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View article Despite a tough year, almost 70 percent of Hull pupils achieved a pass in GCSE English and maths

Despite a tough year, almost 70 percent of Hull pupils achieved a pass in GCSE English and maths

Students across Hull have today received their GCSE results. Early data from secondary schools in Hull shows that 69 percent of pupils have achieved a standard pass, grade 4 and above, in both English and maths. 47 percent of these have achieved a strong pass, grade 5 and above. Councillor Shane McMurray, Portfolio Holder for […]

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View article First Look at new Ferens exhibition celebrating Hull’s LGBTQ+ history and communities

First Look at new Ferens exhibition celebrating Hull’s LGBTQ+ history and communities

A new exhibition celebrating Hull’s LGBTQ+ history opens at Ferens Art Gallery this Saturday (August 14). Hull Museums and Ferens Art Gallery have been working in partnership with local LGBTQ+ community groups to identify untold narratives in this community-led retelling of Hull’s LGBTQ+ history. Pride in Our City documents experiences of being part of LGBTQ+ […]

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View article “Changing how we travel is one of the single biggest things we can do to try and slow down global warming”

“Changing how we travel is one of the single biggest things we can do to try and slow down global warming”

“Changing how we travel is one of the single biggest things we can do to try and slow down global warming” says Councillor Dean Kirk, the person in charge of encouraging people to cycle and walk as a means of regular transport. This week the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a report issuing […]

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View article Hull gets the gold medal for skateboarding

Hull gets the gold medal for skateboarding

Hull has been praised for being a city that promotes and encourages skateboarding. In 2016, following significant investment from the Council to create 10 new skateboarding facilities in the city’s parks, a Skateboarding Friendly City Plan was developed to support the delivery of Hull’s 10-year Cultural Strategy (2016 -2026). Mark English is the managing director […]

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View article Pearson Park gateway awarded listed status

Pearson Park gateway awarded listed status

Pearson Park’s historic entrance gateway has been awarded Engineering Heritage Listed Status by the Royal Institution of Mechanical Engineers. The 150 year old entrance gateway has received the honour following its refurbishment by restoration specialists Lost Art in 2019. The work was done as part of the park’s £3.8million National Lottery Heritage Fund restoration project. […]

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View article Students across Hull celebrate their A-level results

Students across Hull celebrate their A-level results

Students across the city have been celebrating their A-level results today. Councillor Shane McMurray, Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services said: “Well done to everyone for completing their courses in these strange times. If you got the grades you wanted a massive well done. If you didn’t then don’t worry; life is full of challenges and […]

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View article Weekly roadworks update

Weekly roadworks update

Essential roadworks in Hull are underway, as work to improve the city’s transport network continues. Work to improve Priory Road began on Monday, and surface dressing to residential streets across the city also started. The improvements taking place will ensure that the shared road surfaces are smooth, safe and skid-resistant for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians […]

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View article Hull shortlisted for Innovation in Children’s Services award

Hull shortlisted for Innovation in Children’s Services award

Hull City Council’s Children’s homes have been shortlisted in this year’s MJ awards for Innovation in Children’s Services. The council’s vision is to have high quality nurturing children’s homes embedded in local communities. The number of smaller children’s homes has doubled over the last two years, to enable the most vulnerable children to be supported […]

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View article Queen Victoria Square fountains return next week

Queen Victoria Square fountains return next week

The popular Queen Victoria Square fountains will return on Monday 9 August. The fountains were turned off during lockdown in accordance with public health guidance. Councillor Daren Hale, leader of Hull City Council, said: “I’m delighted that the Queen Victoria Square fountains will soon be back on. They are a popular and much-loved attraction, especially […]

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