Children receiving free school meals to be given a £15 voucher for October half term 20th October 2021 Children who live in Hull and are currently receiving free school meals will be given a £15 voucher for this October half term. Around 12,500 families currently receive free school meals in Hull. These families will be sent a text or an email asking them to choose the supermarket of their choice, and vouchers for […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayFree school mealsHull Learning Partnership
Get spooky this Halloween with free digital trails 20th October 2021 Dancing skeletons and ghosts will be ready to entertain in Hull parks and the city centre as the Love Exploring augmented reality app gets a spooky makeover this Halloween. Available now until Monday 8 November, the usual dinosaur safari will be temporarily joined with the ghoulish-themed trail, complete with characters ready to boogie. Councillor Marjorie […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News What's on City centreCllr Marjorie Brabazonfamily activityfreeHalloweenParkstrails
Thousands of families enjoy Healthy Holidays Hull events 20th October 2021 Thousands of young people and families in Hull have benefited from free activities and food this summer, through the Healthy Holidays Hull programme. Across the summer holidays, 26 July to 7 September, the programme delivered sports, dance, music, crafts, performances and a variety of fun, free activities in locations right across the city. Over 21,000 […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Shane McMurrayHealthy Holidays Hull
Albion Square development set to include large urban woodland 19th October 2021 The transformational Albion Square development is set to include a large urban park as part of new plans that will be submitted to Hull City Council’s planning committee later this year. The new design features a mixture of residential, office and retail space, as well as the large urban park and additional eco-friendly elements. The […] Read more Business News Regeneration Albion SquareAlbion Square development
Playing the Regeneration Game at The Waterline Summit 2021 19th October 2021 Business leaders from across the Humber region will come together later this week to discuss a collaborative approach to the sustainable development of the built environment. ‘The Regeneration Game’, being held on Friday at the University of Hull’s Aura Innovation Centre, is part of this week’s Waterline Summit, which aims to demonstrate how we all […] Read more Business News Regeneration
Contractor appointed for Queens Gardens refurbishment 18th October 2021 A contractor has been appointed for the transformational Queens Gardens refurbishment. Local construction company CR Reynolds Ltd will deliver the project in the heart of Hull’s city centre. Councillor Daren Hale, leader of Hull City Council, said: “The Queens Gardens refurbishment will create a first-class and unique urban green space in the heart of our […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City projectQueens Gardens refurbishment
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
