Deacon Blue are coming to Hull next year 8th November 2019 Legendary 1980s pop-rock outfit Deacon Blue will perform in Hull in 2020. The Scottish band will come to the Bonus Arena on Wednesday 20 November next year as part of their Cities Of Love Tour. They will perform hits including Real Gone Kid, Dignity, Loaded, When Will You and Your Town. Tickets for the all-seated […] Read more News What's on Bonus ArenaDeacon Blue
Hull City Council shortlisted for prestigious Council of the Year award 8th November 2019 Hull City Council has been shortlisted for a high-profile national award. The local authority is up for Council of the Year at the Local Government Chronicle’s LGC Awards in March next year. The council has also been shortlisted in the Housing Initiative and Public/Private Partnership categories. Chief executive Matt Jukes said: “The vital contribution that […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News East Riding CouncilEnvironment AgencyHull City CouncilLGC AwardsLiving With WaterLocal Government ChronicleMatt JukesYorkshire Water
Council ‘desperately disappointed’ as asbestos survey rules out retaining Three Ships mural 8th October 2019 The Three Ships mural cannot be retained as part of the Albion Square development after a specialist survey found dangerously high levels of asbestos, it has been revealed. The survey by national specialists The Testing Lab found the development is “heavily contaminated” with a high-risk asbestos product, which is also evident in the core structure […] Read more News Planning Regeneration Albion SquareCouncillor Daren Hale
Watch a ride across Hull for Cycle to Work Day 8th August 2019 Today is Cycle to Work Day – the UK’s biggest cycle commuting event. Every year since 2012, the event has seen thousands of enthusiastic riders hit the streets to celebrate everyday cycling. To mark the occasion, an intrepid cyclist from lovehullhq on Instagram left the car behind and pedalled into the office in the glorious […] Read more News Cycle to Work DayInstagramLovehullhq
Hull’s role in protecting those at sea explored in new exhibition 8th August 2019 An exhibition in Hull will explore the role the city has played in supporting its seafaring community. For those in Peril on the Sea will look at how, from the 18th century to the present day, efforts have been made to help seafarers and to improve their physical and moral welfare. The free exhibition will […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Museums News Arctic CorsairFor those in Peril on the SeaHull Culture and LeisureHull History CentreHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritimeMaritime heritage
Man from Wakefield fined for littering in Hull 8th August 2019 A man from Wakefield has been fined for littering in Hull. John McDonagh, of Doncaster Road in Wakefield, was ordered to pay £400 after he was caught littering from his vehicle near St Andrew’s Quay. He was issued with a fixed penalty notice – which he refused to pay. The matter was then referred to […] Read more Environment News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonEnvironmental Protection Act 1990Hull City CouncilLittering
World told to eat less meat – and it seems Hull agrees 8th August 2019 We should all eat less meat – that is according to a UN climate change report released today. A special report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a UN body set up to assess climate change, recommends a reduction of meat consumption globally. The IPCC describes plant-based diets as a major opportunity to […] Read more Environment News Climate changeHull City CouncilIPCCPeople’s PanelUNVox Pop survey
Action taken to reduce potholes on Hull’s roads 8th July 2019 Works to reduce the number of potholes on Hull’s roads will begin this month. Hull City Council will be laying a specialist surface treatment to 12 sections of road starting on Monday 22 July. Over the past seven months, the authority has carried out 2,067 pothole repairs across the city. This follows the introduction of […] Read more Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonpotholesRoadworksstreetscene
Winner chosen in prestigious Hull flood risk design competition 8th July 2019 A winner has been chosen in an international flood risk design competition run by Hull City Council. The prestigious RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) competition, called Living With Water, asked architects from across the globe to produce innovative and practical design solutions to the flood risks facing future development in Hull. Entrants planned unique and […] Read more Environment Ice Arena Living With Water News Councillor Mike ThompsonFlooding in HullHarper PerryHull ArenaHumber QuaysNewcastleRIBASpencer Group
New figures show rise in number of Hull smokers 8th July 2019 Work to understand why people smoke and what prevents them quitting will be increased further in Hull. The city’s Director of Public Health revealed the new push after new data revealed rates in the city are rising – and are the highest in the country. Tackling smoking is a long-standing priority in the city for […] Read more News Public Health East Riding CouncilHealthJulia WeldonlicensingsmokingTrading StandardsYorkshire and the Humber
6 peaceful green spaces in Hull city centre 8th May 2019 Hull has some beautiful, peaceful green spaces near to the city centre. Parks, gardens and flowerbeds are just a short walk from the hustle and bustle, perfect for a relaxing lunch in the sun, mid-morning walk or afternoon read. Here are 6 of the best: And find loads more about the city’s top green spaces […] Read more News National Gardening Week
Search on for best garden among Hull tenants 8th May 2019 Green-fingered Hull City Council tenants will be again given the chance to show off their gardening skills. And this year’s Hull City Council Tenants’ Garden Competition will includes more categories than ever. Two new categories – Gardening Undertaken in a Confined Space and Best Container, have been added to awards for Best Individual Garden and […] Read more Housing News National Gardening Week
