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
Hundreds of bottles of fake wine seized 16th June 2021 Fake wine which closely mimicked a well-known brand has been seized from 20 shops in Hull. More than 300 counterfeit bottles of a popular brand with a retail value of around £2,500 were found in a series of visits by Hull City Council’s Trading Standards Team The shops selling the illicit bottles have received warning […] Read more Business News Public Health counterfeitfake wineraidTrading Standardswine
Hull City Council joins call for a Community Wealth Fund 16th June 2021 Hull City Council is one 35 local councils and more than 400 public, private and voluntary sector organisations nationwide calling for a Community Wealth Fund to help “left behind” neighbourhoods become more sustainable. The Fund is an innovative and radical approach to combatting high levels of local deprivation and low levels of community provision. Legislation, […] Read more Housing News Community Wealth FundCouncillor Daren HaleLonghill and Bilton GrangeMarfleetNorth CarrOrchard ParkSouthcoatesSt Andrew's and DocklandsWest Carr
Hull highlighted in new tourism campaign 16th June 2021 Hull is being celebrated as part of a new tourism campaign highlighting the region’s great cities. The Yorkshire Northern Cities promotion, funded by VisitBritain as part of their national campaign ‘Escape the Everyday’ is supporting and showcasing the region’s seven glorious cities of Hull, Bradford, Leeds, Ripon, Sheffield, Wakefield and York Councillor Daren Hale, leader […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleJames MasonVisitBritainWelcome to YorkshireYorkshire Northern Cities
Comedy returns to Hull’s Trinity Market 15th June 2021 Some of the funniest comedians in the region are heading to Hull’s Trinity Market for a night of great food, drink and laughter. Trinity Laughs will return on Friday 2 July. The comedy night launched last year before the Covid-19 pandemic put plans for future events on hold. The event has been organised by Vittles […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Fran GarrityJason ManfordTrinity LaughsTrinity MarketVittles & Company
Leader’s message to Hull: work together to ensure restrictions ease 15th June 2021 Cllr Daren Hale, Leader of Hull City Council and Chair of the city’s Coronavirus Outbreak Prevention and Engagement Board, has said the government’s decision to delay lifting remaining restrictions for up to four weeks is a message to everyone to continue to take the virus seriously. Cllr Hale said practising virus control measures, using regular […] Read more Business News Public Health
Joe Lycett brings new show to Hull in 2022 15th June 2021 Multiple award-winning comedian Joe Lycett is bringing his new show to Hull next year. Joe Lycett: More, More, More! How Do You Lycett? How Do You Lycett? will take place at the Bonus Arena on 2 April 2022. Tickets for the all-seated show go on sale at 10am on Friday. His first tour in years […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on 8 Out of 10 CatsBonus ArenaCelebrity JuiceJoe LycettLive At The ApolloNever Mind the Buzzcocks
