Day: 11 March 2021

View article Stunning new images of Albert Ave Pools refurbishment lido revealed

Stunning new images of Albert Ave Pools refurbishment lido revealed

New images of the city’s next major leisure refurbishment project have today been revealed by Hull City Council. Albert Avenue Pools is the next centre in line for a full refurbishment with a £4.6million transformation that will also see the construction of a new outdoor lido to replace the existing one which closed 25 years […]

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View article Join Hull Libraries and special guests for free online half term fun

Join Hull Libraries and special guests for free online half term fun

Families are invited to join Hull Libraries and their special guests in a range of activities to enjoy from the comfort of home this half term. Learn new skills and gain confidence with some super funky socially distanced street dance moves on Monday 15 February, 4pm-4.45pm. Zoom Through Space with Cosmic Carol on Tuesday 16 […]

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View article Hull’s Strength to Change programme wins top accreditation

Hull’s Strength to Change programme wins top accreditation

Hull’s Strength to Change programme which works with perpetrators of domestic violence has received top accreditation. The programme supports men to find the strength to stop domestic violence by giving them real-world advice and practical tools to help stop violence in the home. And now, Respect has awarded the Hull City Council programme its first […]

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View article Start something new in 2021 with Hull Training and Adult Education

Start something new in 2021 with Hull Training and Adult Education

Hull Training and Adult Education have a range of online, free and low cost courses on offer. During last year’s lockdown many people turned to online learning as a way to keep their minds active, to retrain, follow or develop a hobby or learn new skills. This lockdown provides another opportunity for online learning. There […]

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View article Hull City Council commits £20,000 to city’s young entrepreneurs

Hull City Council commits £20,000 to city’s young entrepreneurs

Hull City Council has committed a further investment of £20,000 to support young entrepreneurs in the city. The grant follows £20,000 issued by the local authority from May to August last year, which was critical to drawing in further private sector funding to support young entrepreneurs. The funding for young entrepreneurs will be managed by […]

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View article Stunning art installations set to feature as part of £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment

Stunning art installations set to feature as part of £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment

The £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment is set to feature a number of permanent art installations that will celebrate and bring to life Hull’s rich maritime past. The installations, from internationally-renowned and award-winning artists Katayoun Dowlatshahi and Heinrich & Palmer, will include a new seating area in the Peace Garden, integrated artworks on new amphitheatre-style seating, […]

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View article £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment takes exciting next step

£4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment takes exciting next step

The £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment has moved a step closer with Hull City Council submitting a planning application for the transformational city centre project. Plans for the regeneration of the historic gardens include improved public access, improvements to the boundary walls, the introduction of bespoke pieces of public art and restoration of the Rose Bowl […]

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View article Hull City Council appoints Carbon Trust to support city’s 2030 Carbon Neutral Strategy

Hull City Council appoints Carbon Trust to support city’s 2030 Carbon Neutral Strategy

Hull City Council is linking up with a major global organisation to help realise ambitious plans for a carbon-neutral future in the city. The council, along with neighbouring East Riding of Yorkshire Council, has appointed the Carbon Trust to undertake an assessment of how it can become carbon-neutral. Hull City Council declared a Climate Emergency […]

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View article Shoppers asked to plan ahead when Christmas shopping this year

Shoppers asked to plan ahead when Christmas shopping this year

Shoppers are being asked to plan ahead and consider changing some of their shopping habits this Christmas to support shops and local businesses. Independent shops, shopping centres and large retailers have introduced responsible and important measures to protect customers and staff. These measures include social distancing, limiting how many customers can shop within a premises […]

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View article Winning pupil of Christmas card design competition announced

Winning pupil of Christmas card design competition announced

Baiylan Ellerington, age 7, from Gillhill Primary school, has been picked as the winner of the Christmas card design competition by the council’s Chief Executive, Matt Jukes. Baiylan’s chosen design will now be used for the council’s e-Christmas cards this year. Children across all primary schools in Hull were asked to design a Christmas card, […]

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View article Historic whale skeleton attracts national attention

Historic whale skeleton attracts national attention

The dismantling of the 40ft North Atlantic right whale skeleton captured the imagination of many and was featured in the national media. Work to dismantle the 168 bones of the North Atlantic right whale skeleton took whale conservator, Nigel Larkin, five days to complete and transport to his workshop in Shropshire. Now, the eight marine […]

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