Update: George Street car park reopened after police incident 11th October 2019 George Street car park has fully reopened to the public following a police incident. It had been closed for a short time on Friday afternoon. Read more News Transport & Streets George Street car parkHumberside Police
Hull Fair to see new parking restrictions in place 11th September 2019 New parking restrictions will be in place during Hull Fair next month. Several streets in Hull will have parking restrictions increased to allow only parking for residents with permits during the fair. Streets will include Granville Street, Lowther Street, Paisley Street, Perry Street, Ruskin Street, Sandringham Street and Walliker Street. The restrictions will be in […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor Dave CrakerHull FairWalton Street
This eight-foot-tall celebrity robot is coming to a Hull tech event 11th September 2019 A world-famous robot who has danced on stage with Rihanna and Will.I.Am is on his way to a Hull tech event. The 8ft Titan the Robot has been confirmed for the Tech Expo Humber at the Bonus Arena next month. The elaborate exoskeleton has also appeared alongside Will Smith and Jackie Chan at events including […] Read more Business News Regeneration What's on Bonus ArenaConnexinEast Riding CouncilHull City CouncilRihannaTech Expo HumberTitan the RobotWill SmithWill.I.Am
Family fun (and free ice cream) at Pickering Park 11th September 2019 A free family fun day will take place at Pickering Park on Saturday 14 September. It will see a host of free family activities, with children’s rides, face-painting, donkey rides and sporting activities. A number of the council’s partners will also be there providing information on their services, including Humberside Police, Humberside Fire and Rescue […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Lynn PetriniDove HouseHull City CouncilHumberside Fire and RescueHumberside PoliceNeighbourhood Network HullNHSPickering ParkSportsability
Woman to be evicted after damaging home, hosting all-night parties and threatening neighbours 11th July 2019 A woman has two weeks to leave her council home after seriously damaging the property and subjecting neighbours to loud late night parties and a range of antisocial behaviour. Kelly Barraclough of 81 Mappleton Grove, Hull, appeared at Hull County Court today (Wed July 10) in connection with a Possession Order for the property. She […] Read more Community and Living Environment Public Health anti-social behaviourHumberside Fire and RescueHumberside Policeprosecution
Sculcoates Bridge to close for essential repairs 11th June 2019 Sculcoates Bridge will be closed from Monday 1 July to Sunday 21 July for essential repair works. The bridge in Chapman Street will be closed for three weeks so engineers can carry out a full inspection into the condition of the structure. The diversion route will be via North Bridge. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder […] Read more News Transport & Streets Sculcoates Bridge
Circus comes to town as Freedom Festival and Back to Ours team up 11th June 2019 Two popular Hull festivals have joined forces to bring four spectacular circus shows to the city. The expanded five-day Freedom Festival will include the quartet of quirky performances after a team-up with Back to Ours. Circa will open the festival with its acrobatic show Humans. Un Poyo Rojo, a contemporary Argentinian physical theatre performance, will […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Back to OursFreedom Festival
Humber Street Gallery announces summer programme 11th June 2019 Humber Street Gallery, the contemporary visual arts space on Hull’s rejuvenated Fruit Market, has announced its summer programme. The broad programme includes work looking at Hull’s history of food production, as well as the city’s iconic Hull Fair. Senior curator at Humber Street Gallery, John Heffernan, said: “Following on from the exciting programme we had […] Read more Leisure & Culture What's on Humber Street Gallery
How technology helped transform a life 11th June 2019 A mum says assistive technology in her home has greatly improved the life of her daughter who has learning difficulties. In March 2018, Donna Lilley’s home was fitted with equipment including a flood detector to stop the bath from overflowing, fire and steam detectors and a panic button. She says the devices have allowed her […] Read more Adult social care News Carers Week
EU citizens living in Hull to receive EU election information 11th April 2019 As part of preparations for the UK taking part in the forthcoming European Parliamentary elections (23-26 May), the council has today written to 10,700 EU citizens who are registered to vote in the city. EU citizens may vote only once, in one member state, at a European Parliamentary election. They can choose to vote in […] Read more News
Next steps for National Picture Theatre announced 11th April 2019 Hull City Council is developing designs to transform the former National Picture Theatre, to support a bid that could secure a grant of £289,000 from the National Heritage Lottery Fund. The building, in Beverley Road, is the north’s last surviving civilian bomb-damaged building from the Second World War. Hull City Council will be responsible for […] Read more News Planning Regeneration National Picture Theatre
Video: Explore creative minds of Ferens Art Gallery’s world-class artists 11th April 2019 Ferens Art Gallery is inviting visitors to explore the creative minds and thought-processes of its world-renowned artists. Artists spanning various different centuries, subjects and art forms are on display at the gallery. Watch exhibitions assistant Stephanie Jones talk us through the exhibition below – The exhibition, inspired by Hans Holbein the Younger’s portrait of Sir Thomas […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News Ferens Art Gallery
