National Poetry Day 2021: A poem for Whitefriargate 5th October 2021 Hull’s Whitefriargate is the inspiration for a new poem that will be unveiled on the historic street on National Poetry Day on Thursday (7 October). Vicky Foster, Whitefriargate’s poet-in-residence for 2021, has written a new poem, drawing on the street’s rich history and its long-standing role in the story of the city and the people […] Read more Leisure & Culture Regeneration What's on Councillor Rosemary PantelakisHistoric EnglandHumber Mouth literature festivalNational Poetry Day 2021Vicky FosterWhitefriargateWhitefriargate regenerationWrecking Ball Press
Major Hull road upgrade hits ground-breaking underpass stage 5th August 2021 The key and most complex part of Highways England’s £355m A63 Castle Street scheme in Hull, lowering the level of the A63 at the Mytongate junction, is underway with the construction of the city centre’s new underpass. Large and deep excavation work is underway to create the new 400m section of dual carriageway where east-west […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets
New free virtual walking trail tells the story of Thomas Ferens 5th August 2021 Visitors to East Park can now learn more about Hull philanthropist Thomas Ferens in a new virtual walking trail. The trail is available now on the popular free Love Exploring app, which launched at the end of 2020 in East Park. The app already has augmented reality features meaning families can hunt for dinosaurs and […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on appCllr BrabazonEast ParkHolderness HouseLove ExploringThomas Ferens trail
‘If you haven’t tried cycling to work before, now is the time’ 5th August 2021 People in Hull are being encouraged to cycle to work as part of a national campaign to encourage active travel. Cycle to Work Day 2021 focuses on encouraging people to get on a bike and try cycling to and from work as an alternative way to travel. And with an increasing number of cyclists across […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Dean KirkCycle lanesCycle to Work DayEnnerdale cycle track
Hull’s thriving Fruit Market records busiest month ever 5th July 2021 Hull’s popular Fruit Market has recorded its highest ever monthly footfall figures, as businesses begin to bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic. Humber Street, in the heart of the Fruit Market, recorded 147,519 visitors in June. It surpassed the area’s previous record of 111,554, also recorded this year, in March. The encouraging figures from the […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleFruit MarketFruit Market LLPHullBIDHumber StreetKathryn Shillito
Hull venues reaffirm commitment to put city’s music scene on the map 5th July 2021 Some of Hull’s biggest and most prestigious venues have met for the first time in almost 18 months to promote the area as a City of Music. The Hull City of Music group – made up of some of the area’s biggest and best known venues – was formed early in 2020 but was quickly […] Read more Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News AdelphiAsylumCity of MusicCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonCouncillor Rosemary PantelakisHull City HallHumber Street SeshO'ReilysThe Bonus ArenaWarehouse ProjectWelly Club
Say hello to a summer of fun! 5th July 2021 A summer schedule packed with activities is heading to Hull. From bug-hunting and den-building to street dance, story-telling and circus skills and everything in between, there really will be something to get everyone excited. The city’s annual Healthy Holidays programme is back and bigger than ever for 2021. Starting on July 26 and running right […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Public Health
Have your say on transport issues in Hull 5th July 2021 Transport and travel in Hull is a hot topic and everyone has an opinion on it. How you get from A to B is influenced by a number of things including peak travelling times, the quality of the road surface and public transport provision. And as Hull City Council moves towards developing a more inclusive […] Read more News Transport & Streets Cycle lanesPeople’s PaneltransportTravel
No appointment needed: pop-up vaccination clinics come to Hull 5th July 2021 Pop-up vaccination clinics are being held in the city over the next few weeks to ensure every person has the chance to be protected. Vaccinations are now available to all adults aged over 18. In Hull, 76.7 per cent of those eligible have had their first dose and 96.2 per cent for people aged 40 […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health book vaccinecllr bridgesCoronavirusJulia Weldonpop-up clinicvaccine
Project providing free period products launches in Hull 5th July 2021 A project providing collection and donation points for period products has launched. Period Dignity Hull is a group of individuals and organisations in Hull, including the council. They have worked together to set up the service in as many places as possible throughout the city. The group wants Hull to be a period-friendly city, where […] Read more Children and families News Public Health collection pointsfreeperiod dignityperiod productsperiods
Census 2021 response hits almost 100 per cent 5th May 2021 97 per cent of households across England and Wales have completed their census survey, making sure they count when it comes to local services like school places, GP surgeries and hospital beds. This is above the pre-census target of 94 per cent, while all local authorities have seen over 90 per cent of households respond, […] Read more Community and Living Council Government and Democracy News CensusCensus 2021ONS
Jimmy Carr returning to Bonus Arena in Hull 5th May 2021 Comedian Jimmy Carr is returning to Hull next year. The 8 Out Of 10 Cats presenter will perform at the Bonus Arena on Saturday 5 November 2022. Tickets for the Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny show go on general sale at 10am on Friday. The multiple award-winning comedian sold out his previous visit to the Bonus […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Bonus ArenaJimmy Carr
