Residents invited to explore their creativity this January 21st January 2025 Hull Central Library is hosting a creative wellbeing event this week, with doors open to all. Creative champion organisation, 64 Million Artists, will run ‘Creative Resolutions – An Open Space Un-Conference’ as an invitation to an Open Space gathering that will explore the question – ‘how can curiosity and creativity inspire and develop new ideas, […] Read more News
Cabinet to discuss Local Plan Update Launch 21st January 2025 The community of Hull will be asked for their views on a new Local Plan for Hull, should cabinet approval be given to engage with the public. The new Local Plan will set a new vision and policies for future development up to 2040. The Local Plan directly affects the lives of everyone in Hull […] Read more News Planning Regeneration CabinetCllr Paul Drake DavisHull Local Plan
Aleksandra is HTAE Apprentice of the Year 21st November 2024 Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE) hosted its Learner Awards in the Banqueting Suite of Hull’s Guildhall on Friday 15 November. The annual awards recognise the contributions and efforts of learners and businesses. A total of 18 awards were handed out on the evening, with the main award, HTAE Apprentice of the Year, going to […] Read more Education and Learning News Regeneration Cllr Linda TockHTAEHull Training
City Science to help deliver net zero targets 21st November 2024 Hull City Council, in partnership with East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC), has appointed City Science to help develop the Hull & East Riding Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP). This project, supported by the North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub, will back the council’s commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2030 and achieving net […] Read more Environment News Regeneration 2030 Carbon Neutral Hull StrategyCity ScienceCllr Charles QuinnHull & East Riding Local Area Energy PlanNet Zero
West Hull footpath improvement scheme to begin 21st November 2024 A footpath resurfacing and reconstruction programme in west Hull will begin next week. The scheme will cover River Grove, Vincent Close, Datchet Garth, Lulworth Avenue, Lymington Garth and Newington Avenue. Works will be carried out by Wright Civil Engineering Limited and will also cover Boothferry Road on the north side of the carriageway between Belgrave […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Boothferry RoadCllr Mark IeronimoFootpathsRiver GroveWright Civil Engineering
Hull City Council pays tribute to Lord Prescott 21st November 2024 Hull City Council is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Lord Prescott, who has died at the age of 86. The former Deputy Prime Minister represented the city as the MP for Hull East for 40 years following his election in 1970. In a statement announcing his death, his family said he died […] Read more News Cllr Daren HaleCllr Mike RossGuildhallMatt Jukes
Comic book fans rejoice as Hull Libraries adds new digital collection 21st October 2024 Hull Libraries have launched a new free e-comics and graphic novel collection for customers. The extensive collection includes over 4,000 titles from DC Comics, Marvel Entertainment, Image Comics, IDW, VIZ Media and many more. There are specific groups for children and teens as well as the titles for adults, with customers able to access the […] Read more News Comic bookse-comicsgraphic novelsLibby
Ferens Art Gallery shortlisted for national award 21st October 2024 Ferens Art Gallery has been shortlisted for a national award from the Museum Association’s (MA) Museums Change Lives Awards for the team’s work on the Jason Wilsher Mills: Are We there Yet? exhibition. The exhibition, which took place from February to June this year, is up for the Championing Social Justice Award, with winners announced […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News Are we there yet?Change Lives AwardsCllr Rob PritchardFerens Art GalleryJason Wilsher-MillsKerri OffordMuseum Association
Public opinion wanted on proposed conservation areas changes 21st October 2024 Hull City Council is seeking the views of residents, businesses, visitors and property owners within two conservation areas in west Hull to help shape their future. The proposed changes for Ella Street and Newland Park are part of the council’s commitment to review all its conservation areas and adopt management documents for each area. The […] Read more News Planning Regeneration Ella Street Conservation AreaHull Local Heritage ListNewland Park Conservation Area
Love Your Neighbourhood: Drypool area receives tidy-up treatment 21st August 2024 Drypool is the latest area to be supported by Hull City Council’s Love Your Neighbourhood project. Streets across the Drypool area are now basking in the glow of a much-welcomed makeover, thanks to Hull City Council’s ambitious Love Your Neighbourhood initiative. As part of the citywide project, several streets within the area underwent a comprehensive […] Read more News Waste Councillor Charles QuinnDrypoolLove Your NeighbourhoodLove Your Street
Council backs rat trail 21st August 2024 Hull City Council has announced it is supporting a major cultural trail to be held in 2025, as details of a commitment of funds to Puffins Galore Ltd have been released. A Mischief of Rats will bring up to 50 giant artist-decorated rat sculptures to Hull and East Yorkshire for Summer 2025. Standing 6ft tall, […] Read more Council Government and Democracy Leisure & Culture News What's on A Mischief of RatsCllr Mike RossDecision RecordRick Welton
Hull charities benefit from Lord Mayor’s fund 21st August 2024 The previous Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull has handed over cheques to the charities he supported during his year in the role. Councillor Kalvin Neal’s nominated charities were Dove House Hospice and Hull 4 Heroes. They will each benefit from £1,772.10. Money was raised during the various events held during Councillor Neal’s mayoral year, […] Read more Civic News Cllr Kalvin NealDove House HospiceHull 4 HeroesLGBT+Lord Mayor
