carriageway maintenance scheme on Boulevard 7th April 2025 Hull City Council has announced that essential carriageway maintenance work will be carried out on Boulevard, from the junction of Witty Street to Hessle Road. This scheme aims to renew the failed section of the carriageway, to ensure the road provides a safe and even surface for traffic, with adequate grip and skid resistance. The […] Read more News Transport & Streets BoulevardGillian OsgerbyRoad closureRoadworks
Hull City Council and Northern Gas Networks announce essential works at key junction 1st April 2025 Hull City Council and Northern Gas Networks (NGN) are set to undertake essential works at the junction of Queens Road and Princes Avenue from next week. This collaborative effort will see NGN carrying out vital asset maintenance works, while Hull City Council will undertake an essential carriageway resurfacing scheme. The planned works are due to […] Read more News Transport & Streets Gillian OsgerbyNorthern Gas NetworksPrinces AvenueQueens Roadresurfacing
Investigation works on Chanterlands Avenue culvert 18th March 2025 Hull City Council to conduct trial hole investigation on an underground culvert on Chanterlands Avenue. The council will begin conducting a trial hole investigation on the underground culvert today (Tuesday 18 March). The structure is located under the footpath, opposite the entrance to Rainhill Road. The culvert is an old asset, which is currently out of […] Read more News Transport & Streets Chanterlands AvenueGillian OsgerbyPBS Construction
