Quiz: How well do you know Hull’s parks? 16th July 2019 It’s Love Parks Week in Hull and the city has got so many fantastic parks and green spaces. But how well do you know them? Take our quick quiz to find out: [interaction id=”5d2ee06d44ed70827d6fb41b”] Read more News East ParkHull ParksLove Parks WeekPearson ParkPickering ParkQuizWest Park
Queens Gardens luxury apartments are latest ‘exciting’ city centre conversion 16th July 2019 An ‘exciting’ new apartment development next to Queens Gardens is the latest in a growing number of successful city centre conversion projects, according to Hull City Council’s deputy leader. The luxury Glass House complex is being built on the site of the former Queens Gardens Police Station. It will see 94 apartments with 21 duplex penthouses […] Read more News Planning Councillor Daren HaleGlass HouseIguana DevelopmentsQueens Gardens
Why this garden is going wild in Princes Avenue 16th July 2019 Love Parks Week will celebrate the glorious legacy left to Hull by the Victorians – beautiful formal parks and gardens that were part of a public health movement to have accessible green spaces in the city for residents. But tucked away in a corner of Pearson Park at the junction with Princes Avenue, you can find […] Read more Leisure & Culture News GardeningLove Parks WeekPearson ParkPearson Park Wildlife GardenPrinces AvenueYorkshire Wildlife Trust
Hull City Council pledges to support staff with terminal illness 15th July 2019 Hull City Council has become the latest organisation to sign up to a policy that supports staff going through a terminal illness diagnosis. The ‘Dying to Work’ Charter is a voluntary commitment that gives additional protection to employees dealing with this extremely difficult situation and offers the reassurance of support. The local authority is one […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Councillor Stephen BradyDying to WorkHull City CouncilMatt JukesTUC
Residents urged to submit household voter details 15th July 2019 Hull households will this week receive a form asking them to check their household voter registration details. The Annual Canvass allows Hull City Council to keep its electoral register up-to-date. Registering correctly allows residents to take part in elections. Matt Jukes, electoral registration officer, said: “It’s really important that all households respond, whether the information […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Annual CanvaselectionsElectoral registerMatt Jukes
How to celebrate Hull’s parks during Love Parks Week 15th July 2019 Hull is lucky enough to feature a plethora of peaceful parks. And this week, its fantastic green spaces will be celebrated as Hull Culture and Leisure is teaming with Keep Britain Tidy for Love Parks Week 2019. Activities including bug hotel building and learning more about fishing, will take place at Hull’s parks this week. […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonEast ParkFirst Step WildHull Culture and LeisureKeep Britain TidyLove Parks Week
Hull CCG ‘outstanding’ for third year in a row 15th July 2019 Hull’s Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has been rated as “outstanding” for a third year in a row. NHS England’s Ofsted-style evaluation recognised the city’s innovative Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre – the UK’s first of its kind – which was opened last year by Jean Bishop, Hull’s Bee Lady. Of the 195 CCGs evaluated for leadership, […] Read more News Public Health Bee LadyCCGEmma LatimerJean BishopJean Bishop Integrated Care CentreMatt JukesNHSNHS England
Hull’s famous Arctic Corsair to move for first time in two decades 15th July 2019 The country’s last distant water sidewinder trawler is on the move for the first time in more than 20 years. The Arctic Corsair, Hull’s famed museum ship, will move to a temporary berth at Alexandra Dock on Sunday 4 August. It is part of the Environment Agency’s £60 million River Hull flood defence scheme, linked […] Read more News Arctic CorsairCouncillor Daren HaleEnvironment AgencyEuropean Regional Development FundHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityRiver Hull
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 12th July 2019 We are encouraging you to stretch your weekend into Tuesday and even Wednesday this week, to make sure you don’t miss out on anything. Lots of theatre, a huge free music festival and yet more stomping around other people’s gardens are on offer in the city. Here are 5 things to do in Hull this […] Read more Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News 5 things to do in Hull this weekendHull Central LibraryHull Truck TheatreHumber Street GalleryMiddle Child TheatreNew Music BiennialPRS FoundationThe Avenues
£1m secured for Whitefriargate regeneration 12th July 2019 Hull City Council has secured £1m to support the regeneration of Whitefriargate under the Humber High Street Challenge fund. The fund, from the Humber LEP, is providing grants aimed at encouraging private sector landlords and property owners in each of the four Humber local authorities to undertake building and conversion projects that animate high streets, […] Read more Business News Regeneration Historic EnglandHumber High Street Challenge FundHumber LEPRegenerationWhitefriargate
Love Hull magazine on its way to every household in city 12th July 2019 A magazine featuring interviews, summer highlights and updates on some of the major things happening in Hull is being distributed to every household in the city next week. Love Hull will also feature an eight-page pull-out guide to what’s going on across the city over the summer. It will also include essential information so residents […] Read more News Council informationEventsFree magazineLove HullMagazine
Help to build your baby’s brain with Look, Say, Sing, Play campaign 10th July 2019 A campaign to encourage parents to look at how they are communicating with their child launches today. The NSPCC’s Look, Say, Sing, Play initiative has been designed to benefit the social, emotional and cognitive development of children. It is being launched in the city by Hull City Council and Hull Clinical Commissioning Group. Professionals who […] Read more Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkHull Clinical Commissioning GroupLook Say Sing PlayNSPCCsafeguarding
