£130m Albion Square development given go-ahead 3rd April 2019 Planning approval has been given to the estimated £130 million Albion Square development in the heart of the city centre. The mixed-use development sought by Hull City Council will feature high-quality retail, housing, leisure and enhanced parking facilities set around an enclosed courtyard. It is also intended to house a brand new ice arena. The […] Read more Business News Planning Regeneration Albion Square
Could you walk further than this in 10 minutes? 3rd April 2019 Can you beat the pacer? Today is National Walking Day (or, if you’re on Twitter, #NationalWalkingDay) so Hull City Council’s Public Health team has dug out its challenge video from last year – and you’re invited to see if you can cover more ground in the 10-minute time limit. The video, speeded up to condense […] Read more News Public Health
Fly-tipping incidents are falling fast in Hull 3rd April 2019 Fly-tipping incidents in Hull are falling rapidly, according to new figures. Reports of illegally dumped waste made to Hull City Council stood at 5,795 in the past year – 368 fewer than the 6,163 in the previous year and 1,932 fewer than the 7,727 in 2016/17. The figures, released today, are the lowest in more […] Read more News Transport & Streets streetscene
Try this Hull pub crawl – with beers made right here in the city 3rd April 2019 Hull is now a hops hotbed with a whole range of locally brewed beers. The city is becoming a real destination for those who enjoy fine craft beers and real ales. In honour of this, we have put together our own little Hull pub crawl, using places where you can sip beer brewed right here, […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Atom BreweryTrinity Market
Why children are going wild in Pearson Park this spring 3rd April 2019 Young adventurers are being invited to go wild this spring. Every Saturday for five weeks at Pearson Park, children will be taking part in assault courses, story-telling, craft-making and various different games. Activities for children aged from three to 12 will see children split into two age groups – Wild Tots, for children aged from […] Read more News What's on
How to get free parking codes for Hull Street Food Nights 2nd April 2019 Hull Street Food Nights is back – and its organisers have secures a tasty deal for free visitor parking. The first event of 2019 on Thursday 4 April marks a return to Trinity Square, where it began in April 2017. And HullBID, which runs the event, has secured a deal to allow visitors to park […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Hull Street Food NightsHullBIDTrinity SquareVegan
This feel-good 1980s musical is coming to Hull 2nd April 2019 A new musical from the producers of the UK tour of Hairspray is coming to Hull. Club Tropicana The Musical, a holiday musical that celebrates the 1980s, will be performed at the Hull New Theatre this month. The show sees a bride and groom get cold feet and jet off to sunnier climes – without […] Read more Hull New Theatre News What's on
Meet the man taking on Hull’s litter louts 2nd April 2019 A Hull volunteer has taken it upon himself to challenge the city’s litterbugs. Mark Ingleson of Charterhouse Residents Association teamed up with Hull City Council and Ashcourt Group to host a mass clean-up of the area close to Wincolmlee. On Saturday 30 March, 20 volunteers came together to try to reduce fly-tipping in the area […] Read more News Transport & Streets Waste
EU Settled Status: here’s what you need to know 1st April 2019 If you are an EU citizen living in Hull, you need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Here are the key things to know about the scheme: In order to remain in the UK after it leaves the EU, EU citizens and their family members need to apply for settled status EU citizens must apply […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News
These huge 1980s acts are coming to Hull 1st April 2019 Jason Donovan, Sister Sledge and Five Star will be coming to Hull as part of The 80s Invasion Tour. Six of the 1980s most popular acts will perform at the Bonus Arena on Friday 1 November. Martika, Hue and Cry and Living in a Box featuring Kenny Thomas will also appear. Tickets will go on sale […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Bonus Arena
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 29th March 2019 If the finest details of your weekend are already planned out, then well done, you. We have sent you a medal. For the rest of us, the fun and frolics with which to fill the gaps in your calendar are plentiful. With IETM 2019 and Heads Up Festival taking place in the city this weekend, it is […] Read more Ferens Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendHeads Up FestivalHull MinsterIETM 2019
Hull Maritime Museum to close ahead of major refurb 29th March 2019 Hull Maritime Museum will close for a few days ahead of a major refurbishment. The museum will close from 1pm on Wednesday 3 April to allow a specialist company to complete a series of surveys. It will reopen on Saturday 6 April at 10am. The improvements are part of the £27.4 million Hull Yorkshire’s Maritime […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Hull Culture and LeisureHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City