Public realm to be transformed in Hull’s popular Fruit Market 16th February 2021 Plans to transform the streets in the popular Fruit Market area have been revealed. As part of the ongoing regeneration of the Fruit Market, a number of improvements have been identified so that it is in keeping with the rest of the area’s public realm transformation. These include reconstructing and resurfacing work in Queen Street […] Read more News Transport & Streets BlackfriargateCouncillor Daren HaleFruit MarketHumber Street
Council and businesses unite in pandemic to create hundreds of jobs 15th February 2021 Hull city council’s new employment hub, working with over 80 businesses in the city, has delivered a major new programme to offer hundreds of life-changing career opportunities for those struggling to find work in the Covid crisis. The employment hub has already secured 300 new opportunities for local young people, under the government’s national Kickstart […] Read more News EmploymentInvestmentJobs
Historic Truelove flag to be conserved 15th February 2021 The Truelove flag, dating back to 1873, is to be conserved as part of the Hull Maritime project. The 147 year-old flag hung from the north wall of the old Pickering Park Museum and was on open display on the ground floor of the Hull Maritime Museum for four decades. Last month, the rare 15ft […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Hull Maritime MuseumHull maritime prHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
Hull school chosen as region’s Teaching School Hub 15th February 2021 St Mary’s College has been selected by the Department for Education to be a Teaching School Hub, providing school leader and teacher training and development for the region’s teachers. The Hub will lead the provision of high-quality professional development to teachers and leaders at all stages of their career and play a key role in […] Read more Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkTeaching School Hub
Guildhall Time Ball restoration works get underway 15th February 2021 Preparatory work to one of the UK’s last remaining Time Balls is now underway. Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Hull City Council, a fully working Time Ball and internal mechanism will be installed. The historic Guildhall Time Ball, once operational, will join a handful of other working Time Balls in […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Guildhall Time BallHull Maritime ProjectHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritimetime ball
Empty homes week celebrates success of shared tenancies for young people in Hull 15th February 2021 Empty Homes Week, 15-21 February, provides an opportunity to highlight the work of councils and housing providers to bring empty properties back into use to help meet housing needs. Hull City Council is celebrating the success of a shared tenancy scheme for people under the age of 35, which has homed 101 young people since […] Read more Housing News Regeneration Councillor John BlackEmpty Homes Week 2021Shared tenancy scheme
Submit your artwork for chance to exhibit at Ferens Art Gallery as part of annual Open Exhibition 15th February 2021 Submissions are now being accepted for Ferens Art Galley’s annual showcase, the Open Exhibition. This year’s Open, the 54th, is set to launch at the Ferens Art Gallery in July and run until October. The Open Exhibition showcases a diverse range of talent and is open to painters, drawers, photographers, sculptors, ceramicists, as well as […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Art GalleryFerens Open ExhibitionHull Culture and Leisure
Vaccine centre a ‘huge step forward’ but we must remain cautious – Hull health lead 12th February 2021 With Hull City Hall now operating as the Humber region’s largest vaccination centre, Hull City Council’s Director of Public Health, Julia Weldon, has welcomed the development but said social distancing remains ‘as critical as ever’. The council has provided City Hall, in Queen Victoria Square, in the city centre, which reopened its doors as a […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health covidHull City Hallvaccinationvaccination centrevaccine
Online programme to celebrate female authors, activists and journalists 12th February 2021 A four-week online programme, from Hull Libraries, launches next week celebrating female writers. Leading up to International Women’s Day on Monday 8 March, Unfinished Business: The Fight for Women’s Rights will discuss historic, contemporary and future themes of womanhood, exploring gender, equality and liberation. The programme, curated by Hull Libraries in partnership with The British […] Read more Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Big Little LiesClara BarleyCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonDr Sabine VanackerGone GirlSally NichollsSarah WardThe Moss HouseUnfinished Business: The Fight for Women’s RightsYasmin Alibhai-Brown
Join Hull Libraries and special guests for free online half term fun 11th February 2021 Families are invited to join Hull Libraries and their special guests in a range of activities to enjoy from the comfort of home this half term. Learn new skills and gain confidence with some super funky socially distanced street dance moves on Monday 15 February, 4pm-4.45pm. Zoom Through Space with Cosmic Carol on Tuesday 16 […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Half term activitiesHull Libraries
Young artists to take centre stage at Ferens Junior Open 10th February 2021 Hundreds of talented young artists will be showcased this weekend at the Ferens Junior Open. The annual Junior Open, taking place online for the first time, launches on Friday 12 February on the Humber Museums Partnership website. The Digital Junior Open will celebrate the creativity of children and young people throughout 2020. The exhibition won’t be […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Junior Open
Magical Museums activity booklet and digital programme created to support families during lockdown 10th February 2021 Hull Museums and the Ferens Art Gallery have teamed up with a local artist to create a free family activity booklet packed with fun and exciting crafts and activities to help support children and families during this difficult time. The booklet has been designed to remind families of the incredible objects and adventures that can […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHull MuseumsJason Wilsher-MillsStreetlife MuseumThe Herd Theatre
