Wilberforce House Museum launches 3D virtual tour on Anti-Slavery Day 2021 18th October 2021 Wilberforce House Museum can now be explored digitally thanks to a new 3D virtual tour. The 3D tour has been launched today (Monday 18 October) on Anti-Slavery Day 2021. The virtual tour will allow people to explore the birthplace of William Wilberforce on their phone or digital device and discover the story of the transatlantic […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Hull Culture and LeisureHull MuseumsWilberforce House Museum
Animated films feature life stories of people who have had their lives changed by adoption 18th October 2021 Today marks the launch of National Adoption Week 2021, which aims to educate and inform people on the process of modern adoption today, with a rounded, honest, and inclusive portrayal of the journey. Showcasing the highs and lows and champion all the voices involved in the process that are often less heard. These include adopted […] Read more Children and families News National Adoption Week 2021
Hull Maritime project launches small community grant fund 18th October 2021 A grant scheme designed to engage local residents through exploring Hull’s maritime story has been unveiled. The Hull Maritime project has launched its first round of micro and small grants supporting community groups and freelancers. Groups and individuals may either be connected to Hull’s maritime story in the core work that they do, or apply […] Read more News community grant fundHull Maritime Project
Weekly roadworks update – 15 October 15th October 2021 This week it was announced that essential carriageway repairs would be carried out on Wawne Road from Monday October 25. The work will be carried out overnight, between 7.30pm and 6.30am and is expected to take up to a week to complete. The Wawne Road/Sutton Road (Wawne) roundabout will be closed off during these hours. […] Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateWawne Road
Hull City Council supports businesses looking to go green at ‘Road to Net Zero’ event 15th October 2021 Hull City Council will be assisting businesses in Hull to reduce their costs, energy consumption and carbon footprint at an event at Hull City Hall on Monday 18 October. Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership’s (HEY LEP) Flagship COP26 event – HEY on the Road to Net Zero – is taking place on Monday […] Read more Business Environment News Regeneration Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise PartnershipRoad to Net Zero
Essential overnight repair work on Wawne Road 15th October 2021 Essential carriageway repairs will be carried out on Wawne Road from Monday October 25. The work will be carried out overnight, between 7.30pm and 6.30am, and is expected to take up to a week to complete. To allow the work to take place safely, the Wawne Road/Sutton Road (Wawne) roundabout will be closed off during […] Read more News Transport & Streets Roadworks
Albert Avenue Pools to close for major refurbishment 15th October 2021 Albert Avenue Pools will close its doors from Monday 18 October ahead of a major multi-million pound refurbishment. The scheme includes the construction of a new outdoor lido to replace the existing one which closed more than 30 years ago. The remodel will also mean the construction of a new large fitness gym and class […] Read more Customer Services Leisure & Culture News Albert Avenue lidoAlbert Avenue Pools
Parts of River Hull boardwalk to close to maintain public safety 15th October 2021 Parts of the River Hull boardwalk will be closed from next week in the interest of public safety. As part of Hull City Council’s ongoing structural monitoring regime, detailed inspections have shown that some northern sections of the boardwalk need to be closed in order to maintain public safety while the council assesses its options […] Read more News Transport & Streets River HullRiver Hull BoardwalkScale Lane Bridge
Hull City Council offers support to Afghan refugees 14th October 2021 Hull City Council is offering further support to relocate Afghan refugees. The council is maintaining its original pledge under the Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy to take up to five families. Four have already arrived in the city. The council has also pledged to receive up to nine individuals under the new Afghan Citizens Resettlement […] Read more News Afghan Citizens Resettlement SchemeAfghan Relocation and Assistance Policy
Let’s dance! Absolutely Cultured announce new show 14th October 2021 Absolutely Cultured is presenting two evenings of dance, in partnership with the University of Hull, taking place on 25 and 26 November. The event is part of a series of pilots over the next year, which aim to offer more opportunities to experience dance and physical performance in Hull. Acting as a double bill, each […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Absolutely Cultured
Climate change film to focus all eyes on the Humber at COP26 14th October 2021 A new documentary film will show world leaders the vital part the Humber has to play in the fight against climate change. “Eyes on the Humber” will be shown as part of COP26, the United Nations Climate Change Conference being held in Glasgow from November 1-12. Described as “a story of hope”, it will highlight […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Climate changeCOP26Hull 2030 Carbon Neutral Strategywaterlinewaterline summit
East Park and Pearson Park celebrate Green Flag Award 14th October 2021 Hull City Council is celebrating Green Flag Awards for Pearson Park, which has been successful in attaining the award for the first time, and for East Park, which has retained the award for a further year. The Green Flag Award recognises the international quality mark for parks and green spaces. The scheme, managed by environmental […] Read more Environment Leisure & Culture News Councillor John FarehamCouncillor Rosie NicolaEast ParkGreen FlagPearson Park
