Trinity Market transformed into winter wonderland 12th November 2019 Hull’s thriving Trinity Market is getting into the Christmas spirit this year after a festive transformation. The market’s food hall will be converted into a winter wonderland with twinkling lights, greenery and a Christmas wishing tree ahead of a series of events. A Christmas kids’ zone with snow and a sleigh will be in place, […] Read more Christmas Leisure & Culture News What's on Christmas 2019Christmas HullJed and GaryMiddle Child TheatreTrinity Market
How the perfect Christmas tree was chosen for Hull city centre 12th November 2019 Visitors to Hull city centre may be feeling more festive after a 52ft Norway spruce arrived in Queen Victoria Square. At 6am on Friday, the conifer arrived in the square before a five-strong team lifted, pivoted and settled it into its plot, taking time to ensure it stands perfectly straight from every angle. The evergreen, […] Read more Christmas News Christmas 2019Hull Christmas 2019Hull Christmas tree
New data shows state of health in Hull 11th November 2019 The latest Adult Health and Wellbeing Survey for Hull has provided a detailed picture on the physical and mental wellbeing of people in the city. Participants answered a range of questions on their weight, activity levels, mental health, views on their communities, smoking, gambling, isolation and caring responsibilities in the survey, which was conducted in […] Read more News Public Health Adult Health and Wellbeing SurveyCouncillor Gwen LunnHull City CouncilNHSWeight loss
Update: Sutton Road Bridge works postponed 11th November 2019 Works at Sutton Road Bridge will not take place tomorrow and the bridge will be open as usual. The planned works have been postponed due to uncertainty in tomorrow’s weather forecast. They have been rescheduled for Wednesday 20 November. Read more News Transport & Streets Clough RoadRoadworksSutton Road Bridge
Foredyke ward to get first wave of Alcohol Ambassadors 11th November 2019 A pilot scheme designed to reduce problems associated with alcohol will launch in Hull’s Foredyke ward. The Alcohol Ambassador scheme – announced as Alcohol Awareness Week begins – will initially see Humberside Police PCSOs and Neighbourhood Team members trained to identify signs someone could be struggling. The project will then be extended to see members […] Read more News Public Health Alcohol AmbassadorsAlcohol Awareness WeekCouncillor Gwen LunnHumberside Police
Hull’s Christmas lights switch-on: All you need to know 11th November 2019 Hull’s stunning Christmas lights will be switched on by the Lord Mayor and special guests this week. Queen Victoria Square will come alive with light and sound installations on Thursday 14 November, with thousands expected to watch. Entertainment will get under way at 5pm, with performer Andy Train taking the reins as host on Hull […] Read more Christmas Civic News What's on ChristmasChristmas 2019Christmas lightsCouncillor Steve WilsonHull Christmas 2019Lord MayorQueen Victoria SquareSophie Carter
Millions who died in First World War remembered in Hull this weekend 8th November 2019 Hull will this weekend remember the millions who lost their lives in the First World War and subsequent conflicts. Hull’s annual service of remembrance will take place on Sunday at the Hull Cenotaph in Paragon Square, marking the 101st anniversary of the 1918 armistice. It will follow work to improve access to the Cenotaph which […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News What's on Bishop of HullCouncillor Steve WilsonFirst World WarHull CenotaphHumberside PoliceHumberside Police Concert BandLord Mayor
Deacon Blue are coming to Hull next year 8th November 2019 Legendary 1980s pop-rock outfit Deacon Blue will perform in Hull in 2020. The Scottish band will come to the Bonus Arena on Wednesday 20 November next year as part of their Cities Of Love Tour. They will perform hits including Real Gone Kid, Dignity, Loaded, When Will You and Your Town. Tickets for the all-seated […] Read more News What's on Bonus ArenaDeacon Blue
Hull City Council shortlisted for prestigious Council of the Year award 8th November 2019 Hull City Council has been shortlisted for a high-profile national award. The local authority is up for Council of the Year at the Local Government Chronicle’s LGC Awards in March next year. The council has also been shortlisted in the Housing Initiative and Public/Private Partnership categories. Chief executive Matt Jukes said: “The vital contribution that […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News East Riding CouncilEnvironment AgencyHull City CouncilLGC AwardsLiving With WaterLocal Government ChronicleMatt JukesYorkshire Water
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 7th November 2019 Millions who lost their lives in the First World War and subsequent conflicts will be remembered in Hull this weekend. The city is also hosting a famous portrait of one of its most celebrated sons, a performance about one of its unsung heroes, the return of a YouTube sensation and the bizarre misadventures of a […] Read more Ferens Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendHull CenotaphJonathan PiePark Street Performing Arts CentreRemembrance SundayStick ManWilliam Wilberforce
Voting in the General Election: all you need to know 7th November 2019 People across the country will next month be given the chance to vote on who represents their constituency in Parliament in the General Election. Read more Council Government and Democracy General Election News DemocracyGeneral Election 2019Matt JukesNotice of ElectionRegister to vote
Hull’s Jean Bishop care centre wins high-profile health award 7th November 2019 A revolutionary Hull care facility has scooped a high-profile national award for improving the lives of frail, older people in the city. The Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre won the best Community/Primary Care Service Redesign in the North, Midlands and East at the Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards last night. The centre was opened in […] Read more News Public Health City Health Care Partnership CICEmma LatimerHealth Service JournalHull City CouncilHumberside Fire and RescueJean BishopJean Bishop Integrated Care CentreNHS Hull CCG