‘Game-changer for Hull’ as £13.6m maritime grant is approved 2nd October 2019 A huge project to protect and promote Hull’s maritime history will become a reality after the approval of a £13.6m grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project is the next major phase in the regeneration of Hull as a historic maritime city. It will see Hull Maritime Museum, Dock […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Arctic CorsairCouncillor Daren HaleDock Office ChambersHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNational Lottery Heritage FundNorth End ShipyardSpurn Lightship
Josh Hodgson to become third Hull-born player to appear in NRL Grand Final 1st October 2019 From Longhill to Canberra, Hull-born Josh Hodgson is now one of the best rugby league players in the world. And he is now set to become just the third player from the city to appear in Australia’s NRL Grand Final. Currently plying his trade at the Canberra Raiders in Rugby League’s premier competition, Hodgson is […] Read more News Sport Canberra RaidersHull FCHull KRLonghillNRLRugby League
Here’s why we are celebrating older people in Hull 1st October 2019 Hull and the rest of the world today to celebrate International Day of Older Persons. The Older People’s Partnership Hull and East Riding is hosting a series of activities to celebrate the achievements and contributions of older people to the community. Today and tomorrow between 10am-4pm the Guildhall in Lowgate is hosting a free celebration […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care News adult social careOlder People's Day
Library of contemporary and classic plays to tour Hull 1st October 2019 Award-winning theatre company Middle Child are teaming up with Hull Libraries to bring a pop-up version of their script library to residents across Hull this autumn. The Plays Aloud, which is funded by the James Reckitt Library Trust, will also promote Hull Libraries’s extensive collection of play scripts The tour will feature a collection of […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHull Culture and LeisureMiddle Child Theatre
Plan launched to deliver best outcomes for children and families 30th September 2019 A plan to ensure Hull is an inspiring, healthy and safe city for children and young people to learn, play, work and live has been launched. The city’s Children, Young People and Families Board launched the plan for the city today. It outlines help to provide the best start in life for the city’s children, […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News childrenEducationfamiliesHull City CouncilHull Clinical Commissioning GroupHull Community and Voluntary ServicesHumberside PoliceLearningyoung peopleyoung people and families board
Hull’s barriers are back – but only for a short time 30th September 2019 Minor repair works of Hull’s newly paved streets will get under way on Tuesday 1 October, with work scheduled for Paragon Square, Jameson Street, King Edward Street, Queen Victoria Square, Whitefriargate and Humber Street. Residents and visitors will see a return of orange barriers to the city centre, but only for the duration of the […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Albion SquareCouncillor Daren HaleEuroviaHull Maritime MuseumPublic RealmWhitefriargate
Hull Fair 2019 to bring two big wheels for first time 30th September 2019 White-knuckle rides, tasty treats, fairground stalls, bright lights and music are back in the city as Hull Fair opens on Friday. It is the 726th consecutive year the city has hosted event, which is Europe’s largest travelling fair. Lord Mayor of Hull, Councillor Steve Wilson said: “Hull Fair is ingrained in the people of Hull […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Hull FairLord MayorWalton Street
‘Spectacular’ James Bond concert coming to Hull 30th September 2019 A ‘spectacular’ concert featuring some of the most recognisable theme songs in cinematic history is coming to Hull. The James Bond Concert Spectacular will be performed at Hull City Hall on Saturday 20 June next year. The show will feature the classic theme music from 007 films including Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever, Skyfall, Thunderball, Goldeneye […] Read more Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News What's on James Bond
Here is Hull’s best garden 27th September 2019 The winners of this year’s Hull in Bloom competition were announced at a presentation evening last night (Thursday 26 September) in The Guildhall. Terry Alsop of Waldegrave Avenue, Hull, walked away with the title of Hull in Bloom winner 2019. Mr Alsop was awarded the title after the judges unanimously voted his garden as the […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Councillor Anita HarrisonCouncillor Lynn PetriniGardeningGuildhallHull in Bloom
10 Hull residents prosecuted for waste offences 27th September 2019 10 Hull residents have been prosecuted for environmental crimes including fly-tipping and untidy land. Lee Stringer of Constantine Close, was ordered to pay £670 after failing to produce documents relating to household waste found dumped on the side of a road. He was prosecuted under Section 2(1)(b) Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act Florian Enciu and Violetas […] Read more Environment News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonEnvironmental Protection Act 1990Fly-tippingwaste
See Whitefriargate regeneration plans at city centre exhibition 27th September 2019 Plans for the regeneration of Whitefriargate will go on show on Tuesday 1 October as the Humber High Street Challenge Fund grant scheme is launched. The historic street in Hull city centre will receive £1m as part of the scheme that will provide £1.95m in funding across the four Humber authorities. An event at 15 […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHumber High Street Challenge FundHumber LEPWhitefriargate
Historic Pearson Park archway heads home 27th September 2019 Work to bring home the historic Pearson Park archway begins next week. The gateway was removed from the park last year as part of the £3.8m Pearson Park Restoration Project, which will restore the park’s historic assets and reinstate some of its original Victorian features which have been lost over the years. The cast iron […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration National Lottery Heritage FundPearson ParkPearson Park Restoration Project
