Hull’s visitor economy worth £350m as city continues to grow reputation as first-class tourist destination 21st October 2020 Hull is continuing to grow its reputation as a top destination for both domestic and international tourists with its visitor economy growing to £350m in 2019. This rose from £313m in 2018, an increase of 12 per cent. Over the past decade, Hull’s visitor economy has seen unprecedented growth when compared to other cities and […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor Dave CrakerHull visitor economyVisit Hull and East Yorkshire
Weekend closure in Holderness Road 20th October 2020 Motorists are reminded that work at the junction of Holderness Road and Southcoates Lane will take place this weekend. The work is being carried out as part of the multi-million pound investment to improve key transport routes across the city. For this essential work to take place, the junction will be closed for a short […] Read more News Transport & Streets Holderness RoadRoadworksSouthcoates Lane
US rock legends Blondie to perform in Hull 20th October 2020 Legendary US rock band Blondie will perform at Hull’s Bonus Arena next year. Led by frontwoman Debbie Harry, the group is one of the most influential bands to emerge from New York’s punk scene in the mid-1970s. They have announced a 10 date UK tour to begin in November 2021, their first UK tour in […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on BlondieBonus Arena
Share your views on Hull’s new cycle lanes 20th October 2020 People are being urged to have their say on Hull’s safer cycling routes. Hull City Council has launched an interactive platform for people to have their say on the new cycle lanes. Commonplace is an online community engagement platform that allows residents to have their say on the schemes which matter to them. Cycle schemes […] Read more News Transport & Streets FerenswayFreetown WayHessle RoadHolderness Roadpop-up cycle lanesSpring Bank
How Hull is giving a glimpse into future of low-carbon housing 20th October 2020 A glimpse into the future of low-carbon housing will be shown by a new partnership between the University of Hull and Hull City Council. Energy and sustainability experts at the university will work alongside the council to develop a project to demonstrate at full scale the potential of new technology designed to decarbonise the heating […] Read more Business Housing News Regeneration Hull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyUniversity of Hull
Hull City Council awarded £798K for supported housing work 20th October 2020 Hull City Council has been successful in its bid to become one of five local councils in England participating in a review of the quality and value for money of non-commissioned supported housing. Non-commissioned supported housing is market led accommodation for vulnerable people where the support and accommodation is overseen by a private landlord and […] Read more Housing News Cllr John BlackDWPHousingMHCLGSupported Housing
Hull one of 20 local authorities to be successful in a bid for Social Workers in Schools 20th October 2020 Hull City Council is one of 20 local authorities across the country to be successful in a bid to be part of research funded by the Department for Education into how children’s social care support, offered through the school setting, could enable safer outcomes for children at risk of harm. The council has been awarded […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkHull Learning PartnershipSocial Workers in SchoolsWhat Works for Children's Social Care
Move more – with Peter Levy and other local legends 19th October 2020 People around Hull are making the pledge to move more, and the latest to make his promise to be more active is BBC Look North news presenter Peter Levy. Peter, who has been the face of Look North’s evening news for 18 years, has recorded a video urging people in the city to join him […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Public Health Transport & Streets active travelfitnessMove Morepeter levyphysical activitypledgeWalking
Hull’s iconic Earl De Grey pub to be moved brick by brick from this week 19th October 2020 A historic Hull pub will be carefully deconstructed before being rebuilt brick by brick in a new location starting this week. The Earl De Grey in Castle Street has been closed for many years and now has to be moved as part of the A63 improvements. The future of the historic part of the grade […] Read more Business News Regeneration A63A63 Castle StreetEarl De GreyHistoric EnglandHull City CouncilNational HighwaysWykeland
110-year-old whale skeleton to move for first time in four decades 19th October 2020 Work to carefully dismantle and move the skeleton of a juvenile North Atlantic right whale, the largest item at Hull’s Maritime Museum, is now underway. The fragile skeleton, that hasn’t moved for 45 years and seven other whale skeletons are the first objects to be moved to make way for a £12m refurbishment, part of […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHull MaritimeHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
Hull City Council uses new COVID-19 powers to close and restrict two hospitality premises 16th October 2020 Hull City Council has issued direction notices to two venues in the city for operating unsafely during the coronavirus pandemic and exposing people to COVID-19 risks. The Alley, on Cottingham Road, has been ordered to close. Skippers, on Grampian Way, must now follow safety rules imposed by the local authority or face further action. Both […] Read more News Councillor Mike ThompsonEnvironmental HealthPublic Protection Hull
Old Town exhibition highlights Hull’s black history 16th October 2020 An exhibition in Hull’s Old Town is celebrating and highlighting the city’s black history and culture. The exhibition, which runs until Saturday 31 October, is part of Black History Month. The exhibition will feature stories from the Africans in Hull & East Yorkshire project. Gifty Burrows, founder of the project, said: “Most of the time when […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on Africans in Hull and East YorkshireBlack History MonthBlack History Month HullCouncillor Daren HaleGifty BurrowsHistoric EnglandHull High Street Heritage Action ZoneWhitefriargate
