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
Appointment of new project director to lead major heritage project in Hull 14th October 2021 Hull City Council has appointed Gillian Osgerby as the Project Director to deliver a major transformation and regeneration project in the city. Gillian will be responsible for delivering the £30.3m Hull Maritime project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Hull City Council. It involves the transformation of five key maritime treasures — Arctic […] Read more News Regeneration Gillian OsgerbyHull Maritime ProjectProject Director
Long-term plan to transform Hull’s bus services revealed 12th October 2021 Hull City Council has created an ambitious plan to improve bus services across the city after carrying out a major public consultation. As part of the National Bus Strategy published by the Government in March, all local transport authorities are required to develop a Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP), to be reviewed annually. During the […] Read more News Transport & Streets BusesEast Yorkshire bus servicepublic transportStagecoach East Midlands
Solace Summit 2021: Hull hosts gathering of UK’s public sector professionals 12th October 2021 Delegates from around the country are arriving in Hull this week for one of Britain’s largest gatherings of public sector and local government professionals. Solace (Society of Local Authority Chief Executives) is the UK’s leading network of chief executives and senior managers working in the public sector. After a successful “virtual learning week” last year, […] Read more News
Hull social worker shortlisted in Social Worker of the Year Awards 11th October 2021 Hull social worker, Anna O’Brien, has been shortlisted for Newly Qualified Social Worker of the Year. Anna has had an abundance of positive feedback from families she has worked with and has been described as going above and beyond by her senior managers, as well as being praised by an Ofsted inspector. Anna joined Hull […] Read more Children and families News children's social careCouncillor Shane McMurraySocial worker of the year awards
Ferens Art Gallery to be turned into giant canvas this October half term 11th October 2021 The Ferens Art Gallery will turn one of its walls into a huge canvas this half term so that families can create a giant jungle gallery, inspired by one of Ferens’ most-loved paintings. As part of this year’s Big Draw, Hull-based street art collective Spray Creative will create a 2-metre-high spray paint version of one of […] Read more Education and Learning Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Big RoarDom HefferFerens Art GalleryFerens FavouritesRosa BonheurThe Lion at Home
New ‘nudge’ pedestrian crossings appear in Hull 11th October 2021 An innovative new pedestrian crossing designed to improve safety was installed in Anlaby Road over the weekend. It forms part of two new crossings in the city, aimed at using behavioural science to ‘nudge’ more people to use them – and use them correctly. The crossings, which will be the first of their kind in […] Read more News Transport & Streets AgilysisAnlaby RoadLiverpool City CouncilMarket PlaceRoad Safety TrustSo-Mo
