Stagecoach say ‘bus journeys have become 9% quicker’ thanks to all-day bus lanes 23rd June 2021 Local bus operator Stagecoach East Midlands say that journey times have become nine per cent quicker following the installation of all-day bus lanes. With buses running freely in dedicated lanes along all of Hull’s key arterial roads into the city centre, and restricting cars and other traffic from the bus lanes all day, it has […] Read more News Transport & Streets bus lanesStagecoach East Midlands
Huge weekend of culture set to shine light on Hull’s creativity and talent 22nd June 2021 Hull-based cultural development organisation Absolutely Cultured has announced its programme for Creative Hull – a weekend-long celebration of Hull’s creativity. Taking place from the 16 -18 July, the weekend will showcase many local artists, residents, community groups and cultural organisations. More than 60 different activities are now confirmed, taking place in existing venues, disused shops […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Absolutely CulturedCreative HullFerens Art GalleryGroundMiddle ChildPride in Hull
Residents asked to submit household information 22nd June 2021 This week Hull City Council’s annual electoral register canvass begins. Households who have a registered email address on the electoral register will receive an email from electoral.services@hullcc.gov.uk at the council asking them to check their household voter registration details. The annual canvass takes place to allow the council to keep the electoral register up-to-date, and all […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News annual canvasselectionsMatt Jukes
Hull buildings and landmarks to be lit up green on Thursday 22nd June 2021 Hull’s best-loved buildings will be lit up in green in support of national healthcare and first aid charity St John Ambulance on Thursday for St John’s Day. ‘Light It Green’ is a national initiative to mark a focal point of the charity’s annual calendar of activity, when the team of volunteers and staff reflect on […] Read more Civic Hull City Hall Museums News Andrew Marvell StatueHull GuildhallHull Maritime MuseumHull MinsterHull Plaza WalkwayQueen Victoria StatueSt John AmbulanceSt John’s DayWilliam Wilberforce Statue
Illegal tobacco discovered beneath concrete floor 22nd June 2021 A warning over has been issued after counterfeit tobacco was discovered in a raids on a Hull shop. Hull City Council’s Trading Standards Team, working with colleagues in Humberside Police, seized the illegal goods after they were discovered hidden beneath a floor. The illicit goods were concealed in a hydraulically operated hidden compartment under a […] Read more News Public Health Chris WilsoncigarettesCllr Gwen Lunnillicit tobaccoKeep It OutPublic healthTrading Standards
Litter warning in Hull after fines of almost £13,000 handed out 22nd June 2021 People in Hull are again being urged to dispose of their litter responsibly after residents who failed to pay fixed penalties were fined nearly £13,000 and told they could face a criminal record. Residents have been asked to use litter bins provided by the council or take waste home to be disposed of responsibly. The […] Read more News Waste Councillor Rosie NicolaKeep Britain TidyLA Support Ltdlitter enforcement
Hull Music Service celebrated on World Music Day 21st June 2021 It’s World Music Day and a chance to celebrate the work of the Hull Music Service. The service has 37 teachers who teach over 5000 children and young people in schools and colleges across the city, or at the Albemarle Music Centre. During lockdown the service adapted to provide tuition online and invited […] Read more Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayHull Music ServiceWorld Music Day
Hull marks Windrush Day by celebrating Caribbean culture 21st June 2021 Hull is marking Windrush Day (Tuesday 22 June) by launching ’70 Objeks and Tings’ in partnership with Museumand, The National Caribbean Heritage Museum. ’70 Objeks and Tings’ invites local people to get involved with creating a new book exploring, discovering and recording Caribbean culture in Hull together with an interactive culture trail. As part of […] Read more Leisure & Culture Libraries News Councillor Aneesa AkbarHull LibrariesHull MuseumsMuseumandWindrush
Hull ice skating community reassured over £1.45m Hull Arena refurb 21st June 2021 Hull City Council has met with representatives of the city’s ice skating community to reassure them a £1.45m revamp of the Hull Arena is on schedule. The council is working closely with ice hockey clubs, figure skating groups and other customers, as well as with the English Ice Hockey Association, to try to minimise the […] Read more Ice Arena Leisure & Culture News Councillor Daren HaleHull ArenaHull Arena Ice Skating ClubIce Tech UKJP DevelopersKingston Junior Ice Hockey Club
Plans to protect city from flooding revealed 21st June 2021 A six-year plan on how the city will be protected from flooding has been revealed. In Hull, more than 100,000 homes are at risk of flooding. To try and reduce flood risk, a huge amount of work and investment has gone into building flood defences to protect the city and its residents, but it can […] Read more Living With Water News Councillor Dean KirkEnvironment AgencyFloodingYorkshire Water
Hull Trinity House Academy plans approved 18th June 2021 Proposals to move the historic Hull Trinity House Academy to the larger site of the former Endeavour High School have moved a step closer. Hull Trinity House Academy is part of Delta Academies Trust, which undertook consultation on proposals earlier this year. Feedback from parents, students, staff and residents was considered by the Regional Schools […] Read more Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayDelta Academy TrustHull Trinity House Academy
Roadworks taking place in Hull 18th June 2021 Essential roadworks taking place in Hull are “vital to improve our transport system for better and safer journeys in the future”, says the councillor in charge of the roads. Critical gas infrastructure repair works have now completed in Lowgate, and other works are coordinated with the relevant organisations undertaking the works across the network to […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Dean KirkNational HighwaysNorthern Gas NetworksNorthern Powergrid
