Hull to host finale of Festival of Archaeology 2021 27th July 2021 The annual Festival of Archaeology, which takes place in locations all over the country, will finish in Hull this summer. The Hull finale will take place this Sunday, 1 August, and will include a programme full of events and activities in three locations at Museums Gardens, Trinity Square and Beverley Gate. Councillor Rosemary Pantelakis, portfolio […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News What's on Council for British ArchaeologyCouncillor Rosemary PantelakisFestival of ArchaeologyNeil Redfern
Hull City Council to invest £790,000 in Hessle Road footway improvements 27th July 2021 Hull City Council has committed almost £800,000 for major improvements to a key pedestrian route in west Hull. The £791,768 footway reconstruction works will take place on both sides of Hessle Road from West Dock Avenue to Marmaduke Street. The work will be carried out by Hessle engineering firm MB Roche and Sons. The decision […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Dean KirkHessle RoadMB Roche and Sons
Free Summer activities – happening now! 27th July 2021 Panicking about what to do now the long summer break has begun? We’ve got your back. Hull’s Healthy Holidays programme started on Monday with hundreds of free activities. For all ages, from pre-school to teens Taking place in all areas of the city Free Open to everyone Nutritious lunch/snacks provided. Healthy Holidays takes place in […] Read more Children and families News What's on
Three free Play Day festivals to visit Hull this summer 27th July 2021 Hull’s Play Day event has expanded to three events for 2021, with the first of which took place at Alderman Kneeshaw playing fields on 28 July. National Play Day is one of the biggest and most popular family events in Hull and attracts thousands each year. After a disappointing 2020 which meant the cancellation of […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr McMurrayHealthy HolidaysNational Play DayPauline Turner
Rockcity in Hull hits new heights with Olympic Games success 27th July 2021 A popular Hull climbing venue has reached the top after its equipment was chosen to support world-class athletes at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Rockcity Climbing in Hawthorn Avenue has supplied more than 100 pieces of equipment for competitors at the Games. The firm has supplied 130 climbing holds in two categories, macros, which are large […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Regeneration ClimbingCouncillor Daren HaleOlympic GamesOlympic Games Tokyo 2020Rockcity
Osborne Street car park reopens overnight 27th July 2021 Osborne Street car park in Hull has now reopened overnight. The car park had been closed overnight from July 19 following anti-social behaviour at the facility at night. Now security officers have been deployed at the car park to tackle anti-social behaviour, meaning it can reopen 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Four […] Read more News Transport & Streets Osborne Street car park
£1m funding secured for Hull’s major regeneration project 27th July 2021 The £30.2m project to transform some of Hull’s maritime treasures has been given a huge boost after passing the £1m fundraising milestone. The Hull Maritime project and the Hull Maritime Foundation, an independent charity, dedicated to supporting the ambitious plans, have secured £1m in its fundraising efforts to achieve a £2.6m target. The funding is […] Read more Museums News Regeneration
Checkmate! Hull set for huge chess festival this summer 26th July 2021 Hull will be going chess crazy this summer with the city’s first Play Chess Festival. The programme will last for three months and will take place across the city in parks, squares, libraries, shops, markets, cafés and pubs. It will be open to all ages, existing chess-players and those who just want to learn. Events […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News What's on British Chess ChampionshipCouncillor Rosemary PantelakisGraham ChestersHull and District Chess AssociationPlay Chess Festival
Hull’s rubbish tips to undergo big change sooner than expected 26th July 2021 The seven-day reopening of Hull’s popular recycling centres has been brought forward to keep up with public demand. From Monday 26 July Hull’s three household waste and recycling centres will reopen seven days a week, 10am-5pm, giving residents more flexibility on when they can dispose of their household waste. This means that the centres, which […] Read more News Waste Councillor Rosie NicolaHousehold waste and recycling centresRe-use Electricals Shop
Weekly roadworks update for improvements taking place in Hull 23rd July 2021 Essential works to improve Hull’s infrastructure continue this week. A breakdown of planned works taking place across the city has been detailed below, including future works, so motorists can plan their journeys in advance. As the city undergoes vital improvements to roads and transport infrastructure, motorists are advised to plan their journey before travelling using […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Dean KirkOne Network
Hull businesses urged to help young people kickstart new careers 23rd July 2021 Businesses in Hull are being urged to join those already helping hundreds of young people to prepare for exciting new careers. Hull City Council’s Employment Hub, based at Hull Central Library, provides employment support for people and businesses in the city through grant funding. More than 650 people have already taken advantage of its employability […] Read more Business Libraries News Regeneration Business supportEmployment HubHull Central LibraryKickstart
East Park water play reopens for summer of fun 23rd July 2021 The £850,000 revamped splash pad at East Park reopens on Saturday 24 July. Work began last October when water play specialists Ustigate fully redesigned the space and re-purposed the lower pool as a splash pad with water jets, landscaping the remaining area. The former plant room and holding tanks have also been replaced with an […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Rosie NicolaEast Parkfamily funsplash padwater
