Coronavirus: Public transport services change to support key workers 20th March 2020 Public transport companies including TransPennine Express, Stagecoach East Midlands and East Yorkshire bus services are introducing temporary changes to their timetables from Monday 23 March. The move follows new government advice around social contact and non-essential travel to help combat the coronavirus. A reduced timetable will operate across the region until further notice. TransPennine Express […] Read more Coronavirus News East Yorkshire bus serviceStagecoach East MidlandsTransPennine Express
Urgent treatment centres in Hull change opening times 20th March 2020 Urgent treatment centres in Hull have changed their opening times. Centres in the city – as well as those in Goole, Beverley and Bridlington – will be open from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week. The City Health Care Partnership CIC (CHCP) which runs the centres, are redeploying staff during the coronavirus crisis to […] Read more Closures Coronavirus News Public Health City Health Care PartnershipUrgent treatment centres
Coronavirus: These council-owned leisure facilities are to close from today 20th March 2020 Some Hull City Council-owned leisure facilities – including all leisure centres, museums and the Ferens Art Gallery – will close to the public today. The Hull Culture and Leisure Ltd (HCAL) board met yesterday in light of the growing national crisis relating to Covid-19. HCAL said in a statement: “Mindful of Government statements, the public advice […] Read more Closures Coronavirus Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News East Park Animal Education CentreEnnerdaleHCALHull History CentreWoodford
New sauna adds finishing touch to Ennerdale Leisure Centre 20th February 2020 A new sauna has added a finishing touch to the £2m makeover of Ennerdale Leisure Centre. The leisure centre now also benefits from steam room facilities that were officially opened today by the Lord Mayor. Lord Mayor, Councillor Steve Wilson, also unveiled a plaque to officially open Ennerdale Leisure Centre in a civic ceremony this […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor Dave CrakerCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonHCALLord MayorSauna
See how Hull is protecting the city from flooding 20th February 2020 Specialist equipment to help protect the city from flooding has been brought to Hull. Three new water pumps have been purchased by Hull City Council to help pump out excess water in the event of flooding. The pumps are capable of removing 60 litres of water per second. It comes after the city experienced an […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Bransholme pumping stationCouncillor Mike ThompsonEnnerdale cycle trackHumber estuaryRiver HullStorm CiaraStorm Dennis
A day in the life of … a Hull bus driver 20th January 2020 We meet East Yorkshire Buses driver Paul Madeley with the view from behind the wheel of the number 33. Read more News Opinion Transport & Streets A Day in the LifeHull City CouncilpotholesRoadworksstreetscene
Hull to display stunning helmets worn in battle by Persian Empire soldiers 20th January 2020 Ornate helmets worn in battle by Persian Empire soldiers will go on display in Hull next month. Exploring Islamic Art: helmets will be on show at Hull and East Riding Museum from Monday 10 February to Sunday 29 March. The collection consists of two “kulah khud” helmets worn by Persian Empire soldiers in the 18th […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHCALHull and East Riding MuseumIslamic artPersian Empire
Christmas opening times for Hull museums and galleries 20th December 2019 It’s nearly Christmas and many people will be planning on visiting Hull’s fantastic galleries and museums over the festive holidays. Here are the Christmas opening times for Ferens Art Gallery, Hull Maritime Museum and the Museums Quarter, which are operated by Hull Culture and Leisure. Monday 23 December 10am-3.30pm Tuesday 24 December Closed Wednesday 25 […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Ferens Art GalleryHull Maritime MuseumHull MuseumsMuseums Quarter
Your chance to shape multi-million pound Whitefriargate regeneration 20th December 2019 People are being asked to influence the multi-million pound regeneration of Whitefriargate. The historic Hull thoroughfare has already secured millions of pounds of investment and next year, the council is bidding for up to £22m from the Government’s Future High Streets Fund. Visitors to Trinity Live, Trinity Market’s weekly live music event, last night were […] Read more News Regeneration Trinity LiveTrinity MarketWhitefriargate
5G switched on in Hull as UK’s most digitally connected city gets new mobile tech 20th December 2019 Telecoms firm EE has switched on 5G in Hull, bringing the UK’s latest mobile technology to the city. The city has been added to the network alongside Leeds, Newcastle, Nottingham, Sheffield and Sunderland. The mobile network operator, part of BT Group, is aiming to have 5G live in more than 70 cities and large towns […] Read more Business News Regeneration 5GBTEETechnology
Change is coming at Hull’s Wilson Centre 20th December 2019 Work to remodel the Wilson Centre will begin in January. Hull City Council’s flagship customer service centre in Alfred Gelder Street will see a meet-and-greet area created alongside new online stations where customers can access services. Cash kiosks, a waiting area and private interview rooms will also be added. The changes will also see the […] Read more Customer Services News Councillor Mike ThompsonHull City CouncilWilson Centre
A day in the life of … a registered care home manager 20th November 2019 Tracey works at a Hull residential care facility that homes vulnerable adults with learning disabilities, autism or complex behaviours and needs. Read more Opinion 220 Preston RoadA Day in the LifeFreedom CentreHull City CouncilRiver Hull
