New free virtual walking trail tells the story of Thomas Ferens 5th August 2021 Visitors to East Park can now learn more about Hull philanthropist Thomas Ferens in a new virtual walking trail. The trail is available now on the popular free Love Exploring app, which launched at the end of 2020 in East Park. The app already has augmented reality features meaning families can hunt for dinosaurs and […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on appCllr BrabazonEast ParkHolderness HouseLove ExploringThomas Ferens trail
‘If you haven’t tried cycling to work before, now is the time’ 5th August 2021 People in Hull are being encouraged to cycle to work as part of a national campaign to encourage active travel. Cycle to Work Day 2021 focuses on encouraging people to get on a bike and try cycling to and from work as an alternative way to travel. And with an increasing number of cyclists across […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Dean KirkCycle lanesCycle to Work DayEnnerdale cycle track
Ofsted report improvements in children’s social care in Hull 4th August 2021 Ofsted has published findings of a monitoring visit into children’s social care in Hull, focusing on progress for children in need and those subject to a child protection plan. Inspectors visited Hull and were able to meet face to face with staff on 30 June and 1 July, and this follows a full inspection of […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News children's social careCouncillor Shane McMurrayOfsted
Council leaders hold ‘positive and constructive’ devolution discussion with minister 4th August 2021 The leaders of East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Hull City Council, Councillor Jonathan Owen and Councillor Daren Hale, yesterday (Tuesday, 3 August), held a positive and constructive meeting with Luke Hall MP, Minister of State (Minister for Regional Growth and Local Government), about devolution and what it could mean for Hull and the East […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Hull and East Riding
Humber Street Sesh 2021 will not go ahead this year 4th August 2021 Humber Street Sesh, the annual music festival on Hull Marina, will not go ahead this year. The large-scale event, which provides a platform for emerging musicians and artists, was cancelled last year. Organisers today announced that due to “difficulties” and “obstacles” they have been forced to cancel this year’s event – but they have promised […] Read more News Humber Street Sesh 2021
Make the most of the summer with fantastic FREE programme of activities and events from Hull Museums 4th August 2021 The summer holidays have arrived and there is a whole host of free activities and attractions for visitors to enjoy across the city’s fantastic museums and galleries. From tours to trails, theatre performances to live music and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Hull Museums are inviting people to take part in activities on […] Read more Children and families Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHull Culture and LeisureHull Museums summer programmeMuseums Quarter GardensPlay Day EventsPride in Our CityThe Open Exhibition
Major maritime installation takes over the streets of Hull 3rd August 2021 A new and exciting commission for Hull Maritime project escapes! 6 – 26 August, Hull city centre The first major event to bring Yorkshire’s maritime heritage to life is to get underway. As part of a major transformational project, this is the first of a series major events in the build up to the delivery […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on
Ground breaking work underway for 500 new homes on Preston Road 3rd August 2021 The next phase of Hull City Council’s Preston Road regeneration programme is underway with the council’s Portfolio Holder for Housing and Homelessness Cllr John Black and Hull East MP Karl Turner undertaking the traditional first sod turning to open the site. The site will be developed by the Hull Citywide Developer Partnership, with Strata Homes […] Read more News
£4.4million expansion works begin at Kingswood Academy 3rd August 2021 Work is about to begin on a £4.4 million expansion of Kingswood Academy following an increase in demand for places. The expansion is one of several schemes taking place across the city, benefiting from a part of £50million being spent to ensure children have the best education facilities possible. Councillor Shane McMurray, Portfolio Holder for […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayHull Esteem ConsortiumKingswood Academy
Find out why divers at the Deep have been playing chess 2nd August 2021 Divers at the Deep in Hull today (Monday 2 August) were locked in a game of underwater chess. Surrounded by sharks, fish and stingrays, the divers sat down for a quick game to celebrate the launch of the city’s first Play Chess Festival. Starting this week, there is a huge programme of chess-inspired events taking […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News What's on Chess HullCouncillor Rosemary PantelakisGraham ChestersHull and District Chess AssociationPlay Chess FestivalThe Deep
Roadworks taking place in Hull next week 30th July 2021 Essential work to improve Hull’s roads will continue next week. Work to repair poor road surfacing in Priory Road will start on Monday 2 August. The improvement works will be carried out in two phases over the summer holiday period to ensure there is minimum disruption to residents and motorists. Councillor Dean Kirk, portfolio holder […] Read more News Transport & Streets National HighwaysNorthern Gas NetworksNorthern PowergridPriory RoadStoneferry CorridorYorkshire Water
Refurbished Medieval Gallery to be unveiled by TV star as part of Festival of Archaeology 30th July 2021 Time Team’s Professor Carenza Lewis will open a newly refurbished Medieval Gallery at the Hull and East Riding Museum this weekend. The gallery will be unveiled for the first time as part of the finale of this year’s Festival of Archaeology on Sunday 1 August. The Medieval Gallery, on the first-floor of the museum, includes […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonFestival of ArchaeologyHull and East Riding MuseumHull Culture and LeisureProfessor Carenza Lewis
