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View article Liam no longer in ‘dark place’ thanks to Hull’s new career initiative

Liam no longer in ‘dark place’ thanks to Hull’s new career initiative

21st July 2021

Unemployed young people in Hull are being urged to take advantage of a new career and training opportunity. Hull holiday homes manufacturer Willerby has joined forces with the Springboard Youth Employment Initiative (YEI), a project aimed at 16 to 29-year-olds from Hull who are not in education, employment or training. Led by Humber Learning Consortium […]

View article ‘I know I speak on behalf of the city, when I express huge gratitude to school staff, pupils and parents’

‘I know I speak on behalf of the city, when I express huge gratitude to school staff, pupils and parents’

20th July 2021

Hull schools break for summer this week, and Councillor Shane McMurray, Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services, is taking the opportunity to thank schools, pupils and parents for their hard work over the last year. Councillor Shane McMurray said: “All of our education staff have worked tirelessly to provide education to children in Hull in what […]

View article Community events welcome all as Eid-Al-Adha is celebrated in Hull

Community events welcome all as Eid-Al-Adha is celebrated in Hull

20th July 2021

Two community events today (Tuesday July 20) will give people a chance to meet and reconnect. The celebrations, taking place on Peel Park, Peel Street, and next to Pearson Park, off Princes Avenue, will be among the first to be held in the city since the government removed remaining Coronavirus restrictions. Local charities Hull Help […]

View article Volunteers deliver guided tours showcasing Hull’s maritime heritage

Volunteers deliver guided tours showcasing Hull’s maritime heritage

20th July 2021

A small team of volunteers are delivering a maritime themed guided tour, showcasing Hull’s historic maritime sites around the city centre. Volunteers are currently undertaking the accredited qualification – the Institute of Tourist Guiding White Badge award, which involves lectures and practical sessions. People are being asked to support the volunteers ahead of their exams […]

View article Hull to host week-long comic book festival featuring V for Vendetta illustrator David Lloyd

Hull to host week-long comic book festival featuring V for Vendetta illustrator David Lloyd

20th July 2021

Marking the BBC’s 100 Novels that Shaped Our World, Hull Libraries will be celebrating the amazing impact of comic novels with a host of workshops, talks and story times next month. Guests include V for Vendetta illustrator David Lloyd, American writer and illustrator Seaerra Miller, Hull-based artist Sean Azzopardi and children’s author and illustrator Bethan […]

View article Osborne Street car park to close overnight

Osborne Street car park to close overnight

19th July 2021

Hull City Council has made the decision to close Osborne Street car park overnight. The car park will now be open from 7am to 7.30pm Monday to Saturday, and 8.15am to 4.30pm on Sundays. The changes come in today, Monday 19 July, following anti-social behaviour in the car park at night. Four other car parks […]

Osborne Street car park

View article Cruise Terminal Project to tender for specialists

Cruise Terminal Project to tender for specialists

19th July 2021

Hull City Council has today published a decision record that will allow for the tender of a specialist engineer and architect to work with the council and take forward the cruise terminal project at Sammy’s Point. This follows the tender for specialist planning consultants last month. Councillor Daren Hale, Leader of Hull City Council said: “In […]

View article Weekly roadworks update

Weekly roadworks update

16th July 2021

People are being reminded to plan their journeys before travelling around Hull this weekend. As the city undergoes vital improvements to the road and transport infrastructure, motorists are advised to plan their journey before travelling using One.Network, and to keep up-to-date with Stoneferry Corridor works download the Hello Travaux app on the App Store on […]

View article Hull unemployment rate falling as city recovers from pandemic

Hull unemployment rate falling as city recovers from pandemic

16th July 2021

The number of people in Hull claiming unemployment benefit has fallen for a fourth consecutive month, according to the latest figures. The unemployment claimant rate in the city has fallen from 9.1 per cent to 8.8 per cent when compared with the previous month, with 14,745 people claiming unemployment benefit in the city. And when […]

View article Coronavirus: as restrictions end, caution must not

Coronavirus: as restrictions end, caution must not

16th July 2021

Ahead of the removal of most remaining Coronavirus restrictions on Monday (July 19), people in Hull have been urged to continue to take care of each other and be aware of the risk posed by the virus. While masks, social distancing and limits on numbers of people who can meet will no longer be mandatory, […]

View article How changes to restrictions on Monday will effect Hull Museums

How changes to restrictions on Monday will effect Hull Museums

16th July 2021

On Monday 19 July, the country will reach stage 4 of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown. Following the announcement from government, Hull Museums are looking forward to being able to welcome more visitors to their sites during the summer while still making the safety of visitors and museum staff a priority. After reviewing their […]

View article Popular route in east Hull to benefit from safer cycle lanes

Popular route in east Hull to benefit from safer cycle lanes

16th July 2021

Major new cycle lane upgrades to encourage people to travel more actively in Hull will begin next week. The improvements in Holderness Road will create a safer environment for cyclists travelling along this main route in the east of the city. It follows upgrades to Alfred Gelder Street, with plans to improve cycle routes in […]