Give your views on Hull’s Economic Strategy for next five years 10th May 2021 Hull City Council is developing an Economic Strategy for the city and asking businesses and residents for their views. The aim is to boost employment, make the city more attractive to visitors and both existing and new businesses and to increase productivity and wages. The strategy will build on the city’s achievements over the past […] Read more Business News Regeneration Economic Strategy
Major changes to A63 Mytongate roundabout from this weekend 10th March 2021 A major upgrade that promises to completely transform Hull moves into an important new phase this month. Before work can begin on the new underpass and junction upgrade for the A63 Castle Street scheme, a large sewer pipe spanning more than half a metre in diameter needs to be moved. This next stage will bring […] Read more News Transport & Streets A63A63 Castle StreetMytongateNational Highways
Young artists to take centre stage at Ferens Junior Open 10th February 2021 Hundreds of talented young artists will be showcased this weekend at the Ferens Junior Open. The annual Junior Open, taking place online for the first time, launches on Friday 12 February on the Humber Museums Partnership website. The Digital Junior Open will celebrate the creativity of children and young people throughout 2020. The exhibition won’t be […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Junior Open
Magical Museums activity booklet and digital programme created to support families during lockdown 10th February 2021 Hull Museums and the Ferens Art Gallery have teamed up with a local artist to create a free family activity booklet packed with fun and exciting crafts and activities to help support children and families during this difficult time. The booklet has been designed to remind families of the incredible objects and adventures that can […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHull MuseumsJason Wilsher-MillsStreetlife MuseumThe Herd Theatre
Local authorities team-up with Hull Truck Theatre for Christmas cracker 10th December 2020 Hull Truck Theatre’s Christmas performance will be free to watch for residents across Hull and East Yorkshire this year thanks to a partnership with Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council. From festive music to karaoke, unexpected guests and lashings of humour, it is set to bring a dose of excitement and happiness […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Theatre What's on Councillor Stephen BradyHull Truck TheatrePrince Charming's Christmas Cracker
Speed tables to be introduced in Inglemire Lane 10th December 2020 Four new speed tables will be installed in a busy section of Inglemire Lane, to support traffic calming measures. On Friday 11 December, four new speed tables encouraging motorists to monitor their speed will be introduced between Oldstead Avenue and Cranbrook Avenue. The road will be closed to motorists from 8pm on Friday 11 December, […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonInglemire LaneSpeed tablesWright Civil Engineering
Fly-tippers warned as thousands of pounds in fines handed out in Hull 10th December 2020 People in Hull are being warned they will face enforcement action if they are found dumping waste after thousands of pounds in fines were handed out to fly-tippers. Residents are being encouraged to use services provided by Hull City Council to dispose of and recycle their waste – and not hand over waste to rogue […] Read more News Transport & Streets Waste Caught on cameraCllr Anita HarrisonFly-tipping
Hull’s Armistice Day service to be streamed live 10th November 2020 A service to mark Armistice Day will be broadcast live online tomorrow morning. The small event at Hull’s Cenotaph will be shown on the council’s YouTube channel and will also be available to view on the news Facebook and Twitter accounts. Starting at 10.50am, the 15 minute service will be introduced by Rev. John Hotchin […] Read more Civic News What's on Armistice DaycenotaphCouncillor Steve WilsonLord Mayor
Popular trail in Hull’s Victoria Dock to reopen 10th November 2020 A popular section of footpath in Hull’s Victoria Dock is reopening this week. The route which forms part of the Trans Pennine Trail is re-opening after an upgrade to flood defences on Hull’s Victoria Dock Village western frontage. The majority of the path will open this week so that people can walk along the estuary […] Read more News Regeneration Environment AgencyFlood defenceHumber Hull Frontage SchemeVictoria Dock
Trading Standards teams saved businesses £400m last year 10th November 2020 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 than 5.4 million of unsafe or non-compliant products, supported 21,000 scam victims and prosecuted over 1,400 criminals. Councillor Mike Thompson, portfolio holder for public protection […] Read more News Councillor Mike ThompsonTrading Standards
How you can show support on World Suicide Prevention Day 10th September 2020 People across the world are being asked to support awareness of suicide. Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, which is about raising awareness of suicide and suicide prevention. Globally, each year 800,000 people completing suicide with a further 20 million attempting suicide and it is one of the top 20 causes of death. There are […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care News Every Mind MattersMen in ShedsMindNHSSamaritansWorld Suicide Prevention Day
Win £100 by simply sharing your COVID-19 Safe photos 10th August 2020 A competition has been launched challenging Hull residents to take photographs of themselves or their family members being COVID-19 safe this summer. Photos can be taken at home, in the garden, or out and about in your neighbourhood, your local park or even in the city centre. The most important thing is that you must […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Feature News COVID-19 Safe PhotosLord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber
