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
Inspiring Hull women celebrated as part of Hull Women’s Week 2nd March 2021 Hull Women’s Week will celebrate International Women’s Day and the contribution of women living and working in our local community. Starting on Monday 8 March, International Women’s Day, female role models including Emma Hardy, Karen Okra, Louise Cheeseman, Dame Diana Johnson and Louise Beech will feature as part of a week-long programme from Hull Libraries. […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonDiana Johnson MPEmma Hardy MPHull Women's WeekInternational Women's DayKaren OkraLouise Cheeseman
Businesses encouraged to apply for Coronavirus testing as capacity increases 2nd March 2021 Routine Coronavirus testing is now underway at three council-run sites, for those in critical frontline roles and others who cannot work from home. Police officers and firefighters are regularly using the centres and a number of local businesses have already signed up. Council workers who cannot work at home and were part of the initial […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health business covid testEnnerdalefree covd testhull test centreLFTtesting
Plans to secure the future of Hull’s oldest bridge have been revealed 2nd February 2021 A report has been published setting out the options to secure the future of Hull’s most historic bridge. The Grade II-listed Sculcoates Bridge on Chapman Street, which opened in 1874, has been closed to motorists since April 2020, after an inspection found that its condition had deteriorated to the point that it was no longer […] Read more News Transport & Streets CabinetChapman StreetCouncillor Daren HaleSculcoates Bridge
Business fined for dumping waste in Hull 2nd December 2020 A Hull business has been fined for dumping waste in a private passageway. Waste including food and drink packaging was found dumped in a passageway between Dorset Street and Essex Street in Hull. The shop was forced to pay £400 for the offence. By law, businesses have a duty of care to ensure their waste […] Read more News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonEnvironment AgencyFly-tippingstreetscene
Don’t miss free Christmas family workshop this weekend 2nd December 2020 The festive season is upon us, and this weekend Ferens Art Gallery is hosting a free online festive family workshop in partnership with the Herd Theatre. Families can sing songs and play games with Bird as he explores Ferens Art Gallery. The workshop is on Saturday 5 December at 2pm. It is suitable for under […] Read more Education and Learning Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News Ferens Art GalleryHerd Theatre
Hull city centre lit up ready for Christmas 2nd December 2020 Hull’s Christmas lights have been switched on overnight, brightening up the city centre as national lockdown lifts. In a change to the usual switch-on event, which attracts thousands each year, a drone has captured the moments that all 45,600 lights have brightened up city centre streets for 2020. As well as the 45ft Norway Spruce […] Read more Christmas News What's on Christmas 2020Christmas lightschristmas treeCLLR DAVE CRAKERdroneHull city centre
