Tech Week Humber 2020: All you need to know 12th March 2020 Hull City Council has been announced as Tech Week Humber’s headline partner for the second year in a row. Last year’s Tech Expo Humber event at the Bonus Arena was the first of its kind in the region, attracting 2,000 people over a two-day period and reaching a 1.5 million people through PR and social […] Read more Business News Regeneration Bonus ArenaCouncillor Daren HaleTech Expo HumberTech Week HumberTechnology
Learn how anti-social behaviour can be tackled in Hull communities 11th March 2020 Update: Following yesterday’s advice from the government, Hull City Council has cancelled the Not Where I Live week events in the city to ensure we are supporting the efforts to maintain public safety. A push to raise awareness of how anti-social behaviour can be tackled in communities will take place in Hull. Hull City Council’s […] Read more Community and Living News Hull City CouncilHumberside Fire and RescueHumberside PoliceNot Where I Live
Why today is the day to quit smoking 11th March 2020 Hull smokers have been urged to seize this year’s No Smoking Day message – Today’s The Day – and seek support to stop. The city still has some of the highest smoking rates in the country and, while these are falling slowly, health experts say there is still “a long way to go”. Hull’s Director […] Read more News Public Health No Smoking DaySmokefree Hull
Ferens opens after dark for special event 11th March 2020 Ferens Art Gallery will be opening its doors after dark next week for Ferens Late, a programme of events aimed at encouraging younger audiences to the gallery. The event, on Thursday 19 March from 7pm to 9pm, will see artists from this year’s Open exhibition discuss their work, in conversation with local art studios and […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Art GalleryFuture Ferens
Roadworks to begin in Manor Road 11th March 2020 Essential resurfacing works will take place in Manor Road, west Hull, next week. Road closures will be in place for two weeks as repairs are undertaken in two stages. A road closure to through traffic between Willerby Road and Westlands Road will be in place from Monday 16 March to Wednesday 25 March. A second […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonManor RoadWestlands RoadWillerby RoadWold Road
New council housing plan launched in Hull 10th March 2020 Plans to deliver up to 250 new council homes in Hull have been announced. The next phase of the city’s council housing plan will see small sites developed across the city, providing from 150 to 250 homes for rent over the next three to five years. It will contribute to the 620 new homes a […] Read more Housing News Planning council housingCouncillor John BlackHomesearchHull City Council
How the new East Park splash pad could look 10th March 2020 New CGI images of the splash pad at East Park have been published ahead of a revamp. Plans to refurbish the popular feature will begin soon as the contractor is been announced. Water play specialists Ustigate will set to work in the coming weeks with a full redesign of the facility. In a decision record […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor Dave CrakerEast Park
Find out more about property investment in Hull 10th March 2020 A group of Hull businesses are hosting an event on Thursday to act as a one-stop shop for those looking to find out more about property investment. Hull Property Investment Discovery Day will highlight Hull’s evolving residential property market, share best practice from local industry experts and showcase current opportunities. The event has been organised […] Read more Business Housing News Regeneration Hull Property Investment Discovery DayIguana DevelopmentsMy-Agent
Armed Forces veterans to learn about mental health support 10th March 2020 Veterans and their families in Hull will be given the chance to learn about health support in the region. The second annual Supporting Our Armed Forces Community event is a chance to look at help available for veterans across the region. This year, the focus is on health and, in particular, mental health. About 200 […] Read more Adult social care Civic News Armed ForcesHull City CouncilVeterans
Hull care leaver now competing for international business award 10th March 2020 A Hull woman who built a successful business with her partner after they met in a Hull care home has been shortlisted for an international business award. Sarah Fenwick and partner Gareth Pennington escaped issues around homelessness, drugs and mental health which trapped family members. The pair set up Tree Fellas, a Hull firm of […] Read more Business Education and Learning News Care LeaversTree Fellas
Hull bucks national trend with multi-million-pound leisure investment 9th March 2020 Hull is leading the way in leisure investment as a report finds almost two-thirds of the country’s leisure centres are in need of improvements. Figures released by the Local Government Association show nearly two-thirds of UK leisure centres are in need of urgent investment. In Hull, it is a very different story – with both Woodford […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Albert Avenue bathsBeverley Road bathsCouncillor Daren Hale
New screens to be fitted in Paragon Interchange 6th March 2020 New information screens for Paragon Interchange are being purchased by Hull City Council. A total of 49 new screens will be installed in the station, enabling bus passengers to plan their journeys as efficiently as possible, with real-time updates on bus arrival and departure times using smart technology. The investment comes after the screens stopped […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets ConnexinCouncillor Daren HaleParagon Interchangepublic transportSmart City
