Middle Child panto to include Polish-described performance 15th November 2019 The Middle Child pantomime has become one of the highlights of Hull’s Christmas calendar – and this year the festive extravaganza will include a Polish-described performance. A Polish performer will join the cast on stage at Jubilee Central as a fairy who narrates the show for the benefit of the city’s large Polish community. The […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Christmas 2019Middle Child Theatre
How Hull is responding to flooding 15th November 2019 Following yesterday’s downpour, a number of leisure services have been affected. Sutton Park Golf Course remains closed due to waterlogged grounds and the local authority’s amateur football and rugby pitches will not be in use over the weekend. Gully cleansing crews worked through the night to protect properties from flooding, saving potential damage ten houses […] Read more Community and Living Environment Living With Water News Councillor Mike ThompsonEnvironment AgencyFloodingHumberside Fire and RescueOldfleet Primary School
How £16m Arco head office in Hull’s Fruit Market will look 15th November 2019 Construction has begun on the £16m Arco head office development in Hull. The project will see the construction of a prestigious new head office for Arco, the UK’s leading safety business, marking a major milestone in the £80m rejuvenation of the waterfront Fruit Market area. The Arco building will be the largest new-build office development […] Read more Business News Regeneration ArcoCouncillor Daren HaleFruit MarketWykeland Beal
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 15th November 2019 The weekend starts tonight with art, comedy, a visit by Father Christmas and a chance to watch a bunch of muscular athletes beat seven bells out of each other among your entertainment options over the next few days. Here are 5 things to do in Hull this weekend. 1. Quayvaria – The Enchanted Village Princes […] Read more Ferens Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News 5 things to do in Hull this weekendBonus ArenaChristmasChristmas 2019Christmas lightsChristmas lights switch-onFerens Art GalleryQueen Victoria SquareReflection: British Art in an Age of ChangeWWE
Hull City Council agrees to purchase former McBride factory 15th November 2019 Hull City Council has agreed to purchase the former premises of a Hull manufacturing company for £2.95 million. The local authority is to purchase the former McBride aerosol factory in West Carr Lane on the Sutton Fields Industrial Estate. The factory complex is next to the local authority’s Stockholm Road Depot, which is shared by […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleHull City CouncilKWLMcBridestreetsceneSutton Fields
Rain can’t stop thousands turning out for Hull’s Christmas lights switch-on 15th November 2019 Despite the pouring rain, Hull city centre saw an incredible turnout for the Christmas lights switch-on. Thousands turned out for the moment that signalled the start of Christmas in the city as Lord Mayor Councillor Steve Wilson and special guests hit the big button to bathe Queen Victoria Square in festive illumination. Watch the switch-on […] Read more Christmas Civic Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News Christmas 2019Councillor Steve WilsonHull Christmas 2019
Could you spot a doorstep scammer? 15th October 2019 This week is Doorstep Crime Awareness Week and Hull City Council’s Trading Standards team has issued advice to residents on how to beat scammers. Local authorities and police in Humberside are teaming up all week to help prevent residents falling victim to scams. Hull’s Trading Standards officers have issued a call for unsolicited leaflets delivered […] Read more News Public Health Councillor Mike ThompsonTrading Standards
Hull’s Banksy successfully removed from Scott Street Bridge 15th October 2019 Hull’s Banksy has been successfully removed from Scott Street Bridge for preservation. The removal was necessary to preserve the artwork due to the deterioration of the bridge, which poses an increasing risk to shipping. The street art was recovered by specialists Alan Wood and Partners following a successful test on the east leaf of the […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets BanksyCouncillor Daren HaleHistoric EnglandScott Street Bridge
Absolutely Cultured project to see Hull children become city planners 15th October 2019 Children in Hull will be asked to become city planners and architects in a major new project from Absolutely Cultured. Model City will see children from three primary schools take part in a series of workshops to explore relationships with cities. The project, supported by NHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Group, will take place in October […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Absolutely CulturedNHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Group
Banksy artwork removal from Scott Street Bridge under way 15th October 2019 The removal of the Banksy artwork from Scott Street Bridge is under way. The removal is necessary to preserve the artwork due to the deterioration of the bridge, which poses an increasing risk to shipping. A Hull City Council spokesperson said: “We are in the process of removing the Banksy from Scott Street Bridge in […] Read more News BanksyHull City CouncilScott Street Bridge
Hull businesses thanked by the Lord Mayor for supporting care leavers 15th October 2019 Hull businesses which provide support to care-leavers have been recognised for their work by the Lord Mayor. Firms which offered opportunities for young people as to improve their vocational and educational profile, as well as opening up future employment prospects, were presented with a certificate and pin badge and welcomed into the Lord Mayor’s parlour. Trident, NPS […] Read more Civic Care LeaversCouncillor Steve WilsonGuildhallLord MayorRoom 42
George Street car park reopens 15th August 2019 George Street car park reopened this morning following a two-week closure. Motorists are now able to use the car park as normal after essential maintenance works were carried out. There are a further two long-stay car parks available in the city centre for pass-holders, including Pryme Street and Osborne Street. A Hull City Council spokesperson […] Read more News Transport & Streets George Street car parkOsborne Street car parkPryme Street car park
