How Hull is responding to flooding 15th November 2019 Following yesterday’s downpour, a number of leisure services have been affected. Sutton Park Golf Course remains closed due to waterlogged grounds and the local authority’s amateur football and rugby pitches will not be in use over the weekend. Gully cleansing crews worked through the night to protect properties from flooding, saving potential damage ten houses […] Read more Community and Living Environment Living With Water News Councillor Mike ThompsonEnvironment AgencyFloodingHumberside Fire and RescueOldfleet Primary School
How £16m Arco head office in Hull’s Fruit Market will look 15th November 2019 Construction has begun on the £16m Arco head office development in Hull. The project will see the construction of a prestigious new head office for Arco, the UK’s leading safety business, marking a major milestone in the £80m rejuvenation of the waterfront Fruit Market area. The Arco building will be the largest new-build office development […] Read more Business News Regeneration ArcoCouncillor Daren HaleFruit MarketWykeland Beal
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 15th November 2019 The weekend starts tonight with art, comedy, a visit by Father Christmas and a chance to watch a bunch of muscular athletes beat seven bells out of each other among your entertainment options over the next few days. Here are 5 things to do in Hull this weekend. 1. Quayvaria – The Enchanted Village Princes […] Read more Ferens Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News 5 things to do in Hull this weekendBonus ArenaChristmasChristmas 2019Christmas lightsChristmas lights switch-onFerens Art GalleryQueen Victoria SquareReflection: British Art in an Age of ChangeWWE
Hull City Council agrees to purchase former McBride factory 15th November 2019 Hull City Council has agreed to purchase the former premises of a Hull manufacturing company for £2.95 million. The local authority is to purchase the former McBride aerosol factory in West Carr Lane on the Sutton Fields Industrial Estate. The factory complex is next to the local authority’s Stockholm Road Depot, which is shared by […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleHull City CouncilKWLMcBridestreetsceneSutton Fields
Rain can’t stop thousands turning out for Hull’s Christmas lights switch-on 15th November 2019 Despite the pouring rain, Hull city centre saw an incredible turnout for the Christmas lights switch-on. Thousands turned out for the moment that signalled the start of Christmas in the city as Lord Mayor Councillor Steve Wilson and special guests hit the big button to bathe Queen Victoria Square in festive illumination. Watch the switch-on […] Read more Christmas Civic Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News Christmas 2019Councillor Steve WilsonHull Christmas 2019
Lord Mayor to bring new Christmas Tree Festival to Hull Minster 14th November 2019 Business and organisations have been invited to take part in a charity Christmas tree festival next month. The event will see decorated Christmas trees displayed at the Hull Minster. It takes place from Tuesday 3 to Sunday 8 December from 10am to 4pm. Funds will be raised for the Lord Mayor’s Charity Appeal Fund, which […] Read more Christmas Civic News ChristmasChristmas 2019Christmas HullCouncillor Steve WilsonHull MinsterLord Mayor
Hull has one of the top performing high streets in the UK, new research shows 13th November 2019 Hull’s high street is among the country’s most thriving, according to new data. Retail closures across the UK have reached a five-year high – with 16 stores shutting every day. But Hull has sustained the performance of its high street, according to a study by online investment platform Asktraders. The research looked at open data […] Read more News Regeneration Albion SquareAsktradersHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMark JonesONSWhitefriargate
People from Hull pictured under water in new Ferens exhibition 13th November 2019 A new photography exhibition featuring people from Hull submerged in water is to go on display at Ferens Art Gallery this weekend. Sea; the Remains Between is the latest in an award-winning series of work from visual artist and filmmaker Estabrak. The photographs feature people from diverse communities in Hull portrayed submerged in water. They […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on ArtEstabrakFerens Art Gallery
Hull’s Victoria Pier flood defences approved by Secretary of State 13th November 2019 Plans to upgrade flood defences at Hull’s Victoria Pier have been given the go-ahead. The Victoria Pier Frontages flood defence plans include higher flood walls constructed along a section of the Humber frontage. The new walls will also feature glazed sections to allow views of the Humber Estuary and a raised promenade allowing views over […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Councillor Daren HaleEnvironment AgencyHumberHumber estuaryHumber: Hull Frontage Flood Defence schemeNatural EnglandRobert JenrickSecretary of State for Local GovernmentVictoria Pier Frontages flood defence scheme
Hull named in top 10 improved cities for economic wellbeing 13th November 2019 Hull has been named as one of the UK’s top 10 cities for economic improvement. PwC’s Good Growth for Cities 2019 measures the performance of the UK’s largest cities against 10 indicators considered by the public as the most important for economic wellbeing. It considers factors such as jobs, income and health as the most important […] Read more Business News Regeneration Demos-PwC Good Growth for Cities IndexHull City CouncilMark JonesPwC
Changes made at Hull’s household waste and recycling centres 12th November 2019 Recyclers in Hull are being urged to sort bags of mixed waste before visiting household waste and recycling centres. Changes are being made to improve the city’s recycling efforts after it was found around two-thirds of bagged waste contained items easy to recycle such as textiles, glass bottles, cans, paper, cardboard, plastics and electrical items. […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonenvironmentHousehold waste and recycling centresrecycling
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
