The Turner Prize, armed Italian police escorts and thousands of people painting themselves blue all in the name of art – Kirsten Simister looks back on an incredible 17 years as curator at Ferens Art Gallery 24th November 2020 When Kirsten Simister arrived in Hull in 2003 to take up the role of curator at Ferens Art Gallery, she couldn’t have imagined what was in store for both her and her new adopted city. Hull’s rich cultural and artistic landscape has flourished since then, with Ferens Art Gallery itself benefitting from a £5.2m refurbishment […] Read more Feature Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News Bigger Trees Near WarterDavid HockneyFerens Art GalleryHull UK City of CultureSea of HullSpencer TunickThe Turner PrizeUK City of Culture
ReFresh Hull goes online to support city’s young people 23rd November 2020 Drug and alcohol service Refresh Hull has created a space online to better help the city’s young people. Refresh is a confidential support service that works with young people and families around drugs and alcohol. The service also provides stop-smoking support for under 16s. Staff at ReFresh can support people where they feel comfortable, whether […] Read more Children and families News Drugs and alcoholRefresh Hull
Hull buildings light up green in statement against abuse of vulnerable adults 20th November 2020 Hull buildings have been lit up green tonight to support the safeguarding of vulnerable adults. Buildings in Hull have been illuminated green this evening in a bid to raise awareness of how people can play their part to protect vulnerable adults in the city. As part of Safeguarding Adults Week 2020, people across the county […] Read more Adult social care News Councillor Gwen LunnHull Adult Safeguarding BoardSafeguarding Adults Week
City leaders issue joint statement following Covid-19 emergency talks with Government 20th November 2020 Senior representatives from Hull held a meeting today with the national Covid-19 Task Force, in response to recent letters to the Health Secretary and Prime Minister from Hull’s MPs and the Leader of Hull City Council, requesting more national assistance and support for Hull reflecting the city’s Covid-19 emergency. In a joint statement following the […] Read more Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy News Public Health Councillor Stephen BradyDiana Johnson MPEmma Hardy MPHull covid-19Karl Turner MP
Work to refresh cycle lanes in Beverley Road will begin next week 20th November 2020 Work to refresh the cycle lanes in Beverley Road will begin on Monday 23 November. Work will include rebranding the bus lanes and incorporating visible cycle lanes within the existing road network. Additional signage and green road markings will be installed so that it will connect with the new pop-up cycle lanes installed in Freetown […] Read more News Transport & Streets Beverley RoadCouncillor Daren HaleCycle lanesThe Ashcourt Group
Council leader writes to every resident as city faces ‘health emergency’ 20th November 2020 Councillor Stephen Brady, Leader, Hull City Council, has written to all residents in Hull about the current health emergency facing the city. The correspondence comes on the back of confirmation last week that Hull had recorded the highest infection rate in the country. With questions remaining as to whether families can spend Christmas together, Councillor […] Read more Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy News Public Health CoronavirusCouncillor Stephen Brady
Historic cobbles restored as part of repair programme 20th November 2020 A programme of works to repair and restore historic cobbles in Hull’s Old Town is taking place. The work will ensure that the surface is safe for people to walk on, especially for those with mobility issues. The repair process reduces the gaps both in width and depth while retaining the historical look and feel […] Read more News Transport & Streets CobblesCouncillor Daren HaleHigh Street
Hull Ice Arena set for £1.1m investment 20th November 2020 Plans are being put forward that would see Hull Ice Arena benefit from a £1.1m investment. The improvements would deliver essential maintenance work to the arena, as well as ensure the building is Covid-19 building compliant. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for economic investment and regeneration, said: “The future of Hull’s ice provision lies at […] Read more Ice Arena Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHull Ice Arena
Hull’s 108th Lord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber is elected 19th November 2020 The new Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber, Councillor Lynn Petrini, has been officially installed in office following a Full Council meeting on Thursday 19 November. Councillor Petrini was elected at the Council’s annual meeting as Lord Mayor for the city for the 2020/2021 mayoral year. During the installation ceremony, […] Read more Civic News Councillor PetriniLord Mayor
Long-serving Lord Mayor reflects on a bumper reign 18th November 2020 As Hull’s 107th Lord Mayor prepares to hand over the chains and robes to his successor, Councillor Steve Wilson has reflected on his extended time in office, that began in May 2019. With almost 600 civic engagements under his belt and new Civic Crown awards handed out, Councillor Wilson has been very busy, despite a […] Read more Civic Council Government and Democracy News Councillor Steve WilsonLord Mayor
Hull City Council announces further support for businesses impacted by lockdown restrictions 17th November 2020 Businesses that have been adversely affected by national lockdown restrictions, but which are not required to close, can now apply for financial support. One-off business grants of up to £3,000 will be available through the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG). This scheme complements the Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG) which was launched last week for those […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Public Health Additional Restrictions GrantBusiness support HullCouncillor Daren Hale
Chair sought for new-look Local Enterprise Partnership 17th November 2020 The new Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership is looking for its first Chair. This high profile role requires a dynamic and experience business leader to establish and lead a board and help raise the profile of the area. Applications are being invited from those with drive, energy and a passion for Hull and […] Read more News Regeneration Arcocllr bradyCllr BurtonHull and East Yorkshire LEPLocal Enterprise PartnershipThomas Martin
