Hull flies the flag for human rights 24th June 2019 Hull City Council is flying a specially designed flag at The Guildhall and Central Library to mark the 70th anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was created in 1948 in response to the global atrocities of war in the first half of the 20th century. After the […] Read more News
Hull City Council takes steps to control rise of HMOs in the city 24th June 2019 Hull City Council has moved a step closer to tackling problems arising from houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) across the city. The council’s Cabinet today supported a plan that would give the authority greater control over the creation of HMOs in three areas. The Article 4 directions would cover three areas of the city – […] Read more Housing News Planning CabinetCouncillor Daren HaleHMOsHull City Council
Latest generation of traders breathe new life and ideas into city 24th June 2019 Young traders and independent businesses are going to be celebrated on Saturday at Hull’s Trinity Market. Some of the city’s most creative, entrepreneurial and hard-working traders are going in front of a panel of judges – full of familiar faces – with the hope of being crowned the National Market Traders Federation’s (NMTF) Young Trader […] Read more Business News Regeneration Trinity Market
It’s National Picnic Week – check out the top five spots in our region for a picnic 21st June 2019 Not only does today mark the start of summer with the longest day of the year, it is also the start of National Picnic Week. We are fortunate to have some great outdoor spaces, both within and out of the city boundary so grab your blanket, sandwiches and frisbee and head down to one of […] Read more Leisure & Culture News
Six Hull residents prosecuted for waste offences 20th June 2019 Six Hull residents have been prosecuted for a number of environmental crimes including fly-tipping, untidy land, and littering, across the city. Kirk Horne of Torridge Grove, Hull, was prosecuted and ordered to pay £300 under Section 34(1)(a) Environmental Protection Act 1990, after he was paid to illegally dispose of household waste. Rachael Barley of Bridport […] Read more News Waste
Second phase of £3.8m Pearson Park restoration starts next week 19th June 2019 The second phase of the £3.8m restoration of Pearson Park will begin on Monday (June 24). In December the park’s iconic archway was removed. It is currently being restored by a specialist contractor before it will be returned to the park at the end of the summer. The second phase will include improvements to the […] Read more News Pearson Park
Different pasts, shared futures 18th June 2019 This week is Refugee Week; a week that celebrates different pasts, shared futures. Hull City Council is proud to support Refugee Week, the UK’s largest festival celebrating the contribution of refugees and promoting understanding of why people seek sanctuary. The theme for 2019 is ‘You, me and those who came before’, and is an invitation […] Read more News Refugee Week 2019
Gin celebrates Hull’s rich maritime heritage 18th June 2019 Hull’s first gin distillery and bar is celebrating the city’s rich maritime heritage by launching a special gin honouring the city’s seafaring past. Humber Street Distillery Co. has launched its Trawler Gin and is supporting the Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project – a £27m regeneration scheme that aims to restore several of Hull’s key maritime […] Read more News Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
Cabinet to consider £4m Queens Gardens improvements 18th June 2019 Cabinet is being asked to approve the allocation of £4m of funding to carry out improvements to Queens Gardens. The improvements would see the complete rebuilding of the retaining walls to the gardens. Cllr Daren Hale, portfolio holder for economic investment and regeneration, said: “Queens Gardens is a vital part of the city centre. By […] Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Queens Gardens
The story of Hull Champion Jockey who fought the establishment and won 17th June 2019 On Tuesday, the eyes of the sporting world will turn to Royal Ascot – one of horse racing’s most prestigious festivals. For five days, stars of flat racing from all over the globe will join hundreds of thousands of racing fans, as well as royalty, for one of the sport’s showpiece events. Horse racing has […] Read more News
Eastern Cemetery to be extended 14th June 2019 Work to improve Eastern Cemetery in Hull will begin on Monday 17 June. The work will create 1,150 new spaces as Hull City Council capital investment will mean burials will continue to take place for the next 20 years. New efficient drainage systems will be installed, meaning the ground will be in optimum condition. Some […] Read more News
Meet Anna and her kind-hearted carer Clare from Shared Lives in Hull 14th June 2019 Could you share your home with an adult who is in need of support? That’s just what kind-hearted Clare did after becoming involved with the Shared Lives scheme in Hull. Clare has been a Shared Lives carer for 18 months and welcomed Anna into her home almost a year ago. She said: “I have been […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care News Carers Week
