Have your say on Hull’s roads in city’s biggest-ever transport survey 11th August 2022 Hull City Council has today (August 11) launched its biggest transport survey to date, giving everyone in the city the opportunity to have their say on Hull’s roads. The city’s road network has undergone significant changes over recent years, and the council is keen to hear what impact these changes have had on residents, and […] Read more News Transport & Streets Hull Transport SurveyRoadworksTransport consultation
Join the Lord Mayor’s charity quiz night 10th August 2022 A charity quiz night is to be held next month, with all proceeds going to the Lord Mayor’s nominated charities. The Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull, Councillor Christine Randall is holding the quiz night at Springhead Golf Course on Thursday 22 September from 7.30pm. Tickets must be pre-booked at £6.50 and are available from […] Read more Civic News What's on Lord MayorLord Mayor Cllr Christine Randallquiz night
Hull History Centre hosting free exhibition that will reveal Hull’s past 10th August 2022 Hull History Centre is opening its first in-house exhibition for two and a half years. The centre has catalogued acquisitions made over 100 years and has uncovered a wealth of local history resources. The “Unlocking the Treasures, Revealing the Past” exhibition is the culmination of a 2.5-year project funded by the James Reckitt Library Trust […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Alison CollinsonHCALHull Culture and LeisureHull History Centre
New accessible symbols trial to make sure everyone can enjoy Hull’s Maritime Museum 9th August 2022 Hull City Council wants people with special educational needs and disabilities to be able to enjoy your museums to the full. That’s why the council-led Hull Maritime project has teamed up with Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust to test a set of symbols to improve access to the collections and artefacts within Hull Maritime Museum. […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration Accessible SymbolsHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityHumber Teaching NHS Foundation TrustNational Lottery Heritage Fund
Check it out! You can now play outdoor chess in Trinity Square 9th August 2022 Keen chess players can now meet for an open-air game in the spectacular setting of Trinity Square. Visit Hull has installed four outdoor chessboards on existing picnic benches in the square, providing a pleasant location to meet and enjoy a leisurely game, overlooked by Hull Minster and the statue of Hull poet Andrew Marvell. The […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport British Chess ChampionshipChess HullHull and District Chess AssociationHull MinsterTrinity Square
Sutton Road Bridge to undergo structural checks 9th August 2022 Hull City Council needs to carry out structural investigations on the Sutton Road Bridge to ensure its continued safety for traffic. In order for engineers to carry out the essential checks, the bridge must be kept in the “open to river traffic” position for up to five days, during which time it will be closed […] Read more News Rivers and bridges Transport & Streets RoadworksSutton Road Bridge
New Hull library exhibition shows how creativity makes neighbourhoods thrive 8th August 2022 A free, new exhibition at Hull Central Library explores how shared creative processes, skills and values contribute to thriving commons neighbourhoods. We are Commoners launches on Wednesday 3 August and runs until Saturday 17 September 2022. It’s a thought-provoking national touring exhibition by Craftspace which highlights ‘acts of commoning’. These actions shape the way communities […] Read more Community and Living Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on ArtArts and cultureArts Council EnglandcommunitiesCouncillor Alison CollinsonexhibitionHull Central Librarylibraries
Weekly roadworks update – August 5 5th August 2022 Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Overnight closures for A63 Castle Street upgrade 4th August 2022 National Highways is advising road users of overnight closures starting next week as part of the A63 Castle Street Project. On Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 August, both carriageways will be closed overnight (8pm-6am) between Daltry Street and Roger Millward Way to install lighting columns around the new Porter Street Bridge. This will be followed […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets A63 Castle StreetNational HighwaysRoadworks
Hull resident Kate shares why she bikes to work on Cycle to Work Day 2022 4th August 2022 On Thursday 4 August it’s Cycle to Work Day, and people up and down the country will be using their pedal power to make a journey into work. Hull resident Kate Leeming cycles to and from work everyday. The journey from her home in Blenheim Street to the Guildhall in Hull city centre is just […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Community cycle hubsCycle to Work DayKate LeemingRusty Riders
Emergency road repairs to Ferensway junction 4th August 2022 Emergency repairs will take place on Ferensway, Hull city centre, tonight (Wednesday 4 August). The road surface at the junction of Ferensway and Anlaby Road needs urgent repairs where the anti-skid surfacing has worn away, posing a potential danger to traffic and pedestrians. To allow the work to take place, there will be limited access […] Read more News Transport & Streets Anlaby RoadFerenswayRoadworks
100 years of Larkin celebrated 3rd August 2022 Celebrations of Philip Larkin on what would have been his 100th birthday will take place across the country on Tuesday 9 August, with Hull taking centre stage. A series of exciting and innovative centenary events will kick off in the city, supported with funding from Hull City Council. An afternoon of poetry, dance and music […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on 100th birthdayPhilip LarkinPhilip Larkin Society
