Government announcement on a devolution deal welcomed by Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire councils 2nd February 2022 The leaders of Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Councillor Daren Hale and Councillor Jonathan Owen, have welcomed the government’s announcement that they will begin negotiations on a ‘County Deal’ devolution agreement for Hull and the East Riding. The opportunity for a Hull and East Riding devolution deal was announced as part […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Regeneration DemocracyGovernment
Join the Lord Mayor’s charity quiz night 1st February 2022 A charity quiz night is to be held this month, with all proceeds going to the Lord Mayor’s nominated charities. The Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull, Councillor Lynn Petrini is holding the quiz night at Nanouk (old Custom House) on Market Place in Hull’s old town on Thursday 24 February from 7.30pm. Tickets must […] Read more Civic News charity nightCllr Lynn PetriniLord Mayorquiz night
Hull City Council proud to support small businesses this Micro Biz Matters Day 1st February 2022 The annual Micro Biz Matters Day is back for Friday 25 March and is set to feature a range of special guests like Bill Esterson MP, Liz Barclay, the Small Business Commissioner, and Adam Corbally, one of Hull’s Youth Enterprise Patrons. As in previous years, the event will be sponsored by Hull City Council, the […] Read more Business News Regeneration businessHull Youth EnterpriseJohn Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank
70-strong flotilla will lead Humber Platinum Jubilee celebrations from Hull 1st February 2022 The Humber Estuary will provide the stage for a spectacular celebration and re-enactment to mark this year’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. A flotilla of 70 vessels which will set sail from Hull Marina on Thursday 2 June – the official date of the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty’s coronation. The craft will range from small – […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Daren HaleHull MarinaHumber flotillaPlatinum Jubilee celebrationsPlatinum Jubilee flotilla
Why Coronavirus cases are likely to increase this week 31st January 2022 A change in the way coronavirus cases are recorded and reported means the number of positive cases in Hull is likely to show an increase from today. This is because people who have caught the virus again after already having it – known as reinfections – will now be included. Getting reinfected is more likely […] Read more Coronavirus Health and Social Care News Public Health CoronavirusCOVID-19Julia WeldonTim Fielding
Weekly roadworks update – January 28 28th January 2022 Essential upgrades to the electricity network in Wincolmlee will begin next week. The work is being carried out by Northern Powergrid from Tuesday February 1 (note: delayed from January 31) and will last up to five weeks, during which time the road will be closed in both directions between Wilmington Bridge and Air Street. Cllr […] Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Covid is increasing in schools 28th January 2022 In Hull, as across the country, whilst Covid in adults is declining, the rate amongst children and young people continues to increase. Schools continue to work hard to balance education with adopting measures to prevent the spread of Covid within schools. Helen Christmas, Public Health lead for children and families said: “Inevitably, the increasing number […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayHull SchoolsLFTs
Free adult swimming sessions back for winter 2022 27th January 2022 Free adult swimming sessions are back thanks to the Hull Big Swim campaign, led by Hull Culture and Leisure. Launched in 2019, the Hull Big Swim aims to motivate more adults to get active. The free adult swimming sessions will be on offer from Monday (31 January) for eight weeks at Ennerdale Leisure Centre, Woodford Leisure Centre […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport What's on Cllr Hester BridgesCllr Marjorie BrabazonHCALHull Big SwimHull Culture and Leisure
Hull to host opening event of UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK 27th January 2022 Hull will host the first event of UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK, the UK’s “most ambitious celebration of creativity to date”. Hull is one of five places to be staging About Us, a spectacular, never before seen, free open-air event that combines live performances and multimedia installations to celebrate the entire history of the universe […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on 59 ProductionsAbout UsCouncillor Daren HaleMartin GreenNitin SawhneyRachel RileySimon ArmitageUNBOXED: Creativity in the UK
Two-for-one tree policy means Hessle Road is getting greener during footpath upgrade works 26th January 2022 Hull City Council has reassured residents and businesses in Hessle Road that 12 new trees will be planted to replace six that need to be removed because of pavement damage. The ongoing upgrade works in the west Hull thoroughfare have identified six trees that have outgrown their tree pits, causing their roots to damage the […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Transport & Streets 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyHessle RoadTrees
City centre to turn purple and help ‘light the darkness’ on Holocaust Memorial Day 26th January 2022 Landmarks across Hull city centre will be bathed in purple light on Thursday to honour and remember victims of the Holocaust. From dusk (approximately 4.30pm) on Thursday January 27, Hull City Council will be lighting up the following buildings and structures, to mark Holocaust Memorial Day: Ferens Art Gallery Hull City Hall Hull Minster The […] Read more Civic Community and Living News holocaust memorial day
Exhibition reflects on life with Coronavirus 25th January 2022 People in Hull can explore the story of how the city has coped, worked and adapted to live through the continuing Coronavirus pandemic through a new exhibition opening Friday January 28. Located in the fruit market, the exhibition is based on a new report by Hull’s Director of Public Health, Julia Weldon, which reflects on […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health covidDPH reportexhibitionHumber Street
