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
Local artist Erin Ledsom begins first ever residency at the Ferens Art Gallery 3rd August 2022 A rising local artist has begun her residency at the Ferens Art Gallery as part of a commission by Hull City Council. Erin Ledsom is an embroidery artist from Hull and a recent graduate of the prestigious Royal College of Needlework. Her colourful and textured work often draws inspiration from her hometown. She was Future […] Read more Education and Learning Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on ArtArts and cultureArts Council EnglandCouncillor Alison CollinsonFerens Art GalleryHCALHull Culture and Leisure
Not Just a Heatwave 3rd August 2022 Sweltering in the recent heatwave has brought home to many of us just how real the change in our climate is. Here in Hull, we understand only too well the very real risks that climate change hold. Whether it was the floods in 2007, the tidal surge in 2013 or the current heatwave – climate […] Read more Community and Living Environment News carbon neutralClimate changeClimate emergencyCouncillor Julia Connorenvironment
Hull galleries partner up to celebrate emerging artists from across the UK 3rd August 2022 Humber Street Gallery and Ferens Art Gallery will be hosting the Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2022 exhibition across both venues this Autumn. Taking over the entirety of Humber Street Gallery and Gallery 4 of Ferens Art Gallery, New Contemporaries’ annual exhibition of emerging and early career artists opens in Hull on 23 September, running until 27 […] Read more Education and Learning Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Absolutely CulturedArtArts and culturecultureFerens Art GalleryHumber Street Galleryleisure
Summer of fun starts with a bang! 2nd August 2022 With schools out for summer, Hull’s Healthy Holidays programme is underway. While the huge range of free activities began on July 26, the official launch of the project takes place on Wednesday August 3, at the first Play Day event. With the cost of living continuing to climb and many families concerned about affording the […] Read more News
Essential maintenance work at George Street multi-storey car park 2nd August 2022 Essential electrical maintenance work will be carried out at George Street multi-storey car park next week. To allow the maintenance work to take place, the car park will be closed from 4pm on Sunday 7 August until 7am on Monday 15 August. Motorists can park in the following alternative multi-storey car parks: Pryme Street (open […] Read more News Transport & Streets George Street car parkparking
Further success for maritime training programme for young people 1st August 2022 More than 80 per cent of participants who completed the latest ‘Maritime Futures’ training programme have gained employment within the maritime sector. More than 80 per cent of participants who completed the latest ‘Maritime Futures’ training programme have gained employment within the maritime sector. The fourth Maritime Futures cohort has seen 11 young people, aged […] Read more Business Museums News Regeneration Hull MaritimeHull Maritime MuseumHull Maritime ProjectHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritime FuturesNational Lottery Heritage Fundrinity House Maritime Charity (London)
