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
£370k cycle lane upgrade to start as local firm wins contract 7th June 2021 Major new cycle lane upgrade work is set to begin as Hull City Council works to fulfil a vision of getting 10,000 people active by creating a cycling network that connects the city. The council has awarded a £370,000 contract to Hessle-based CR Reynolds Ltd to upgrade the cycle infrastructure along Alfred Gelder Street, Clarence […] Read more News Cycle lanesRoadworks
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
