Follow the White Rabbit and discover Hull’s Old Town wonderland 14th May 2021 The history of Hull’s magical Whitefriargate and Old Town area will be celebrated with a new trail inspired by the White Rabbit from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Carroll’s family had a strong connection with Hull, with his mother being raised in the city. The trail will visit locations in the Old Town that […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on Alice's Adventures in WonderlandLewis CarrollVisit HullWhite Rabbit Trail
Hull Maritime Museum says a temporary farewell to its maritime collection 12th May 2021 The enormous task of moving the whole of the Hull Maritime Museum’s collection from the Grade II* listed building has got underway. Some 50,000 objects – including the much loved the polar bear – are being packed and removed as part of a major decant as the museum prepares for a £12m refurbishment. Tens of […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Hull Maritime MuseumHull Maritime ProjectHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
New £1.5m plan for seven business units unveiled 12th May 2021 Hull City Council has unveiled £1.5m plans to create a stylish new parade of seven business units at the Boulevard Unit Factory Estate. The successful estate is the largest council factory estate in the city and home to over 30 small businesses. The Estate will be extended by the new parade with units which have […] Read more News Business supportRegeneration
Thousands of fines issued for littering in Hull 11th May 2021 More than 200 people have ended up in court for not paying their littering fines. From November 2020 to March 2021, a total of 205 prosecutions took place and more than 1,300 fixed penalty notices were issued for littering in Hull. Those offenders who chose not to pay the fixed penalty notice were taken to […] Read more News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonKeep Britain TidyLA Support LtdLittering
Council celebrates promotion of Hull City 10th May 2021 Hull City Council has praised the success of Hull City Football Club after they secured promotion back to the Championship. Councillor Stephen Brady, Leader of Hull City Council, said: “After an extremely challenging period for our city, it is fantastic to be able to celebrate the success of Hull City Football Club with their promotion […] Read more News Hull City AFC
Give your views on Hull’s Economic Strategy for next five years 10th May 2021 Hull City Council is developing an Economic Strategy for the city and asking businesses and residents for their views. The aim is to boost employment, make the city more attractive to visitors and both existing and new businesses and to increase productivity and wages. The strategy will build on the city’s achievements over the past […] Read more Business News Regeneration Economic Strategy
Maritime outreach activities for people with Dementia 7th May 2021 Local people who have dementia and their families are to be offered a new maritime themed activity pack. The Hull Maritime project, funded by Hull City Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, will share the new activity packs with the city’s Extra Care facilities, and partner organisations working with older people and their family […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Public Health Regeneration DementiaHull Maritime
Hull local elections 2021: as it happened 7th May 2021 The results of the local elections are in. Labour has retained control of Hull City Council with 30 seats out of a total of 57. The political make-up of the council is: Labour Group 30 Liberal Democrat Group 26 Conservative Group 1 Any changes to the Cabinet will be announced by the Leader in due […] Read more Civic Council Government and Democracy News Bonus Arenaelections
Northern Gas Networks to carry out essential upgrade in Spring Bank West, Hull 7th May 2021 Northern Gas Networks (NGN) is carrying out essential work to replace the ageing metallic main on Spring Bank West. The old pipe will be replaced with a more durable plastic main which will ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in Hull for many years to come. The ageing main has […] Read more News Transport & Streets
Hull museums announce plans for reopening 6th May 2021 Three of Hull’s most-treasured museums and galleries plan to reopen on Monday 17 May, subject to government guidance. Ferens Art Gallery, the Streetlife Museum and the Hull and East Riding Museum plan to reopen, with safety measures and guidance in place to protect both visitors and staff. Simon Green, cultural services director at Hull Culture […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News Ferens Art GalleryHull and East Riding MuseumHull MuseumsStreetlife Museum
Hull City Council to become ‘trailblazer’ for care leavers 6th May 2021 Hull City Council has committed to becoming a “trailblazer” authority for a national charter that supports care leavers into employment and training. The Care Leaver Covenant is a promise made by organisations to provide support for care leavers aged 16 to 25 to help them live independently. The local authority will be joined by Hull […] Read more Business News Regeneration AshcourtCare Leaver CovenantCare LeaversMark JonesRoom 42
Census 2021 response hits almost 100 per cent 5th May 2021 97 per cent of households across England and Wales have completed their census survey, making sure they count when it comes to local services like school places, GP surgeries and hospital beds. This is above the pre-census target of 94 per cent, while all local authorities have seen over 90 per cent of households respond, […] Read more Community and Living Council Government and Democracy News CensusCensus 2021ONS
