Nigel’s story: How carers are coping during coronavirus pandemic 11th June 2020 A husband caring for his disabled wife says how life has changed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Sixty-year-old Nigel Milner retired in 2019 to care for his wife Norma, 65, who suffered a stroke in March 2013 which left her paralysed down her left-hand side and wheelchair bound. And ever since the Government […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care News Buckingham day servicesCarers WeekCouncillor Gwen LunnCOVID-19
Hull to trial innovative new pedestrian crossing 11th June 2020 An innovative new pedestrian crossing to help reduce accidents will be installed in Hull. The project is being delivered in partnership with Liverpool City Council, which has been awarded more than £193,000 by the Road Safety Trust. Liverpool and Hull have some of the highest rates of pedestrian casualties in the UK, with 48 casualties […] Read more News Transport & Streets AgilysisCouncillor Anita HarrisonLiverpool City CouncilPedestrian crossingRoad Safety TrustSo-Mo
Hull’s huge 40ft whale skeleton to be brought back to life 11th June 2020 A stunning new visualisation of the Hull Maritime Museum’s 40ft north Atlantic right whale skeleton has been created. A 3D laser scanning of the huge animal’s remains has been created by leading contemporary artists Heinrich and Palmer. And now the 110-year-old skeleton of a young female right whale, which was about two years old and […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Absolutely CulturedHull Maritime MuseumHull MinsterHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityLumen PrizeNorth End Ship YardShip of the GodsSpurn Lightship
Submit your Hull Fair memories for this online exhibition 11th May 2020 An appeal for memories of Hull Fair is being made ahead of the launch of an online exhibition. Residents are being asked to contribute with photographs, stories and artwork from memorable visits to this highlight of Hull’s calendar. Hull Museums has commissioned Hull writer Russ Litten and filmmakers Nova Studios to make a video about […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Hull FairHull Museums
Gardening competition in Hull to go ahead under new rules 11th May 2020 Green-fingered Hull City Council tenants are readying their gardens for the local authority’s annual garden competition. The competition for council tenants has been tweaked to abide by social distancing rules while judging. And with Covid-19 restricting many to homes and gardens, a bumper entry is expected. This year, entrants will be invited to post pictures of […] Read more Coronavirus Housing News GardeningTenant Participation Team
Tips for families to help with good family relationships 11th May 2020 Relationship Matters is a new partnership between Hull City Council and 14 other local authorities across Yorkshire and the Humber which are getting together to support families. A new website is being launched to offer families information, tips and advice during the coronavirus pandemic. The Relationship Matters website provides tips, information and help to stay […] Read more Children and families News Relationship Matters
Learn how anti-social behaviour can be tackled in Hull communities 11th March 2020 Update: Following yesterday’s advice from the government, Hull City Council has cancelled the Not Where I Live week events in the city to ensure we are supporting the efforts to maintain public safety. A push to raise awareness of how anti-social behaviour can be tackled in communities will take place in Hull. Hull City Council’s […] Read more Community and Living News Hull City CouncilHumberside Fire and RescueHumberside PoliceNot Where I Live
Why today is the day to quit smoking 11th March 2020 Hull smokers have been urged to seize this year’s No Smoking Day message – Today’s The Day – and seek support to stop. The city still has some of the highest smoking rates in the country and, while these are falling slowly, health experts say there is still “a long way to go”. Hull’s Director […] Read more News Public Health No Smoking DaySmokefree Hull
Ferens opens after dark for special event 11th March 2020 Ferens Art Gallery will be opening its doors after dark next week for Ferens Late, a programme of events aimed at encouraging younger audiences to the gallery. The event, on Thursday 19 March from 7pm to 9pm, will see artists from this year’s Open exhibition discuss their work, in conversation with local art studios and […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Art GalleryFuture Ferens
Roadworks to begin in Manor Road 11th March 2020 Essential resurfacing works will take place in Manor Road, west Hull, next week. Road closures will be in place for two weeks as repairs are undertaken in two stages. A road closure to through traffic between Willerby Road and Westlands Road will be in place from Monday 16 March to Wednesday 25 March. A second […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonManor RoadWestlands RoadWillerby RoadWold Road
Huge Pearson Park restoration to be celebrated in summer 11th February 2020 A celebration of the Pearson Park’s huge restoration project is being planned for the summer. The £3.8m project, completed alongside with the National Lottery Heritage Fund, is moving forward at a rapid rate. It follows the successful reinstallation of the historic entrance gateway to Pearson Park. Work to restore the park’s bowling pavilion has now […] Read more News Councillor John FarehamNational Lottery Heritage FundParksPearson Park
Hull to explore free port status after Government announces plan 11th February 2020 Hull’s economy could receive a boost under Government plans to create up to 10 free ports across the UK. Sea ports and airports are being invited to apply for free port status, which will be issued after the UK leaves the EU. The free ports would allow firms to import goods into the chosen cities […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleFree portsHull City CouncilHumber LEP
