‘Love Hull’ litter letters appear on Valentine’s Day 14th February 2019 ‘Love Hull’ litter letters have installed in Ennerdale roundabout, just in time for Valentine’s Day. The litter letters were made by students at Hymers College and installed by Hull City Council’s waste team as part of an initiative to raise awareness around the problems of littering and to encourage people to dispose of waste correctly. […] Read more News
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds coming to Hull 14th February 2019 Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds are coming to Hull. The former Oasis star will bring his band to the Bonus Arena on Saturday 11 May. Tickets will go on sale on Monday 18 February at 10am. Just announced: NGHFB’s will play a UK run of intimate, seated shows in May, calling in at Edinburgh, Llandudno, […] Read more News What's on Bonus Arena
Could this surprising alpaca fact encourage you to quit smoking? 14th February 2019 You probably already know smoking is bad for you, but have you ever really thought about the benefits of quitting? Here’s our top six reasons to stop – and some of them might surprise you. 1. It’s all about the money, money, money Smoking isn’t just bad you’re your health, it’s terrible for your wallet. […] Read more News Public Health Health
Free bulky item collection in Hull 14th February 2019 Did you know Hull residents can have their bulky waste items taken away for free? If you live in Hull, you can claim one free bulky item collection for every property in each calendar year. Hull is one of just 15 councils – of 326 across the country – that still provides this service at […] Read more Environment News Waste recyclingwaste
Safer Internet Day campaign supported in Hull 14th February 2019 A campaign to promote safe use of the internet is being supported in Hull. Safer Internet Day 2019, which took place on February 5, was designed to highlight positive uses of technology to create a safer online community. It saw hundreds of organisations across the country get involved and join a conversation about using technology […] Read more Community and Living News Councillor Mike ThompsonSafer Internet Day
Hull Maritime Museum to get new ramps after £150,000 funding boost 14th January 2019 Hull Maritime Museum is set to receive new ramps improving access to its main entrance of the striking building. Hull City Council has successfully bid for £150,000 funding from the DCMS Wolfson Foundation to install two new access ramps and an access staircase to one of the three domes. The new ramp at the front […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Hull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
Christmas cards through the years on display at Hull History Centre 14th November 2018 An exhibition showing the humble Christmas card through the years will open at the Hull History Centre next week. The exhibition, Greetings and Glad Tidings: Christmas Cards Through The Years, will be held at the centre from Tuesday 20 November 20 to Saturday 5 January. It will focus on how the design, sentiment and language […] Read more Christmas Leisure & Culture News Hull History Centre
Hull City Council wins prestigious planning award 14th September 2018 Hull City Council has won Yorkshire’s top planning award. The council was honoured for its vision in delivering the £310 million Green Port Hull offshore wind hub at the 2018 Royal Town Planning Institute’s (RTPI) Yorkshire Awards last night. The award was presented at a reception and keynote address ceremony at Sheffield Town Hall. The […] Read more Planning
Foredyke Bridge works 14th June 2018 Hull City Council statement: Following excavation works for the ongoing Wawne Road carriageway repairs, further structural repairs are required to the Foredyke Bridge. Until this work is carried out the bridge will be closed to traffic for public safety reasons. Until this essential work is complete, the bridge will remain closed until September 2018. The […] Read more Transport & Streets
Temporary road closure on Chariot Street 14th May 2018 Chariot Street will be closed for two weeks as emergency excavation works are undertaken. From Monday 14 Friday 25 May 2018 Chariot Street will be closed to traffic as Yorkshire Water and Hull City Council carry out joint investigative works in order to repair the road surface and ensure that it is structurally sound. […] Read more Transport & Streets
Green Port Hull nominated for prestigious planning industry award 14th March 2018 Green Port Hull is a finalist in the category for Excellence in Planning for a Successful Economy at the Royal Town Planning Institutes (RTPI) Awards for Planning Excellence 2018. The RTPI Awards are the most established and respected awards in the UK planning industry. Running for more than 40 years, they celebrate exceptional examples of […] Read more Business
Major investment set to boost citys roads 14th March 2018 Hull City Council has today published a report detailing its most ambitious programme of road repairs across the city in the last few years. If approved, the council will embark on programme of road repairs which will see over ninety per cent of road works taking place outside of the city centre. A £23 million […] Read more Transport & Streets