Your chance to shape multi-million pound Whitefriargate regeneration 20th December 2019 People are being asked to influence the multi-million pound regeneration of Whitefriargate. The historic Hull thoroughfare has already secured millions of pounds of investment and next year, the council is bidding for up to £22m from the Government’s Future High Streets Fund. Visitors to Trinity Live, Trinity Market’s weekly live music event, last night were […] Read more News Regeneration Trinity LiveTrinity MarketWhitefriargate
5G switched on in Hull as UK’s most digitally connected city gets new mobile tech 20th December 2019 Telecoms firm EE has switched on 5G in Hull, bringing the UK’s latest mobile technology to the city. The city has been added to the network alongside Leeds, Newcastle, Nottingham, Sheffield and Sunderland. The mobile network operator, part of BT Group, is aiming to have 5G live in more than 70 cities and large towns […] Read more Business News Regeneration 5GBTEETechnology
Change is coming at Hull’s Wilson Centre 20th December 2019 Work to remodel the Wilson Centre will begin in January. Hull City Council’s flagship customer service centre in Alfred Gelder Street will see a meet-and-greet area created alongside new online stations where customers can access services. Cash kiosks, a waiting area and private interview rooms will also be added. The changes will also see the […] Read more Customer Services News Councillor Mike ThompsonHull City CouncilWilson Centre
5 Christmas pantos to see in Hull this weekend 19th December 2019 Panto is back in Hull … oh, yes it is! Well, that’s enough of that. It’s time to dust off the dames because this year’s musical, farcical offerings include the family classic Aladdin, a retelling of Peter Pan set in post-war Hull and a rock and roll take on the Little Mermaid. Here are 5 […] Read more Christmas Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News Theatre What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendAladdinBabes in the WoodHull Truck TheatreMiddle Child TheatrePantomimePeter PanRobin HoodSleeping BeautyThe Little Mermaid
From Hull to Halifax – new rail service launches 19th December 2019 Northern Rail has launched a new service to provide direct trains between Halifax and Hull. The improved east-to-west link means commuters have the option of travelling to Leeds twice an hour, up from just one journey. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for economic investment, said: “This additional service is one that will be welcomed by […] Read more Business News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleNorthern RailTransport for the North
Hull Maritime Museum to close as £11m major refurb begins 19th December 2019 Hull’s much-loved Maritime Museum will close its doors on Sunday 19 January for the start of an £11m major refurbishment. It signals the start of work on Hull’s huge maritime project as works to the museum’s main entrance get under way. A new ramp at the front entrance will improve access for disabled visitors and […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Arctic CorsairArts Council EnglandCouncillor Daren HaleDock Office ChambersHCALHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNorth End ShipyardSpurn Lightship
5 Hull books that make the perfect Christmas present 18th December 2019 It’s that time of year again. Christmas is creeping up on us and, for a lot of people, there’s still shopping to be done. Books always make for a great gift, but rather than dipping into the Stephen King back catalogue or buying a hastily drafted autobiography from the latest reality TV star, why not […] Read more Christmas News Amy Johnson - A Life in PicturesChristmas booksChristmas giftsDean WilsonJosephine CarrJoyce ChatwinLife Is What You Make ItMike WattsOur Honest Charlie WoodPaul GibbsRick WeltonSpit & HissTake Me Up The Lighthouse
Bin dates over the festive period are changing 18th December 2019 Waste collection dates for Hull residents will be changing over the Christmas and new year break. Bin collections will change slightly over a three-week period, before returning to normal next month. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for waste management at Hull City Council, said: “We would like to remind residents to check their bin collection […] Read more Christmas Community and Living Environment News Waste bin collectionChristmas wasteCouncillor Anita HarrisonHousehold waste and recycling centresrecyclingstreetscene
Hull wins £255,000 towards huge maritime heritage project 18th December 2019 The team behind Hull’s ambitious maritime project has secured more than £255,000 to conserve some of the city’s most important artefacts. The funding will help plug a £2.6m shortfall needed to hit £27.4m needed for the Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project. The successful bids were made to the John Ellerman Foundation for £170,000 and Arts […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Arctic CorsairArts Council EnglandCouncillor Daren HaleDock Office ChambersHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNorth End ShipyardSpurn Lightship
Pearson Park archway to be reopened this week 17th December 2019 The 150-year-old Pearson Park archway will be officially reopened this week. The gateway to the park will be reopened by the Lord Mayor of Hull on Thursday after a year-long project to renovate the historic structure. Councillor Steve Wilson will be joined by teams from the Pearson Park Trust, Hull City Council’s Pearson Park project […] Read more Civic Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor John FarehamNational Lottery Heritage FundPearson ParkPearson Park archwayPearson Park Restoration Project
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
