Free activities all summer long! 20th July 2022 Hull’s Healthy Holidays programme is back again for the summer with hundreds of activities to keep children busy. All are either free or low cost and include a free nutritious food offer. Just a taster of activities and sessions includes: Play Days Beach Days Rock climbing Swimming Performing arts Drama Dance Ballet Rapping Days out, […] Read more News
Restoration of Hull’s historic ships moves step forward 20th June 2022 Two of the city’s cherished ships, Arctic Corsair and Spurn Lightship, have reached the next phase of their restoration. The ships are undergoing a shotblasting process to remove the old paint back to the original steel, removing any corrosion before primer and new paint layers are applied. This technique, commonly used in the shipping industry, […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration Arctic CorsairDunstonsHull MaritimeHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNational Lottery Heritage FundsNational Lottery PlayersSpurn Lightship
Weekly roadworks update – May 20 20th May 2022 A short section of Beverley Road will be reduced to one lane in each direction from next week. From Sunday 22 May, emergency work will be carried out to repair two gully connections that are in danger of collapse between Trafalgar Street and Leonard Street. This work is expected to last seven days. From Monday […] Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Pupils give tour of new Broadacre Primary School 20th May 2022 Pupils moved into the new Broadacre Primary School in March and the school is now holding an official opening and celebration day looking at life in the new school. A video showcases the journey of the building of the school, to the children moving in; including children writing their names on steel beams and the […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Broadacre Primary SchoolCouncillor Linda TockEducationHull Esteem ConsortiumHull SchoolsSewell Construction
Appointment of new administration, leader and cabinet confirmed for Hull City Council 20th May 2022 The new leader of Hull City Council and cabinet has been formally agreed at a full meeting of Hull City Council. Councillor Mike Ross will lead the council, with Councillor Jackie Dad as deputy. Councillor Dad will also be responsible for governance, finance, legal, HR and digital as well as leading on emergency planning. A […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Cllr Jackie DadCllr Mike RossFull CouncilLiberal DemocratsNew administrationNew Cabinetportfolio holders
First 30,000 Hull residents paid £150 energy rebate 20th April 2022 Today, Wednesday 20 April, 30,000 Hull residents will receive their £150 energy rebate as Hull City Council has begun processing payments. 30,000 residents who pay their Council Tax by direct debit will have the money into their bank accounts today and the remaining payments to direct debit payers will continue during April and May, after […] Read more Community and Living News council taxEnergy rebate
How solar energy will help Hull City Council reach net zero 20th March 2022 Last month, it was announced that Hull City Council have appointed specialists in the renewable energy sector to assess the feasibility of the council’s corporate sites for installation of a number of green energy projects. The council are looking at installing rooftop solar photovoltaics (PV), solar farms, wind turbines and solar canopies across their corporate […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Climate changeCouncillor Daren Haleenvironmentgreen energyOh Yes! Net Zero
Innovative approach to children’s homes improves outcomes for children 20th January 2022 Hull City Council made a commitment to caring for looked after children in local, home environments within a community setting, to contribute to better outcomes for those children and young people. Investment was made into buying or building smaller homes in communities, to be able to home children in the city rather than in costly […] Read more Children and families Community and Living News Children's homeschildren's social careCouncillor Shane McMurray
Peaky Blinders is hitting the stage – and it’s coming to Hull 20th January 2022 The popular TV show Peaky Blinders is being adapted for the stage and will be coming to Hull New Theatre next year. Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby has been written by the original creator of the global phenomenon – Steven Knight. The new dance theatre event, delving into the story of Tommy Shelby and […] Read more Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News Peaky BlindersRambertSteven Knight
Hull’s transformative £96m Albion Square development approved by Hull City Council’s Cabinet 20th December 2021 The £96m Albion Square development has been approved by Hull City Council’s Cabinet. The large development in Hull city centre will feature a mixture of residential, office and retail space, as well as a large urban park. The eco-friendly and environmentally responsible project will include solar panels, EV charging points and a bike hub where […] Read more Environment Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Albion Square HullCouncillor Daren HaleThree Ships MuralUrban park
Cycle lanes to become key part of Hull’s transport network 20th December 2021 Plans to keep Hull’s improved cycling network have been confirmed. As a result, Freetown Way will return to two lanes of traffic whilst retaining a segregated cycle lane – delivering a space that is fit for everyone. Cycle lanes in Holderness Road, Spring Bank, Ferensway, Anlaby Road, Hessle Road and Beverley Road will also remain, […] Read more News Transport & Streets Active Travel FundCouncillor Dean KirkCycle lanesETROFreetown WayLCWIP
Tales of a Maritime City 20th October 2021 A treasure trove of seafaring culture will take place across Hull as Maritime Tales Week returns to the city for this October half term. A packed programme of events celebrating Hull’s rich maritime heritage will run from 23 to 30 October. The city’s significant seafaring history will be brought to life with a varied programme […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on Hull Maritime ProjectMaritime Tales Week
