Hull charity fears impact of two-week road closure

A Hull charity is worried a two-week road closure on Cleveland Street will bring business to a halt. Humber Wood Recycling Project, run by Dove House Hospice, has announced that it is still open for business despite the burst water main outside its building. The charity has concerns that the incident will potentially impact operations, which it relies on to raise money for service users. Humber Wood reclaims and reuses wood waste, which is then sorted and graded by volunteers. The wood is then offered back to the community at competitive prices, or turned into handmade products, also available to buy. Read more:Cleveland Street expected to close for two weeks after major water leak “Dove House Hospice relies on the revenue generated from Humber Wood to support our local community, and we are worried that the road closure may negatively impact our ability to do so,” said Amy Lowsley, area manager of Humber Wood Recycling Project. “Access to the shop is still available by following the signposted diversion on Chapman Street to minimise any disruptions, but we are aware that some of our customers may face inconveniences.” A water main burst on Cleveland Street on Tuesday morning (Image: Duncan Young/ GNP Ltd) Humber Wood’s team is available to answer any questions or concerns that customers may have, and they are encouraged to make contact directly for any assistance they may need. A spokesperson said: “We would like to thank our customers for their patience during this time, and we are grateful for the continued support of our customers, staff, and volunteers, whi
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