‘The barriers are back’ as multi-million-pound investment for the first time since the 1980s takes place to improve city’s footpaths 25th August 2021 Multi-million-pound investment to upgrade footpaths in Hessle Road and Holderness Road will begin this week. Residents, businesses, shoppers and walkers along these roads will benefit from new and improved paving for the first time since the 1980s. The work in Hessle Road will start this week, and take part in seven phases to try and […] Read more News Regeneration Councillor Dean KirkHessle RoadHolderness Road
Hull’s new Employment Hub open for business 24th August 2021 A new specialist employment service for Hull – The Employment Hub – has been officially opened today to support residents with securing work and training. The Employment Hub – located on the first floor of Hull’s Central Library – offers information and guidance for people looking for employment or training. The Employment Hub team provide […] Read more Business Education and Learning News Alex CoddBusiness supportCllr Daren HaleEmploymentEmployment HubHull Training and Adult EducationJobsTraining
Inner City Sesh to take place in Queens Gardens in September 24th August 2021 One of the biggest events of the year is set to take place in Queens Gardens next month Inner City Sesh, a 15,000-capacity music festival, will be brought to Queens Gardens by the organisers of Humber Street Sesh, in partnership with Hull City Council on September 18. Following the disappointing cancellation of the hugely popular […] Read more Community and Living News Councillor Daren HaleHumber Street SeshInner City Sesh
Where to get no-symptom tests and vaccines in Hull 24th August 2021 Getting both doses of the vaccine and regularly testing without symptoms are two of the most important and effective ways to protect yourself and others from Coronavirus. This week the pop-up vaccine and no symptom testing site is available 9am – 6pm, Wednesday 25 to Friday 27 August at Hull Community Church, 310 Newland Avenue. There is also the […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health
Boost for the City’s Social Care Sector as Proud to Care Hull Campaign Launches 24th August 2021 A campaign to promote career opportunities in Hull’s social care sector launches this week. Working in partnership with Hull City Council and social care providers across the city, Proud to Care Hull spotlights the rewarding opportunities in adult social care in Hull and provides advice for people looking to begin or further their career in […] Read more Adult social care News adult social carecareersCouncillor Gwen LunnProud to care
Hull part of national network looking at representation of transatlantic slavery and legacies in museums 23rd August 2021 Hull Museums is part of a new national network that will look at the representation of transatlantic slavery and legacies in museums. The forum, launched today to coincide with Slavery Remembrance Day, is led by National Museums Liverpool and includes Glasgow Museums, Museum of London, Black Cultural Archives, Bristol Culture and Hull Museums. The Transatlantic […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Hull MuseumsThe Transatlantic Slavery and Legacies in Museums Forum
Major roadworks taking place in Hull next week 20th August 2021 Work to improve footpaths and implement new cycle lanes along key routes in Hull will begin from Monday 23 August. More than 5km of Beverley Road will be revamped as part of plans to create a safer environment for cyclists travelling along this main route into the city. Work will include new off-road cycle tracks […] Read more News Transport & Streets
Hull Fair given green light 20th August 2021 Hull City Council has today confirmed, together with the Showman’s Guild, that Hull Fair will take place Friday 8 – Saturday 16 October (excluding Sunday 10 October). The fair was cancelled in 2020 for the first time in decades, due to the global pandemic. Now, with all Coronavirus restrictions, including those on large gatherings, removed […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Leisure & Culture News What's on
£1.1m cycle lane upgrade to start in Beverley Road 18th August 2021 Work to improve active travel links between Hull and the East Riding will begin next week. More than 5km of Beverley Road will be revamped as part of plans to create a safer environment for cyclists travelling along this main route into the city. Work will include new off-road cycle tracks on the north section […] Read more News Transport & Streets Beverley RoadCouncillor Dean KirkCycle lanesHEY LEPPBS Construction
Hull City Council secures £500,000 to improve traffic signals 18th August 2021 Hull City Council has received £500,000 to upgrade the city’s traffic signals. The council has been awarded the Traffic Signals Maintenance Specific Grant from the Department for Transport. The funding will be used to improve traffic signals, which will include reducing the number of halogen lamps, making facilities better for all users. The work will […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Dean KirkDepartment for TransportTraffic signalsTraffic Signals Maintenance Specific Grant
Freedom Festival is back! 17th August 2021 Freedom Festival returns this weekend with an extended 16-day programme. The Festival, back for its 14th year, will take place in galleries, museums, theatres, empty shops and public spaces across Hull, presenting an exciting programme of music, performance, visual arts and talks including a number of special commissions and events. This year’s festival, which will […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Theatre What's on Councillor Rosemary PantelakisFreedom FestivalFreedom Festival 2021Hull artsHull culture
Enjoy a Victorian summer at Pearson Park 17th August 2021 Pearson Park will take a trip back in time this weekend as a free Victorian Summer event takes place. This Saturday (21 August), the family friendly event will have a whole host of free activities including punch and judy shows, stilt-walkers and face painting, as well as vintage fairground rides, Scrapstore, giant chess and traditional […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on cllr john farehamfamily eventfreePearson ParkVictorian Summer event
