Go wild with pictures and stories to help Hull’s maritime project 16th July 2020 People are being asked to gather pictures and stories of wildlife in the region for a future display at the refurbished Hull Maritime Museum. The Hull Maritime project team, working in partnership with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, is looking for interesting historic wildlife examples linked to the River Hull and Humber and also contemporary stories, sightings […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Hull MaritimeHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritimeYorkshire Wildlife Trust
Share your memories of Hull’s famous Earl De Grey pub 15th July 2020 People in Hull are being urged to share their memories of one of Hull’s most historic pubs. The Earl De Grey in Castle Street dates from the 1840s and has been closed for many years – but its future was secured last year after a successful planning application by Castle Street Buildings LLP, a subsidiary […] Read more News A63 Castle StreetCastle StreetEarl De GreyHistoric EnglandHull City CouncilNational HighwaysWykeland
A third of Hull households not protected against flooding, study finds 15th July 2020 A major new study into the 2007 floods in Hull has found more than a third of households in the city have yet to take measures to better protect themselves from future flood events. The study has been commissioned by the Living with Water Partnership – a collaboration between Hull City Council, Yorkshire Water, East […] Read more Environment News East Riding CouncilEnvironment AgencyFloodingHull City CouncilLiving With WaterUniversity of HullYorkshire Water
Fly-tipping in Hull – can you help? 15th July 2020 The driver of a white van has been caught fly-tipping in Hull. The person was seen fly-tipping in Seymour Street, Hull, and now members of the public are being asked for any information on the incident after the vehicle left the area. The offence took place between 3.36pm and 4.04pm on Monday 13 July. Councillor […] Read more News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonFly-tippingSeymour Street
Search on for young presenters for online Freedom Festival 13th July 2020 The Big Malarkey Festival is on the hunt for young people to be the faces of an exciting online programme as part of this year’s Freedom Festival. The Reset Lab will be broadcast live from the Makerspace at Hull Central Library and will include workshops with award-winning illustrators and authors, as well as discussions and […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News What's on Freedom FestivalFreedom Festival Arts TrustHull LibrariesMikey MartinsReset LabThe Big Malarkey Festival
Bransholme and Orchard Park customer service centres to be open from Monday 10th July 2020 Bransholme and Orchard Park Customer Service Centres will be available from Monday for residents who are unable to have queries dealt with online or over the phone. Restrictions will be in place allowing a limited number of people into the buildings at any time, with social distancing measures in place. Customers should make an appointment […] Read more Community and Living Coronavirus Customer Services News Bransholme Customer Service CentreOrchard Park Customer Service Centre
#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 […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Dave CrakerHotham's Gin School and DistilleryLocally YoursVHEYWe're Good To Go
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 […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor Dave CrakerCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonParksPlaygroundsSocial distancing
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 […] Read more Coronavirus Leisure & Culture Libraries News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHull Central LibraryHull Culture and LeisureHull Libraries
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 […] Read more Leisure & Culture Libraries News Arts Council EnglandCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonHull LibrariesThe Big Malarkey Festival
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 […] Read more Environment News Transport & Streets artworkBeverley RoadCouncillor Daren Halesignal control boxesvandalism
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 […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Beverley Art GalleryCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Art GalleryHull Maritime MuseumHumber Museums PartnershipNorth Lincolnshire MuseumStreetlife MuseumTreasure House MuseumWilberforce House Museum
