Rough sleeper numbers in Hull down 31 per cent 6th March 2020 Hull has seen a 31 per cent decrease in the number of rough sleepers – bucking the national trend. Rough sleeper figures published by the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government showed numbers in the city have fallen from 26 to 18 since the last count in 2018. Nationally, there was a nine per […] Read more Housing News Communities and Local GovernmentCouncillor John BlackEmmaushomelessnessHousingrough sleepingWilson Centre
Roadworks to begin in Southcoates Lane and Marfleet Avenue 5th March 2020 Essential resurfacing works will be taking place in Southcoates Lane this weekend. The works will take place from Saturday 7 March at 7pm to Sunday 8 March at 6am in Southcoates Lane. The road will be closed from Hedon Road to Haller Street. The diversion route for motorists will be via Preston Road, Marfleet Lane […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonHedon RoadMarfleet AvenueSouthcoates Lane
Fascinating stories from D-Day war veteran told in Hull 5th March 2020 A D-Day war veteran will talk about one of the Second World War’s most intriguing untold stories in Hull. The T124T, known as the Tatty Mob, were a wartime Naval Rescue Tug Service. Jim Radford – who is believed to be the youngest surviving fighter from the D-Day landings – will discuss his experiences and […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on D-DayHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritimeSecond World War
Hull’s famous National Picture Theatre to see stabilising work 5th March 2020 Work to stabilise the 106-year-old National Picture Theatre will begin this month. Hull contractors Hobson and Porter will arrive on site on Monday 16 March and spend around a month at the Beverley Road building to complete remedial work. The work is required to prepare the site for future conservation and repair works to the […] Read more News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHobson and PorterHull City CouncilNational Lottery Heritage FundNational Picture Theatre
5 FREE things to do in Hull this weekend 5th March 2020 We are starting this weekend’s events a day early with tonight’s terrific Trinity Live in the Old Town, which will again feature the city’s finest talent plus selected acts from across the country. Keep it musical with a free folk concert at the Hull Minster or enjoy an art attack at a couple of the […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendHull MinsterOpen ExhibitionTrinity LiveTrinity MarketUniversity of Hull
Arctic Corsair volunteers become Dementia Friends 5th March 2020 A group of Arctic Corsair volunteers have pledged to become Dementia Friends. The group completed dementia awareness training to better understand dementia, its signs and symptoms and how to build positive relationships with those affected by it. Dementia Friends is an Alzheimer’s Society initiative designed to transform how people think about dementia. Arctic Corsair volunteer […] Read more Museums News Alzheimer’s SocietyArctic CorsairDementia Friends
How Hull’s young people are being helped into creative jobs 5th March 2020 Young people in Hull are getting help to climb the career ladders in creative and cultural roles. Create To Change is a Goodwin Development Trust employment initiative aimed at young adults aged from 16 to 29 who live in Hull. The programme, set up in March 2017, provides with paid work opportunities and experience for young […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Create to ChangeGoodwin Development Trust
Three Ships Mural undergoes testing 5th March 2020 Core samples are being taken from the Three Ships Mural today (Thursday 5 March). It is part of a range of asbestos and strength tests that are now required following the listing of the mural. The testing has been agreed with Historic England. It will involve a series of holes, no larger than 100mm in […] Read more News Albion SquareThree Ships Mural
Your bin is getting tagged – for a good reason 4th March 2020 Black bins across Hull will soon be fitted with orange tags. The tags will be placed on bins from Tuesday 10 March to remind residents that food waste should be placed in the brown bin. It follows a study that found 26 per cent of household rubbish in black bins is food waste. Doug Sharp, […] Read more Environment News Waste BinsDoug Sharphousehold wastehousehold waste recycling centres
Learn how Hull’s carbon neutral future could look 4th March 2020 Hull’s ambitions to lead the UK’s decarbonisation push will be explained next week. Experts from the University of Hull, Hull City Council and Marketing Humber will share their journeys to cutting down on emissions at the Hull Carbon Neutral 2030 event. It will focus on carbon neutral pledges made by both the university and city […] Read more Environment News Climate changeGuildhallHull City CouncilMarketing HumberUniversity of Hull
Hull to host prestigious VisitEngland Awards 4th March 2020 Hull will host the 2020 VisitEngland Awards for Excellence – the highest accolade in English tourism. The awards will be held on Tuesday 16 June at the DoubleTree by Hilton, with a tourism Learning Expo also taking place at the Bonus Arena. Councillor Dave Craker, portfolio holder for leisure, culture and tourism, said: “These awards […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Bonus ArenaCouncillor Dave CrakerDoubleTree by HiltonMatt JukesVisit EnglandVisitEngland AwardsVisitEngland Awards for Excellence
Hull venues join forces to promote city’s music scene 4th March 2020 Some of Hull’s most popular and prestigious venues have joined forces to celebrate the area as a City of Music. Key partners have come together to promote and acknowledge the city’s rich music culture, history and aspirations. Hull City of Music aims to encourage the experience of live music within the community through attendance, participation […] Read more Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News AdelphiAsylumBonus ArenaCouncillor Dave CrakerHull City HallHull City of MusicHumber Street SeshWelly
