Can you help identify these fly-tippers? 23rd December 2019 Can you identify any of these people caught dumping waste in Hull? Hull City Council is appealing for witnesses after a woman was caught disposing of a chair in Marmaduke Street. The incident was captured on CCTV on Friday 29 November. Anyone with information to help identify her should call 01482 300 300, quoting reference […] Read more Environment News Waste Caught on cameraCCTVCouncillor Anita HarrisonFly-tipping
Punk-pop circus opera at North Point Shopping Centre kicks off Back to Ours 23rd October 2019 A free punk-pop circus opera signals the return of Back to Ours this half-term. Back to Bransholme at at North Point Shopping Centre in Bransholme is inspired by stories of a ghostly airman known by locals, with the shopping centre sitting on the previous site of RAF Sutton upon Hull. It spans 70 decades of […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Back to BransholmeBack to OursNorth Point Shopping Centre
Young artists to takeover Ferens Art Gallery for special programme of late events 23rd October 2019 Hull’s Ferens Art Gallery is opening its doors after dark for a special programme of events aimed at encouraging younger audiences to the gallery. Ferens Late is a co-production between Ferens Art Gallery and Future Ferens – a group of young creatives aged between 16 and 25. The first late is on Friday 1 November […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on AJAAnna BeanFerens Art GalleryFerens LateFriends of FerensFuture FerensLGBQTIA+
Hull is to become the country’s first ‘butterfly city’ 23rd October 2019 Hull is bidding to become the UK’s first “butterfly city”. A new project will see at least 3,000 trees planted in the city to encourage a rise in numbers of the striking brimstone butterfly and help halt biodiversity loss. The push is being led by Hull West and Hessle MP Emma Hardy after a dramatic […] Read more Environment News Butterfly cityCarbon footprintCouncillor Stephen BradyEmma Hardy MPHull City Council
Hull takes part in world’s biggest drawing festival 23rd October 2019 The world’s largest drawing festival is taking place this half term – and you can grab a pencil and get involved in Hull. The Big Draw Festival is an annual event that takes place in more than 20 countries across the globe. Hull is one of the many cities that is supporting the festival with […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Art GalleryHands on History MuseumHull and East Riding MuseumHull Maritime MuseumStreetlife MuseumThe Big DrawThe Big Draw FestivalWilberforce House Museum
Here is how vulnerable people can find a Safe Place in Hull 23rd September 2019 Vulnerable people in Hull can feel safer in the city thanks to a project that provides support when its needed most. Safe Place Hull works with shops, banks, bus stations, tourist attractions and other public places to create a safe environment someone can go for help if they are lost, worried or confused. Staff at […] Read more News Public Health Councillor Gwen LunnHull City CouncilHumberside Police and Crime CommissionerSafe Place
Entertain your children for free with this new project 23rd September 2019 Parents and carers have endless play inspiration at their fingertips with the launch of a new project. Active Imaginations has been designed to keep toddlers’ brains and bodies active. Public Health England has worked with parents in Hull to film dozens of simple ideas for games that can be set up in minutes and entertain […] Read more Education and Learning News Public Health Active ImaginationsChange 4 LifeHull City CouncilParks Children’s CentrePublic Health EnglandStart 4 Life
Give views on provision for special educational needs or disabilities in Hull 23rd September 2019 Families who have children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) are being asked for their views on provision in the city. Families, carers and professionals who work with children with SEND are being asked to complete a survey about proposals revealed in a draft SEND sufficiency strategy and action plan which was recently published. […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Hull City CouncilSENDspecial educational needs or disabilities
Princes Quay bridge taking shape as pieces are assembled 23rd September 2019 Hull’s Princes Quay bridge is starting to take shape with all 11 pieces of the structure now in position. The Highways England project, which is the first phase of the A63 Castle Street scheme, will shape the future of Hull and connect key sites. The pieces are now being welded in preparation for the journey […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets A63A63 footbridgeEmma Hardy MPNational HighwaysPrinces Quay
See Hull landmarks lit up for Recycling Week 2019 23rd September 2019 As part of the national Recycling Week 2019, some of Hull most popular features will be lit up in bright green. It will see the fountains in Queen Victoria Square, Hull City Hall, Ferens Art Gallery, Hull New Theatre, The Guildhall and Essex House illuminated from Tuesday 24 to Sunday 30 September. Hull City Council’s […] Read more Environment News Waste Councillor Anita Harrisonhousehold waste and recycling centreRecycling Week 2019
GCSE progress maintained across Hull, early scores show 23rd August 2019 Early GCSE scores are showing that last year’s impressive progress across the city has been maintained. After young people across the city collected their GCSE results yesterday, indications are showing that 2019 results are in line with those from 2018, when 57 per cent of pupils achieved a standard pass (grade 4 and above) in […] Read more Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkDepartment for EducationGCSEs
Hull’s £36m Bonus Arena ‘exceeds all expectations’ during first year 23rd August 2019 The £36m Bonus Arena celebrates its first anniversary next week. Since opening in August 2018, 200,000 people have either bought tickets for or visited the state-of-the-art entertainment venue, which has hosted almost 100 events and performances. Visitors from all over the world have visited the 3,500 capacity multi-purpose arena that has attracted award-winning and international performers […] Read more News Bonus ArenaCouncillor Stephen BradyGeorge EzraStereophonicsVan Morrison
