‘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
Roadworks to start in Hull’s Thomas Clarkson Way 6th December 2019 Essential roadworks are to take place in Thomas Clarkson Way from Monday 9 December to Wednesday 11 December. The resurfacing works will take place from 7pm to 5am for three evenings next week. The road will be closed in both directions for the duration of the works and traffic will be diverted via Ennerdale, Bude […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonRoadworksThomas Clarkson Way
Here’s why more potholes will be repaired in Hull 6th December 2019 A new system to tackle pothole repairs has been launched in Hull. Hull City Council recently adopted the Confirm On Demand system, a piece of digital software that means potholes can now be repaired in less than 24 hours. Over the past few years, on average 2,000 potholes were repaired each year. However since this […] Read more News Transport & Streets Confirm On DemandCouncillor Daren Halepotholes
Mrs Brown’s Boys show to visit Hull next year 6th December 2019 The award-winning Mrs Brown’s Boys is to visit Hull next year. Mrs Brown D’Live Show Encore Tour is coming to the Bonus Arena for two shows on Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 June 2020. Mrs Brown’s Boys has been a TV ratings smash across the globe, winning awards including five BAFTAs, four National Television Awards […] Read more News What's on Bonus ArenaMrs Brown's Boys
Il Divo announce Hull 2020 date 6th December 2019 International classical crossover band Il Divo are coming to Hull next year. The male quartet – created by Simon Cowell – will perform at the Bonus Arena on Tuesday December 17 2020. The group will be coming to the city on their Christmas With Il Divo tour, which will see them perform all their greatest […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Bonus ArenaIl Divo
Could this Hull charity Christmas song reach the UK top 40? 5th December 2019 A song recorded in Hull will reach the UK top 40 and raise money for disadvantaged children this Christmas if campaigners get their way. The charity Christmas song called A Winter’s Dream will be released on Friday 6 December. Written and recorded in the city, the song features Hull singer Jessika Mae alongside “The Thousand […] Read more Christmas News A Winter’s DreamBonus ArenaChristmas HullElement StudiosJessika MaeMusic
4 free Christmas markets in Hull (and one in Beverley) this weekend 5th December 2019 Advent calendars have been broken into (and perhaps entirely scoffed in some households …) yet many in Hull will again have left their Christmas shopping until just weeks before Christmas. Put it off no longer! Head out this weekend with pockets filled with gold and snap up fantastic festive gifts from some cracking Christmas markets […] Read more Christmas News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendChristmas 2019Christmas HullHull CollegeHull MinsterHull Vineyard ChurchHumber StreetPickering ParkTrinity Square
Trinity Market in Hull named in UK’s top 10 favourites list 4th December 2019 Trinity Market in Hull’s Old Town has been named as one of the UK’s favourite markets. The indoor market has been voted as one of the country’s top 10 markets in a poll by the National Association of British Markets (NABMA). The finalists will now take part in a judging process before one market will […] Read more Business News Regeneration Great British Market AwardsHull Old TownNABMATrinity Market
Update: Woodford Leisure Centre swimming pools to remain closed until further notice 4th December 2019 An issue with the heating system at Woodford Leisure Centre means all three swimming pools at the facility will remain closed until further notice. The pools closed on Friday as Hull City Council teams worked to resolve the issue. Councillor Dave Craker, Hull City Council’s portfolio holder for culture, leisure and tourism, said: “The council’s […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport HCALWoodford
Teen judo star given free access to Hull leisure facilities 4th December 2019 A talented teenage athlete from Hull has been awarded an annual membership to Hull’s leisure facilities as part of a scheme to help the city’s future sporting stars reach world-class podiums. Tommy Jackson, 14, from east Hull, has become the second young person to receive the award through the Hull Culture and Leisure (HCAL) Talented […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport Councillor Marjorie BrabazonEast Yorkshire Judo AcademyHCALJudoTalented Athlete Scheme
