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View article Hull City Council announce reopening of public toilets in Queen Victoria Square

Hull City Council announce reopening of public toilets in Queen Victoria Square

31st May 2024

Hull City Council is pleased to announce the reopening of the public toilets in Queen Victoria Square following essential repair work. Due to water leaking into the electrics, the public facilities in Queen Victoria Square have been closed since the end of 2023. Although KWL – the contractor appointed to carry out the works on […]

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View article Hull City Council adds three new accessible buses to its fleet

Hull City Council adds three new accessible buses to its fleet

23rd October 2023

Hull City Council has acquired a further three new accessible buses to improve transportation for young people with disabilities. After acquiring 12 new Mercedes wheelchair accessible buses last month, Hull City Council is delighted to announce that three more have been added to the fleet. The three new Fiat ultra-low floor Orion accessible buses, supplied […]

View article Hull City Council takes a big step towards sustainability with eight new electric vehicles

Hull City Council takes a big step towards sustainability with eight new electric vehicles

10th October 2023

Hull City Council is proud to announce the acquisition of eight new electric cars. This move is part of Hull City Council’s commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, promoting sustainable practices and becoming net zero and carbon neutral. The new electric Renault Zoe’s – which are replacing eight existing petrol vehicles – will be used […]

View article Hull City Council acquires 12 new accessible buses

Hull City Council acquires 12 new accessible buses

25th September 2023

Hull City Council has acquired 12 new accessible buses to improve transportation for young people with disabilities. The new buses, supplied by Mellor, are wheelchair accessible and have been designed to provide a comfortable and safe ride for up to 16 passengers per vehicle. Their main use will be to provide transportation services for young […]

View article Hull City Council extends KWL contract

Hull City Council extends KWL contract

29th June 2021

Hull City Council has published a decision record to extend its contract with Kingston Works Limited (KWL) for a further five years. The contract covers repair and maintenance services to the city’s 23,500 council homes and related buildings. Prior to the decision, which was made under delegated powers authorised by Hull City Council’s Cabinet, an […]

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View article Hull Helpline response ‘overwhelming’ as hundreds step up

Hull Helpline response ‘overwhelming’ as hundreds step up

21st April 2020

Hull’s response to the coronavirus epidemic has been described as “overwhelming” after voluntary organisations united and hundreds of people stepped up to support to the city’s most vulnerable residents. Hull City Council joined forces with other public sector services at the end of March as more than 40 voluntary organisations to launch the Hull Helpline. […]

View article Hull City Council agrees to purchase former McBride factory

Hull City Council agrees to purchase former McBride factory

15th November 2019

Hull City Council has agreed to purchase the former premises of a Hull manufacturing company for £2.95 million. The local authority is to purchase the former McBride aerosol factory in West Carr Lane on the Sutton Fields Industrial Estate. The factory complex is next to the local authority’s Stockholm Road Depot, which is shared by […]

View article This is what it takes to install Hull’s Christmas lights

This is what it takes to install Hull’s Christmas lights

29th October 2019

With the festive season fast approaching, you may have spotted the city centre’s Christmas decoration displays starting to appear ahead of November’s big switch-on. And this year, Kingston Square next to Hull New Theatre will be given a “merry makeover” for the first time. But did you know just how much work goes into the […]