Huge Mick Ronson mural created in Hull to commemorate rock legend 3rd September 2019 The late great rock musician Mick Ronson has been immortalised in a huge mural in Bilton Grange. The artwork is the result of a collaboration between residents, arts company Back to Ours and Hull City Council. Overwhelmingly, residents opted for a mural of the east Hull legend on the blank canvas – a bare brick […] Read more Community and Living News Back to OursBilton GrangeCouncillor Julia ConnorEast HullGreenwich AvenueHull City CouncilMick Ronson
Concerned about flooding? Then have your say 2nd September 2019 People living and working around the Humber are being invited to complete a public survey to help organisations working on a new tidal flood risk strategy understand local views and priorities. Hull City Council is working in partnership with 11 other local authorities around the Humber, the Environment Agency and the Humber Local Enterprise partnership, […] Read more Community and Living Living With Water News Councillor Mike ThompsonEnvironment AgencyHumber Strategy
Les Misérables is coming to Hull 30th August 2019 Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s musical Les Misérables is coming to Hull New Theatre next year. Since Cameron Mackintosh first conceived this new production of Les Misérables in 2009 to celebrate the show’s 25th anniversary, it has taken the world by storm. The announcement comes as casting was announced for […] Read more Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News What's on Alain BoublilCameron MackintoshClaude-Michel SchönbergHull New TheatreLes Misérables
One of Hull’s oldest parks gets a makeover 30th August 2019 One of Hull’s oldest parks has received a £90k makeover. Barnsley Street Park in east Hull is one of the city’s oldest original play areas, dating back to the 1970s. It is one of several in the city that has benefited from the first phase of investment from the £1.2m parks refurbishment fund. Picnic benches, […] Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News Barnsley StreetCouncillor Dave CrakerParks
Theatre performance to take audiences ‘To the Moon and Back’ 30th August 2019 A theatre production, created specifically for children with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), will take audiences to outer space at Hull New Theatre this weekend. To the Moon and Back is a heart-warming children’s show about family relationships. Writer and director Daniel Swift, from theatre company Concrete Youth, has worked with children within special […] Read more Education and Learning Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News What's on Concrete YouthHull New TheatreTo the Moon and Back
Meet the woman taking on Hull’s litter louts 30th August 2019 People are coming together to make a real difference to their community in some of our city’s litter hotspots. Since the launch of Hull City Council’s Love Your Street initiative last year, six environmental improvement officers have been out and about, talking to residents about their concerns and working together to improve their street. The […] Read more Environment News Waste Fly-tippingLitterLove Your Street
Victoria Pier flood defence plans go on show 29th August 2019 Victoria Pier flood defence plans will go on show at a public drop-in event on Tuesday 3 September. Staff from the Environment Agency will be on hand to explain the plans and answer any questions at a pop-up stand on Nelson Street from 12.30pm to 5.30pm. The proposed work would see the existing steel sheet […] Read more Community and Living Environment Living With Water News Planning Regeneration Environment AgencyFlood defencePilingVictoria Pier
Talking Tables – break the ice and talk to a stranger 29th August 2019 Cafes and venues all over Hull are helping people to break the ice and get chatting to each other. Talking Tables signs can now be found on designated tables at 20 locations, from Trinity Market, Hull Truck Theatre and Age UK in Hull city centre, to The Pennine in Bransholme, and St Margaret’s Welcome Centre […] Read more News Public Health Age UKCouncillor Gwen LunnHull Truck TheatreSt Margaret’s Welcome CentreTalking tablesThe Coffee PotTrinity Market
5 must-see things at Freedom Festival 29th August 2019 The award-winning Freedom Festival is back this week. This year the 12th edition of the international arts festival, that draws performers from all over the world, is taking place over five days. The huge programme includes a wide range of events and performances, the vast amount of which are free. Here’s just five things that […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendFreedom FestivalFreedom Festival Arts Trust
Stage is set for Freedom Festival 2019 28th August 2019 The 12th edition of the award-winning Freedom Festival returns to Hull today. Artists from across the world are converging to delight, challenge and mystify audiences with jaw-dropping circus, weird and wonderful street theatre, thought-provoking performances and talks, music from all over the world, and mischievous projects that engage all ages. This year the festival is […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Freedom FestivalFreedom Festival Arts Trust
Nature in the city – bursts of colour in the unlikeliest of places 28th August 2019 With 100 parks, playing fields and playgrounds in Hull there’s no shortage of places to go to enjoy a picnic, a kickabout or a family day out. But did you know that planting programmes are also taking place in unexpected spots across the city to help the environment and brighten up our streets with flowers […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor Anita HarrisonEast ParkNorthern ForestPearson ParkPickering Parkstreetscenewildflower meadow
Meet Freda – one of Hull City Council’s longest tenants 27th August 2019 At 89 year old, Freda Milson is one of Hull City Council’s longest tenants. Freda, of Bilton Grange estate, has lived in the same house for more than 60 years. Here, she shares her memories. “All my memories are in this house,” said Freda. “I moved here with my husband in 1955 or 1956, 63 […] Read more Housing News Bilton GrangeHolderness High RoadHull City CouncilNorth Hull estate
