Popular Middle Child panto gets animated makeover 7th December 2020 Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas in Hull without the Middle Child panto, and in 2020 the popular festive show is getting an animated makeover. The show will be free to watch on YouTube from Saturday 19 December to Thursday 31 December. A radio version will also be broadcast on BBC Radio Humberside. Pattie Breadcake: Into the […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Theatre What's on Middle Child TheatrePanto HullPattie Breadcake
Hull City Council takes action against businesses that flaunt 10pm curfew 7th October 2020 Hull City Council is bringing enforcement action against bars, pubs, restaurants and takeaways that remain open after the 10pm curfew. The government brought in strict rules last month announcing that hospitality businesses had to close at 10pm as part of plans to limit the spread of coronavirus. Takeaways can still deliver food until 5am, but […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Mike ThompsonPublic Protection Hull
Hull City Council welcomes new Director of Children’s Services 7th October 2020 Hull City Council has appointed Pauline Turner as the new permanent Director of Children’s Services. Pauline will take over from Niki Clemo, who has been interim Director for the past eight months, at the end of the year. Pauline has 25 years’ experience as a statutory children’s social work practitioner, manager and leader. She has […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Director of children's servicesImprovement plan for children's servicesPauline Turner
Thousands of people come together online for unforgettable Freedom Festival 2020 7th September 2020 This weekend, thousands of audience members across the world experienced Hull’s award-winning international outdoor arts festival from afar, with a one-off online programme delivered directly to their homes. The jam-packed online programme featured music, dance, circus, spoken word, talks and debates and international talent alongside local acts. The three-day event included robot selfies, timely debates […] Read more Leisure & Culture News A Portrait Without BordersBack to OursFreedom Festival 2020KaleiderLuke JerramLullaby
Children to receive a free book every month through Dolly Parton scheme 7th August 2020 Hull City council has allocated £88,500 funding for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library scheme to be rolled out to eligible two year olds in Hull during the next academic year. From September, over 1,500 children eligible to receive the two year old early education entitlement will receive a free book every month through the scheme. […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkDolly Parton Imagination Library
Albert Avenue Pools main swimming pool reopens next week 7th August 2020 The main pool at Albert Avenue Pools will reopen on Monday 10 August. Swimmers will be able to pre-book hourly sessions and lifeguards will be on hand to assist visitors with the safe use of the pool. Family bookings will be allocated an area of the pool. Booking will be available from Saturday for members […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Albert Avenue PoolsHull Culture and Leisure
Multi-million pound Whitefriargate regeneration takes shape 7th August 2020 The multi-million pound regeneration of Whitefriargate in Hull’s Old Town is starting to take shape. New boards have been installed on the historic street highlighting investment and funding opportunities through the Humber LEP’s Humber High Street Challenge fund. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for regeneration and economic investment at Hull City Council, said: “The Humber […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleFuture High Streets FundHistoric EnglandHumber High Street Challenge FundHumber LEPWhitefriargate
Artwork to adorn Hull’s most vandalised spots 7th July 2020 Artwork unique to Hull will start appearing on traffic signal control boxes in the city. In bid to tackle graffiti and vandalism, Hull City Council is embarking on a trial to redesign some of the city’s most targeted signal control boxes by covering them in artwork created by local artists. Ten sites along the stretch […] Read more Environment News Transport & Streets artworkBeverley RoadCouncillor Daren Halesignal control boxesvandalism
Online showcase for region’s museums and galleries 7th July 2020 Exhibitions from some of the region’s favourite museums and galleries are being brought to life online. The revamped Humber Museums Partnership website, a collaboration between Hull City Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council and North Lincolnshire Council, digitally hosts exhibitions and showcases the region’s unique collections giving people the opportunity to enjoy art, history and […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Beverley Art GalleryCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Art GalleryHull Maritime MuseumHumber Museums PartnershipNorth Lincolnshire MuseumStreetlife MuseumTreasure House MuseumWilberforce House Museum
Survey asks how coronavirus has hit Hull businesses 7th May 2020 Hull businesses are being invited to tell Hull City Council what help they need to recover from the economic impact of coronavirus. A survey is now live to ask business-owners how they have been affected, whether businesses have remained open and if staff have been furloughed. Councillor Daren Hale, deputy leader of Hull City Council, […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren Hale
Hull smokers urged: quit for Coronavirus 7th May 2020 Smokers have been urged to quit to reduce the risk of coronavirus. Smoking harms the immune system and the ability to fight infection and there is emerging evidence to show people who smoke may be at greater risk of severe complications from Covid-19. Hull’s Director of Public Health, Julia Weldon, has backed the national #QuitForCovid […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Julia WeldonNHSQuit for Covid
Hull businesses urged to seek support during coronavirus pandemic 7th May 2020 Businesses in Hull are being urged to seek support as they struggle to deal with the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Hull City Council’s business support team is appealing to business-owners in the city to get in touch to find out what options are available. A dedicated team of specialist business support and investment […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren HaleGrow my SMEHumber businessHumber Business Growth Hub
