Hull City Council signs up for Humber push to tackle climate change 29th May 2019 Hull City Council is among 11 major Humber organisations that it is hoped will place the region at the forefront of global decarbonisation. The organisations from the private and public sector have signed up to become Principal Partners in the Marketing Humber push. The partnership will play a lead role in delivering an ambitious strategy […] Read more Environment News Climate changeEast Riding CouncilHull City CouncilMarketing HumberUniversity of HullYorkshire Water
European Parliamentary election results announced 27th May 2019 The European Parliamentary election results have been announced. In Yorkshire and the Humber, six MEPs (Members of the European Parliament) were elected as follows: Elected MEPs List of MEPs for the Yorshire and Humber region Seat Party Candidate 1 The Brexit Party John Longworth 2 The Brexit Party Lucy Elizabeth Harris 3 Labour Party Richard […] Read more News
5 things to do this Bank Holiday weekend 24th May 2019 It’s the Bank Holiday weekend once again, the sun is shining and the city’s calendars are filling with fantastic events. In the next few days, you can to learn about nature’s most efficient predators, listen to music by a mutant monster or book tickets for an event without knowing what you will see. Dive in […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Hull Central LibraryHull Truck TheatreThe Deep
Can you identify this man suspected of fly-tipping in Hull? 24th May 2019 Can you help identify this man who is suspected of fly-tipping in Morpeth Street? The incident was captured on CCTV, which shows bags of waste left in the Hull street. The offence took place at 11.55am on Wednesday 22 May. Anyone with information to help identify the offender should call 01482 300 300, quoting reference […] Read more News Waste Caught on cameraCCTVFly-tipping
Steps icon Claire Richards joins Mel C at Pride in Hull 24th May 2019 Steps star Claire Richards has been announced as the final headliner at this year’s Pride in Hull. She will join Spice Girl Mel C and RuPaul’s Drag Race phenomenon Alaska 5000. Claire first found fame as the lead vocalist of pop legends Steps, notching up 26 hit singles including dancefloor favourites 5,6,7,8, Stomp and Tragedy. […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Pride in Hull
Why you should support Dementia Action Week 24th May 2019 Dementia affects thousands of people living in Hull. There are estimated to be more than 2,900 people living with dementia in the city. About 1,800 are formally diagnosed and recorded on GP dementia registers. And both of these figures are expected to increase by up to 1,000 by 2020. And as this week is Dementia […] Read more Adult social care News
Hull bids for major maritime project funding 24th May 2019 Hull has bid for funding to secure a project that will transform its most important maritime treasures. Hull City Council has applied for £13.6m from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for the ambitious £27.4m Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project. A successful bid would enable the full realisation of the plan to celebrate Hull’s 800 years of […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
Hull’s 107th Lord Mayor Steve Wilson takes the chains 23rd May 2019 The new Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber, has been officially installed in office. Councillor Steve Wilson received the chains and robes in a ceremony this morning at the Guildhall, becoming the 107th Lord Mayor of the city. Cllr Wilson’s husband, Karl Hudder, was named his Consort. The Deputy Lord […] Read more Civic News Lord Mayor
Could you take home the 5 Veg Challenge trophy? 21st May 2019 Aspiring Masterchefs are encouraged to veg out at a Hull cooking competition. The 5 Veg Challenge has been designed to promote the range of dishes that can be created using vegetables. It will take place at Trinity Market in Hull’s Old Town on Wednesday 29 May. Chef of any age – professional or amateur – […] Read more Environment News Public Health Trinity Market
Highways works at Priory Park could secure £25m investment 21st May 2019 Highways improvement works are set to get under way in Priory Park near Hull. The works will allow investment on land near Henry Boot Way, unlocking up to 15,600 sq m of commercial floor space. It could see private sector investment of up to £25m and the creation of up to 280 new jobs. The […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets
Get your skates on at Fruit Market roller rink 21st May 2019 Roll into half-term next week as the Stage@TheDock amphitheatre is transformed into a roller rink for a week. The stunning outdoor stage in the heart of the Fruit Market will become a roller skater’s heaven at the pop-up rink from Monday 27 May to Sunday 2 June. The rink opens at 10am each day for […] Read more News What's on
Follow a free Hull culture trail with these new art exhibitions 21st May 2019 Hull has earned itself a bit of a reputation for culture, don’t you know? And it is certainly living up to its reputation with plenty of art exhibitions opening in recent weeks. And not only are they all fantastic, they are also free. With half-term on the horizon, why not take a culture tour around […] Read more News What's on
