Hull’s Victoria Pier flood defences approved by Secretary of State 13th November 2019 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 […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Councillor Daren HaleEnvironment AgencyHumberHumber estuaryHumber: Hull Frontage Flood Defence schemeNatural EnglandRobert JenrickSecretary of State for Local GovernmentVictoria Pier Frontages flood defence scheme
Hull named in top 10 improved cities for economic wellbeing 13th November 2019 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 […] Read more Business News Regeneration Demos-PwC Good Growth for Cities IndexHull City CouncilMark JonesPwC
Why pupils should aim to attend school every day 13th September 2019 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 […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Every day countsHull City CouncilHull FCHull KRschool attendanceViking FM
What kind of housing do you want to see in Hull? 13th September 2019 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 […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care Housing News adult social carecouncil housingCouncillor Gwen LunnHull City Council
9 things not to miss at Heritage Open Days in Hull 13th September 2019 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, […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on GuildhallHeritage Open DaysHull History CentreHumber Archaeology PartnershipNational Picture TheatrePearson ParkStepney Railway StationZachariah Pearson
Stunning Ferens exhibition takes shape 13th August 2019 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 […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Barbara HepworthBridget RileyCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonDavid HockneyElisabeth FrinkEric RaviliousGillian WearingGraham DeanHenry MooreHull Culture and LeisureJames RussellReflectionThe Ingram CollectionVictoria Sin
Hull public toilet named one of UK’s top tourist sites 13th August 2019 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 […] Read more News British MuseumEdinburgh Fringe FestivalGiant’s CausewayLonely PlanetThe DeepVictoria PierVictoria Pier public toilets
Kaiser Chiefs and Razorlight to perform at Hull’s Bonus Arena 13th June 2019 The Kaiser Chiefs are coming to the Bonus Arena early next year. The Yorkshire band, famed for songs such as I Predict A Riot, Ruby and Every Day I Love You Less and Less, will visit Hull on Tuesday 21 January next year. They will be joined by special guests Razorlight. Tickets for this standing […] Read more News Bonus Arena
Five Father’s Day gifts ideas with Hull theme 13th June 2019 It’s Father’s Day this Sunday and, let’s be honest, most people tend to leave picking out a gift to the last minute. If the kitchen cupboard is overflowing with ‘world’s best dad’ mugs and the old man would prefer something a bit different and with a Hull theme, feel free to take inspiration from our […] Read more News Father's Day
Hull maintains Fairtrade City status – and is praised for promoting the cause 13th June 2019 Hull has maintained its Fairtrade City status – and has made a commitment to keep promoting Fairtrade principles. Fairtrade ensures farmers and workers in developing countries around the world are paid a fair prices for their goods, earn a living wages and their communities benefit from educational and medical provisions. And the city has been […] Read more News Fairtrade
‘Being a carer never leaves you’ says father who cares for 38-year-old son 13th June 2019 Carers play an indispensable role in our society. More than five million people providing care for a family member or friend with a disability, mental or physical illness, substance misuse issue, or who needs extra help as they grow older. One such carer is John. He and his wife have cared for their son, Tom, […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care News Carers Week
Exhibition in Hull celebrates gypsy, Roma and traveller culture 13th June 2019 An exhibition to celebrate gypsy, Roma and traveller culture will open at Hull’s Streetlife Museum this month. The exhibition, from Thursday 13 June to Thursday 27 June, has been set up to help people to learn more about the history and heritage of these cultures and promote its positive impact on British society. It marks […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Streetlife Museum
