Tender process opens for Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball restoration 17th March 2020 Contractors are being invited to be involved in restoring one of the UK’s last remaining time balls in Hull. This summer will see the start of a comprehensive restoration of the Guildhall tower, including the removal of the existing replica Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball and installation of a fully working new one. Now companies are […] Read more Civic News Councillor Daren HaleGuildhallHull City CouncilHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritime
Coronavirus latest: cancellations and closures in Hull and East Riding 17th March 2020 Here are some of the events and venues seeing closures on Tuesday. Read more Cancellations Closures Coronavirus News Public Health What's on Bonus ArenaCity of Culture volunteersHumber Street GalleryNot Where I LiveREYTARoom 42Trinity LiveTrinity Market
From the Royal Navy to adult social care, this is Stacie’s story 17th March 2020 Social workers play an indispensable role in our society. In Hull, there are hundreds of social workers. One such worker is Stacie King. The 30-year-old works as a newly qualified social worker for Hull City Council. She has been in the post for eight months, helping vulnerable adults through what can be described as often […] Read more Adult social care News adult social careFalklandsRoyal NavyWorld Social Work Day
Coronavirus sees two shows at Hull City Hall postponed 16th March 2020 Two events at Hull City Hall have been postponed due to challenges related to coronavirus. Milton: Impossible, a show from British comedian Milton Jones, was due to go ahead on Wednesday 18 March. And Francis Rossi – I Talk Too Much was scheduled for Thursday 30 April. Both have been postponed until a suitable later […] Read more Cancellations Coronavirus Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News Francis RossiMilton Jones
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
