Community and Living

View article Contractor appointed to restore Hull’s last remaining 20th century Scotch Derrick crane

Contractor appointed to restore Hull’s last remaining 20th century Scotch Derrick crane

26th August 2021

A leading specialist in historic engineering projects has been appointed to restore the city’s last remaining Scotch Derrick crane. A decision record published by Hull City Council yesterday 25th August confirms the appointment of Mona Lifting & Engineering. Mona Lifting & Engineering will dismantle the crane into sections in autumn 2021 and take it away […]

View article Inner City Sesh to take place in Queens Gardens in September

Inner City Sesh to take place in Queens Gardens in September

24th August 2021

One of the biggest events of the year is set to take place in Queens Gardens next month Inner City Sesh, a 15,000-capacity music festival, will be brought to Queens Gardens by the organisers of Humber Street Sesh, in partnership with Hull City Council on September 18. Following the disappointing cancellation of the hugely popular […]

View article Young Mayor selected by Hull’s young people

Young Mayor selected by Hull’s young people

15th July 2021

Young People in Hull have selected the city’s third Young Mayor. Amelia Franczak, aged 12, from St Mary’s College, was selected from 35 young people who applied. The Young Mayor’s campaign group panel chose Amelia following her presentation on nationalism and racism, and felt she would be able to connect to anyone young and old. […]

View article Remembering Srebrenica

Remembering Srebrenica

7th July 2021

Hull City Council is supporting the Srebrenica Memorial Day through two acts of remembrance. This Sunday, 11 July, marks 26 years since the Bosnian genocide in Srebrenica, where more than 8,000 Bosnian Muslim people, mainly boys and men, were murdered on the basis of their ethnicity and religion. The Bosnian genocide is the worst atrocity […]

View article Hull artist’s innovative designs to tackle vandalism recognised on world stage

Hull artist’s innovative designs to tackle vandalism recognised on world stage

14th June 2021

A Hull artist who transformed the city’s streets with colourful and creative designs has been longlisted for the World Illustration Awards 2021. Lydia Caprani was commissioned by Hull City Council to decorate signal cabs on Beverley Road in a bid to tackle graffiti and vandalism. The commission was part of a trial which saw local […]

View article Inspiring City of Culture volunteering programme secures funding for further three years – and a new home

Inspiring City of Culture volunteering programme secures funding for further three years – and a new home

3rd June 2021

The iconic City of Culture volunteering programme has received funding for a further three years from Spirit of 2012. The programme, which was fundamental to the success of Hull UK City of Culture 2017 and has continued to be run by Absolutely Cultured since 2018, will now be hosted by Visit Hull and East Yorkshire […]

View article Natural woodland in Hull to be preserved by Hull City Council

Natural woodland in Hull to be preserved by Hull City Council

21st May 2021

Hull City Council has taken over ownership of an area of natural woodland in the city to preserve its beauty and enhance accessibility for residents. The local authority has completed the transfer of the woodland in the city’s Southcoates Ward, next to the former Withernsea-to-Hull rail line, from owners Associated British Ports (ABP). Known as […]

View article Hull City Council seeks the next Young Mayor

Hull City Council seeks the next Young Mayor

14th May 2021

Young people in Hull are being invited to apply to become the city’s next Young Mayor. The role, currently held by Gabriela Surdyk, acts as an ambassador for Hull’s young people, supporting the Lord Mayor and attending the Hull Young People’s Parliament. The one-year post will also take a public and media role, attending events and […]

View article Census 2021 response hits almost 100 per cent

Census 2021 response hits almost 100 per cent

5th May 2021

97 per cent of households across England and Wales have completed their census survey, making sure they count when it comes to local services like school places, GP surgeries and hospital beds. This is above the pre-census target of 94 per cent, while all local authorities have seen over 90 per cent of households respond, […]

View article Absolutely Cultured gets £198,000 boost to support Hull communities and local creatives

Absolutely Cultured gets £198,000 boost to support Hull communities and local creatives

29th April 2021

Hull’s Absolutely Cultured has been awarded £198,000 from the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation. The funding will support the organisation’s plans over the next three years to increase cultural opportunities within Hull’s neighbourhoods as well as provide professional development and formal training for local creatives. Stephen Munn, CEO and Artistic Director of Absolutely Cultured said: “This is […]

View article 5 things Hull City Council is doing to tackle climate change

5 things Hull City Council is doing to tackle climate change

22nd April 2021

Today is Earth Day, an annual event where people, businesses and organisations show support for environmental protection. In March 2019 Hull City Council declared a climate emergency, which led to the council unveiling a strategy that will see it become carbon neutral by 2030. Here are five things the council is doing to support the […]

View article The Big Ask: children and young people in Hull asked what they need to live happier lives

The Big Ask: children and young people in Hull asked what they need to live happier lives

19th April 2021

Children and young people in Hull have the chance to give their views on what the Government should prioritise in planning the recovery from the coronavirus outbreak, as The Big Ask launches. The Big Ask is the largest ever national survey of children in England, driven by the new Children’s Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, […]

The Big Ask