Theatre library opens in Hull’s Old Town 14th June 2022 A collection of more than 2,000 play scripts and theatre reference books has opened its doors in Hull. Middle Child’s theatre library, based in the company’s rehearsal space on High Street, ensures that world-class texts are available for any resident of Hull to borrow free-of-charge. The collection includes contemporary writing by the likes of Alice […] Read more Leisure & Culture Libraries News Hull TheatreMiddle Child Theatre
Better connections up ahead as new A63 Castle Street underpass develops 14th April 2022 Via National Highways Work on a new underpass for the A63 Castle Street in Hull is moving forward, creating better connections for drivers in the city centre. Significant progress has already been made and the next stage will see the installation of new wall panels in the 400m underpass, where east-west traffic will travel below […] Read more News Transport & Streets A63 Castle StreetNational HighwaysRoadworks
Weekly roadworks update – April 14 14th April 2022 Work to improve the paving in Lowgate and Market Place is now complete. The new footpaths benefit from a high-quality natural stone finish, further enhancing the appearance of the Old Town and making it more accessible for everyone. The road has now reopened to traffic in both directions. While some snagging work may continue into […] Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateLowgateMarket PlaceOld TownRoadworks
Jobseekers and employers invited to recruitment fair 14th April 2022 Are you looking for a new job? Or seeking more employees to boost your business? Hull City Council’s Employment Hub is hosting a recruitment fair at the Guildhall on Wednesday 20 April from 9.30am to 2pm. The event is free to attend and will allow potential candidates to meet employers, who will be showcasing a […] Read more Business News Employment HubJobs
Hull City Council is calling for information from the public to help catch fly-tippers 14th March 2022 Over the past few months, there have been multiple incidents of tyres being fly-tipped in Hull and surrounding areas. Details are as follows: Approximately 70 tyres in the tenfoot to the rear of Princes Avenue on 3February 2022 Between 60-70 tyres in a tenfoot between Westbourne Avenue and Lynton Street on 16 February 2022 Over […] Read more News
Can we reach net zero? Oh Yes! Hull City Council joins forces with city partners to help Hull get to net zero 14th March 2022 Hull City Council has joined forces with some of the biggest organisations in the area, including Reckitt, the University of Hull and Marketing Humber to support the launch the Oh Yes! Net Zero campaign – marking the start of our city leading the region and the UK to a net zero future. The Oh Yes! […] Read more Business Environment Health and Social Care Living With Water News Regeneration Climate changeNet ZeroOh Yes! Net Zero
Hull to welcome Ukrainian refugees 14th March 2022 Hull City Council has today welcomed the Government’s announcement of a scheme to provide homes and assistance to those fleeing the shocking and senseless invasion of Ukraine. Leader of the Council, Daren Hale, said: “As a City of Sanctuary, Hull has a long and proud history of supporting people in their hour of need. We […] Read more Adult social care News Hull 4 UkraineUkraine
New plan to improve health for everyone in Hull 14th March 2022 Hull Health and Wellbeing Board has launched its new Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy. The board is a partnership of organisations around the city and is dedicated to improving health and wellbeing for local people. The strategy sets out how the board will work to level health inequalities in order to make these improvements possible. […] Read more News fairer HUllHealth and Wellbeing Boardhealth inequalitieshester bridgesstrategy
Conservation in Action: Volunteers lend a helping hand to conserve maritime objects 14th March 2022 Volunteers are helping to conserve artefacts from Hull Maritime Museum. Working with the Conservation and Engagement Officer, the small team of volunteers will carry out practical conservation tasks to ensure the objects are in the best possible condition for when they go on display in the refurbished museum as well as preserving them for years […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration ArtefactsConservationConservationsCouncillor Daren HaleHull City CouncilHull MaritimeHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime Cityobjects
Stoneferry improvement scheme: Overnight resurfacing work to Ferry Lane Roundabout 14th February 2022 Essential overnight resurfacing will take place on the Ferry Lane Roundabout from Monday 21 February in the latest phase of the Stoneferry improvement scheme. The work is expected to last about two weeks and will be undertaken overnight from 7pm to 6am in order to minimise disruption. There will be no work on Saturday/Sunday nights […] Read more News Transport & Streets Stoneferry Corridor
Trading Standards: Covid didn’t stop illegal tobacco crackdown 14th February 2022 Last year, with Coronavirus restrictions in place throughout most of the 12 months and many people continuing to work at home, it was business as usual for Hull City Council’s Trading Standards team. The pandemic has seen a spike in the numbers of people involved in selling illegal tobacco and cigarettes, whether smuggled, stolen or […] Read more News Public Health counterfeit cigarettesillegal tobaccoKeep It Outstop smoking
Work begins on £11.7m Queens Gardens redevelopment 14th February 2022 Work begins today (Monday 14 February) on the £11.7m redevelopment of Queens Gardens in Hull. The first stage of the redevelopment will include the refurbishment of the Rose Bowl Fountain and the removal of the bandstand which is being relocated to Pickering Park. The first stage of works are due to be completed in June […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHull regenerationQueens GardensQueens Gardens HullQueens Gardens refurbishment