Assemble your squads Hull! Rugby League World Cup 2021 public ticket ballot opens 23rd October 2020 With exactly one year to go, the public ticket ballot – the first in Rugby League World Cup history – opens today (23 October). It will remain open for applications until Monday 16 November at 20:21hrs and fans will be able to apply for tickets for each of the 61 matches across all three tournaments, […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport Stadium What's on CLLR DAVE CRAKERRLWC2021Rugby LeagueRugby League World Cup
Share your views on waste and recycling in Hull 22nd October 2020 Residents in Hull are being asked to share their views on waste and recycling services. A new survey is asking residents about their thoughts on the local authority’s bulky items collection service, household waste recycling centres and the household waste and information packs. The feedback will be used to help shape future strategies to improve […] Read more News Waste bulky collectionscareCouncillor Stephen Bradyhousehold waste recycling centres
Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull 21st October 2020 The seven-day rate of confirmed cases in Hull is 119.7 per 100,000 of the population. The figure compares with a rate in England of 168.7 per 100,000 of population and with 280.5 per 100,000 across the Yorkshire and Humber region. Julia Weldon, director of public health for Hull, said: “Like many areas across the country, […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Hull coronavirus rateJulia WeldonNHSNHS Test and Trace
Work begins on East Park splash pad revamp 21st October 2020 Contractors have moved into East Park to begin work on the £850,000 revamp of the splash pad. Water play specialists Ustigate have fully redesigned the space which will re-purpose the lower pool as a splash pad and water jets, landscaping the remaining area. They will also remove the plant room and holding tanks and replace […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration CLLR DAVE CRAKEREast Parksplash padustigatewater play
Hull’s Maritime Tales Week goes digital 21st October 2020 Maritime Tales Week, which will take place between Saturday 24 October and Sunday 1 November, is the first of its kind to be delivered by the Hull Maritime project. Hull is one of the great maritime cities of the world, a place where ships and seafarers have come and gone for hundreds of years, leaving […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Hull MaritimeHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritime Tales Week
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
