Comedy returns to Hull’s Trinity Market 15th June 2021 Some of the funniest comedians in the region are heading to Hull’s Trinity Market for a night of great food, drink and laughter. Trinity Laughs will return on Friday 2 July. The comedy night launched last year before the Covid-19 pandemic put plans for future events on hold. The event has been organised by Vittles […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Fran GarrityJason ManfordTrinity LaughsTrinity MarketVittles & Company
Leader’s message to Hull: work together to ensure restrictions ease 15th June 2021 Cllr Daren Hale, Leader of Hull City Council and Chair of the city’s Coronavirus Outbreak Prevention and Engagement Board, has said the government’s decision to delay lifting remaining restrictions for up to four weeks is a message to everyone to continue to take the virus seriously. Cllr Hale said practising virus control measures, using regular […] Read more Business News Public Health
Joe Lycett brings new show to Hull in 2022 15th June 2021 Multiple award-winning comedian Joe Lycett is bringing his new show to Hull next year. Joe Lycett: More, More, More! How Do You Lycett? How Do You Lycett? will take place at the Bonus Arena on 2 April 2022. Tickets for the all-seated show go on sale at 10am on Friday. His first tour in years […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on 8 Out of 10 CatsBonus ArenaCelebrity JuiceJoe LycettLive At The ApolloNever Mind the Buzzcocks
Hull City Council statement in response to traffic issues across the city 15th April 2021 Hull City Council statement in response to traffic issues across the city: “Hull is in the midst of a huge transformation to its transport system, with major works taking place across the city, including the A63, Stoneferry Corridor and utility repairs. “The current works are being undertaken by a number of organisations in addition to […] Read more News Regeneration
Summer event to shine light on Hull’s creativity 15th April 2021 A three-day event will take place in Hull this summer celebrating the city’s creativity and culture. Creative Hull, from Absolutely Cultured, will see installations and performances taking place all over the city in disused shops and buildings, outdoor spaces, existing venues and online. The event will take place from 16 – 18 July. Stephen Munn, […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Theatre What's on Absolutely CulturedCreative HullMiddle Child TheatreStephen Munn
Hull’s Punch Hotel unrecognisable after stylish £140,000 makeover 15th April 2021 A popular Hull city centre pub is unveiling a stylish new look after completing its long-awaited refurbishment. The Punch Hotel in Queen Victoria Square reopened in September 2019 after being taken over by Forrest & Co, which brought plans for a comprehensive makeover. The project was delayed first by bad winter weather and then uncertainty […] Read more Business News Regeneration Forrest & CoHullBIDKathryn ShillitoPunch HotelQueen Victoria Square
Families encouraged to take up free nursery places 15th April 2021 Hull City Council is encouraging parents of pre-school children to take up their child’s free nursery place. All children aged three and four are entitled to 15 hours of free early education a week, and most working families will be eligible for 30 hours per week. The free early education can be at Ofsted registered nurseries, nurseries […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Early educationFamily Information ServiceFree childcare
Two secondary schools given go-ahead for expansion 15th March 2021 Boulevard Academy and Malet Lambert expansion plans have been given the go-ahead, by the Regional Schools Commission and the Department for Education. Proposals to expand the city’s secondary schools were discussed at the council’s Cabinet in December and consultation has since taken place by the academies. The school expansions will mean an increase in pupil […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Boulevard AcademyCouncillor Peter ClarkMalet LambertSecondary school places
Temporary closure to Sculcoates Bridge 15th March 2021 Sculcoates Bridge will close to pedestrians and cyclists from Monday 22 March. The closure will come into effect so that emergency repairs can take place to the footpath after it was damaged by the use of motorcyclists. The repairs will take two weeks before reopening to pedestrians and cyclists. Daren Hale, portfolio holder for economic […] Read more News Transport & Streets Chapman StreetCouncillor Daren HaleSculcoates Bridge
Hull’s ‘stubborn’ Coronavirus rates are nation’s highest 15th March 2021 Hull still has the country’s highest number of Coronavirus cases, with a rate of 159 per 100,000 of the population. The rate in England is 58.7 cases per 100,000, putting the number of people in Hull with the virus at 171 per cent above the national average. Julia Weldon, Director of Public Health at Hull […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health
Search for contractor to restore Hull’s last remaining 20th century Scotch Derrick crane 15th March 2021 Hull’s last remaining 20th century Scotch Derrick crane is to be restored, thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Hull City Council. The Hull Maritime project is looking to appoint a contractor to dismantle, restore and relocate the crane as a safe structure, retaining its historical details and significance. The 20th century Scotch Derrick crane, sometimes […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Regeneration CraneHull Maritime ProjectHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNorth End ShipyardRegenerationRestorationScotch Derrick crane
Free reading resources for families of pre-school children 15th March 2021 Hull City Council is encouraging families to read to their pre-school children to help them be prepared for school, with a range of free resources available. It is never too early to start enjoying books with your child, and reading from an early age helps to give them the best possible start in life. Sharing […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News BookStartCouncillor Peter ClarkDolly Parton Imagination LibraryLittle Stars Children's Centre
