Day: 4 March 2020

View article Hull to host prestigious VisitEngland Awards

Hull to host prestigious VisitEngland Awards

4th March 2020

Hull will host the 2020 VisitEngland Awards for Excellence – the highest accolade in English tourism. The awards will be held on Tuesday 16 June at the DoubleTree by Hilton, with a tourism Learning Expo also taking place at the Bonus Arena. Councillor Dave Craker, portfolio holder for leisure, culture and tourism, said: “These awards […]

View article Hull venues join forces to promote city’s music scene

Hull venues join forces to promote city’s music scene

4th March 2020

Some of Hull’s most popular and prestigious venues have joined forces to celebrate the area as a City of Music. Key partners have come together to promote and acknowledge the city’s rich music culture, history and aspirations. Hull City of Music aims to encourage the experience of live music within the community through attendance, participation […]

Hull’s most popular cycling routes to receive makeover

4th February 2020

Plans to overhaul Hull’s cycling and walking offer have been revealed. These include ambitious plans to transform Hull’s streets and encourage more people to choose cycling and walking as an alternative mode of transport for at least part of their journey. The Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure plan (LCWIP) was developed by monitoring existing travel […]

View article Plans to transform Hull’s transport network have been revealed

Plans to transform Hull’s transport network have been revealed

4th February 2020

A six-year plan has been launched to detail how Hull will transform its transport infrastructure by 2026. The plans include how future transport projects can help support the city’s ambition to becoming carbon neutral by 2030 by encouraging residents and visitors to choose walking, cycling or public transport as their preferred form of transportation. Hull […]

View article See which Hull roads are being repaired over the next two years

See which Hull roads are being repaired over the next two years

4th February 2020

Some of Hull’s roads are set to receive a makeover. The streets will undergo repair and resurfacing works over the next few years as part of Hull City Council’s investment into the transport network. This work is being carried out as part of the commitment the local authority made in February last year to spend […]

View article Eight young Hull musicians given generous grants towards tuition

Eight young Hull musicians given generous grants towards tuition

4th February 2020

Eight talented young people from Hull have been given a big boost as they look to begin careers in music. The Rotary Club of Humberside, in partnership with Hull Music Service, announced the new recipients of its music tuition bursary scheme at a presentation evening at The Albemarle Centre. The youngsters will be given financial […]

View article National Storytelling Week: Superheroes, wizards and witches

National Storytelling Week: Superheroes, wizards and witches

4th February 2020

It’s National Storytelling Week and there’s a host of things happening in Hull. Phil Earle, author of popular children’s books Superhero Street and Demolition Dad, is embarking on a storytelling tour of six schools across the city. Harry Potter Night 2020 is on February 7th at Central Library. Join us for an evening of storytelling, […]

View article Menopause survey reveals what Hull workplaces know about symptoms

Menopause survey reveals what Hull workplaces know about symptoms

4th February 2020

A survey looking at awareness of the menopause in the workplace in Hull has shown more than two thirds of people are happy to talk about its symptoms. The online survey was answered in workplaces across the city. Questions centred on awareness of menopause symptoms, their impact and how people might support someone affected by […]

View article Pet Shop Boys to perform in Hull

Pet Shop Boys to perform in Hull

4th February 2020

The iconic Pet Shop Boys will be visiting Hull’s Bonus Arena this summer. The band, who have sold more than 100 million records worldwide, will visit the arena on Wednesday 24 June. Pet Shop Boys are an English synth-pop duo, formed in London in 1981 and consisting of Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe. ANNOUNCEMENT@petshopboys will […]

View article Plans for rebrand of Hull’s landmark Europa House approved

Plans for rebrand of Hull’s landmark Europa House approved

4th February 2020

Plans for the transformation of one of Hull’s landmark buildings have been approved. Work to redevelop the distinctive gold-clad Europa House could start within months after permission was granted for an upgrade that could create 600 jobs. The plans by developers Allenby Commercial would see the building on the corner of Anlaby Road and Ferensway […]

View article Trinity Market in Hull named in UK’s top 10 favourites list

Trinity Market in Hull named in UK’s top 10 favourites list

4th December 2019

Trinity Market in Hull’s Old Town has been named as one of the UK’s favourite markets. The indoor market has been voted as one of the country’s top 10 markets in a poll by the National Association of British Markets (NABMA). The finalists will now take part in a judging process before one market will […]

View article Update: Woodford Leisure Centre swimming pools to remain closed until further notice

Update: Woodford Leisure Centre swimming pools to remain closed until further notice

4th December 2019

An issue with the heating system at Woodford Leisure Centre means all three swimming pools at the facility will remain closed until further notice. The pools closed on Friday as Hull City Council teams worked to resolve the issue. Councillor Dave Craker, Hull City Council’s portfolio holder for culture, leisure and tourism, said: “The council’s […]