Lord Mayor’s Hanse Day in Hull city centre this weekend 5th June 2019 Two of Hull’s much-loved summer events will come together in this city centre this weekend. Lord Mayor’s Hanse Day 2019 – a combination of International Hanse Day and the Lord Mayor’s Gala – will bring a hive of activity to the city centre. On Saturday 8 June, the Lord Mayor will officially open the event […] Read more Civic News What's on Lord Mayor
Bond Street closed for two nights of roadworks 5th June 2019 Bond Street in Hull will be closed for overnight roadworks for two nights starting from tonight. The road in the city centre will be closed from 9pm on Wednesday 5 June to 6am on Thursday 6 June, and then from 9pm on Thursday 6 June to 6am on Friday 7 June. The road will be […] Read more News Transport & Streets
How businesses can help care leavers Hull 4th June 2019 Businesses in Hull are being urged to offer support for the city’s young care leavers. During Humber Business Week, Hull City Council is highlighting what can be done to help people aged from 16 to 25 who have at some point been taken into local authority care. Mark Jones, the council’s Director of Regeneration, said: “Hull […] Read more Business News Humber Business Week
Meet a few of Trinity Market’s independent traders 4th June 2019 You may have tried the street food in Trinity Market, but have you sampled the shopping? As Humber Business Week continues, traders at Hull’s oldest covered market are encouraging shoppers to love local and support independent businesses to try something bespoke and new. Watch the video below to meet a few of the independent local […] Read more Business News Humber Business WeekTrinity Market
Why in Hull, archaeology is no barrier to development 3rd June 2019 You may have noticed in the past few years, Hull has seen its biggest physical transformation since the Second World War. Excavation sites at the Princes Quay footbridge and South Blockhouse sites are now a familiar sight for residents and visitors. With the city’s rich history as a medieval European trading port spanning back centuries, […] Read more Business News Planning Humber Business Week
Hull Ice Arena to close temporarily 3rd June 2019 Hull Ice Arena will be temporarily closed for essential works from Monday 8 July. Hot water boilers will be upgraded and the water cylinder will be replaced to provide a higher volume of water to the arena. The rink will also receive a re-coating and be re-marked for ice hockey games. The arena is due […] Read more Ice Arena News
£27.4m plans to protect Hull’s maritime treasures submitted 3rd June 2019 Plans to future-proof Hull’s maritime treasures have been submitted. Hull City Council’s architect, Purcell, has submitted applications that would put into action ambitious plans including a new visitor attraction at the North End Shipyard to become the home of Hull’s only sidewinder trawler, the Arctic Corsair. The detailed plans include an extensive refurbishment of the […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
‘Follow your dreams’ urges backpackers’ hostel owner in Hull 3rd June 2019 A keen traveller who opened a popular backpackers’ hostel in Hull is urging aspiring entrepreneurs to follow their dreams. Glenn Gavin, 50, says his passion for simple accommodation that is “clean, safe and central” when travelling the world led him to opening the Hull Trinity Backpackers hostel in the city centre. The facility, in Market […] Read more Business News Humber Business Week
£55,000 invested in smart technology to tackle traffic congestion 31st May 2019 Hull City Council has been awarded £55,000 to use its data to tackle traffic congestion. The Department for Transport funding will be used to develop a template for sharing traffic and parking information held by the local authority – an approach successfully adopted by Transport for London. Future of Mobility Minister Michael Ellis said: “We […] Read more News Transport & Streets Smart City
Ennerdale Leisure Centre to get £1.76m refurbishment 30th May 2019 Ennerdale Leisure Centre will be given a £1.76 million facelift. The centre will close to the public on Monday 1 July, with working starting in mid-July. Regular users of the centre will have access to all other council-owned leisure facilities in the city, includes the recently refurbished Woodford Leisure Centre in Holderness Road and Beverley […] Read more News
Hull’s new Lord Mayor wants to meet you 30th May 2019 Hull’s newest Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber is inviting Hull residents to pay him a visit. Councillor Steve Wilson, who was installed in office last week, is hoping to meet city residents at his At Home event next week. The event will be held on Saturday 8 June from […] Read more Civic News Lord Mayor
Help council to support young people – and win £50 30th May 2019 Young people in Hull are being asked to help tailor support and activities available to them – and could win £50 in vouchers for their trouble. Hull City Council has designed a survey to better understand the city’s young people, with the results used to improve services for those aged 10 to 24 who may […] Read more Health and Social Care News
