HMO rule change considered by Hull City Council 17th December 2019 A new provision to block development rights to turn family homes into houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) has been supported by Hull City Council’s Cabinet. The Article 4 direction to remove rights for converting smaller homes into HMOs will now be considered by Full Council next month. The new provision has been designed to ensure […] Read more Business Council Government and Democracy Housing News Regeneration Article 4CabinetCouncillor Daren HaleFull CouncilHMOs
Litter enforcement is coming to Hull 17th December 2019 Posters warning people they will be fined for littering have gone live around Hull today. The advertising campaign informs the public they will be fined £100 for littering in the city. Increased litter enforcement will be carried out by Local Authority Support Ltd from Tuesday 7 January. Fines issued by litter wardens will be reduced […] Read more Environment News Waste Councillor Anita Harrisonenvironmentlitter enforcementLocal Authority Supportstreetscene
Decade of transformation: How Hull has changed in the past 10 years 17th December 2019 It’s been an incredible decade for Hull. The past 10 years have seen FA Cup and Challenge Cup finals for both sides of the city, the arrival of Siemens and, of course, UK City of Culture. Hull is certainly different to how it was 10 years ago, with millions of pounds of investment regenerating and […] Read more Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre Museums News Regeneration Fruit MarketHull MarinaHull MinsterHull New TheatreQueen Victoria SquareRegenerationTrinity MarketTrinity Square
City singing projects come together for Christmas celebration 13th December 2019 A celebration of singing is coming to the Guildhall next week and you can bag a ticket to join them. Singing City Christmas will see a selection of singing groups, who have grown out of the council’s Singing City initiative, come together to entertain an audience on Wednesday 18 December. Hull Freedom Chorus, Hull Visual […] Read more Christmas Leisure & Culture News Councillor Dave CrakerHull Chaps ChorusHull Freedom ChorusHull Visual ChoirSinging CitySinging City Christmas
Hull General Election 2019: as it happened 12th December 2019 On Thursday 12 December, people in Hull went to the polls to cast their votes in the General Election. MPs were elected across three constituencies in Hull – Hull East, Hull North and Hull West & Hessle. Below are the results from each constituency – Hull East Julia Brown (Green Party) – 784 Marten Hall […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News
Cut down on alcohol this festive season with Hull’s alternative ale trail 12th December 2019 Pubs and bars in Hull’s Old Town are part of a new Low Ale Trail highlighting the best venues to get craft beers, cocktails and spirits without the alcohol kick. Maps and a website have been created in time for Christmas party planning guaranteed to keep everyone happy. The trail takes in 15 venues in […] Read more Christmas News Public Health ChristmasLow Ale TrailOld TownPublic healthpubs
Exhibition explores heritage and traditions of Hull refugees 12th December 2019 A community of refugees are sharing their cultural heritage and traditions in a new exhibition. Hull’s Banyamulenge community fled conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo eight years ago. Their exhibition, Minority Voice, is on display at Hull History Centre until January 18. The exhibition includes examples and photographs of art and artefacts, and video footage […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on BanyamulengeHull History Centre
Splash boat renovation begins as contractor appointed to restore historic ride 11th December 2019 A contractor has been appointed to carry out the renovation of Hull’s East Park splash boat. John H Rundle Limited will carry out the design and restoration of the historic water chute before it reopens to visitors in spring 2020. The listed Wicksteed splash boat has been providing thrills to visitors since 1929 and is […] Read more Environment Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor Dave CrakerEast Park splash boatRundles
Bring It On: The Musical is heading to Hull 11th December 2019 The Tony Award-nominated Bring It On: The Musical is heading to Hull next year. The show, inspired by the 2000 film of the same name, promises to take audiences on a high-flying journey of explosive choreography and tricks. It will be performed at the Hull New Theatre from Tuesday 7 July to Saturday 11 July […] Read more Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News Bring It On: The MusicalTony Award
‘Aqua greens’ and how Hull is tackling flood risk 11th December 2019 Actions are in place to alleviate flood risk across Hull after unprecedented rainfall over the past three months. It comes after September, October and November brought more than double the average rainfall in the city. Hull has the second-highest number of properties at flood risk in the UK outside of London, with more than 95 […] Read more Community and Living Living With Water News Planning Regeneration Aqua greensBransholme pumping stationCouncillor Mike ThompsonEnvironment AgencyFlood defenceFlood protectionFloodingYorkshire Water
General Election in Hull: Boxes ready for 128 polling stations 10th December 2019 Boxes are ready for 128 polling stations across three Hull constituencies ahead of Thursday’s General Election. Polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm for people to vote on who represents their constituency in Parliament. In Hull, three MPs will be elected in Hull East, Hull North and Hull West and Hessle. In Hull […] Read more General Election News Councillor Steve WilsonelectionsGeneral Election 2019GuildhallHull EastHull NorthHull West and HessleLord Mayor
Hull doctor says parents should do this key thing before Christmas 9th December 2019 Parents and carers in Hull have been urged to take the advice of doctors and other medical professionals when it comes to the flu vaccine. Take-up is currently lower than usual for this time of year and as colder temperatures set in, the message is that it’s not too late to get the vaccine. All […] Read more Children and families Christmas News Public Health Flu vaccineHull City CouncilNHS Hull CCG
