Day: 13 December 2019

View article City singing projects come together for Christmas celebration

City singing projects come together for Christmas celebration

A celebration of singing is coming to the Guildhall next week and you can bag a ticket to join them. Singing City Christmas will see a selection of singing groups, who have grown out of the council’s Singing City initiative, come together to entertain an audience on Wednesday 18 December. Hull Freedom Chorus, Hull Visual […]

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View article Hull has one of the top performing high streets in the UK, new research shows

Hull has one of the top performing high streets in the UK, new research shows

Hull’s high street is among the country’s most thriving, according to new data. Retail closures across the UK have reached a five-year high – with 16 stores shutting every day. But Hull has sustained the performance of its high street, according to a study by online investment platform Asktraders. The research looked at open data […]

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View article People from Hull pictured under water in new Ferens exhibition

People from Hull pictured under water in new Ferens exhibition

A new photography exhibition featuring people from Hull submerged in water is to go on display at Ferens Art Gallery this weekend. Sea; the Remains Between is the latest in an award-winning series of work from visual artist and filmmaker Estabrak. The photographs feature people from diverse communities in Hull portrayed submerged in water. They […]

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View article Hull’s Victoria Pier flood defences approved by Secretary of State

Hull’s Victoria Pier flood defences approved by Secretary of State

Plans to upgrade flood defences at Hull’s Victoria Pier have been given the go-ahead. The Victoria Pier Frontages flood defence plans include higher flood walls constructed along a section of the Humber frontage. The new walls will also feature glazed sections to allow views of the Humber Estuary and a raised promenade allowing views over […]

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View article Hull named in top 10 improved cities for economic wellbeing

Hull named in top 10 improved cities for economic wellbeing

Hull has been named as one of the UK’s top 10 cities for economic improvement. PwC’s Good Growth for Cities 2019 measures the performance of the UK’s largest cities against 10 indicators considered by the public as the most important for economic wellbeing. It considers factors such as jobs, income and health as the most important […]

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View article Why pupils should aim to attend school every day

Why pupils should aim to attend school every day

A campaign to encourage pupils to aim for 100 per cent school attendance has been launched in Hull. Headteachers from the city’s primary and secondary schools have launched the Every Day Counts campaign alongside Hull City Council to raise awareness of the benefits of attending school every day. Full-time primary and secondary school pupils who […]

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View article What kind of housing do you want to see in Hull?

What kind of housing do you want to see in Hull?

Hull City Council is asking residents to share their views on the future of housing in Hull. A survey has been launched which asks the public what type of housing development they would prefer the authority to build, based on the needs of the city’s most vulnerable people. This could include bungalows or sheltered extra-care […]

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View article 9 things not to miss at Heritage Open Days in Hull

9 things not to miss at Heritage Open Days in Hull

Dozens of Hull’s most famous buildings are opening their doors from today as Heritage Open Days 2019 begins. The annual event, organised by Hull Civic Society, features walks, talks and open days at buildings of historical, architectural and cultural significance in the city. Nationally, Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture, […]

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View article Stunning Ferens exhibition takes shape

Stunning Ferens exhibition takes shape

A new exhibition featuring more than 120 artworks opens at Ferens Art Gallery this weekend Reflection: British Art in an Age of Change presents a dynamic and diverse vision of Britain and British art, which asks questions about identity and belonging. Artists in the exhibition include Graham Dean, Elisabeth Frink, Barbara Hepworth, David Hockney, Henry […]

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View article Hull public toilet named one of UK’s top tourist sites

Hull public toilet named one of UK’s top tourist sites

A Hull public toilet has been named among the UK’s best tourist attractions. The Victoria Pier public toilet in the city’s Old Town has been chosen on the Lonely Planet’s Ultimate United Kingdom Travelist – which lists the UK’s top 500 travel experiences. Entry number 483 in the list simply reads “Spend a penny at […]

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