Archaeology work begins ahead of Hull Minster visitor centre works 28th June 2019 Archaeology work has begun has begun ahead of a new extension at the historic Hull Minster. A new visitor and heritage centre in a glass, bronze and stone extension on the 700-year-old church will be built after a £3.9 million grant from Highways England. The extension will include exhibition spaces, cafe and other new visitor facilities, leading into a “heritage […] Read more Environment News Regeneration ArchaeologyHull MinsterHumber Field ArchaeologyNational Highways
Hull band Bud Sugar to return to Bonus Arena 28th June 2019 Hull band Bud Sugar will return to the Bonus Arena in Hull on Saturday 14 September. The band were among the very first to take to the arena’s stage in July last year, performing at a test event alongside La Bete Bloom, The Hubbards and Chiedu Oraka. They will be supported at the £36 million […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Bonus ArenaBud SugarChiedu OrakaEndoflevelbaddieLa Bete BloomMusicThe Hubbards
Caught on camera: three hit with heavy fines for fly-tipping in Hull 27th June 2019 Hull City Council successfully prosecuted three residents for fly-tipping in Hull. The offenders were caught on CCTV footage carrying out the criminal acts and have all be landed with heavy fines. Adriana Cercel of Park Avenue, Perry Street, Hull, was caught fly-tipping a mattress on CCTV in Carneige Street at 9.20pm on Saturday 2 February. […] Read more News Waste CCTVenvironmentFly-tippingwaste
Sun to shine on Big Malarkey Festival this weekend 27th June 2019 The Big Malarkey Festival will open its gates to the public this weekend. Over the past week, school children have been visiting the children’s literacy festival in East Park, where they have entered a world of stories and imagination. A host of famous writers, poets, cartoonists, artists and illustrators are set to appear at the […] Read more Education and Learning News What's on East ParkJacqueline WilsonLiteracy FestivalNick SharattReadingThe Big Malarkey FestivalTracy Beaker
Hull’s waste vehicles have had a rebrand – and they’re reminding you to love your city 26th June 2019 Hull City Council’s fleet of 49 waste vehicles have had a rebrand – and they are encouraging residents to love Hull and recycle correctly. Last month, more than 80 per cent of household waste taken to the council’s three household waste recycling sites was recycled. And over 50 per cent of waste collected by the […] Read more Environment News Waste Councillor Anita Harrisonrecyclingstreetscenewaste
One of Ferens Art Gallery’s earliest pieces receives conservation award 26th June 2019 One of the first artworks gifted to Hull by Thomas Ferens has won a prestigious award that will allow it to be preserved and displayed for future generations. The Night School (1892) by Edgar Bundy (1862-1922) was first displayed in the Hull Autumn Exhibition in 1907. The Ferens Art Gallery is the recipient of £4,573 […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News ArtCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonEdgar BundyFerens Art GalleryHull Culture and LeisureThomas FerensWoodmansterne Art Conservation Awards
Hull’s Paul Jubb to play in Wimbledon men’s singles 25th June 2019 Hull’s Paul Jubb is tennis’s new star. The 19 year old, who grew up in a council house in Hull, will play in the men’s singles at Wimbledon for the first time after receiving a wildcard entry. Paul trained at Pelican Park in east Hull and attended Malet Lambert Secondary School before being selected for […] Read more News Sport council housingJimmy ConnorsJohn McEnroeMalet Lambert SchoolPaul JubbTennisWimbledon
Free bus travel for leisure users as Ennerdale closes its doors for refurbishment 25th June 2019 As Ennerdale Leisure Centre prepares to close its doors for a £1.76 million refurb, users are being offered free bus travel to its closest alternative, Woodford. The facility in Sutton Road will close on Sunday 30 June at 4.30pm for upgrades to electrical and mechanical services plus refurbishment to the reception, cafe gym, studio and […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor Daren HaleEnnerdaleStagecoachWoodford
Essential repairs to Preston Road 25th June 2019 Essential repair works will take place in Preston Road from Friday 28 June. The kerbing and carriageway works will take place between Marfleet Lane and Annandale Road. The road will remain open to motorists and temporary traffic lights will be in place to manage traffic flow. A five-day closure from 19-26 August will be in […] Read more News Transport & Streets Roadworks
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
