Wilson Centre reopens next week 30th July 2020 Hull’s flagship customer service centre will reopen to the public on Tuesday 4 August. The city-centre based Wilson Centre will be available for residents who are unable to have queries dealt with online or over the phone. The Hull Citizens Advice service will also be available to see customers in person at the Wilson Centre […] Read more Customer Services News Citizens AdviceCouncillor Mike ThompsonWilson Centre
City leaders call for support for Hull’s cultural sector 29th July 2020 The leader of Hull City Council and the portfolio holder for leisure and culture have written to government asking for support for the city’s cultural, arts and heritage industries. In a letter to Oliver Dowden, secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport, Councillors Stephen Brady and Dave Craker reference the “enormous” development and […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Councillor Dave CrakerCouncillor Stephen BradyDiscretionary Grant SchemeOliver Dowden
Hull’s latest weekly coronavirus rate confirmed 28th July 2020 The latest seven-day rate of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hull is 6.1 per 100,000 of the population. That figure compares with a rate in England of 7.3 per 100,000 of population, with 13.4 per 100,000 across the Yorkshire and Humber region. Coronovirus remains a risk and residents should continue to follow advice on social distancing […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Julia WeldonNHSTest and Trace
Hull businesses urged to apply for financial support before funding ends 28th July 2020 Businesses in Hull hit by the effects of coronavirus are being urged to apply for financial support before funding ends. The Hull Business Discretionary Grant Fund has so far seen more than £2 million distributed to 368 businesses in the city. And with the fund closing to new applications at midnight on Thursday 30 July, […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Councillor Daren HaleHull Business Discretionary Grant Fund
Ferens Open Exhibition 2020 celebrated with digital takeover day 28th July 2020 Ferens Art Gallery will be revisiting and celebrating this year’s Open Exhibition with an all-day digital takeover on Friday. On the Humber Museums Partnership website and through social media channels, this year’s event will be remembered through images, interviews, memories and blog posts. Councillor Marjorie Brabazon, chair of Hull Culture and Leisure, said: “The annual […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Art GalleryFerens OpenOpen Exhibition
Pop superstar Craig David is coming to Hull 27th July 2020 Pop superstar Craig David is to bring his UK arena tour to Hull next year. The singer will perform at the Bonus Arena on Friday 9 April 2021. Craig David has achieved 23 UK Top 40 singles, nine UK Top 40 albums, amassed more than 5 billion streams worldwide and has achieved multi-platinum status in […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Bonus ArenaCraig David
Ferens Art Gallery favourites to feature in special exhibition 27th July 2020 Iconic and much-loved artworks from Ferens Art Gallery’s permanent collection will be the focus of a special celebratory exhibition later this year. After months of closure due to the Coronavirus lockdown, the art gallery wants to enable visitors to reunite with the paintings they love. Ferens Favourites will tell the story of the municipal art […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Art GalleryFerens FavouritesIan McKeever
Free activities to help children in Hull get active this summer 24th July 2020 A free project designed to help children and young people get more active, enjoy the outdoors and have fun launches in Hull this week. Healthy Holidays is here to help children and young people get more active, enjoy the outdoors and have fun. This year, it returns with limited activities due to the ongoing Covid-19 […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News Public Health Healthy Holidays
Make the pledge to move more, people in Hull urged 24th July 2020 A new campaign is asking people in Hull to make a simple pledge to move more. Aimed at getting people to increase their activity levels, a new website gethullactive.co.uk lets people share their own pledges – from taking the kids to the park to cycling to work or getting out and about with the dog. […] Read more News Public Health Get Hull activeMove More
Pop-up cycle lanes in Hull seeing more get on their bikes 24th July 2020 Pop-up cycle lanes are becoming a key feature of Hull’s transport infrastructure as more people opt to use this greener form of travel. As a result of lockdown, cycling has increased by 29 per cent in the Yorkshire and Humber region. And to support this shift towards a more active Hull, Hull City Council wants […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleCyclingOperation Safe Passpop-up cycle lanesRusty Riders
Shop offering low-cost electrical items for reuse opens in east Hull 24th July 2020 A new shop aimed at boosting the reuse of unwanted but good quality domestic appliances has opened today in Marfleet Lane, Hull. Every year, thousands of working fridges, freezers, washing machines and other large domestic appliances are taken to household waste and recycling centres across Hull and East Riding areas. Many of these items are […] Read more News Waste Dove House HospiceEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilFCC EnvironmentReuse shop
Warnings issued for overrun roadworks in Hull 23rd July 2020 Since April 2020 Hull City Council has issued 12 warning notices for overrun roadworks. Since the authority introduced a robust permit scheme, utility companies and council schemes are required to submit plans for works which affect traffic flows up to 12 weeks in advance. At present, utility companies approach Hull City Council for permits in […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleNorthern Gas NetworksNorthern PowergridRoadworksYorkshire Water
