Malet Lambert opens Jane Disbrey Hall as the school celebrates 90 years of education 2nd December 2022 The new extension to Malet Lambert School has officially opened. The sports hall extension has been named Jane Disbrey Hall, after the well-loved former Headteacher. The hall is a multi-functional space that can also be used for exams and events. Along with the sports hall, there are an additional five classrooms and a staff room, […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Councillor Linda TockHull Esteem ConsortiumHull Learning PartnershipHull SchoolsJane Disbrey HallMalet Lambert School
New green energy programme paves way for a greener Hull 1st December 2022 Hull City Council has agreed to a huge new package of green energy initiatives, which will help protect the environment, make Hull greener and save money. Following a cabinet meeting this week, recommendations set out in the Carbon Reduction Delivery Programme were agreed. It means green energy projects, like the construction of solar rooftops and […] Read more Business Community and Living Environment News Regeneration carbon neutralClimate changeCouncillor Julia ConnerenvironmentHull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyOh Yes! Net Zero
New Hull Central Library exhibition celebrates 100 years of Philip Larkin 1st December 2022 Hull Central Library is hosting a free new exhibition illustrating the life of Philip Larkin. Larkin’s Lighted Rooms: Love, Death and Hull, is an immersive experience featuring film, poems, music and readings drawn from Philip Larkin’s life in Hull. The installation has been commissioned as part of Larkin 100, a celebration of Larkin’s centenary. It […] Read more Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on ArtArts and cultureCouncillor Alison CollinsonHCALHull Culture and LeisurePhilip LarkinPhilip Larkin Society
Summer visitors to Hull museums and art gallery at highest level since 2017 30th November 2022 Hull’s museums and art gallery have recorded their highest summer holiday visitor figures since 2017, with numbers far exceeding pre-Covid figures. During the summer holidays, Ferens Art Gallery, Hull and East Riding Museum and the Streetlife Museum had over 81,200 visitors, up 20% on the same time in 2018. Highlights of the summer included two […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News Arts and cultureCouncillor Rob PritchardFerens Art GalleryHCALHull Culture and LeisureHull MuseumsStreetlife Museum
What’s on in Hull – December 2022 30th November 2022 It’s the most wonderful time of the year, with lots happening in the city leading up to Christmas! Here’s our highlights for what’s on in Hull this December. Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival Hull Minster, South Church Side, HU1 1RR, 27 Nov – 19 Dec 2022, 10am – 4pm The Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival […] Read more Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News Theatre What's on Bonus ArenaHull City HallHull MinsterHull New TheatreHumber StreetWhat's On Hull
Hull appoints new Head of Culture and Place 30th November 2022 Hull City Council has appointed Kath Wynne-Hague to lead the city on Culture and Place. Since 2007, Kath has worked across Local Government; cultural development; engagement and education; project management; and as an independent practitioner with experience ranging from voluntary and community action; health and wellbeing in care settings; visitor economy and cultural business development. […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Culture and PlaceKath Wynne-HagueMatt Jukes
Artwork unveiled honouring workers who supported Hull through pandemic 30th November 2022 Local artist Erin Ledsom was commissioned by Hull City Council to create a piece of artwork recognising and honouring the vital contribution of frontline workers during the pandemic. Erin has now completed the piece, which will go on display in the Guildhall. Erin is an embroidery artist from Hull and a recent graduate of the […] Read more News Arts CouncilCoronavirusCouncillor mike rossErin LedsomFerens Art GalleryRupert Alec Smith Trust FundThe Guildhall
Free Christmas parking and £5 group bus tickets for Hull shoppers 30th November 2022 To help Hull families with the cost of living this Christmas, Hull City Council is offering free city centre parking and providing funding to cut the cost of bus travel. Throughout December, shoppers will be able to park for free every Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm at the council’s multi-storey car parks on Osborne Street, Pryme Street and George Street. […] Read more Christmas News Transport & Streets BusesChristmas 2022parking
New website launched to support Hull’s young entrepreneurs 29th November 2022 A new website has been developed to support young entrepreneurs in Hull. Future You was developed by the young and aspiring entrepreneurs from Engaging Education, working alongside Hull’s Youth Enterprise Champions. The Future You website has real-life examples of people who have set up their own businesses in Hull. It also features video content of […] Read more Business News Regeneration businessCouncillor Drake-DavisFuture YouGlobal Entrepreneurship WeekHEY LEPJohn Cracknell Youth Enterprise BankRegenerationyouth enterprise
Adult maths and numeracy skills boost for Hull 28th November 2022 Adults across Hull who want to improve their numeracy skills can sign up for free courses and activities thanks to a £1.5m investment. It’s aimed at boosting opportunities for more people to progress and secure well paid jobs. People who improve their numeracy skills are more likely to be in employment, have higher wages, and […] Read more Business Education and Learning News Regeneration Councillor Drake-DavisEducationHCALHull CollegeHull Culture and LeisureHull Training and Adult EducationHumber Learning ConsortiumLearning and skillsRegenerationTrainingUK Shared Prosperity Fund
New traffic model to inform future plans for the city 28th November 2022 Plans to develop a new traffic model to understand and improve how traffic moves across Hull have been given the go-ahead. It’s the first time a traffic model will be available for use across the whole city. It means that the local authority will have the ability to virtually implement plans such as a proposed […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoTraffic model
Spice up your life with ’90s Live’ at Hull City Hall 25th November 2022 A Wonderwall of sound will be delivered when Hull City Hall pumps up the jam with 90s Live next year. This spectacular tribute show celebrates the very best music of the 1990s, from Take That to Oasis, and the Spice Girls to Supergrass. It also features songs by Britney Spears, Ricky Martin, The Vengaboys, Bryan […] Read more Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News Theatre What's on Hull City HallMusic
