Hull doctor says parents should do this key thing before Christmas 9th December 2019 Parents and carers in Hull have been urged to take the advice of doctors and other medical professionals when it comes to the flu vaccine. Take-up is currently lower than usual for this time of year and as colder temperatures set in, the message is that it’s not too late to get the vaccine. All […] Read more Children and families Christmas News Public Health Flu vaccineHull City CouncilNHS Hull CCG
Flood defences in Victoria Pier given go-ahead 9th October 2019 Plans to install flood defences in Victoria Pier have been approved by Hull City Council’s planning committee. The plans will see the Environment Agency removing the existing flood wall and build out three metres into the Humber estuary with sheet piling to provide protection against flooding until 2040. The defence will be designed to be […] Read more Community and Living Environment Living With Water News Regeneration Councillor Mike ThompsonEnvironment AgencyFlood defenceHumber estuaryNelson Street
Plans to secure Hull’s Banksy move a step closer 9th October 2019 A contractor is being sought to preserve Hull’s Banksy artwork and dismantle Scott Street Bridge. As part of this work, the Banksy will be placed into storage until a suitable location is determined. Planning permission for the work was approved in March this year and will be carried out in two phases. During phase one, […] Read more News Planning Regeneration Transport & Streets BanksyCouncillor Daren HaleHistoric EnglandRiver HullScott Street Bridge
What links Hull City Council with these celebrities and royals? 9th October 2019 What does Hull City Council have in common with celebrities including Gillian Anderson, Davina McCall, Glenn Close, Freddie Flintoff, Professor Green, Nadiya Hussain and members of the royal family? They are all backing a new mental health project, Every Mind Matters, designed to help people have better mental health. In a landmark TV takeover this […] Read more News Public Health Davina McCallEvery Mind MattersFreddie FlintoffGillian AndersonGlenn CloseHull City CouncilNadiya HussainProfessor Green
£2m cycling investment works in Hull now under way 9th October 2019 Work to upgrade the national cycle route as part of the Stoneferry Corridor project has begun. As part of the multi-million-pound scheme, the national cycle route will undergo an extensive repair and refresh programme to ensure that cyclists have a safe and accessible way to get across Stoneferry Corridor. Works will include vegetation clearance, paving […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleCyclingHumber LEPStoneferry Corridor
First look as historic Pearson Park archway returns home 9th October 2019 The first pieces of an historic archway, which has welcomed visitors to Pearson Park for more than a century, have returned to Hull following refurbishment as part of a £3.8m restoration project. The pillars were returned to the park yesterday and reveal the new colour scheme of the refurbished gateway. The rich cream colour with […] Read more News Regeneration Councillor John FarehamNational Lottery Heritage FundPearson ParkPearson Park Restoration Project
Watch: Do you know how fountains in Queen Victoria Square are controlled? 9th September 2019 The fountains in Queen Victoria Square are one of the city centre’s most popular features. They were installed in 2017 as part of the city’s transformational public realm works. But did you know that all of this is controlled through an app? The height, speed and colour of the jets can be altered – and […] Read more News Regeneration FountainsPublic RealmQueen Victoria Square
Students train as reporters to tell Freedom Festival story 9th August 2019 Students from Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) are preparing to tell the story of Hull’s award-winning Freedom Festival from a young person’s perspective as they take become reporters at the five-day event. The Freedom Festival Arts Trust has teamed up with the employer-led school for a unique two-year partnership to create the Young Reporters […] Read more Education and Learning News ArtFreedom FestivalRon Dearing UTC
5 FREE things to do in Hull this weekend 9th August 2019 A feast of free family entertainment is being staged in the city this weekend. Get down to the city centre and gorge yourself on street food made from fresh local produce. Local traders will also be selling their wares at the huge Hull Show, while visitors and residents can also head over to the Old […] Read more News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendEast ParkHull MinsterHull ShowNatural History MuseumQueens GardensUniversity of HullWildlife Photographer Of The YearYum! Festival
Lumen Prize nominations include stunning Hull maritime art installation 9th August 2019 One of the highlights of last year’s spectacular Urban Legends: Northern Lights event, from Absolutely Cultured, has been nominated for a prestigious global art prize, the Lumen Prize. Ship of the Gods, by artists Anna Heinrich and Leon Palmer, saw Hull’s maritime history merge with stunning Norwegian landscapes to create a spellbinding installation in Hull […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Absolutely CulturedHeinrich & PalmerHeritage Lottery FundHull City CouncilHull Culture and LeisureHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityLumen PrizeShip of the GodsUrban Legends: Northern Lights
Paragon Interchange gate reopens after two-month closure 9th August 2019 TransPennine Express has reopened the gate at the Anlaby Road entrance of Hull Paragon Station following a two-month trial to try to tackle anti-social behaviour. Transport for the North last week agreed to support Hull City Council in an endeavour to keep the gate open for customers. Council representatives also met with Hull West and […] Read more News Transport & Streets British Transport PoliceCouncillor Daren HaleDiana Johnson MPEmma Hardy MPHull City CouncilHull Paragon InterchangeTransPennine Express
A big free music festival is coming to Hull this weekend 9th July 2019 A free music festival featuring some of the UK’s most exciting music creators returns to Hull this weekend. PRS Foundation’s New Music Biennial, which takes place across two weekends in London and Hull, features contemporary music including exciting, newly commissioned works from established names and rising stars. After entertaining audiences at London’s Southbank Centre last […] Read more Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News Theatre Absolutely CulturedHull 2017LondonNew Music BiennialPRS FoundationSouthbank CentreUK City of Culture
