£1m East Park investment begins ahead of summer of fun 5th February 2020 East Park will see a new lease of life this year as Hull City Council invests more than £1 million in family facilities. The popular play park will close today for a £290,000 investment project, bringing a fresh look to the area and new play equipment for children. Next door, the splash pad is to […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor Dave CrakerEast ParkEast Park splash boatParksWrights Civil Engineers
Could this Hull charity Christmas song reach the UK top 40? 5th December 2019 A song recorded in Hull will reach the UK top 40 and raise money for disadvantaged children this Christmas if campaigners get their way. The charity Christmas song called A Winter’s Dream will be released on Friday 6 December. Written and recorded in the city, the song features Hull singer Jessika Mae alongside “The Thousand […] Read more Christmas News A Winter’s DreamBonus ArenaChristmas HullElement StudiosJessika MaeMusic
4 free Christmas markets in Hull (and one in Beverley) this weekend 5th December 2019 Advent calendars have been broken into (and perhaps entirely scoffed in some households …) yet many in Hull will again have left their Christmas shopping until just weeks before Christmas. Put it off no longer! Head out this weekend with pockets filled with gold and snap up fantastic festive gifts from some cracking Christmas markets […] Read more Christmas News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendChristmas 2019Christmas HullHull CollegeHull MinsterHull Vineyard ChurchHumber StreetPickering ParkTrinity Square
Hull Street Race to brings thousands into city centre again 5th November 2019 Thousands will line the streets of Hull again next year as electric racing returns to the city. The hugely successful Hull Street Race will be back in May 2020, a year after more than 5,000 people watched young racers speed around a track in the city centre. The closed-road electric race sees young people aged […] Read more Environment News Regeneration What's on Councillor Stephen BradyGreenpowerHull City CouncilHull Street Race
How Hull’s occupational therapists help people make small changes with big impacts 5th November 2019 Some changes might seem small, but they can have a big impact. This week is Occupational Therapy Week, a national awareness campaign designed to celebrate and raise awareness of occupational therapy work, which runs until Sunday 10 November. This year, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists has launched the Small Change, Big Impact campaign, which […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care News Big ImpactHull Connect to SupportOccupational therapyOccupational Therapy WeekRoyal College of Occupational TherapistsSmall Change
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 5th September 2019 A hugely talented Hull comedian, two Irish pop legends and a stage musical based on a hit film are among the top offerings in the area this weekend. Head to an artistic exploration of the tradition of Hull Fair or help keep a community library open too. Here are 5 things to do in the […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Anlaby Park Community LibraryBoyzlifeEast Riding TheatreHull Truck TheatreHumber Street GalleryLucy BeaumontThe Wedding SingerThe Welly
Polls open in Hull City Council by-election 5th September 2019 Residents in the St Andrew’s and Docklands ward have the opportunity to go to the polls today in a city council by-election. The candidates in today’s by-election are: Dan Bond (Conservative) Leanne Fudge (Labour) Tracey Henry (Liberal Democrats) The ward has 10,380 registered voters. It covers an area from the city centre to parts of […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Dan BondLeanne FudgeSt. Andrew's and Docklands wardTracey Henry
Free and low-cost family events in Hull this week 5th August 2019 There are plenty of free and low-cost family events happening this summer. Change4Life and Hull City Council have teamed up with youth centres, children’s centres, parks and volunteers across the city to give children in the city a healthy and fun summer that is packed with activities. Don’t miss out on Play Day at Queens […] Read more News Change4LifeCraven ParkEast ParkHull Central LibraryHull City CouncilHull Show
Answer these questions to help shape Hull’s climate change strategy 5th August 2019 Hull residents are being asked to help shape the city’s strategy on environment and climate change. The latest People’s Panel Vox Pop survey from Hull City Council is now live. The survey, developed in partnership with the University of Hull’s Cresting project, asks about the circular economy – which means to maximise the use made […] Read more Environment News Climate changeHull City CouncilPeople’s Panel
Emotional send-off as Arctic Corsair makes penultimate journey 5th August 2019 Huge crowds gathered at the weekend to see Hull’s famous Arctic Corsair move from its spot on the River Hull for the first time in 20 years. The relocation of the country’s last surviving distant water sidewinder trawler signals the start of Hull’s major heritage-led Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project After weeks of preparation, two […] Read more Museums News Arctic CorsairCouncillor Daren HaleHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNorth End ShipyardRiver HullSpurn Lightship
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 5th July 2019 Summer has touched down, but will it last? If the weathermen can’t get it right, we don’t stand much of a chance. However, think positive and get yourself down for an evening of outdoor classical music and head for an open gardens event in one of the city’s most popular neighbourhoods. And if the weather […] Read more Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendAfter:HoursElla DortonHumber Street GalleryHymers CollegeParagon ArcadeThe Avenues
£22m Whitefriargate fund a step closer after successful Hull City Council bid 5th July 2019 Hull City Council has taken a step closer to securing £22 million to regenerate Whitefriargate. The council has been successful in the first stage of the bidding process and will now be given a funding grant to develop a full business case for capital investment from the Future High Streets Fund (FHSF). The council made […] Read more News Regeneration Future High Streets FundHullHull City CouncilWhitefriargate
