5 things to do in Hull this weekend 23rd January 2020 A musical quartet of events begins with a delightfully angsty appearance by a cult favourite band that will be followed by a huge record fair, a show exploring music in film and an award-winning folk musician. And those missing Christmas can take in a charity panto featuring the city’s BBC broadcasting staff. Here are 5 […] Read more Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendBarrie RutterEliza CarthyHalf Man Half BiscuitHull MinsterHull Record FairHull Truck TheatreMother GooseThe WellyUniversity of Hull
Albion Square to focus on office space and leisure 23rd January 2020 Proposals for the multi-million pound mixed-use Albion Square development will focus more on office space and leisure. The new proposals include an increased focus on leisure and commercial space, which has the flexibility to adapt to the changing face of modern city centres including the requirements for high-quality office space. The changes in proposals are […] Read more News Regeneration Albion Square
This Hull guide will lead to hundreds of high-quality homes 23rd January 2020 A new residential design guide has been launched for Hull. The Hull Residential Design Guide will lead to the delivery of more than 620 homes high-quality homes per year across the city. It is the first planning policy adopted by the city specifically addressing the design quality of new housing. The document has been developed […] Read more Business Housing News Planning Regeneration Alex CoddHarper PerryHull City CouncilHull Residential Design Guide
Free dog microchipping session in Hull soon 23rd January 2020 A free dog microchipping session is being held in Hull next month. Dog-owners can take their good boys and girls to the drop-in event on Tuesday 4 February at the Bespoke Resource Centre in Zeals Garth from 11am to 3pm. Hull City Council and the Dogs’ Trust have teamed up or organise the session. No […] Read more News Public Health Carr House Rescue CentreDogs TrustHull City Council
Illegal cigarettes seizures in Hull up 1,200 per cent – thanks to the public 22nd January 2020 The amount of illicit tobacco seized in Hull has risen sharply over the past two years – and people in the city are helping to keep it off the streets. In 2017, public protection officers and partners recovered 79,120 cigarettes. In 2019, that figure rose to 1,085,620 – an increase of 1,272 per cent. In […] Read more News Public Health illegal tobaccoKeep It OutPublic Protection
Hull Maritime Museum doors locked ahead of stunning £11m revamp 22nd January 2020 The doors are now locked at Hull Maritime Museum ahead of an exciting £11m transformation. The major refurbishment will feature stunning new exhibitions and improved access while also revealing more of the building’s original Victorian architecture. Building work will take about 19 months before new exhibitions are installed and collections returned. It is hoped the […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration Arctic CorsairArts Council EnglandCouncillor Daren HaleHCALHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
Whitefriargate shop fronts could be transformed as part of multi-million pound regeneration 21st January 2020 The vision for Whitefriargate continues to take shape with new concept designs, providing visual guidance on how shop frontages could be transformed, to go before councillors. The concept designs are part of a supplementary planning guidance document to help drive the regeneration of the historic Hull thoroughfare. They show ideas for how various existing shop units […] Read more Business News Planning Regeneration Whitefriargate
Roadworks to start in Ellerburn Avenue 21st January 2020 Essential resurfacing works will take place in Ellerburn Avenue from Monday 27 January to Monday 24 February. The road will be closed in both directions and a signed diversion will be in place via York Road and Orchard Park Road. Buses will also be diverted via York Road. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for highways […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonEllerburn AvenueOrchard Park RoadRoadworksYork Road
A day in the life of … a Hull bus driver 20th January 2020 We meet East Yorkshire Buses driver Paul Madeley with the view from behind the wheel of the number 33. Read more News Opinion Transport & Streets A Day in the LifeHull City CouncilpotholesRoadworksstreetscene
Hull to display stunning helmets worn in battle by Persian Empire soldiers 20th January 2020 Ornate helmets worn in battle by Persian Empire soldiers will go on display in Hull next month. Exploring Islamic Art: helmets will be on show at Hull and East Riding Museum from Monday 10 February to Sunday 29 March. The collection consists of two “kulah khud” helmets worn by Persian Empire soldiers in the 18th […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHCALHull and East Riding MuseumIslamic artPersian Empire
Best and worst places for hygiene in Hull 17th January 2020 The latest hygiene ratings for every Hull food business reveal which spots are spick and span and which warrant a wide berth. The good news is that almost 92 per cent have a “satisfactory”’ rating of three or above and the vast majority have the highest possible rating of five. Of a total of 1,825 […] Read more News Public Health environmentFood Standards Agency
How £4.3m Queens Gardens refurb will honour Hull’s history 17th January 2020 The £4.3m refurbishment of Queens Gardens will honour the city’s history, according to the firm working on the project. Chartered landscape architecture firm Southern Green is working closely with Hull City Council and city historians on the new-look Queens Gardens. The firm specialises in historic landscape restoration, urban regeneration and major parks. Chris Mitton, senior […] Read more News Regeneration HeritageHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityQueens Gardens
