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
Stoptober – five reasons to join in 15th October 2020 We may be two weeks into Stoptober, but there’s no time limit on taking part. The annual stop smoking drive is a chance to join thousands of smokers nationally in quitting for 28 days – and possibly forever. Lung health is vital at any time but particularly important as flu season begins and Covid rates […] Read more News Public Health Public healthQuit for Covidquit smokingstoptober
Christmas lights arrive in Hull city centre 15th October 2020 More than 45,600 Christmas lights are currently being installed across Hull city centre ready for the festive period. Although there will be no large switch-on event this year due to covid restrictions on mass gatherings, Hull will still be ready to welcome Christmas shoppers with main streets and areas lit, as well as the traditional […] Read more Christmas News ChristmasChristmas lightschristmas treeCity centreCLLR DAVE CRAKER
Call for volunteers to help conserve the National Picture Theatre 14th October 2020 Volunteers are being recruited to assist with a project to conserve and repair the National Picture Theatre on Beverley Road. Currently in the second round development stage of a National Lottery Heritage Fund application, long-term plans for the site include repair and conservation works, as well as the restoration of the façade of the building […] Read more News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleNational Civilian World War II Memorial TrustNational Picture Theatrevolunteering
Residents in need of help and support encouraged to get in touch 14th October 2020 Hull City Council and Citizens Advice are urging residents to seek assistance if they are experiencing financial difficulties. Residents experiencing any problems, including struggling to pay rent or council tax, have a housing issue or any other issues they feel the council could help with can go online or call 01482 300 300 to make […] Read more Customer Services News Citizens AdviceCouncillor Mike Thompsoncustomer service centres
Pupils who are isolating can continue to work via remote learning provision 13th October 2020 Schools across Hull have been developing their remote learning provision, so that any pupils who are isolating at home but are well enough to do schoolwork, can continue to work remotely. Students can access the same work that the rest of the class is doing through platforms such as Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams, through […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Hull Learning PartnershipMalet LambertRemote learning
New Coronavirus alert system: what it means for Hull 13th October 2020 Following the government’s announcement yesterday of a tiered Coronavirus alert system, Hull and its neighbouring authorities have been classified as medium risk, meaning they currently face the lowest level of restrictions. While there are currently no changes to rules on what people in Hull must do, Hull City Council’s Director of Public Health, Julia Weldon, […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health alert systemCoronavirusCOVID-19Julia Weldonlocal lockdownoutbreak managementPublic healthtier systemtiers
Walliker Street footbridge to close until further notice 13th October 2020 Walliker Street footbridge will close to pedestrians tomorrow morning (Wednesday 14 October) until further notice. The decision comes after a routine inspection found the condition of the bridge required further testing and repair works. The nearest alternative crossing points are Anlaby Road Flyover and St George’s Road level crossing. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita Harrisonwalliker st footbridge
