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
Brunswick Arcade: update to ongoing works 25th January 2022 Major regeneration works continue to progress at Brunswick Arcade to bring this large-scale landmark building back into full economic use. The scheme will create new residential accommodation over ground-floor retail units and will deliver a new frontage that is in keeping with the local Conservation Area. The works, which will contribute significantly towards the regeneration […] Read more News Regeneration Beverley RoadBrunswick ArcadeCllr Daren HaleHeritage Lottery Fund
Thousands of children across Hull benefit from learning music 24th January 2022 The Hull Music Service has taught almost 5,000 school age children, on a weekly basis, over the last year. 4,807 pupils, 11.7 percent of Hull’s pupils, have taken part in regular group or individual lessons, or have been a part of whole class ensemble tuition during 2021. Children from Orchard Park account for the highest […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Albemarle Music CentreCouncillor Shane McMurrayHull Music Service
Council approves new set of actions to tackle climate change 24th January 2022 Hull City Council have approved a new set of actions for tackling climate change at today’s cabinet meeting. The cabinet approved the Carbon Neutral Pathway and Delivery Plan, which sets a net zero target for Hull of 2045, which builds on the carbon neutral target for 2030 previously agreed by council. There will be additional […] Read more Environment News Regeneration 2030 Carbon Neutral Hull StrategyClimateClimate changeenvironmentNet Zero
