Hull Fair 2019 to bring two big wheels for first time 30th September 2019 White-knuckle rides, tasty treats, fairground stalls, bright lights and music are back in the city as Hull Fair opens on Friday. It is the 726th consecutive year the city has hosted event, which is Europe’s largest travelling fair. Lord Mayor of Hull, Councillor Steve Wilson said: “Hull Fair is ingrained in the people of Hull […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Hull FairLord MayorWalton Street
‘Spectacular’ James Bond concert coming to Hull 30th September 2019 A ‘spectacular’ concert featuring some of the most recognisable theme songs in cinematic history is coming to Hull. The James Bond Concert Spectacular will be performed at Hull City Hall on Saturday 20 June next year. The show will feature the classic theme music from 007 films including Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever, Skyfall, Thunderball, Goldeneye […] Read more Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News What's on James Bond
Here is Hull’s best garden 27th September 2019 The winners of this year’s Hull in Bloom competition were announced at a presentation evening last night (Thursday 26 September) in The Guildhall. Terry Alsop of Waldegrave Avenue, Hull, walked away with the title of Hull in Bloom winner 2019. Mr Alsop was awarded the title after the judges unanimously voted his garden as the […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Councillor Anita HarrisonCouncillor Lynn PetriniGardeningGuildhallHull in Bloom
10 Hull residents prosecuted for waste offences 27th September 2019 10 Hull residents have been prosecuted for environmental crimes including fly-tipping and untidy land. Lee Stringer of Constantine Close, was ordered to pay £670 after failing to produce documents relating to household waste found dumped on the side of a road. He was prosecuted under Section 2(1)(b) Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act Florian Enciu and Violetas […] Read more Environment News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonEnvironmental Protection Act 1990Fly-tippingwaste
See Whitefriargate regeneration plans at city centre exhibition 27th September 2019 Plans for the regeneration of Whitefriargate will go on show on Tuesday 1 October as the Humber High Street Challenge Fund grant scheme is launched. The historic street in Hull city centre will receive £1m as part of the scheme that will provide £1.95m in funding across the four Humber authorities. An event at 15 […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHumber High Street Challenge FundHumber LEPWhitefriargate
Historic Pearson Park archway heads home 27th September 2019 Work to bring home the historic Pearson Park archway begins next week. The gateway was removed from the park last year as part of the £3.8m Pearson Park Restoration Project, which will restore the park’s historic assets and reinstate some of its original Victorian features which have been lost over the years. The cast iron […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration National Lottery Heritage FundPearson ParkPearson Park Restoration Project
Hull Ice Arena closed for essential repair work 26th September 2019 Hull Ice Arena has closed until further notice due to essential maintenance work. An issue with the arena’s gas supply has affected the building’s air conditioning system, which could cause problems with the surface of the ice. It has also affected the arena’s hot water supply. The work is expected to be completed next week. […] Read more Ice Arena News Councillor Daren HaleHull City CouncilHull Pirates
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 26th September 2019 This weekend in Hull is all about BBC’s Contains Strong Language festival, with both free and ticketed performances taking place across the city. We are also heading out to see some art at the University of Hull, catch a musical tribute to a legendary 1960s rock group, stop in at a beautiful event and take […] Read more Hull City Hall Museums News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendBBCBonus ArenaContains Strong LanguageUniversity of Hull
Can you identify this woman caught fly-tipping in Edgecumbe Street? 24th September 2019 This woman was caught fly-tipping rubbish on Edgecumbe Street - can you help identify her? Read more Environment News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonEdgecumbe StreetFly-tipping
Have you ever felt pressure to carry on drinking? 24th September 2019 A new campaign has been launched to raise awareness that drinking too much increases breast cancer risk. The Spot of Lunch campaign emphasises that two units of alcohol per day will cause one extra woman in every 50 to develop breast cancer. It is supported by Hull City Council’s Public Health team and includes a […] Read more News Public Health Alcohol Health AllianceHull City CouncilSpot of Lunch
BBC Contains Strong Language in Hull: 10 performances not to miss 24th September 2019 Contains Strong Language, the BBC’s national poetry and spoken-word festival, is back in Hull this weekend. The prestigious three-day celebration of the spoken word thrusts in the spotlight with coverage on radio and television both nationally and locally. A partnership between the BBC, Wrecking Ball Press, Arts Council England, the British Council and the Makassar […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Theatre What's on Arts Council EnglandBBCBritish CouncilCamille O'SullivanChiedu OrakaContains Strong LanguageDean WilsonHull CollegeHull Truck TheatreRiver HullSimon ArmitageUniversity of HullWrecking Ball Press
Here is how vulnerable people can find a Safe Place in Hull 23rd September 2019 Vulnerable people in Hull can feel safer in the city thanks to a project that provides support when its needed most. Safe Place Hull works with shops, banks, bus stations, tourist attractions and other public places to create a safe environment someone can go for help if they are lost, worried or confused. Staff at […] Read more News Public Health Councillor Gwen LunnHull City CouncilHumberside Police and Crime CommissionerSafe Place
