Hull’s leisure centres to reopen this weekend 23rd July 2020 Woodford Leisure Centre, Ennerdale Leisure Centre and Costello Stadium will reopen to the public on Saturday 25 July. Facilities including gyms, pools, fitness classes and racquet sports will be accessible via a pre-booking service. The outdoor cycle circuit at Ennerdale and track and field activities at Costello Stadium will also open to the public. Councillor […] Read more Closures Coronavirus Leisure & Culture News Sport Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHCAL
Holiday clubs asked to inform Hull public health of coronavirus symptoms 23rd July 2020 Hull City Council is asking those providing holiday clubs and out of school activities to let the public health team know if a child or member of staff becomes unwell with coronavirus symptoms. Now the summer holidays have begun, the council wants to ensure that any organisations providing holidays clubs and activities know where to […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Coronavirus News Public Health City Health Care PartnershipHoliday clubs in Hull
Hull Street Race 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus 22nd July 2020 The Hull Street Race 2020 has been cancelled, its organisers have confirmed. Greenpower Education Trust, the charity behind the electric racing event, confirmed in a statement that the 2020 event will be unable to go ahead. Last year, thousands packed into the city centre to watch young people from the Humber region race electric cars […] Read more Business Cancellations Coronavirus News Regeneration GreenpowerHull Street Race
Pride in Hull celebrated with launch of online exhibition 22nd July 2020 An online exhibition celebrating Pride in Hull launches this weekend. The popular annual event, which sees tens of thousands of people gather in Hull city centre to promote diversity and equality, is being celebrated with a new digital exhibition. Pride in Our City will feature people’s pictures, stories, videos, and memories, as well as documenting […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonPride in HullPride in Our City
Whitefriargate to benefit from up to £1.75m Historic England boost 22nd July 2020 The regeneration of Whitefriargate is benefiting from grant funding of up to £1.75m from Historic England. Hull City Council has now entered into a formal agreement to deliver the scheme with Historic England after Whitefriargate was allocated the investment last year as part of a £95m nationwide funding pot. The funding will be used to […] Read more News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleFuture High Streets FundHigh Street Heritage Action ZoneHistoric EnglandWhitefriargate
Ferens Art Gallery and Streetlife Museum reopen this week 21st July 2020 Ferens Art Gallery and the Streetlife Museum will both reopen on Wednesday 22 July. The two much-loved Hull destinations will reopen with measures in place to protect staff and visitors, in accordance with Public Health England guidance. Entry will be by advance online booking only to manage the number of visitors at each site. Councillor […] Read more Coronavirus Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Art GalleryHCALStreetlife Museum
Hull City Council chief executive ‘ambitious and optimistic’ on city’s coronavirus recovery 21st July 2020 Hull City Council chief executive Matt Jukes has said the coronavirus pandemic is Hull’s biggest challenge since the Second World War, but the city will recover. Matt Jukes told The Hull Story he believes the coronavirus pandemic has created “the most difficult set of circumstances the council has ever faced”. But he remains confident the […] Read more Coronavirus News Matt JukesThe Hull Story
Apply for 30 hours free childcare for three and four-year-olds by end of August 21st July 2020 Parents in Hull are being reminded they have until Monday 31 August to register their child for 30 hours free childcare for Autumn term places. All children aged three and four are entitled to 15 hours of free early education a week, for 38 weeks of the year, and most families will be eligible for […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News 30 hours free childcareEarly yearsFamily Information ServiceLearning and skills
Humberside Police launches modern-day slavery task force 21st July 2020 A task force to tackle modern-day slavery and human trafficking has been set up by Humberside Police. The Operation Wilberforce task force, made up of a dedicated team of specialist officers, will respond quickly to allegations of modern-day slavery and human trafficking. The team will also provide training, support and guidance to colleagues, strengthening the force’s […] Read more News CrimeHuman traffickingHumberside PoliceModern day slaveryOperation Wilberforce
Housing charter launched in Hull to help landlords to raise standards 21st July 2020 A new supported housing charter, thought to be the first of its kind nationally, has been introduced by Hull City Council to help landlords and service providers to drive up the standard of supported housing in the city. Supported Housing helps people, many of whom have complex needs, to live independent lives. Hull, like most […] Read more Housing News Councillor John BlackHull City CouncilSupported Housing
Cycling upgrade to begin in two major Hull city centre roads 21st July 2020 Work to install pop-up cycle lanes in Spring Bank and Ferensway will begin in the next few weeks. The Spring Bank scheme will include converting the left-hand lane in both directions into a combined bus and cycle lane, which will run between Ferensway and Princes Avenue. And in Ferensway, cyclists will also benefit from a […] Read more Environment News Public Health Regeneration Transport & Streets bus lanesCensusCouncillor Daren HaleCyclingDepartment for TransportFerenswaypop-up cycle lanesSpring Bank
Hull’s Rugby League World Cup 2021 fixtures revealed 21st July 2020 Hull is to host three Rugby League World Cup 2021 matches at the KCOM Stadium as tournament organisers today reveal the much-anticipated fixture schedule. The competition promises to be the biggest World Cup in the history of the sport as men’s, women’s and wheelchair teams all compete at the same time in a major sporting […] Read more News Sport Councillor Dave CrakerKCOM StadiumRugby LeagueRugby League World Cup
