Primary pupils make a splash at Hull’s first outdoor swimming lesson in decades 9th July 2024 Twenty-eight lucky pupils from St Thomas More Catholic School have enjoyed Hull’s first outdoor swimming lesson in more than 30 years. The school was one of the winners from last year’s hook-a-duck competition which celebrated the reopening of Albert Avenue Pools & Fitness, which included its heated outdoor lido. For the competition, pupils were tasked […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Albert Ave Pools and Fitnessduck competitonhook a duckJoe BoothSt Thomas More Catholic Schoolswimming lesson
More local Hull business become Fostering Friendly employers 9th July 2024 Hull City Council is encouraging employers in Hull to consider becoming Fostering Friendly. Fostering Friendly is an initiative created by The Fostering Network, the UK’s leading fostering charity. The scheme aims to encourage businesses and organisations to support employees who are foster carers, or those on their journey to become a foster carer. Foster carers […] Read more Children and families News Children and familiesChildren and young peoplechildren's social careCouncillor Linda TockFosteringHull FosteringStagecoach
FlixBus launches coach services in Hull 9th July 2024 Travel tech company FlixBus is launching its sustainable, affordable services for Hull, with tickets on the route starting from £2.99. Tickets are available to purchase now on a daily service, starting on Thursday 1 August 2024, for Hull, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester and Manchester Airport. Services will be available at Hull Paragon Interchange, allowing passengers to […] Read more News Transport & Streets BusesCouncillor Mark IeronimoFlixBussustainable travel
Levelling Up Funding to support city centre Wendy’s with dozens of new jobs 9th July 2024 An empty unit in one of Hull’s busiest streets is being brought back into use thanks to support from Levelling Up Funding (LUF). Square Burgers Limited has been awarded £200,000 from Hull City Council’s government-backed fund. Trading as Wendy’s fast-food restaurant, the recipient will occupy Unit 1 of Grade II listed King Albert Chambers on […] Read more News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisJameson StreetLevelling Up Funding
Up, up and away! New space-themed hub for Prospect Shopping Centre receives Levelling Up backing 9th July 2024 Families will soon be able to enjoy an inter-galactic experience in Hull as a new space-themed venue is coming to the Prospect Shopping Centre. Hull City Council has granted £158,044.50 to Roman Adventures Limited, trading as Little Astronauts, for a facility on the top storey of the shopping centre. The funding has come from the […] Read more News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisLevelling Up FundingProspect Centre
New Jason Wilsher-Mills acquisition for Ferens Art Gallery 9th May 2024 Visitors to the Ferens Art Gallery’s latest exhibition, Jason Wilsher-Mills: Are We There Yet?, will be able to enjoy the work for longer, as the gallery has acquired a piece as part of their prestigious permanent collection. The Withernsea 2 was commissioned by the Ferens as part of the current exhibition and captures the important […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News Are we there yet?ArtexhibitionFerens Art GalleryJason Wilsher-MillsKerri OffordsculptureThe Withernsea 2
Job Vacancies at Hull City Council – 9 May 9th May 2024 Want to make a difference in Hull? By joining our team, you will be making a tangible difference to the lives of people in Hull and working with people who are as passionate about our place and public services as you are. Join our team of passionate people and work on local projects that matter. Check out the […] Read more News Hull City Council JobsHull JobsWorking for Hull City Council
Hull City Council achieves national recognition for its revolutionary approach to children’s homes 9th April 2024 More children staying close to home and children’s homes that don’t look like children’s homes: Hull City Council has taken an innovative approach to children’s homes that has caught national attention and has enabled more children to live and thrive in Hull. Back in 2017, the city had just six children’s homes. Children being placed […] Read more Children and families News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleChildren's homesLooked after childrenPauline Turner
2024’s local election candidates are published 9th April 2024 Nominations have been published for this year’s local elections, residents can now find which candidates are standing for election in their ward. One seat is up for election in each of the 19 Hull wards that have scheduled local elections – there are no elections in Central and Pickering wards this year. Find out who […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News CandidatesLocal ElectionsLocal elections 2024PCC Election 2024
Hull City Council partners with Safer Roads Humber and Good Egg Safety CIC to host free event 9th April 2024 Hull City Council is proud to announce a collaborative effort with Safer Roads Humber and Good Egg Safety CIC to host a free child car seat checking event aimed at improving child safety in cars. This event presents a unique opportunity for parents and carers in Hull to meet with child seat experts and gain […] Read more News Transport & Streets eventSafer Roads Humbersafety
Devolution: Council leaders talk transport at Hull Paragon Interchange 9th February 2024 The region’s council leaders have been talking to passengers at Hull Paragon Interchange about the Hull and East Yorkshire devolution proposal and the benefits it could bring for transport. Cllr Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, and Cllr Anne Handley, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, were taking part in the latest public […] Read more Devolution News Regeneration Transport & Streets Cllr Anne HandleyCllr Mike RossDevolutionHull Paragon Interchange
Culture conference comes to Hull 9th February 2024 A new conference dedicated to Hull’s cultural sector will take place in the city next month for the first time. On Thursday 14 March, Cultural Tides will discuss Hull’s contribution to culture and creativity in the north, as well as kick-starting the conversation on a new city-wide cultural strategy. An audience made up of Hull-based […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Clare McColganCllr Mike RossCultural TidescultureCulture conferenceErika ClarkHullMatthias RauchMerlijn PoolmanPrinces QuayProfessor John HoldenTower of Light
