Spot checks on supermarket Covid safety
A new drive to keep customers and employees safe in Hull’s supermarkets will see Coronavirus safety checks carried out by the council’s Public Protection Team and Covid Marshals.
Officers will … More
Councillor Mike Thompson
Hull prepares for a month’s worth of rainfall over the next few days
Residents are being reminded to implement personal flood protection measures as the city prepares for significant rainfall this week.
The MET office has predicted that Hull may experience around 30-60mm … More
Hull City Council awarded green certificate for action on environmental impact
Hull City Council has been awarded the Investors in the Environment Green certificate for the seventh year in a row.
An audit in December praised the local authority’s energy use … More
Hull’s Strength to Change programme wins top accreditation
Hull’s Strength to Change programme which works with perpetrators of domestic violence has received top accreditation.
The programme supports men to find the strength to stop domestic violence by giving … More
Shoppers asked to plan ahead when Christmas shopping this year
Shoppers are being asked to plan ahead and consider changing some of their shopping habits this Christmas to support shops and local businesses.
Independent shops, shopping centres and large retailers … More
Major award for scheme to protect Hull homes from flooding
A scheme designed to protect thousands of homes in Hull and the East Riding from flooding has won a prestigious award.
The Anlaby and East Ella Flood Alleviation Scheme (AAEFAS) … More
Residents in Hull are being urged to protect themselves against flood risk
Residents in Hull are being reminded of how to protect themselves from one of nature’s biggest threats to the city.
At present, there are around 120,000 home in Hull and … More
Trading Standards teams saved businesses £400m last year
A new report, from the Association of Chief Trading Standards Officers (ACTSO), has found that local Trading Standards teams prevented £400m in consumer and business detriment in 2019/20, seized more … More
Hull City Council uses new COVID-19 powers to close and restrict two hospitality premises
Hull City Council has issued direction notices to two venues in the city for operating unsafely during the coronavirus pandemic and exposing people to COVID-19 risks.
The Alley, on Cottingham … More
Residents in need of help and support encouraged to get in touch
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, … More
Hull City Council takes action against businesses that flaunt 10pm curfew
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 … More
Hull City Council working with police in North Hull
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 … 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
Plan for a new ‘aquagreen’ to reduce flooding in east Hull
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 … More
Wilson Centre reopens next week
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 … More
Warning over scammers as Test and Trace gets under way
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, … More
Flood scheme to protect more than 4,000 homes wins top award
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 … More
Community comes together to protect wildlife on Hull nature reserve
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 … More
Work on multi-million pound East Hull Pumping Station to begin
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 … More
£25,000 ‘pocket park’ to pop up next to Hull school
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 … More
Consultation on gypsy and traveller sites to take place in Hull
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 … More
See how Hull is protecting the city from flooding
Specialist equipment to help protect the city from flooding has been brought to Hull.
Three new water pumps have been purchased by Hull City Council to help pump out excess … More
What you can do to prevent flooding damage to your home
People in Hull are being urged to protect their properties from flooding after the city experienced unprecedented rainfall over the past three months.
More than double the average rainfall poured … More
Change is coming at Hull’s Wilson Centre
Work to remodel the Wilson Centre will begin in January.
Hull City Council’s flagship customer service centre in Alfred Gelder Street will see a meet-and-greet area created alongside new online … More
‘Aqua greens’ and how Hull is tackling flood risk
Actions are in place to alleviate flood risk across Hull after unprecedented rainfall over the past three months.
It comes after September, October and November brought more than double the … More
How Hull is responding to flooding
Following yesterday’s downpour, a number of leisure services have been affected.
Sutton Park Golf Course remains closed due to waterlogged grounds and the local authority’s amateur football and rugby pitches … More
Could you spot a doorstep scammer?
This week is Doorstep Crime Awareness Week and Hull City Council’s Trading Standards team has issued advice to residents on how to beat scammers.
Local authorities and police in Humberside … More
Flood defences in Victoria Pier given go-ahead
Concerned about flooding? Then have your say
People living and working around the Humber are being invited to complete a public survey to help organisations working on a new tidal flood risk strategy understand local views and … More
Improvements to be made at Priory Woods cemetery
Hull City Council’s Priory Woods cemetery on Priory Road is to receive improvement works.
A two-year phased programme of works will begin later this year, subject to planning approval from … More
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