How graffiti led to a reduction in anti-social behaviour in Hull 11th April 2019 A Graffiti Jam that saw dozens of street artists descend on Hull has helped promote a reduction in anti-social behaviour. The community art project, organised by Bankside Gallery, saw more than 100 artists from across the UK head to the Preston Road area to daub 22 empty homes with striking graffiti. It is the final […] Read more News Waste Humberside Fire and Rescue
Residents encouraged to make sure they are registered to vote in this year’s local elections 11th March 2019 Local elections take place in Hull on Thursday 2 May, when residents go to the polls to have their say on who represents them. People have until Friday 12 April to make sure they are registered to vote. Matt Jukes, Returning Officer, said: “Residents only need to register to vote once, and do not need […] Read more News
Council secures funding to build school for 125 pupils with severe learning difficulties 11th March 2019 Hull City Council has secured funding to build a brand new free school for pupils with severe learning difficulties (SLD). The successful bid, made to the Department of Education, means that Hull will have sufficient places for all SLD pupils who require specialist provision within the city. The school will offer 125 places to children […] Read more Education and Learning
Council acquires Arco headquarters as part of A63 scheme 11th March 2019 Another major piece in the delivery of the A63 Castle Street Road Scheme is in place after the council acquired the Arco headquarters on Waverley Street. The site will be used by Highways England during the delivery of the scheme, which is due to begin in 2021. Arco plans to move its headquarters to a […] Read more Business News Regeneration A63A63 footbridgeFruit Market
Hull History Centre receives essential maintenance works 11th January 2018 Hull History Centre will undergo planned building works between Monday 29 January and Monday 12 March 2018. During this period people visiting Hull History Centre who require access to the original archive material and historic documents will need to make an appointment. Access to the library and arcade area will be open as normal. To […] Read more Leisure & Culture
2017 volunteers officially recognised by the city of Hull 11th December 2017 We all love seeing the blue jackets and uniforms around the city, that are increasingly recognised by all, and to celebrate their huge and valuable contribution the citys 2,500 blue army and much loved UK City of Culture volunteers are presented with a corporate common seal of the city by the Lord Mayor of Kingston […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Hull Museums Learning Team Receives Top Award 11th December 2017 Hulls very own Heritage Learning picked up a prestigious Sandford Award for excellence in museums education for their work at the Hull and East Riding Museum. Presented by writer, historian and TV presenter Lucy Worsley, the prize was awarded at a special event at Baths Fashion Museum. Hull and East Riding Museum is among one […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Fly-tipping prosecutions 11th December 2017 Four residents have been successfully prosecuted for a number of environmental crimes across the city. Shaun Doherty of Selby Street, Hull was prosecuted and ordered to pay a total of £2,066 (£1,500 fine, £516.04 costs and £50 victim surcharge) for offences contrary to Section 33(1) Environmental Protection Act 1990 and Section 34(1) Environmental Protection Act […] Read more Environment
Litter poll results 11th September 2017 Earlier this month Hull City Council launched a public vote on plans to combat the issue of littering in Hull. Following a month-long consultation, nearly 89 per cent of the public voted in favour of the Council engaging with an external company to enforce action against those who litter. Councillor Alan Clark, Portfolio Holder with […] Read more Environment
