Housing staff taking extra precaution to help stop spread of coronavirus 2nd April 2020 Hull City Council is taking every precaution to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. Housing staff – who are more accustomed to using sprays to control weeds – are spraying disinfectant in and around blocks of flats. Councillor John Black, Hull City Council’s portfolio holder for housing, said: “Currently, our tenants living in multi-storey flats […] Read more Coronavirus Housing News Public Health
Ferens Open Exhibition 2020 winners announced 2nd March 2020 The prize-winners of this year’s Open Exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery have been announced. Here are the winners: Friends of the Ferens Award 1st Prize: Jane Beharrell, Twelve Weeks, Oil Painting (Cat No 64, Gallery 4) 2nd Prize: Liz Chesney, Songbird, Mixed Media (Cat No 373, Gallery 8) 3rd Prize: Calum McClure, Palm House Nocturne, […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News ArtCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Art GalleryOpen Exhibition
Designed in Hull – see plans for world-first National Flood Resilience Centre 2nd March 2020 This is how a new multi-million-pound National Flood Resilience Centre could look after plans were drawn up in Hull. Ark, a project led by the University of Hull and Humberside Fire & Rescue Service, is set to be a world-first. The facility will provide the emergency services and responders with a controlled environment for simulated […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Environment AgencyFloodingHumberside Fire and RescueNational Flood Resilience CentreNorth Lincolnshire CouncilUniversity of Hull
Hull plants record number of trees 2nd January 2020 A number of trees have been planted in Hessle Road and Coltman Street. The trees are replacing the ones which were removed due to the damage they were causing to the pavements, making it difficult for residents to use the walkway. A total of seven semi-mature trees were planted in Hessle Road and an additional […] Read more Environment News Councillor Anita HarrisonHessle RoadHEYwoodsNorthern ForestTrees
Video: Artist discusses Ferens exhibition featuring people under water 2nd December 2019 A video that goes behind the scenes and shows the making of a new exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery has been released. Sea; the Remains Between is the latest in an award-winning series of work from visual artist and filmmaker Estabrak. The photographs feature people from diverse communities in Hull portrayed submerged in water. They […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News EstabrakFerens Art GalleryInvisible Dust
Hull inventor is not monkeying around with gym invention 2nd October 2019 A Hull inventor and fitness enthusiast has created a unique piece of gym equipment – and it is being installed at Woodford Leisure Centre today. The Monkey Mill, a unique motorised monkey bar machine, is the creation of Mike McKenna. The equipment provides users with a mixture of strength and cardiovascular training and has been […] Read more Health and Social Care Leisure & Culture News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonGym equipmentMonkey MillWoodford
See how technology in Hull is helping residents to become independent 2nd October 2019 A project to help vulnerable residents live more independent lives with the help of technology is making waves across Hull. Glen and Sam Marshall, a father and son from west Hull, have already experienced a huge difference in their lives. Sam is 27 years old and has a learning disability. He also suffers from severe […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care News Assistive technologyCouncillor Gwen LunnHull City Council
‘Game-changer for Hull’ as £13.6m maritime grant is approved 2nd October 2019 A huge project to protect and promote Hull’s maritime history will become a reality after the approval of a £13.6m grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project is the next major phase in the regeneration of Hull as a historic maritime city. It will see Hull Maritime Museum, Dock […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Arctic CorsairCouncillor Daren HaleDock Office ChambersHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNational Lottery Heritage FundNorth End ShipyardSpurn Lightship
Concerned about flooding? Then have your say 2nd September 2019 People living and working around the Humber are being invited to complete a public survey to help organisations working on a new tidal flood risk strategy understand local views and priorities. Hull City Council is working in partnership with 11 other local authorities around the Humber, the Environment Agency and the Humber Local Enterprise partnership, […] Read more Community and Living Living With Water News Councillor Mike ThompsonEnvironment AgencyHumber Strategy
5 Hull acts taking over at Edinburgh Fringe 2nd August 2019 Five Hull theatre makers are taking over at Edinburgh Fringe as the world’s largest arts festival gets under way. With support from Hull Truck Theatre, Absolutely Cultured and Back To Ours, the local contingent is taking five exciting shows, all of which were seen for the first time right here in Hull. Whether you’re heading […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Absolutely CulturedBack to OursHull LibrariesHull Truck Theatre
55 women breastfed their babies in Queens Gardens this morning – here’s why 2nd August 2019 A group of 55 women sat together in Queens Gardens at 10.30am this morning and all breastfed their babies at the same time. They were part of the Big Latch On, a global event where women come together and feed their babies in a bid to normalise breastfeeding. Organisers City Health Care Partnership, which works […] Read more News Public Health Big Latch OnCity Health Care PartnershipHull City CouncilLookPlayQueens GardensSaySing
Gallery and art shop joins Humber Street creative hub 2nd August 2019 A popular art shop, studio and gallery is relocating to become part of a new cultural and creative hub in Hull’s Fruit Market. Form Shop & Studio is moving into the ground floor of 61-63 Humber Street, which has undergone a £1.2m redevelopment to become a centre for the creative arts. Form, which sells affordable, […] Read more Leisure & Culture News ArtlinkFormFruit Markethttps://news.hull.gov.uk/tag/humber-street-sesh/Hull City CouncilHumber StreetWykeland Beal