Weekly roadworks update – January 14 14th January 2022 This week it was announced that Northern Powergrid would be carrying out essential upgrades to the electricity network in Wincolmlee. The work will begin on Monday January 31 and will last up to five weeks, during which period the road will be closed in both directions between Wilmington Bridge and Air Street. Cllr Dean Kirk, […] Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworksWincolmlee
Ofsted reports improvements in services for children in care 14th January 2022 Ofsted has published findings of a monitoring visit into children’s social care in Hull, focusing on children in care. Inspectors visited Hull on 18th and 19th November which followed a previous two-day monitoring visit in June, which reported improvements in services for children in need and those subject to a child protection plan. A full […] Read more Children and families News children's serviceschildren's social careCouncillor Shane McMurrayLooked after childrenOfsted
Find out why dragons and sea creatures are appearing in Hull this Christmas 14th December 2021 Hull’s most famous faces and creatures are part of a new trail in the city centre this Christmas. The joint initiative from HullBID and Visit Hull is animating vacant retail units in the run-up to Christmas, with five windows decorated already and seven more to be transformed early in 2022. Councillor Daren Hale, leader of […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleDrunk AnimalHull BIDKathryn Shillito
Hull City Council offers support to Afghan refugees 14th October 2021 Hull City Council is offering further support to relocate Afghan refugees. The council is maintaining its original pledge under the Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy to take up to five families. Four have already arrived in the city. The council has also pledged to receive up to nine individuals under the new Afghan Citizens Resettlement […] Read more News Afghan Citizens Resettlement SchemeAfghan Relocation and Assistance Policy
Let’s dance! Absolutely Cultured announce new show 14th October 2021 Absolutely Cultured is presenting two evenings of dance, in partnership with the University of Hull, taking place on 25 and 26 November. The event is part of a series of pilots over the next year, which aim to offer more opportunities to experience dance and physical performance in Hull. Acting as a double bill, each […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Absolutely Cultured
Climate change film to focus all eyes on the Humber at COP26 14th October 2021 A new documentary film will show world leaders the vital part the Humber has to play in the fight against climate change. “Eyes on the Humber” will be shown as part of COP26, the United Nations Climate Change Conference being held in Glasgow from November 1-12. Described as “a story of hope”, it will highlight […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Climate changeCOP26Hull 2030 Carbon Neutral Strategywaterlinewaterline summit
East Park and Pearson Park celebrate Green Flag Award 14th October 2021 Hull City Council is celebrating Green Flag Awards for Pearson Park, which has been successful in attaining the award for the first time, and for East Park, which has retained the award for a further year. The Green Flag Award recognises the international quality mark for parks and green spaces. The scheme, managed by environmental […] Read more Environment Leisure & Culture News Councillor John FarehamCouncillor Rosie NicolaEast ParkGreen FlagPearson Park
Appointment of new project director to lead major heritage project in Hull 14th October 2021 Hull City Council has appointed Gillian Osgerby as the Project Director to deliver a major transformation and regeneration project in the city. Gillian will be responsible for delivering the £30.3m Hull Maritime project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Hull City Council. It involves the transformation of five key maritime treasures — Arctic […] Read more News Regeneration Gillian OsgerbyHull Maritime ProjectProject Director
Hull graduate sets sights on Olympic Games in Tokyo 14th June 2021 A University of Hull graduate has his sights set on the Olympic Games this summer as he aims to be in the 200m starting blocks in Tokyo. Andy Morgan-Harrison, who graduated from Hull last year with a First-Class degree in Sports Rehabilitation, won gold at both the 2020 British Indoor Championships and Outdoor Championships, and […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Sport Costello StadiumOlympic GamesUniversity of Hull
Hull artist’s innovative designs to tackle vandalism recognised on world stage 14th June 2021 A Hull artist who transformed the city’s streets with colourful and creative designs has been longlisted for the World Illustration Awards 2021. Lydia Caprani was commissioned by Hull City Council to decorate signal cabs on Beverley Road in a bid to tackle graffiti and vandalism. The commission was part of a trial which saw local […] Read more Community and Living Environment Leisure & Culture News
Monet masterpiece arrives in Hull ahead of exciting new exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery 14th May 2021 A masterpiece by the French artist Claude Monet will be the centrepiece of a new exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery, which will focus on the importance of mindfulness and reflection in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Monet’s Antibes (1888) is the inspiration and centrepiece of Monet in Mind, which will open on Monday 17 May […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Antibes Claude MonetFerens Art GalleryMonet in Mind
Smart tech used to improve safety as part of Stoneferry Corridor project 14th May 2021 As part of the multi-million-pound Stoneferry Corridor project, smart technology will be installed at the road entries in Maxwell Street, Woodhall Street and Morley Street to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists. The first of its kind in the city, intelligent road studs will be installed to detect cyclists on the footway and illuminate to […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Daren Hale
