Leisure & Culture

View article Heritage project shines a light on gateway to Hull’s old town

Heritage project shines a light on gateway to Hull’s old town

24th April 2023

A new lighting scheme installed on Whitefriargate is now complete. The façade lighting has been installed on four buildings to highlight the street’s architecture and heritage. Number’s 4-6, 24-28, 40-43 and 55 Whitefriargate have all benefitted from the project which was funded by Historic England through the High Street Heritage Action Zone. Garry Taylor, assistant […]

View article Hull International Choir Competition 2023: All you need to know

Hull International Choir Competition 2023: All you need to know

21st April 2023

Hull will be singing next weekend – quite literally – thanks to a massive international choir competition that will see singers from all over the globe landing in Hull to showcase their talents. The Hull International Choir Competition will feature more than 1,000 participants, from 27 choirs across 10 countries, coming together to compete in […]

View article Council-supported theatre company takes to world stage

Council-supported theatre company takes to world stage

18th April 2023

A groundbreaking Hull theatre company, which receives funding from Hull City Council, will take to the world stage in June after being invited to speak at the prestigious Prague Quadrennial. Concrete Youth, a charity specialising in creating work for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), will present their creative ASMR project. Their research into autonomous […]

View article Proposed plans for future of Ennerdale Leisure Centre

Proposed plans for future of Ennerdale Leisure Centre

17th April 2023

The council has today published a Forward Plan Notice seeking approval for the commissioning of works to Ennerdale Leisure Centre pools. Following the closure of the small pool in 2022, a number of investigations have been undertaken on the works necessary to address subsidence and manage tree root spread. The cabinet is being asked to […]

View article Visit Hull and East Yorkshire given new national accreditation from VisitEngland

Visit Hull and East Yorkshire given new national accreditation from VisitEngland

12th April 2023

Visit Hull and East Yorkshire has become one of the first nationally accredited Local Visitor Economy Partnerships (LVEP) by VisitEngland. The accreditation has been described as a “great boost” for the visitor economy. LVEPs will provide strong local leadership and governance in their destination. They aim to transform the visitor economy landscape, working collaboratively on […]

View article Coronation celebrations come to Hull city centre

Coronation celebrations come to Hull city centre

5th April 2023

Hull city centre will be awash with red, white and blue in May as the Royal Coronation is celebrated. On Saturday 6 May, the coronation of King Charles III will be shown on big screens from Hull City Hall balcony and Trinity Market, alongside a full day of activities and celebrations planned across the city […]

View article What’s on in Hull – April 2023

What’s on in Hull – April 2023

1st April 2023

Take a look at our handpicked highlights of what’s on in Hull this month.

View article Job vacancies at Hull City Council – March 30

Job vacancies at Hull City Council – March 30

30th March 2023

Discover the latest job vacancies this week at Hull City Council.

View article FREE children’s activities back for Easter

FREE children’s activities back for Easter

28th March 2023

Free sports camps and activities with the Healthy Holidays programme are back for the Easter holidays, and will run Monday 3 – Friday 14 April.

View article Albert Avenue Pools’ District Heating plans given green light

Albert Avenue Pools’ District Heating plans given green light

27th March 2023

Plans to incorporate Hull City Council’s District Heating Project into Albert Avenue Pools were given the green light by Cabinet today (Monday 27 March). The Hull District Heating Project was approved last year and will provide heating into public and private businesses, as well as residential accommodation in the city centre. These latest plans approved […]

View article Have your say on state-of-the-art sporting facilities

Have your say on state-of-the-art sporting facilities

27th March 2023

A public consultation will begin this weekend to give the community the chance to share their views on improvements to Costello Playing Fields. The consultations will be held at Peter Pan Park Café over three dates in April and are part of a major investment project by Hull City Council. The council’s Cabinet has approved […]

View article Rare treat of vocal delight heads to Hull

Rare treat of vocal delight heads to Hull

17th March 2023

Visitors to Albermarle Music Centre this Saturday are in for a treat, as a stunning singing duo perform as part of Hull City Council’s Singing City initiative. Singers and inspiring choir leaders Ben See & Dom Stichbury will be at the Albermarle for an afternoon of fun & uplifting harmony singing followed by a performance […]