Day: 24 March 2022

View article Hull successful in bid to host International Choir Competition

Hull successful in bid to host International Choir Competition

It is the first time the competition will be held in the UK Following a successful bidding process by Hull City Council’s Conference Hull team, Hull has been chosen as the host-destination for INTERKULTUR’s prestigious International Choir Competition. Taking place from 27 April to 1 May 2023, the large-scale event is expected to attract up […]

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View article Before and after: See how Priory Park & Ride could be transformed into a modern transport hub

Before and after: See how Priory Park & Ride could be transformed into a modern transport hub

Hull City Council recently released a new concept video and images showing how Priory Park & Ride could be transformed into a high-tech, environmentally friendly transport hub fit for the 21st century. Use the sliders below to see how Priory Park & Ride could be transformed… Watch the video …

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View article Thousands of children across Hull benefit from learning music

Thousands of children across Hull benefit from learning music

The Hull Music Service has taught almost 5,000 school age children, on a weekly basis, over the last year. 4,807 pupils, 11.7 percent of Hull’s pupils, have taken part in regular group or individual lessons, or have been a part of whole class ensemble tuition during 2021. Children from Orchard Park account for the highest […]

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View article Council approves new set of actions to tackle climate change

Council approves new set of actions to tackle climate change

Hull City Council have approved a new set of actions for tackling climate change at today’s cabinet meeting. The cabinet approved the Carbon Neutral Pathway and Delivery Plan, which sets a net zero target for Hull of 2045, which builds on the carbon neutral target for 2030 previously agreed by council. There will be additional […]

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View article Albert Avenue Lido to expand and meet international standards

Albert Avenue Lido to expand and meet international standards

Hull City Council’s Cabinet has today approved a request to increase the capital budget allocated for Albert Avenue Pools’ multimillion-pound refitting and refurbishment project. The additional £1.4million will now mean the new heated lido specification will create an improved experience for users, as well as meeting international standards that will be able to accommodate top-level […]

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View article HEY! Volunteering is recruiting new members for the first time in two years

HEY! Volunteering is recruiting new members for the first time in two years

HEY! Volunteering is on the lookout for new volunteers to help support expansion into the wider region. The programme, which launched for Hull’s tenure as UK City of Culture in 2017, is taking on new recruits for the first time in two years. The new application window will open on February 7 and close on […]

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View article Humber Street Gallery announces first two exhibitions for 2022

Humber Street Gallery announces first two exhibitions for 2022

Humber Street Gallery on Hull Marina has announced the beginning of its programme for 2022. Two new exhibitions, commissioned by Absolutely Cultured, will open in January and run until April. The exhibitions will be supported by various other activities performances and events. From Wednesday 1 January, Humber Street Gallery will present Show Real,  from artist […]

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View article Stoneferry improvement scheme: Chamberlain Roundabout to close for overnight resurfacing

Stoneferry improvement scheme: Chamberlain Roundabout to close for overnight resurfacing

Essential overnight resurfacing works will take place in Chamberlain Road and Stoneferry Road from Monday 6 December in the latest phase of the multimillion-pound Stoneferry improvement scheme. The work, which is expected to last about a week, will be undertaken overnight in order to minimise disruption. Work will be carried out from 7pm to 6am, […]

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View article White Ribbon Day event will encourage Hull residents to “never commit, excuse or remain silent about male violence against women”

White Ribbon Day event will encourage Hull residents to “never commit, excuse or remain silent about male violence against women”

As part of White Ribbon day on 25 November, the White Ribbon fire engine and police car will be going into The Green Way Academy to raise awareness around domestic abuse. Children and young people will have the opportunity to discuss and explore, with White Ribbon ambassadors and representatives, what domestic abuse and bullying means […]

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View article Flood Action Week: How you can help shape new six-year plan to protect our region from flooding

Flood Action Week: How you can help shape new six-year plan to protect our region from flooding

This Flood Action Week, the people of Hull are being asked to help shape a new flood risk management plan. Working with England’s lead local flood authorities, including Hull City Council, along with other risk management authorities, the Environment Agency has produced 10 draft Flood Risk Management Plans (FRMPs) for public consultation, one for each […]

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