Power supply to be installed at East Park water play 17th June 2021 A new electricity supply is to be installed at East Park next week that will power the newly refurbished water play area. This installation work will be done on Monday (21 June) and should be completed in a day. The works mean that the two entrances to the play park closest to the carpark, along […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration East Parkplay parkwater play
Hull City Council’s financial position has improved according to latest report 17th June 2021 Robust financial management has meant that Hull City Council’s financial position has improved for the current year. The Council’s Cabinet is set to review the latest financial position at its meeting on Monday 28 June. The 2020/21 Provisional Financial Outturn report outlines that despite budget pressures in Adults and Children’s Services, the position has been […] Read more Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy News CabinetCouncillor Phil WebsterProvisional Financial Outturn report
Freedom Festival 2021 plans revealed 17th June 2021 One of the highlights of Hull’s calendar, the Freedom Festival, will return this summer with an extended 16-day programme. It will run from Friday 20 August until Sunday 5 September. 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 […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Freedom FestivalFreedom Festival 2021Mikey Martins
Warning for illegal scrap metal collectors in Hull 17th June 2021 Hull City Council is issuing a warning to people in the city who collect scrap metal illegally. It comes after the council secured a prosecution against an unlicensed collector who was not authorised to transport controlled wastes. David Smith, of York Road in Hull, was convicted by Hull Magistrates’ Court and ordered to pay £910 […] Read more News Waste Councillor Rosie Nicola
Queen’s Honours for University of Hull Master’s student Sue Turner OBE 17th June 2021 University of Hull Master’s student Sue Turner has received an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for her Services to Social Justice. Sue Turner OBE, currently studying for a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, has throughout her career worked to improve the lives and outcomes for some of the most disadvantaged people […] Read more Education and Learning News
Hull building specialist hired for next stage of £1.2m Hull Arena revamp 17th June 2021 Update: The overall budget for the Hull Arena works now stands at about £1.45m following a recent decision record. Learn more here. Hull City Council has agreed to hire a building specialist from the city to lead the next stage of the £1.2 Hull Arena revamp. The local authority has awarded an engineering and construction […] Read more Ice Arena Leisure & Culture News Councillor Daren HaleHull ArenaJP Developers
Absolutely Cultured appoints new Chair 17th June 2021 Hull-based cultural development organisation Absolutely Cultured has appointed Lee Pitcher, Head of Partnerships, Yorkshire Water and General Manager, Living with Water Partnership, as its new chair. He will take over the role from current chair Lee Corner when her term of office ends in September 2021. Stephen Munn, CEO and Artistic Director, Absolutely Cultured said: […] Read more Leisure & Culture Living With Water News Regeneration Absolutely CulturedLee PitcherLiving With WaterStephen Munn
Shared lives carers recognised for their hard work over coronavirus pandemic 16th June 2021 Shared carers play a valuable role in society. Over the last 15 months the coronavirus pandemic has been extremely challenging for shared lives carers. A shared lives carer supports adults with learning disabilities, mental health problems or other needs that make it difficult for them to live a fully independent lifestyle. And this year Hull […] Read more Adult social care News Connect to SupportShared LivesShared Lives Week 2021
Contractor appointed for Brunswick Arcade restoration 16th June 2021 Hull City Council has today published a decision record appointing Hull contractor Geo Houlton & Sons Ltd as the lead contractor that undertake the redevelopment and reinstatement works required at 52A – 54 Beverley Road (Brunswick Arcade). The contract totals £2,186,128 and will involve the careful demolition and clearance of the existing remaining structure at […] Read more News Regeneration Brunswick ArcadeCllr Daren HaleGEO Houlton & Sons LtdRegeneration
Hull’s three household waste and recycling centres plan to open seven days a week 16th June 2021 Hull’s three household waste and recycling centres could open seven days week from September 2021. The proposal comes after there was a huge increase in residents using the centres to dispose of their household waste during the coronavirus pandemic. This means that the centres, which are located in Burma Drive, Sutton Fields and Wiltshire Road, […] Read more News Waste Burma DriveCouncillor Rosie NicolaHousehold waste and recycling centresSutton FieldsWiltshire Road
Hull man fined for fly-tipping 16th June 2021 A Hull man has been fined £382 after fly-tipping a fridge on Cranbourne Street in November 2018. Sylwester Cebula of Mayfield Street, Hull pleaded guilty to Hull Magistrates’ in regards to offences contrary to section 2(1)(b) Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act 1978 on 4 June. Evidence was obtained by environmental enforcement officers that led back to […] Read more Environment News Cllr Rosie NicolaFly-tippingprosectionwaste
Splash parks to remain closed 16th June 2021 Splash play areas in Hull’s parks will unfortunately remain closed due to the recent extension to the Government’s covid-roadmap step. It was hoped the areas would begin to reopen from 21 June when restrictions were due to be lifted, however they will now remain closed until Monday 19 July, at the earliest. Councillor Rosie Nicola, […] Read more News Cllr Rosie NicolacovidParkswater play areasWater splash
