Humber Street Sesh 2021 will not go ahead this year 4th August 2021 Humber Street Sesh, the annual music festival on Hull Marina, will not go ahead this year. The large-scale event, which provides a platform for emerging musicians and artists, was cancelled last year. Organisers today announced that due to “difficulties” and “obstacles” they have been forced to cancel this year’s event – but they have promised […] Read more News Humber Street Sesh 2021
Make the most of the summer with fantastic FREE programme of activities and events from Hull Museums 4th August 2021 The summer holidays have arrived and there is a whole host of free activities and attractions for visitors to enjoy across the city’s fantastic museums and galleries. From tours to trails, theatre performances to live music and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Hull Museums are inviting people to take part in activities on […] Read more Children and families Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHull Culture and LeisureHull Museums summer programmeMuseums Quarter GardensPlay Day EventsPride in Our CityThe Open Exhibition
Join us in thanking key workers, says Hull City Council Leader 4th July 2021 As the nation celebrates its first-ever Thank You Day, millions of people across the country are thanking key workers who have helped them to get through the past 18 months. Hull City Council Leader Daren Hale offers his thanks. Today marks the first-ever national Thank You Day, giving us all a special chance for people […] Read more News Opinion Councillor Daren HalecovidKey workersThank You Day
Weekly roadworks update 4th June 2021 Hull is in the midst of a huge transformation to its transport system, with major works taking place across the city, including the A63, Stoneferry Corridor and critical utility repairs. The current works are being undertaken by a number of organisations in addition to Hull City Council, including Highways England and Northern Gas Networks, with […] Read more News Transport & Streets A63 Castle StreetCouncillor Dean KirkNational HighwaysNorthern Gas NetworksNorthern PowergridOne NetworkStoneferry Corridor
£12k in fines for nuisance homes and properties in Hull 4th June 2021 A total of 17 people across the city have been handed fines totalling more than £12,000 after being prosecuted by Hull City Council for offences relating to the condition of their private properties. After receiving complaints, council officers found properties blighted by neglect and waste that included beds, bin bags, scrap metal and overgrown trees […] Read more News household wasteHousing
The Darkness are coming to Hull’s Bonus Arena 4th June 2021 British rockers The Darkness are heading to Hull’s Bonus Arena later this year. The band, formed in 2000 and famous for hits including I Believe in a Thing Called Love, Growing on Me and Love Is Only a Feeling, will appear at the Bonus Arena in December. They will perform in Hull as part of […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Bonus ArenaBritish LionIron MaidenThe DarknessThe Darkness Hull
Five people fined over abandoned waste in the city 4th June 2021 Three women and a man have been fined for fly-tipping in Hull while another man has also been fined for abandoning a car in the city. Abigail Williams of Endeavour Crescent, Hull, pleaded guilty to fly-tipping at Hull Magistrates’ Court and received a 12 month Conditional Discharge and was ordered to pay £32 victim surcharge […] Read more News Fly-tippinghousehold waste and recycling centre
Smart city screens set to transform Hull’s Paragon Interchange 4th May 2021 The new smart city digital screens in Hull’s Paragon Interchange are now live following a period of testing. The first of its kind in the city, the long-awaited screens will enable bus passengers to plan their journeys as efficiently as possible, with real-time updates on bus arrival and departure times using smart technology. Paragon Interchange […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets ConnexinEast YorkshireParagon InterchangeStagecoach East Midlands
Councillors to discuss plans to create additional permanent and temporary provision for travellers 4th February 2021 Plans to create additional permanent provision for travellers in Hull, as well as a new adjacent temporary stopping site, will be discussed by councillors this month. The new facilities would be created next to an existing site on Bedford Street and a new adjacent site on Mount Pleasant. The new provision would meet the requirements […] Read more Council Government and Democracy Housing News
Community wellbeing service to transform the way in which care is delivered 4th February 2021 Plans to transform how care within people’s homes is delivered will be discussed by Hull City Council. As the contract for the delivery of homecare within people’s own homes comes to end on 31 December 2021, a number of options are being explored for the future of this vital service. The local authority has a […] Read more Adult social care News CabinetCare Act 2014Councillor Gwen LunnUnison Ethical Care Charter for Homecare
HeadStart Hull encourages young people to access support during children’s mental health week 4th February 2021 This week is Children’s Mental Health Week, and HeadStart Hull is using the week to highlight the resources and support available to children and young people in Hull. Gail Teasdale, HeadStart Hull programme manager said: “The pandemic has had a huge impact on all of us. Providing the right help and information to young people […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Children's mental health week 2021HeadStart HullHow are you feeling?
Major upgrade to create more public open space in Hull 4th January 2021 As 2021 begins, an important new phase for a major upgrade that will transform the way everyone travels around Hull is getting under way. As well as delivering much better connections for road users between the centre of Hull and the retail and docks area, the £355 million A63 Castle Street scheme will create more […] Read more News Transport & Streets A63Castle StreetMytongateNational Highways