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
Northern Gas Networks to carry out urgent work in Lowgate, Hull 27th May 2021 Northern Gas Networks (NGN) is carrying out essential work to provide a safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in Hull for many years to come. Work to replace the ageing metallic main on Lowgate with a more durable plastic main will begin on Tuesday 1 June 2021 and is expected to last up to […] Read more News Transport & Streets Alfred Gelder StreetBowlalley LaneLowgateNorthern Gas Networks
Hull’s future is bright after £3bn investment – report 27th May 2021 Hull’s future is bright thanks to £3bn poured into the city, according to a new report. Commercial property publication Property Week highlighted some of the city’s biggest investment success stories – with “a lot more to come”. The report pointed at the £310m by Siemens Gamesa and ABP for an offshore turbine blade facility, plus […] Read more Business News Regeneration ABPArcoFruit MarketProperty WeekSiemensWykeland
Emergency repairs to take place on Sutton Road Bridge in Hull 27th May 2021 Sutton Road Bridge in Hull will undergo emergency repairs next week following a regular safety inspection. The urgent work is taking place during the half-term school holidays when traffic is usually lighter, in order to minimise any impact to motorists. The surface of Sutton Road Bridge is made up of a mesh based flexible surface […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Dean KirkSutton Bridge
Hull’s National Picture Theatre transformation gets green light 27th May 2021 Plans to transform the former National Picture Theatre will now go ahead following a successful funding bid to the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The £277,600 grant will include repair and conservation work, as well as the restoration of the facade of the building alongside its heritage features. Its former auditorium will be used to create […] Read more News Regeneration Cllr Aneesa AkbarHeritage Lottery FundNational LotteryNational Picture TheatreNCWW2MT
COVID spot checks on businesses in Hull continue as lockdown measures ease 25th May 2021 As we continue the roadmap out of lockdown and more businesses re-open, Hull City Council is continuing to work with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to carry out spot checks and inspections on local businesses. The reopening of the economy means that the opportunity for COVID to spread is increased substantially, so it is […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Gwen LunnCOVID spot checksHealth and Safety ExecutiveHSE
