Up-and-coming Hull hockey player awarded annual leisure membership 7th September 2022 Local Hull lad 16-year-old Ethan Daintith awarded an annual membership to Hull’s leisure facilities with Hull Culture and Leisure Ltd, as part of a scheme to support the city’s future sporting stars reach world-class podiums. The Talented Athlete Scheme from Hull Culture and Leisure is designed to help gifted sports people who are gaining recognition […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport Councillor Alison CollinsonHCALHull Culture and Leisureleisureleisure centressportTalented Athlete Scheme
Safer Hull community safety pod has moved to the avenues ward 7th July 2022 People in Avenues ward have been invited to raise community issues, including antisocial behaviour, at a dedicated pod. The mobile Community Pod, designed to move around the city, has relocated from the city centre to a spot on Princes Avenue. Residents can drop in and meet Hull City Council teams responsible for dealing with neighbourhood […] Read more Children and families Community and Living News Transport & Streets Councillor Rob PritchardHumberside PoliceSafer Hull PodThe Avenues
100 days to go until record-breaking Rugby League World Cup begins 7th July 2022 Fans of rugby league are being urged to ensure they get the best seats in the house for Rugby League World Cup 2021 with just 100 days to go until the tournament kicks off at St James’ Park as England Men take on Samoa Men on 15 October. The 100-day milestone sees excitement for the […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport Stadium What's on 100 daysRugby League World Cup 2021
Stoneferry Corridor: Major improvement work on Leads Road 7th April 2022 Major works to the carriageway and footpaths on Leads Road will begin later this month as part of the multimillion-pound Stoneferry Corridor project. The work will be in three phases and will take approximately 14 weeks. Phase 1 is to renew the northern footpath and kerbs and is scheduled to take about seven weeks, from […] Read more News Transport & Streets RoadworksStoneferry Corridor
Free creative dance classes and workshops now available to book 7th April 2022 A range of free dance classes and workshops are taking place in Hull for anyone wanting to learn more or improve their dance skills. Funded by Grants to Arts at Hull City Council, the ‘We Move’ project is being delivered by local dance duo Tamar and Jo. Classes for anyone aged 16 and over are […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on creative dance classesGrants to ArtsTamar and JoWe Move
Back of the net: £525,000 football grant to boost health in Hull 7th April 2022 Hull City Council has been awarded £525,000 to use football to improve activity levels of people in the city. The exciting new Active Through Football programme from Sport England, funded by the National Lottery, and delivered by the Football Foundation will support Hull to get more active and increase participation in football. Hull City Council […] Read more Community and Living Health and Social Care Leisure & Culture News Sport Active Through FootballAlex CoddfootballFootball FoundationHull Culture and LeisureNational LotterySport EnglandTigers Trust
Hull Women’s Week to celebrate inspiring women from Hull 7th March 2022 A week-long programme of events will celebrate women across all communities, give a platform to local groups and feature talks from leading figures. Launched on Saturday 5 March, the week includes interviews with a host of women including Hull MPs Emma Hardy and Dame Diana Johnson, community activist Karen Okra and Deputy Leader of Hull […] Read more News
Always wanted to volunteer? Well now’s your chance 7th February 2022 For the first time in two years, HEY! Volunteering is taking on new volunteers. The iconic blue-coated army are opening up their ranks and expanding so that they can support more organisations and events throughout the wider region. The application window opens on Monday 7 February and closes on Monday 21 March. You can find […] Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News Councillor Daren HaleHEY VolunteeringVisit Hull and East Yorkshirevolunteering
Weekly roadworks update – 7 January 7th January 2022 Beginning Monday 10 January, Rawling Way will see some resurfacing and concrete repairs, with road closure taking place between 7.30pm and 6.30am to minimise disruption. Works to Barham Road to resurface the road and repair concrete, which were due to finish on Sunday 23 January, will now be completed by Sunday 6 February. The road […] Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworksstreetscenetrafficTravel
James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Awards 2022 shortlist announced 7th January 2022 Favourites from the world of children’s literature have been announced as part of the shortlist for the 15th James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award. The awards, aimed at fostering a love of reading by introducing young people to new writers and titles they might not normally pick-up, sees the addition of a new picture book […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonJames Reckitt Hull Children’s Book AwardJames Reckitt Library Trust
Take care when travelling around this winter 7th December 2021 People in Hull are being urged to take caution when travelling around Hull this winter. The reminder comes as the colder weather and darker nights can reduce visibility. Pedestrians and cyclists are encouraged to wear bright and reflecting clothing and motorists are urged to take caution and ensure their vehicles are winter ready. Hull City […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Dean KirkCycling
New Holderness Road crossing improves safety for pedestrians and cyclists 7th October 2021 Work to install a new pedestrian crossing in Holderness Road has now been completed. The new crossing, at the junction with Southcoates Lane, will increase safety for pedestrians using this busy thoroughfare. A route for cyclists travelling east out of the city has also been installed on the pavement so that a lane for traffic […] Read more Environment News Transport & Streets active travelEast HullHolderness Roadroad safetySouthcoates Lane