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
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
