Holiday camps return as part of Healthy Holidays 26th July 2023 Holiday camps are back in Hull this summer as part of ‘Healthy Holidays’. The free, fun schemes are being delivered by First Step Sports, with the first ones happening this coming Monday. These camps are a perfect way for children aged 8-13 to get active over summer and will be taking place at Costello Stadium, […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Costello StadiumEnnerdale Leisure CentreHCALHealthy HolidaysWoodford Leisure Centre
East Park and Pearson Park celebrate prestigious Green Flag Award 26th July 2023 Hull City Council is celebrating Green Flag Awards for East Park and Pearson Park, as they retain the coveted status for another year. The news that the two iconic sites achieved the accreditation is testament to the hard work and dedication of the teams that care for the green spaces so that residents can enjoy […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor Julia ConnerCouncillor Rob PritchardEast ParkGreen FlagKeep Britain TidyPearson Park
Centuries of history brought ‘Back to Life’ 26th July 2023 The Festival of Archaeology returns to Hull for 2023 later this week, including the ‘Back to Life Festival’ at Hull Minster and Trinity Square. On Saturday 29 July, 10am-3pm, Hull Minster will be bringing its monuments back to life in an immersive, interactive experience for the whole family. Visitors to the free, drop-in event are […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Back to LifeFestival of ArchaeologyHull Culture and LeisureHull Minster
Absolutely Cultured’s autumn season explores themes of identity and the environment 26th July 2023 Absolutely Cultured’s autumn programme will offer a diverse look at our region, its people, heritage and the environment. Humber Street Gallery’s exhibition programme begins with PERCHES AND FLYWAYS by Creative Connections Artists with Jennifer Holtridge and Juneau Projects which opens on Friday 20 October in Space 1. This new exhibition, commissioned by Humber Street Gallery, saw Artlink […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Absolutely CulturedHumber Street GalleryINTER_CHANGEPerches and Flyways
Essential repairs to be carried out on Willerby Road 25th July 2023 Hull City Council has announced that essential repairs to Willerby Road will commence next month for approximately four weeks. The work will improve and repair the existing carriageway on Willerby Road between Hotham Road South and the Derringham Bank roundabout, for the benefit of road users and pedestrians. The intention of the work is to […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoCR Reynolds LtdRoadworksWillerby Road
Festival feel for free young people’s event! 25th July 2023 A first-ever free event just for young people will kick off a summer packed with activities and entertainment. Aimed at ages 11 to 16, Beat the Heat takes place in Zebedee’s Yard, city centre, on Wednesday July 26. It brings together live music, a silent disco, circus skills workshop, clothing swap, TikTok filming area, glitter […] Read more News
Free swimming in Hull this summer 25th July 2023 Free junior swimming returns to Hull this summer, as part of ‘Healthy Holidays’. Sessions are available at Woodford Leisure Centre, Ennerdale Leisure Centre, and Beverley Road Baths. Children aged 5 to 15 can attend these sessions for free, with no prior booking required, though please note under-8s must be accompanied by a paying adult. To […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Healthy HolidaysHull Culture and Leisure
Discover life in Tudor Hull 25th July 2023 The Festival of Archaeology returns later this week, with Hull’s Tudor History being celebrated. On Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 July, 10am-3pm, ‘Telling Tales of Tudor Hull’ will be held at the site of the South Blockhouse on Tower Street. Visitors to the free, drop-in event are invited to get creative and help tell the […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Festival of ArchaeologySouth Blockhouse
Council given authority to progress devolution plans 25th July 2023 Hull City Council will formally progress plans for its devolution deal after it was given authority to do so by Cabinet. Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire Councils were named in the first wave of potential devolution deals when the Levelling Up White Paper was launched in February 2022. The Minister for Levelling Up visited […] Read more Civic News CabinetDevolution
Liverpool Street to undergo essential repairs 24th July 2023 Hull City Council has announced that essential works on Liverpool Street will get underway later this year, to provide much needed improvements to the road condition. With the carriageway on Liverpool Street – from the mini-roundabout on Hessle Road to the roundabout on Brighton Street – in a poor state, essential maintenance work needs to […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoHessle RoadRoadworksWright Civil Engineering
First Family Hub to offer even more support to Hull families 24th July 2023 The Parks Children’s Centre is becoming the first children’s centre in Hull to be rebranded as one of the new Family Hubs, offering even more support to local children and families. One-stop hubs will offer support from conception through to age 19, or up to 25 for young people with special education needs and disabilities, […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Education and Learning News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockFamily hubsParks Family Hubyoung people and family services
Cabinet considers road safety proposals in Old Town area 24th July 2023 Hull City Council’s Cabinet has today considered new proposed safety measures for the Old Town area of the city centre. This is in response to a request from the city’s coroner after Rebecca Kirby tragically died after being struck by a car when crossing Lowgate on the evening of 27 August 2021. The coroner’s report […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoLowgateOld Town
