Former Lord Mayor and Honorary Alderman Brian Petch dies aged 86 2nd December 2021 Former Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber, Brian Petch, has died at the age of 86. Brian Petch was a councillor for 24 years, from 1979 until 2003. He was Lord Mayor of Hull in 1998 and was made an Honorary Alderman in 2003. pic.twitter.com/m4tPBge7iU — Hull CC News […] Read more News Brian Petch
Streetscene services shortlisted for two national awards 2nd December 2021 Hull City Council’s Streetscene services have been shortlisted for two awards in the 2021 APSE Performance Network Awards. Making up part of the Association for Public Service Excellence’s (APSE) Performance Network Programme event, the awards ceremony celebrates the best-performing and most-improved authorities for their achievements. Streetscene services’ work throughout 2020 and 2021 sees them nominated […] Read more News Transport & Streets APSE AwardsCouncillor Rosie NicolaEast Parkstreetscene
Council commended at Green Fleet Awards 2021 2nd December 2021 Hull City Council’s efforts in leading the way on electric vehicles have been recognised at a national awards ceremony. The Green Fleet Awards 2021, held last night at the British Motor Museum in Warwick, highlight the public and private sector vehicle fleet operators leading the way in tackling climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and […] Read more Environment News Transport & Streets 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyClimate changeelectric vehicles
Hull’s Education Safeguarding Manager recognised for work in keeping children safe 2nd November 2021 Hull City Council’s Education Safeguarding Manager, Philip Painter, has been shortlisted for the LGC’s Rising Star award. The annual LGC awards celebrate excellence in local government. Phillip Painter has been shortlisted for his work with Hull’s schools to ensure that children and young people are educated within environments which recognise a shared responsibility for keeping […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Children and familiesCouncillor Shane McMurrayLGC Awards
Care leavers week celebrates young people in Hull 2nd November 2021 Young people in Hull who are care leavers have been celebrated for their achievements, through a series of events during Care Leavers Week. A week of events took place, from a football match and go-karting, to an awards ceremony, and a chance for care leavers to give their views on how they are supported by […] Read more Children and families News Blue Diamond AwardsCare Leavers WeekCouncillor Shane McMurrayRoom 42
‘Great live music, tasty food and welcoming crowds’ – Trinity Live set to return on Thursday 9 September 2nd September 2021 The hugely successful Trinity Live is returning to Hull’s Trinity Market. The weekly live music event, which last year brought thousands of extra people into the market on an evening as well as giving a platform to many local bands and performers, will return next month The event, organised by Sesh Events, will return on […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleSesh EventsTrinity LiveTrinity Market
Find out why divers at the Deep have been playing chess 2nd August 2021 Divers at the Deep in Hull today (Monday 2 August) were locked in a game of underwater chess. Surrounded by sharks, fish and stingrays, the divers sat down for a quick game to celebrate the launch of the city’s first Play Chess Festival. Starting this week, there is a huge programme of chess-inspired events taking […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News What's on Chess HullCouncillor Rosemary PantelakisGraham ChestersHull and District Chess AssociationPlay Chess FestivalThe Deep
Weekly roadworks update for improvements taking place in Hull 2nd July 2021 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 critical utility repairs. The current works are being undertaken by a number of organisations in addition to Hull City Council, including Highways England and Northern Gas Networks, with […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Dean KirkNational HighwaysNorthern Gas NetworksNorthern Powergrid
Hull and Humber to exhibit at major real estate investment forum 2nd July 2021 The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), has secured Hull and the Humber as a major exhibitor at next May’s inaugural UKREiiF conference in Leeds. Made up of Hull City Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, North Lincolnshire Council and North East Lincolnshire Council, with backing from leading businesses operating within the region […] Read more Business News Regeneration ABPHumberSiemensUKREiiFWykeland Group
Training provider appointed to deliver new ‘Maritime Futures’ programme 2nd June 2021 A local training provider has joined forces with the Hull Maritime project to offer a new ‘Maritime Futures’ training programme for young people in Hull who aspire to work at sea. A decision record published today, Wednesday 2 June, confirms the appointment. East Coast Maritime Training, who specialises in delivering in training within fishing and […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration East Coast Maritime TrainingHull Maritime ProjectHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritime training
Tickets go on sale for The Big Malarkey Festival 2021 2nd June 2021 From the best-selling author of the much-loved classic, Madame Doubtfire, to discovering the joys of new authors, The Big Malarkey Festival returns on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 June with a programme centred around playfulness, discovery and simple joys of connecting with nature. Hosted by Hull Libraries, The Big Malarkey aims to bring a sense […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonThe Big Malarkey Festival
‘Hull used to be one of Britain’s best kept secrets – not anymore’ 2nd June 2021 Visit Hull launches campaign to welcome visitors back to the city. The It Must Be Hull Campaign will invite local, regional and national visitors to rediscover Hull. The city is continuing to grow its reputation as a top tourist destination with latest figures showing that its visitor economy grew to £350m in 2019. This rose […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHull tourismVisit Hull
