Why pupils should aim to attend school every day 13th September 2019 A campaign to encourage pupils to aim for 100 per cent school attendance has been launched in Hull. Headteachers from the city’s primary and secondary schools have launched the Every Day Counts campaign alongside Hull City Council to raise awareness of the benefits of attending school every day. Full-time primary and secondary school pupils who […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Every day countsHull City CouncilHull FCHull KRschool attendanceViking FM
What kind of housing do you want to see in Hull? 13th September 2019 Hull City Council is asking residents to share their views on the future of housing in Hull. A survey has been launched which asks the public what type of housing development they would prefer the authority to build, based on the needs of the city’s most vulnerable people. This could include bungalows or sheltered extra-care […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care Housing News adult social carecouncil housingCouncillor Gwen LunnHull City Council
9 things not to miss at Heritage Open Days in Hull 13th September 2019 Dozens of Hull’s most famous buildings are opening their doors from today as Heritage Open Days 2019 begins. The annual event, organised by Hull Civic Society, features walks, talks and open days at buildings of historical, architectural and cultural significance in the city. Nationally, Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture, […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on GuildhallHeritage Open DaysHull History CentreHumber Archaeology PartnershipNational Picture TheatrePearson ParkStepney Railway StationZachariah Pearson
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 12th September 2019 This weekend’s offerings in Hull include a free festival and a free look at some of the city’s most important heritage sites, plus some theatre, art and music for good measure. Here are 5 things to do in Hull this weekend. 1. Hull Old Town Festival Trinity Square 14 September 11am-4pm Free A free event […] Read more Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News What's on ArtlinkFootnotes On EqualityHull Old Town FestivalJubilee CentralThe Paul Mirfin BandTrinity SquareUp N Under
Comedy legend Ben Elton coming to Hull for first tour in 15 years 12th September 2019 One of the UK’s most popular stand-up comedians is coming to Hull next month. Ben Elton will bring his self-proclaimed “searing, scintillating, savagely hilarious” new show to Hull City Hall on Tuesday 8 October. It is the first tour for 15 years for the legendary comedian and writer, who co-penned TV programmes including Blackadder and […] Read more Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News What's on Ben EltonStand-up comedy
See inside exciting new Glass House complex in Queens Gardens 12th September 2019 A hotly anticipated Hull apartment development will be revealed at a launch event at the Ferens Art Gallery. The luxury Glass House complex next to Queens Gardens is expected to be completed in March next year. And now Iguana Developments, the Hull firm behind the project, is inviting people to get a first look inside […] Read more Business Ferens News Regeneration Glass HouseIguana DevelopmentsQueens Gardens
Hull Fair to see new parking restrictions in place 11th September 2019 New parking restrictions will be in place during Hull Fair next month. Several streets in Hull will have parking restrictions increased to allow only parking for residents with permits during the fair. Streets will include Granville Street, Lowther Street, Paisley Street, Perry Street, Ruskin Street, Sandringham Street and Walliker Street. The restrictions will be in […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor Dave CrakerHull FairWalton Street
This eight-foot-tall celebrity robot is coming to a Hull tech event 11th September 2019 A world-famous robot who has danced on stage with Rihanna and Will.I.Am is on his way to a Hull tech event. The 8ft Titan the Robot has been confirmed for the Tech Expo Humber at the Bonus Arena next month. The elaborate exoskeleton has also appeared alongside Will Smith and Jackie Chan at events including […] Read more Business News Regeneration What's on Bonus ArenaConnexinEast Riding CouncilHull City CouncilRihannaTech Expo HumberTitan the RobotWill SmithWill.I.Am
Family fun (and free ice cream) at Pickering Park 11th September 2019 A free family fun day will take place at Pickering Park on Saturday 14 September. It will see a host of free family activities, with children’s rides, face-painting, donkey rides and sporting activities. A number of the council’s partners will also be there providing information on their services, including Humberside Police, Humberside Fire and Rescue […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Lynn PetriniDove HouseHull City CouncilHumberside Fire and RescueHumberside PoliceNeighbourhood Network HullNHSPickering ParkSportsability
Brave brothers give domestic abuse warning after murder of mother and sister 10th September 2019 Two brothers have today given a moving account of the murder of their mother and sister, by their father. Speaking at the Hull Domestic Abuse Conference today, Luke and Ryan Hart, founders of CoCo Awareness, spoke about decades of control which ended with the murder of their mother and sister days after the two escaped […] Read more Children and families News domestic abuseHull Community Safety PartnershipHull Domestic Abuse ConferenceUniversity of Hull
Can you help identify these fly-tipping offenders in Hull? 10th September 2019 Can you identify any of these three men caught fly-tipping rubbish in Alfred Street in Hull? The incident in Alfred Street on Monday 29 April was captured on two CCTV cameras. One camera showed two men removing trees from a flat-back vehicle. Another camera recorded a third man depositing the trees on land in Alfred […] Read more Environment News Waste Alfred StreetCouncillor Anita HarrisonFly-tipping
Could you help save a life? 10th September 2019 A short video could help you prevent a suicide. A series of brief walk-through scenarios have been designed to help people spot signs someone is struggling and start a conversation. Today is World Suicide Prevention Day and people all over the country are being asked to visit the site and share the link when they […] Read more News Public Health Councillor Gwen LunnSuicideWorld Suicide Prevention DayZero Suicide Alliance
