Ed’s story: How unpaid carers are navigating a new reality 7th June 2021 Unpaid carers play a valuable role in today’s society, more so than ever as the world learns to navigate a new reality following the coronavirus pandemic. It is important to recognise the vital importance of carers and the support they provide, and so for Carers Week 2021, the theme is Make Caring Visible and Valued. […] Read more Adult social care News Carers Information & Support ServiceCarers WeekCISSHull Connect to Support
Weekly roadworks update 4th June 2021 Hull is in the midst of a huge transformation to its transport system, with major works taking place across the city, including the A63, Stoneferry Corridor and critical utility repairs. The current works are being undertaken by a number of organisations in addition to Hull City Council, including Highways England and Northern Gas Networks, with […] Read more News Transport & Streets A63 Castle StreetCouncillor Dean KirkNational HighwaysNorthern Gas NetworksNorthern PowergridOne NetworkStoneferry Corridor
£12k in fines for nuisance homes and properties in Hull 4th June 2021 A total of 17 people across the city have been handed fines totalling more than £12,000 after being prosecuted by Hull City Council for offences relating to the condition of their private properties. After receiving complaints, council officers found properties blighted by neglect and waste that included beds, bin bags, scrap metal and overgrown trees […] Read more News household wasteHousing
The Darkness are coming to Hull’s Bonus Arena 4th June 2021 British rockers The Darkness are heading to Hull’s Bonus Arena later this year. The band, formed in 2000 and famous for hits including I Believe in a Thing Called Love, Growing on Me and Love Is Only a Feeling, will appear at the Bonus Arena in December. They will perform in Hull as part of […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Bonus ArenaBritish LionIron MaidenThe DarknessThe Darkness Hull
Five people fined over abandoned waste in the city 4th June 2021 Three women and a man have been fined for fly-tipping in Hull while another man has also been fined for abandoning a car in the city. Abigail Williams of Endeavour Crescent, Hull, pleaded guilty to fly-tipping at Hull Magistrates’ Court and received a 12 month Conditional Discharge and was ordered to pay £32 victim surcharge […] Read more News Fly-tippinghousehold waste and recycling centre
Inspiring City of Culture volunteering programme secures funding for further three years – and a new home 3rd June 2021 The iconic City of Culture volunteering programme has received funding for a further three years from Spirit of 2012. The programme, which was fundamental to the success of Hull UK City of Culture 2017 and has continued to be run by Absolutely Cultured since 2018, will now be hosted by Visit Hull and East Yorkshire […] Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News Absolutely CulturedCity of Culture volunteersCouncillor Daren HaleHull volunteer programmeHull volunteersSpirit of 2012VHEYVisit HullVisit Hull and East Yorkshire
Training provider appointed to deliver new ‘Maritime Futures’ programme 2nd June 2021 A local training provider has joined forces with the Hull Maritime project to offer a new ‘Maritime Futures’ training programme for young people in Hull who aspire to work at sea. A decision record published today, Wednesday 2 June, confirms the appointment. East Coast Maritime Training, who specialises in delivering in training within fishing and […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration East Coast Maritime TrainingHull Maritime ProjectHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritime training
Tickets go on sale for The Big Malarkey Festival 2021 2nd June 2021 From the best-selling author of the much-loved classic, Madame Doubtfire, to discovering the joys of new authors, The Big Malarkey Festival returns on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 June with a programme centred around playfulness, discovery and simple joys of connecting with nature. Hosted by Hull Libraries, The Big Malarkey aims to bring a sense […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonThe Big Malarkey Festival
‘Hull used to be one of Britain’s best kept secrets – not anymore’ 2nd June 2021 Visit Hull launches campaign to welcome visitors back to the city. The It Must Be Hull Campaign will invite local, regional and national visitors to rediscover Hull. The city is continuing to grow its reputation as a top tourist destination with latest figures showing that its visitor economy grew to £350m in 2019. This rose […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHull tourismVisit Hull
Roadworks update for Hull 28th May 2021 Hull is in the midst of a huge transformation to its transport system, with major works taking place across the city, including the A63, Stoneferry Corridor and critical utility repairs. The current works are being undertaken by a number of organisations in addition to Hull City Council, including Highways England and Northern Gas Networks and […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Dean KirkNorthern Gas NetworksOne NetworkRoadworks
Plans to improve sustainable travel links between Hull and the East Riding revealed 28th May 2021 Residents are being encouraged to share their views on plans to further improve cycle lanes in key parts of the city. A consultation has been launched to gather views on plans to improve sustainable travel links between Hull and the East Riding, including improvements along key cycle routes from Hull to Beverley and Hull to […] Read more News Transport & Streets active travelBeverley RoadCommonplaceCottingham RoadCouncillor Dean KirkEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilHull and East Yorkshire LEP
Tech Week Humber returns with hybrid of virtual and physical events 28th May 2021 Tech Week Humber is back in Hull for 2021. The popular tech event will take place from Monday 8 to Friday 12 November. This year’s event will be a hybrid of physical and virtual events, with a flagship exhibition taking place at the city’s Bonus Arena on Tuesday 9 November. A launch event with more announcements is […] Read more Business News Regeneration ConnexinGBE ConnectHull City CouncilTechTech Week Humber