Coronavirus: Wilson Centre closed to customers 8th April 2020 The Wilson Centre has closed to the public to meet Government guidelines on coronavirus. Customers should instead visit www.hullcc.gov.uk, email info@hullcc.gov.uk or call 01482 300300. Those looking for help with issues relating to coronavirus should call 01482 300307. Anyone concerned about homelessness should call the Housing Options Team on 01482 612040 during office hours, or […] Read more Cancellations Coronavirus News Wilson Centre
Face shields made at University of Hull to help coronavirus fight across UK 8th April 2020 New face shield designs produced by engineers at the University of Hull could increase production of the life-saving equipment across the UK. The university is leading a collaboration to produce face shields to support the NHS and other healthcare organisations in preventing the spread of Covid-19. The designs – which take just minutes to make – […] Read more Coronavirus Education and Learning News University of Hull
Plans for one of Hull Old Town’s ‘most prominent buildings’ approved 8th January 2020 Plans to bring one of the most prominent buildings in Hull’s Old Town back into full use have been approved. Proposals to convert the Kings Buildings in Trinity Square into apartments and a retail and leisure space were given the go-ahead by Hull City Council’s Planning Committee on Wednesday. The plans for the grade II-listed […] Read more Business News Planning Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHeritage Action ZoneKings BuildingsTrinity Square
This is how to feed your family for under £5 8th January 2020 Eating well and saving money are among top new year’s resolutions – and also among the ones most likely to be broken before the decorations are down. But this year, help is at hand. Hull nutrition student Holly Stephenson has come up with a collection of recipes which are tasty, packed with veg and can […] Read more News Public Health Hull City CouncilHull Food PartnershipRecipes
Millions who died in First World War remembered in Hull this weekend 8th November 2019 Hull will this weekend remember the millions who lost their lives in the First World War and subsequent conflicts. Hull’s annual service of remembrance will take place on Sunday at the Hull Cenotaph in Paragon Square, marking the 101st anniversary of the 1918 armistice. It will follow work to improve access to the Cenotaph which […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News What's on Bishop of HullCouncillor Steve WilsonFirst World WarHull CenotaphHumberside PoliceHumberside Police Concert BandLord Mayor
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
