‘I know I speak on behalf of the city, when I express huge gratitude to school staff, pupils and parents’ 20th July 2021 Hull schools break for summer this week, and Councillor Shane McMurray, Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services, is taking the opportunity to thank schools, pupils and parents for their hard work over the last year. Councillor Shane McMurray said: “All of our education staff have worked tirelessly to provide education to children in Hull in what […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayHull Schools
Community events welcome all as Eid-Al-Adha is celebrated in Hull 20th July 2021 Two community events today (Tuesday July 20) will give people a chance to meet and reconnect. The celebrations, taking place on Peel Park, Peel Street, and next to Pearson Park, off Princes Avenue, will be among the first to be held in the city since the government removed remaining Coronavirus restrictions. Local charities Hull Help […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Leisure & Culture News
Volunteers deliver guided tours showcasing Hull’s maritime heritage 20th July 2021 A small team of volunteers are delivering a maritime themed guided tour, showcasing Hull’s historic maritime sites around the city centre. Volunteers are currently undertaking the accredited qualification – the Institute of Tourist Guiding White Badge award, which involves lectures and practical sessions. People are being asked to support the volunteers ahead of their exams […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration Guided toursHull Maritime MuseumHull Maritime Project
Hull to host week-long comic book festival featuring V for Vendetta illustrator David Lloyd 20th July 2021 Marking the BBC’s 100 Novels that Shaped Our World, Hull Libraries will be celebrating the amazing impact of comic novels with a host of workshops, talks and story times next month. Guests include V for Vendetta illustrator David Lloyd, American writer and illustrator Seaerra Miller, Hull-based artist Sean Azzopardi and children’s author and illustrator Bethan […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on David LloydHull Culture and LeisureMason MooneyV for Vendetta
Appointment of new leader and cabinet confirmed for Hull City Council 20th May 2021 The new leader of Hull City Council and cabinet has been formally agreed at today’s full council meeting. Councillor Daren Hale was elected as leader earlier this week by the ruling Labour group, which has been ratified today. Councillor Hester Bridges has taken up the deputy seat, and will remain chair of Health & Wellbeing […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News 2021CabinetCouncil LeaderCouncillor Daren HaleCouncillor Hester BridgesFull Councilnewportfolio holders
Work to improve west Hull roads begin next week 20th May 2021 Planned works to improve the poor condition of Cottingham Road will begin next week. The scheme is taking place to improve the deteriorating road surface and specialists will also be investigating the sunken road surface at the junction with Cranbrook Avenue. The work will start on Monday 24 May and take place in three phases […] Read more News Transport & Streets Cottingham RoadCranbrook AvenueMadeley StreetOne NetworkRawlings Way
Trinity Market is full – for the first time in its 117-year history 20th May 2021 Hull’s Trinity Market, home to a range of independent and creative businesses, is at full capacity for the first time in its 117-year history. Trinity Indoor Market has provided local produce from independent traders for more than a hundred years. The historic market has changed significantly over the years. Butchers with sawdust on the floor […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleNational Market Traders FederationTrinity Market
Help form Hull’s strategy on domestic abuse, flood risk and adult education 20th April 2021 People in Hull are being asked to answer questions which will help to develop a new Domestic Abuse Strategy for the city. Residents are also being asked what they think about important subjects including Hull Training & Adult Education services and the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy. The questions are being posed to residents in […] Read more Adult social care Education and Learning Environment Health and Social Care News domestic abuseDomestic Abuse StrategyFloodingHull Training & Adult Education ServicesLocal Flood Risk Management StrategyPeople’s Panel
Man landed with £400 fine after fly-tipping a TV 20th January 2021 Residents are being warned to dispose of their waste correctly, after a man was fined £400 for fly-tipping a TV. The TV was found dumped in Suffolk Street, Hull, in October last year and led to a fine being issued to a man who was linked to the offence. The offender was caught after Hull […] Read more News Waste Burma DriveCouncillor Anita HarrisonFly-tippinghousehold waste and recycling centreWiltshire Road
Park Street reopens 20th January 2021 Park Street has fully reopened following a successful repair to the sinkhole. The highways team at Hull City Council fixed the sinkhole by filling it with concrete and sealing it with a protective layer. Motorist are thanked for their patience whilst the essential repairs took place. Read more News Transport & Streets Park StreetSinkhole
Hull buildings light up green in statement against abuse of vulnerable adults 20th November 2020 Hull buildings have been lit up green tonight to support the safeguarding of vulnerable adults. Buildings in Hull have been illuminated green this evening in a bid to raise awareness of how people can play their part to protect vulnerable adults in the city. As part of Safeguarding Adults Week 2020, people across the county […] Read more Adult social care News Councillor Gwen LunnHull Adult Safeguarding BoardSafeguarding Adults Week
City leaders issue joint statement following Covid-19 emergency talks with Government 20th November 2020 Senior representatives from Hull held a meeting today with the national Covid-19 Task Force, in response to recent letters to the Health Secretary and Prime Minister from Hull’s MPs and the Leader of Hull City Council, requesting more national assistance and support for Hull reflecting the city’s Covid-19 emergency. In a joint statement following the […] Read more Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy News Public Health Councillor Stephen BradyDiana Johnson MPEmma Hardy MPHull covid-19Karl Turner MP
