Essential maintenance work on A1033 and A63 19th January 2022 National Highways will carry out essential resurfacing on the A1033 Hedon Road and the A63 Roger Millward Way, starting next week. The work will affect the A1033 Hedon Road eastbound and westbound between Southcoates Roundabout and Northern Gateway, and part of the A63 Roger Millward Way between Southcoates Roundabout and Garrison Road, including Southcoates Roundabout […] Read more News Transport & Streets A63national highways
Local dancers to showcase talent at Hull New Theatre 18th January 2022 Discover the next generation of dancers and choreographers as Creative Voice and Hull Dance take over Hull New Theatre this weekend. On Sunday 23 January, the show will include newly created pieces of work by Max Life Dance Company, Ainthorpe Youth Centre, Pragnya Arts Centre, Ganton School and East Riding Youth Dance Company as well […] Read more Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News What's on Ainthorpe Youth CentreArtsCreative Voice DancedanceEast Riding Youth Dance CompanyGanton SchoolHullHull New TheatreMax Life Dance CompanyMove TogetherPragnya Arts CentreRuth Drake
Young people can now vote in the UK Youth Parliament elections in schools and youth groups 17th January 2022 Young people are being encouraged to vote in the UK Youth Parliament elections, as schools and youth groups become polling stations for the first time. Previously the UK Youth Parliament representatives have been elected at Hull Young People’s Parliament, but now with voting taking place in schools and youth groups it will enable more young […] Read more Children and families Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Hull Young Peoples’ VoiceUK Youth Parliament
Weekly roadworks update – January 14 14th January 2022 This week it was announced that Northern Powergrid would be carrying out essential upgrades to the electricity network in Wincolmlee. The work will begin on Monday January 31 and will last up to five weeks, during which period the road will be closed in both directions between Wilmington Bridge and Air Street. Cllr Dean Kirk, […] Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworksWincolmlee
Ofsted reports improvements in services for children in care 14th January 2022 Ofsted has published findings of a monitoring visit into children’s social care in Hull, focusing on children in care. Inspectors visited Hull on 18th and 19th November which followed a previous two-day monitoring visit in June, which reported improvements in services for children in need and those subject to a child protection plan. A full […] Read more Children and families News children's serviceschildren's social careCouncillor Shane McMurrayLooked after childrenOfsted
Wincolmlee road closure for essential electricity network upgrades 13th January 2022 A section of Wincolmlee will close for up to five weeks to allow for essential upgrades to the electricity network. The work will be carried out by Northern Powergrid from Tuesday February 1, and will require the road to be closed in both directions between Wilmington Bridge and Air Street. A fully signed diversion will […] Read more News Transport & Streets Northern PowergridRoadworksWincolmlee
86 percent of Hull’s schools are Good or Outstanding 11th January 2022 86 percent of Hull’s schools have been assessed as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. This is four percent above the latest regional average published by Ofsted. Hull has 71 primary schools, 13 secondary schools, 6 special schools and 7 alternative providers. Ofsted has assessed 83 of 97 schools as Good or Outstanding. Councillor Shane McMurray, […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Academy TrustsCouncillor Shane McMurrayHull Learning PartnershipLearning and skillsOfsted
Talented Hull artist to honour role of frontline workers during pandemic 11th January 2022 A rising local artist has been commissioned by Hull City Council to produce a piece of artwork recognising the vital contribution of frontline workers during the pandemic. 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 […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News Councillor Daren HaleErin LedsomFerens Open Exhibition
Bespoke Centre in Bransholme is a haven for starter businesses after refurb 10th January 2022 The Bespoke Centre located in Bransholme has undergone a major refurbishment to create a dedicated managed workspace centre offering 20 units for small and starter businesses. Daren Hale, Leader of Hull City Council, ward councillors Anita Harrison and Jan Loft went to view the centre on Friday 17 December, along with several other local partners. […] Read more Business News Regeneration businessHEY LEPHull and East Yorkshire LEPmanaged workspace centresrefurbishment
Hull’s maritime charity looking to appoint Trustees 10th January 2022 Hull Maritime Foundation is looking to appoint five Trustees to join its board. The independent charity was set up 2018 to support the assets, sites and programmes of Hull Maritime Museum. The Foundation is searching for Trustees to strengthen the expertise in fundraising and marketing; charity law and management; events management and investments. Lord Haskins […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Hull Maritime FoundationHull Maritime MuseumHull Maritime ProjectRecruitmentTrustee
Weekly roadworks update – 7 January 7th January 2022 Beginning Monday 10 January, Rawling Way will see some resurfacing and concrete repairs, with road closure taking place between 7.30pm and 6.30am to minimise disruption. Works to Barham Road to resurface the road and repair concrete, which were due to finish on Sunday 23 January, will now be completed by Sunday 6 February. The road […] Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworksstreetscenetrafficTravel
James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Awards 2022 shortlist announced 7th January 2022 Favourites from the world of children’s literature have been announced as part of the shortlist for the 15th James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award. The awards, aimed at fostering a love of reading by introducing young people to new writers and titles they might not normally pick-up, sees the addition of a new picture book […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonJames Reckitt Hull Children’s Book AwardJames Reckitt Library Trust
