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View article #LocallyYours campaign launches to promote Hull and East Yorkshire businesses and tourist spots

#LocallyYours campaign launches to promote Hull and East Yorkshire businesses and tourist spots

10th July 2020

A new campaign is encouraging people to support businesses and tourist spots in Hull and East Yorkshire. The #LocallyYours campaign will highlight some of the top businesses and locations in the region. Councillor Dave Craker, portfolio holder for culture, leisure and tourism at Hull City Council, said: “We are fortunate to have so many fantastic […]

View article Hull play areas reopen in phased approach

Hull play areas reopen in phased approach

9th July 2020

Public play areas in Hull’s parks have started to reopen today, ready for the weekend. The play areas have been undergoing thorough health and safety inspections before being allowed to reopen in a phased approach. However outdoor gyms remain closed until further notice. Playgrounds in local parks including Barbara Robson Playing Fields, Bude Park and […]

View article Hull Libraries are reopening: Here’s all you need to know

Hull Libraries are reopening: Here’s all you need to know

8th July 2020

Hull’s libraries are reopening this week. Access to services will be limited as a result of the necessary changes and measures that will introduced as a result of coronavirus. Initially, the following libraries will reopen for appointment-based services only, including a Select and Collect service: Hull Central Library in Albion Street from 9.30am on Thursday […]

View article Hull’s Big Malarkey Festival shortlisted for national award

Hull’s Big Malarkey Festival shortlisted for national award

8th July 2020

The Big Malarkey has been shortlisted in the Fantastic for Families Awards for its outstanding contribution to family-friendly arts and culture. The Fantastic for Families Awards, organised by the Arts Council, celebrate the wealth of outstanding creative events and spaces for families across the UK. The annual Big Malarkey Festival, organised by Hull Libraries, is […]

View article Artwork to adorn Hull’s most vandalised spots

Artwork to adorn Hull’s most vandalised spots

7th July 2020

Artwork unique to Hull will start appearing on traffic signal control boxes in the city. In bid to tackle graffiti and vandalism, Hull City Council is embarking on a trial to redesign some of the city’s most targeted signal control boxes by covering them in artwork created by local artists. Ten sites along the stretch […]

View article Online showcase for region’s museums and galleries

Online showcase for region’s museums and galleries

7th July 2020

Exhibitions from some of the region’s favourite museums and galleries are being brought to life online. The revamped Humber Museums Partnership website, a collaboration between Hull City Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council and North Lincolnshire Council, digitally hosts exhibitions and showcases the region’s unique collections giving people the opportunity to enjoy art, history and […]

View article Coronavirus: Hull’s infection rate explained

Coronavirus: Hull’s infection rate explained

3rd July 2020

Numbers of Coronavirus cases in Hull are currently low, but it is vital people continue to take the virus seriously, Hull City Council’s Director of Public Health has explained, following newly released Government data. As pubs, restaurants and other businesses prepare to reopen tomorrow, Julia Weldon has urged people to continue to take steps to […]

View article Secondary schools developing online learning for pupils

Secondary schools developing online learning for pupils

3rd July 2020

Secondary schools in Hull have been developing how they deliver online learning to pupils. Secondary schools have remained open for key worker and vulnerable children only since the end of March, and have now invited back some pupils from year 10 from the end of June. The majority of students across secondary schools remain learning […]

View article Hull City Council urges people to act responsibly this weekend

Hull City Council urges people to act responsibly this weekend

3rd July 2020

Hull City Council is urging people to remain vigilant and act responsibly this weekend ahead of more businesses reopening. From Saturday 4 July, pubs, bars and restaurants will be able to reopen providing they are following public health advice and have been able to introduce any necessary safety measures. Councillor Stephen Brady, leader of Hull […]

Cyclists in Hull to benefit from increased bus lane enforcement

3rd July 2020

Cyclists in Hull are to benefit from all-day bus lane enforcement. Bus lanes in Hull will be enforced from 7am to 6.30pm from Monday 13 July in a bid to make cyclists feel safer. The move comes as part of Hull City Council’s plans to overhaul its cycling infrastructure and encourage more people to choose […]

View article 39 streets in Hull to be protected from potholes

39 streets in Hull to be protected from potholes

2nd July 2020

Work to reduce the number of potholes on Hull’s roads will begin next week. Hull City Council will be laying a specialist treatment to 39 sections of road starting from Monday 6 July to Friday 14 August. The works will cover a total of 66,169 sq m of road. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for […]

View article Free cycling lessons for rusty riders in Hull

Free cycling lessons for rusty riders in Hull

2nd July 2020

People in Hull are being encouraged to take up free cycling lessons. The Rusty Riders scheme is a training course for adults who wish to brush up on their cycling skills. The two-and-a-half-hour session is designed to refresh the skills of adults returning to cycling by preparing them to cycle safely on Hull’s roads. Councillor […]