Have you considered a career in local government? 5th February 2020 The latest job vacancies at Hull City Council will be revealed at an event this month. A vacancy and apprenticeship event will take place on Wednesday 19 February from 11am to 2pm at the BBC building in Queen’s Gardens, Hull. Visitors can learn about the latest vacancies at the local authority and find out how […] Read more News Hull City CouncilJobs
£1m East Park investment begins ahead of summer of fun 5th February 2020 East Park will see a new lease of life this year as Hull City Council invests more than £1 million in family facilities. The popular play park will close today for a £290,000 investment project, bringing a fresh look to the area and new play equipment for children. Next door, the splash pad is to […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor Dave CrakerEast ParkEast Park splash boatParksWrights Civil Engineers
Hull’s most popular cycling routes to receive makeover 4th February 2020 Plans to overhaul Hull’s cycling and walking offer have been revealed. These include ambitious plans to transform Hull’s streets and encourage more people to choose cycling and walking as an alternative mode of transport for at least part of their journey. The Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure plan (LCWIP) was developed by monitoring existing travel […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleCyclingDepartment for TransportLCWIP
Plans to transform Hull’s transport network have been revealed 4th February 2020 A six-year plan has been launched to detail how Hull will transform its transport infrastructure by 2026. The plans include how future transport projects can help support the city’s ambition to becoming carbon neutral by 2030 by encouraging residents and visitors to choose walking, cycling or public transport as their preferred form of transportation. Hull […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleCyclingroad safetytransport
See which Hull roads are being repaired over the next two years 4th February 2020 Some of Hull’s roads are set to receive a makeover. The streets will undergo repair and resurfacing works over the next few years as part of Hull City Council’s investment into the transport network. This work is being carried out as part of the commitment the local authority made in February last year to spend […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleRoadworkstransport
Eight young Hull musicians given generous grants towards tuition 4th February 2020 Eight talented young people from Hull have been given a big boost as they look to begin careers in music. The Rotary Club of Humberside, in partnership with Hull Music Service, announced the new recipients of its music tuition bursary scheme at a presentation evening at The Albemarle Centre. The youngsters will be given financial […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Hull Music ServiceMusicThe Rotary Club of Humberside
National Storytelling Week: Superheroes, wizards and witches 4th February 2020 It’s National Storytelling Week and there’s a host of things happening in Hull. Phil Earle, author of popular children’s books Superhero Street and Demolition Dad, is embarking on a storytelling tour of six schools across the city. Harry Potter Night 2020 is on February 7th at Central Library. Join us for an evening of storytelling, […] Read more Children and families News What's on Demolition DadHarry PotterHull Central LibraryPhil EarleSuperhero Street
Menopause survey reveals what Hull workplaces know about symptoms 4th February 2020 A survey looking at awareness of the menopause in the workplace in Hull has shown more than two thirds of people are happy to talk about its symptoms. The online survey was answered in workplaces across the city. Questions centred on awareness of menopause symptoms, their impact and how people might support someone affected by […] Read more News Public Health Councillor Gwen LunnHull City CouncilMenopausePeople’s PanelSurveysWorkforce Health and Wellbeing Forum
Pet Shop Boys to perform in Hull 4th February 2020 The iconic Pet Shop Boys will be visiting Hull’s Bonus Arena this summer. The band, who have sold more than 100 million records worldwide, will visit the arena on Wednesday 24 June. Pet Shop Boys are an English synth-pop duo, formed in London in 1981 and consisting of Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe. ANNOUNCEMENT@petshopboys will […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Bonus ArenaChris LoweNeil TennantPet Shop Boys
Plans for rebrand of Hull’s landmark Europa House approved 4th February 2020 Plans for the transformation of one of Hull’s landmark buildings have been approved. Work to redevelop the distinctive gold-clad Europa House could start within months after permission was granted for an upgrade that could create 600 jobs. The plans by developers Allenby Commercial would see the building on the corner of Anlaby Road and Ferensway […] Read more Business News Regeneration Allenby CommercialAnlaby RoadEuropa HouseFerensway
Hull to host first Northern Podcast Festival 3rd February 2020 The region’s first podcast festival is taking place this summer – and it’s happening right here in Hull. The Northern Podcast Festival will take place over four days in May and will include a number of well-known names from the world of podcasting. 🎧SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT🎧 We are so excited to announce our first act kicking […] Read more Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News What's on John GilbertMatt JohnsonNorthern Podcast FestivalThe Guilty Feminist
Clarence Street roadworks to finish next week 3rd February 2020 The final stage of roadworks to Clarence Street will be completed next week. The road will fully reopen to motorists on Saturday 15 February following the completion of resurfacing works. Repairs to the carriageway are still ongoing, which means the road will no longer open on Monday 10 February. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonRoadworksstreetscene
