Child exploitation awareness campaign to start in Hull 16th March 2020 A push to raise awareness of child exploitation is taking place in Hull and the East Riding Hull Safeguarding Partnership, East Riding Safeguarding Children Partnership and the British Transport Police are working together on the campaign. Information events are being held on Monday 16 March, in support of National Child Exploitation Awareness day, along the […] Read more Children and families News British Transport PoliceEast Riding Safeguarding Children PartnershipHull Safeguarding Partnership
UB40 are heading to Hull’s Bonus Arena 16th March 2020 British reggae outfit UB40 are heading to the Bonus Arena in Hull. The Birmingham group will perform in the city on Sunday 6 December, playing tracks from their latest album For The Many alongside classics such as Red Red Wine and Food for Thought. The band consists of nine members – Robin Campbell, Brian Travers, […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Bonus ArenaMusicUB40
Commissioner for children’s social care and SEND provision appointed for Hull 16th March 2020 The Department for Education has appointed a commissioner for children’s social care and SEND provision within the city. This follows a full inspection of Children, Young People and Family Services by Ofsted in January 2019 and a two-day monitoring visit in January 2020. Paul Moffat is the commissioner appointed and he will report to the […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Stephen BradyOfstedSEND
Women write inspiring letters to their younger selves 13th March 2020 Letters to my Younger Self exhibition is now on display at Hull Central Library until the end of March. The exhibition features letters from women in Hull who want to inspire and empower other women. The letters are personal reflections and advice that each woman would give to her younger self, with the aim of […] Read more Community and Living Health and Social Care News Public Health Health and wellbeingHealth and Wellbeing Board
New Hull Facebook page offering discounts in bid to attract shoppers 13th March 2020 City centre businesses in Hull are sharing an online shop window as they work together to build footfall. From boutiques to banks and hotels to hair salons, businesses are offering food and drink discounts, cut-price cacti and even fully funded training. The offers are being posted on the new City Centred Facebook site, with its […] Read more Business News Regeneration FacebookHullBID
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 13th March 2020 Comedy comes to one of the city’s coolest spots for the first time tonight – Trinity Market has already proved it is the perfect spot for music and it will now show it’s a great place for laughs too. Hull also hosts an evening with an Archbishop, an up-and-coming comedian, some great theatre and a […] Read more Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendHull MinsterHull Truck TheatreTrinity Market
Stunning royal jewel-cabinet on its way to Hull 13th March 2020 A stunning jewel-cabinet – once gifted to Queen Victoria – is coming to Hull next month. Ferens’ latest exhibition will feature the masterpiece, designed by Ludwig Grüner, as part of an ongoing partnership with Royal Collection Trust. Queen Victoria’s jewel-cabinet will be the centrepiece of an upcoming exhibition, displayed amongst Victorian highlights from Ferens Art […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Art GalleryLudwig GrünerQueen VictoriaRosa BonheurRoyal Collection Trust
Huge refurb at St Paul’s boxing club as £865,000 council grant funds new roof and lift 13th March 2020 A major refurb of the city’s biggest boxing club will see a £865,000 grant from Hull City Council pay for a new roof and lift. St Paul’s Boxing Academy in North Church Side, which has produced a string of champions including Luke Campbell and Tommy Coyle in its 70-year history, will undergo a huge refit […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Hepworth ArcadeHull City CouncilLuke CampbellSport EnglandSt Paul’s Boxing AcademyTommy Coyle
Sculcoates Bridge to remain closed until further notice 12th March 2020 Sculcoates Bridge will remain closed to motorists until further notice. A three-day inspection has identified a number of issues with the structure, which now needs urgently repairing. Peter Curry, structures, safety and emergency planning manager for Streetscene, said: “We had hoped to get the bridge repaired and open to commuters by Friday morning, however following […] Read more News Transport & Streets Chapman StreetNorth BridgeSculcoates Bridge
Fishermen’s memorial books to stay on display in Hull 12th March 2020 Two fishermen’s memorial books have been temporarily moved from Hull Maritime Museum and relocated to Hull History Centre to allow people to continue to pay their respects to the thousands of fishermen lost at sea. The St Andrew’s Memorial Books will be on public display at Hull History Centre, off Worship Street, for the duration […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Councillor Daren HaleHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CitySTAND
Humber Mouth literature festival announces first events 12th March 2020 Hull’s premier literature festival has revealed its first events for 2020. Curated and hosted by Jennifer Hodgson, Humber Mouth’s reader-in-residence, these events for readers and writers will welcome some of the country’s best and most important contemporary writers to Hull. All events are free and will take place at Hull Central Library’s stunning James Reckitt […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Hull Central LibraryHull LibrariesHumber Mouth
Hull City Council and East Riding Council working towards strong regional devolution deal 12th March 2020 Hull City Council and East Riding Council are working towards a strong regional devolution deal between the two authorities, they have confirmed in a statement. A joint-statement from Councillor Stephen Brady, Leader of Hull City Council, and Councillor Richard Burton, Leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said the deal between the two local authorities […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News East Riding CouncilHull City Council
