Fascinating story of Hull’s trawlermen to be told in city’s communities 27th February 2020 Proceeds from a play and book based on the life of former Arctic Corsair skipper Jim Williams will allow the trawler’s story to be taken into the city’s communities. Hull actor Gordon Meredith and Jim’s daughter Jacky Devonshire have presented £1,000 to the Hull Maritime Foundation, a charity which supports the work of the Hull: […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Arctic CorsairHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritimeRedwood GladesSwinging the Lamp
Hull care leavers thriving in roles with major Hull firm 27th February 2020 Two Hull care leavers are thriving after being offered work placements with a major Hull construction firm. Jimmy Green and Nathan Bray, both 21, have accepted paid training and development roles with The Ashcourt Group, a family-run company with more than 300 employees. Jimmy and Nathan had been working with Room 42, a care leavers’ […] Read more News Regeneration AshcourtCare LeaversHull City CouncilMark JonesRoom 42
Jean Bishop Care Centre in line for another high-profile award 26th February 2020 A Hull care facility is in line for a prestigious national planning award. The Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre has been shortlisted for this year’s RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence. It is in line for recognition in the Excellence in Planning for Health and Wellbeing category. Councillor Daren Hale, Hull City Council’s portfolio holder for […] Read more News Planning Public Health Bee LadyCouncillor Daren HaleHull City CouncilJean Bishop Integrated Care CentreNHS Hull Clinical Commissioning GroupRTPI Awards
You can join this free one-hour suicide prevention training 26th February 2020 Free suicide prevention training workshops are happening in Hull in March as part of a region-wide #TalkSuicide campaign. The Humber, Coast and Vale Health and Care Partnership is hosting two workshops on Tuesday 17 March at Wellington House in Beverley Road, Hull. And members of the public are invited to attend to learn life-saving skills. […] Read more News Public Health Coast and Vale Health and Care PartnershipHumberSuicide
Briefing for Humberside PCC election candidates to be held 25th February 2020 A briefing for those standing in the next Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner Election is to be held. The pre-nomination candidate briefing for May’s election will be held on Monday 16 March at 6pm at County Hall in Cross Street, Beverley, which is the headquarters of East Riding Council. The briefing will give details of […] Read more News East Riding CouncilelectionsHumberside Police and Crime Commissioner
Consultation on gypsy and traveller sites to take place in Hull 24th February 2020 Hull City Council has agreed at a meeting of its Cabinet to consult people in the city and the travelling community on its recommendations to expand provision of sites for gypsies and travellers. The decision will now go to a full council meeting on Thursday 27 February. Detailed consultations will be held with the residents […] Read more Housing News Councillor Mike ThompsonHull City CouncilLocal PlanTraveller sites
Can you identify these people caught fly-tipping? 21st February 2020 Two people were caught on camera fly-tipping in Hull last month. On Friday 3 January, a man was caught fly-tipping a mattress in May Street. Anyone with information to help identify the offender should call 01482 300 300, quoting reference 380804. Two days later, a woman was also caught dumping a bag of rubbish in […] Read more Environment News Waste Caught on cameraCouncillor Anita HarrisonFly-tippingFreehold StreetMay Street
Work to ramp up access to popular museum is well underway 21st February 2020 Work to install new steps and access ramp to the entrance of Hull’s Maritime Museum is well under way. As part of the third phase of the public realm improvements, these enhancements are expected to take 10 weeks to complete, using the same York stone to match the current building sources from Yorkshire. With support […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleDCMSHull Maritime MuseumPublic Realm
New sauna adds finishing touch to Ennerdale Leisure Centre 20th February 2020 A new sauna has added a finishing touch to the £2m makeover of Ennerdale Leisure Centre. The leisure centre now also benefits from steam room facilities that were officially opened today by the Lord Mayor. Lord Mayor, Councillor Steve Wilson, also unveiled a plaque to officially open Ennerdale Leisure Centre in a civic ceremony this […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor Dave CrakerCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonHCALLord MayorSauna
See how Hull is protecting the city from flooding 20th February 2020 Specialist equipment to help protect the city from flooding has been brought to Hull. Three new water pumps have been purchased by Hull City Council to help pump out excess water in the event of flooding. The pumps are capable of removing 60 litres of water per second. It comes after the city experienced an […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Bransholme pumping stationCouncillor Mike ThompsonEnnerdale cycle trackHumber estuaryRiver HullStorm CiaraStorm Dennis
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 19th February 2020 With half-term coming to an end, here’s a list of weekend offerings that are bound to keep adults and children alike entertained. Immerse yourself in the world of fairy tales with The Twisted Tale of Hansel and Gretel, or reminisce the nineties with the incredible duo that is the Lighthouse Family. Here are 5 things […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News 5 things to do in Hull this weekendBonus ArenaFerens Art GalleryHansel and GretelHull City HallHull MinsterHull Truck TheatreLighthouse Family
Have your say on a piece of history 19th February 2020 A public vote is being launched for people to have their say on which historic artefacts they would like to see as part of future exhibitions. From Monday 24 February, items from Hull’s Maritime Museum will go head-to-head in a daily competition in which the public can chose their favourite pieces to form part of […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Museums News Councillor Daren HaleHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityPeople's Choice Exhibition
