Hull Truck Theatre to help schools, parents and children during lockdown 28th January 2021 Hull Truck Theatre will help to keep students engaged next month with a new city-wide, month-long learning programme for schools and educators to use as part of their lesson planning. Running throughout February, Hull Truck @ Home School will introduce young audiences to drama and theatre making with a glimpse ‘behind the scenes’ of the […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Theatre What's on Hull Truck @ Home SchoolHull Truck Theatre
Bude playing fields development gets council backing 28th January 2021 Plans to improve the playing fields and build new changing facilities at Bude Park have moved a step closer. The proposed scheme at Bude Park could include both playing field redesign and upgrade, re-provision of changing accommodation and flood prevention design work to ensure the pitches are useable all year round. Hull City Council’s cabinet […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Bude Road playing fieldsCouncillor Dave CrakerEsteemFootball Foundation
Hull City Council joins partnership to tackle climate crisis in Yorkshire and Humber 27th January 2021 Hull City Council is joining forces with other councils, businesses, utilities, unions and environmental groups from across Yorkshire and Humber to tackle the climate crisis head on through a major new partnership. The Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission, which will be launched in March, will be the biggest regional commission of its kind in the […] Read more News Climate changeenvironmentFlood protection
Shortlist for James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award 2021 announced 27th January 2021 The shortlist for the 14th James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award has been announced. This year’s shortlist features ten varied titles, from fantasy to realism, featuring books that respond to the current climate. The award, which began 14 years ago, aims to foster a love of reading by introducing Hull’s young people to new writers […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonJames ReckittJames Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award
Holocaust Memorial Day 2021 26th January 2021 Residents and community groups are invited to attend the annual Hull Holocaust Memorial Day virtual service to honour and remember victims of the Holocaust. The national Holocaust Memorial Day will be marked with a special ceremony taking place online on Wednesday 27 January at 7pm. At 8pm, households are encouraged to light candles. This year’s […] Read more Civic News Councillor Lynn PetriniGuildhallholocaust memorial day 2021Lord Mayor
Spot checks on supermarket Covid safety 25th January 2021 A new drive to keep customers and employees safe in Hull’s supermarkets will see Coronavirus safety checks carried out by the council’s Public Protection Team and Covid Marshals. Officers will visit supermarkets and similar shops, and assess whether measures in place are adequate. Those which fail to meet the necessary safety standards will be told […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Mike ThompsonPublic Protection
Weekend work paves way for progress in major transport upgrade 25th January 2021 A weekend closure will be in place for the A63 this coming weekend, as work to the major road upgrade continues. Over the course of the weekend hoardings around Murdoch’s Connection, Hull’s new footbridge, will be removed in preparation for its eagerly-anticipated opening. Yorkshire Water will be rerouting the sewers to allow for construction of […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets A63Castle StreetMurdoch's ConnectionNational Highways
Cyclists reminded to stay safe and visible when using the roads 22nd January 2021 Cyclists and motorists are being urged to ensure their lights are working, especially during the darker mornings and evenings. The reminder comes after an increasing number of road users have been seen without the correct safety measures when using a shared road space. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for regeneration and economic investment, said: “We […] Read more News Transport & Streets Be BrightBe SeenCouncillor Daren HaleCyclistsSafer Roads Humber
Hull City Council joins network of local authorities in tackling and preventing homelessness 22nd January 2021 Hull City Council, working alongside other local authorities, is joining a new collaborative network called the What Works Community, to improve response to homelessness and reduce the use of temporary accommodation. The What Works Community will provide a space for councils to develop ideas, network with peers and receive world-class guidance on improving their homelessness […] Read more Housing News Councillor John BlackWhat Works Community
Huge rock band add Hull date to sold-out UK tour 22nd January 2021 One of the world’s biggest metal bands will perform in Hull this year as part of their UK tour. The multi-award nominated Bring Me The Horizon will perform at the Bonus Arena on Monday 20 September 2021. The Hull date has been added to their sold-out UK tour which will also see them stop off […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Bonus ArenaBring Me The HorizonGrammy AwardsKerrang!
West-bound cycle lane in North Bridge temporarily suspended 21st January 2021 The cycle lane heading west across North Bridge will be temporarily removed so that repair work can take place to the bridge. Cyclists will be diverted onto the footpath, and are advised to dismount when crossing. Motorists will remain unaffected by this diversion and can continue to use North Bridge as normal. These measures will […] Read more News Transport & Streets Cycle lanesNorth Bridge
Free school meal vouchers will continue over February half term 21st January 2021 Children who live in Hull and are currently receiving free school meals will receive food vouchers worth £15 over the February half term week. During term time all children eligible for free school meals who attend Hull schools are either receiving free meals at school, food parcels or supermarket vouchers via their school for those […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkFree school mealsWinter Grant Scheme
