Outgoing Freedom Festival boss praised by council for ‘pivotal role’ 16th August 2019 Hull City Council has paid tribute to the “tremendous contribution” made to the city by the executive director and joint CEO of the Freedom Festival, Jenny Howard-Coombes. Freedom Festival announced today that she will be stepping down from her role following this year’s festival. Jenny was the first employee to join Freedom Festival Arts Trust […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Councillor Stephen BradyFreedom FestivalFreedom Festival Arts TrustJenny Howard-Coombes
Essential roadworks in Holderness Road to continue 16th August 2019 Essential carriageway repairs are to continue in Holderness Road from Monday 18 August. The work will be split into two phases. For phase one in Holderness Road between Brazil Street and Witham, traffic management will be place with no access for cars turning right into Franklin and Brazil Street. Field Street will b closed at […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonHolderness Road
First pieces of A63 footbridge arrive in Hull 16th August 2019 The first pieces of a major Hull bridge have begun to arrive in the city. All 11 sections of the A63 footbridge have arrived on the site of the Castle Street project, which will connect key sites across the city. The bridge, which will be named when it is completed, will help link the city’s […] Read more News Transport & Streets A63 footbridgeCastle StreetHumber LEPNational HighwaysNorthern Powerhouse
Ferens new exhibition opens this weekend 16th August 2019 A new exhibition featuring more than 120 artworks opens at Ferens Art Gallery tomorrow. Reflection: British Art in an Age of Change presents a dynamic and diverse vision of Britain and British art, which asks questions about identity and belonging. Artists in the exhibition include Graham Dean, Elisabeth Frink, Barbara Hepworth, David Hockney, Henry Moore, […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Ferens Art GalleryJames RussellReflection: British Art in an Age of Change
Hull landmarks shine brightly with Pride 16th July 2019 Some of the city’s most recognisable landmarks will be illuminated in rainbow colours this week to celebrate Pride in Hull. The Guildhall, Trinity Square and Victoria Square will all be lit up to show support for the LGBT+ community and celebrate the annual Pride in Hull event that takes place in the city centre this […] Read more News Alaska 5000Claire RichardsLGBT+Mel CPride in HullQueen Victoria Square
Priory Park improvements get under way 16th July 2019 A £1.5m road improvement project to stabilise the embankment along Priory Park has begun. The preparation works are taking place ahead of a widening scheme, which will take six months to complete. The works are designed to allow investment on land near Henry Boot Way, unlocking up to 15,600 sq m of commercial floor space. […] Read more Regeneration Transport & Streets Enterprise zoneHumber LEPPriory Park Way
Hull Maritime Museum to close temporarily 16th July 2019 Hull Maritime Museum will temporarily close as some technical surveys are carried out. It comes as the £27.4 million Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project steps up a gear. The closure, from Monday 22 July at 10am, will allow a specialist company to complete surveys ahead of the museum’s major refurbishment. It will reopen on Saturday […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNational Lottery Heritage Fund
Quiz: How well do you know Hull’s parks? 16th July 2019 It’s Love Parks Week in Hull and the city has got so many fantastic parks and green spaces. But how well do you know them? Take our quick quiz to find out: [interaction id=”5d2ee06d44ed70827d6fb41b”] Read more News East ParkHull ParksLove Parks WeekPearson ParkPickering ParkQuizWest Park
Queens Gardens luxury apartments are latest ‘exciting’ city centre conversion 16th July 2019 An ‘exciting’ new apartment development next to Queens Gardens is the latest in a growing number of successful city centre conversion projects, according to Hull City Council’s deputy leader. The luxury Glass House complex is being built on the site of the former Queens Gardens Police Station. It will see 94 apartments with 21 duplex penthouses […] Read more News Planning Councillor Daren HaleGlass HouseIguana DevelopmentsQueens Gardens
Why this garden is going wild in Princes Avenue 16th July 2019 Love Parks Week will celebrate the glorious legacy left to Hull by the Victorians – beautiful formal parks and gardens that were part of a public health movement to have accessible green spaces in the city for residents. But tucked away in a corner of Pearson Park at the junction with Princes Avenue, you can find […] Read more Leisure & Culture News GardeningLove Parks WeekPearson ParkPearson Park Wildlife GardenPrinces AvenueYorkshire Wildlife Trust
Two prosecuted for waste offences in Hull 16th July 2019 A man and a woman have been prosecuted for waste offences in Hull. Damian Mizera, of Pearson Avenue, was prosecuted and ordered to pay £640 for waste that was found dumped in Temple Street. And Karen Lynes, of Binbrook Garth, was prosecuted and ordered to pay £425 for waste that was found dumped near her […] Read more Environment Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonFly-tippingprosecution
First look at new inflatable Ferens Art Gallery exhibition 16th May 2019 An interactive exhibition that brings together science and art is opening at Ferens Art Gallery this weekend. Opening on Saturday, Microbes is the Ferens Art Gallery’s family-focused summer exhibition. It’s an engaging sensory landscape of giant inflatable microbes, allowing children to learn more about microbes as well as have fun. This brand new exhibition brings […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Ferens Art Gallery
