Hull graduate sets sights on Olympic Games in Tokyo 14th June 2021 A University of Hull graduate has his sights set on the Olympic Games this summer as he aims to be in the 200m starting blocks in Tokyo. Andy Morgan-Harrison, who graduated from Hull last year with a First-Class degree in Sports Rehabilitation, won gold at both the 2020 British Indoor Championships and Outdoor Championships, and […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Sport Costello StadiumOlympic GamesUniversity of Hull
Hull artist’s innovative designs to tackle vandalism recognised on world stage 14th June 2021 A Hull artist who transformed the city’s streets with colourful and creative designs has been longlisted for the World Illustration Awards 2021. Lydia Caprani was commissioned by Hull City Council to decorate signal cabs on Beverley Road in a bid to tackle graffiti and vandalism. The commission was part of a trial which saw local […] Read more Community and Living Environment Leisure & Culture News
Litter warning in Hull after fines of £7,000 handed out 11th 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 more than £7,000 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. […] Read more News Transport & Streets Waste Councillor Rosie NicolaLitter
Teachers thanked by the Prime Minister for going above and beyond during the pandemic 11th June 2021 Two teachers from Hull secondary school, The Marvell College, have been thanked by the Prime Minister for going above and beyond in their work during the pandemic. Paul Martin, Assistant Headteacher and Dean Reacher, teacher of PE and Head of Year 11, were nominated by Headteacher Jake Capper for their work in ensuring pupils received […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayThe Marvell College
Roadworks taking place in Hull this week 10th June 2021 Hull’s ambitious project to improve its transport system continues this week as essential major works take place across the city. They include works at the A63 and Stoneferry Corridor and also critical utility repairs. The works are being undertaken by organisations including Highways England, Northern Gas Networks and Hull City Council, with scheduled works from […] Read more News Transport & Streets A63 Castle StreetCouncillor Dean KirkNational HighwaysNorthern Gas NetworksNorthern PowergridOne NetworkStoneferry Corridor
Paving the way to an improved Fruit Market 10th June 2021 Work to transform paving in the Fruit Market will begin on Monday 21 June. As part of the ongoing regeneration of the Fruit Market, a number of improvements will take place so that it is in keeping with the rest of the area’s public realm transformation. The work will take place between Blackfriargate and Queen […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets
Hull businesses urged to improve employee skills for free 10th June 2021 Hull businesses are being urged to take advantage of a free programme to raise employees’ skills and confidence. Hull Training and Adult Education delivers English and maths training for employees at Hull businesses. All Functional Skills qualifications are free to the employer and employee, subject to eligibility. Training can be delivered in workplaces, schools, community centres, […] Read more Education and Learning News Hull Training and Adult Education
Hull’s Business & IP Centre joins forces with British Library to turbocharge the local and regional economy 10th June 2021 The British Library has announced a major expansion of its highly successful network of library-based Business & IP Centres (BIPCs) to more than 100 regional and local libraries across England. Following last year’s pledge of £13 million in Treasury funding towards the expansion, Business & IP Centre Hull has been allocated £ 704,673 to enhance […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture Libraries News
‘The responsibility to keep our shops, bars and restaurants safe and open is on all of us – not just businesses’ 10th June 2021 ‘We all need to play our part’, that’s the message from Hull City Council as restrictions are lifted and more people visit the city’s shops, bars and restaurants. As the country continues on the government’s roadmap out of lockdown, more people have been enjoying the return to normality. Shops have reopened, bars and restaurants are […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Daren HalePublic Protection Hull
What do you think about vaccine take-up and hesitancy in Hull? 9th June 2021 People in Hull are being asked to give their opinions on vaccines, vaccine hesitancy and the easing of lockdown restrictions. Residents are also being asked what they think about going on holiday and gaming in latest survey from Hull City Council’s People’s Panel Vox Pop Series, which is now live. The People’s Panel Vox Pop […] Read more Coronavirus News People’s Panel
Make a splash this summer in Hull 8th June 2021 Families will be able to take advantage of the sunshine this summer as free paddling pools and water play areas open across Hull’s parks. A number of water play areas in the city will soon open for the summer season, with Alderman Kneeshaw and West Park scheduled for Monday 21 June, subject to Covid restrictions […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Cllr Rosie Nicolapaddling poolsPlaysplashsummerwater play
Ferens Art Gallery announces new exhibition exploring Hull’s LGBTQ+ history 8th June 2021 Ferens Art Gallery will host a new exhibition this summer celebrating Hull’s LGBTQ+ history and documenting people’s experiences of being part of LGBTQ+ communities in the city. The exhibition will build upon an online exhibition that launched during lockdown and is still available to view on the Humber Museums Partnership website. Pride in Our City […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Art GalleryHull Culture and LeisureLGBT+Pride in Our City
