Roadworks in Wymersley and Wold Road to start next week 1st March 2019 Major roadworks are set to get under way in Wymersley and Wold Road from Monday 4 March. The work will be split into four phases over 10 weeks. Road closures will be in place on the following dates: Phase one: 4 March-1 April, Wymersley Road Phase two: 1 April-22 April, Wold Road (County Road South […] Read more News Transport & Streets streetscene
Full Council approves 2019/20 budget: top 10 things you need to know 28th February 2019 1. Reductions from Government Central government funding has been reduced by a further £5m, meaning an overall reduction in core funding of £131m between 2010 and 2020 (55 percent reduction). Despite the reduction, there are no cuts to services for residents in the year ahead and the council continues to provide more than 400 services. 2. […] Read more News
Taco stroll down Paragon Arcade this weekend for a taste of Mexico 28th February 2019 We have all enjoyed the recent unseasonably warm weather, but Paragon Arcade is pushing it to its limits this weekend with a Mexican-inspired street party. The arcade has been hosting a street food event, After:Hours, on the first Saturday of every month – and this Saturday is set to be the spiciest one yet. And some […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Paragon Arcade
Council intends to repair internal Alan Boyson murals following positive surveyors’ reports 27th February 2019 Hull City Council has confirmed it intends to repair and restore the internal handmade Alan Boyson murals as part of the £130 million Albion Square development, following new positive surveyors’ reports. The local authority intends to remove the two murals, which are inside the old Co-Op building in Hull city centre, as part of the […] Read more News Regeneration
Plans to save Hull’s Banksy take step forward 27th February 2019 Plans to preserve Hull’s Banksy will be discussed at a planning committee meeting next week. Members of Hull City Council’s Planning Committee will discuss the future of the Banksy mural – and the listed Scott Street Bridge it adorns – on Wednesday 6 March. Listed building consent recommendations include that on completion of the Phase […] Read more News BanksyScott Street Bridge
This is how @TheDock and C4DI could look under new plans 27th February 2019 These are the proposals for the extension of the @TheDock digital hub in the Fruit Market in Hull. The planned changes at the site – which includes the C4DI building – consist of two office buildings with ground floor retail and undercroft car parking. They are included in a report to go before Hull City […] Read more News Planning Regeneration
Why Hull is one of Fairtrade Fortnight’s biggest supporters 26th February 2019 Hull is embracing Fairtrade Fortnight with a series of celebrations to mark the campaign. Fairtrade Fortnight, which takes place from Monday 25 February to Sunday 10 March, sees thousands of people, companies and groups across the UK celebrate those who grow our food, some of whom live in the poorest countries in the world – […] Read more News Trinity MarketVegan
Archaeologists start search for Hull’s old city walls 26th February 2019 An archaeological dig to search for the remains of Hull’s old city walls will take place next month. Highways England is organising the dig in Princes Dock Street, where the walls are thought to be buried. The historic walls could date back to the 14th century. The dig will see a three-metre by eight-metre trench be dug […] Read more News Transport & Streets
£30m to be invested in city’s transport network 25th February 2019 Plans have been approved to bring investment to be spent on the city’s transport network up to £30 million. The approved plans will see street lighting, traffic lights and cycling infrastructure benefit from maintenance and upgrade works. It builds on plans approved in September 2017 that set out a three-year programme of works to improve 30.5 […] Read more News Transport & Streets streetscene
£1.5m splash boat and parks investment approved 25th February 2019 Councillors have approved a £1.5 million investment in two Hull parks. It will be spent on renovating the historic splash boat and splash pool in East Park. The popular aviary in Pickering Park will also be refurbished. The listed Wicksteed splash boat has been providing thrills to visitors since 1929. It is one of just […] Read more Leisure & Culture News
Plans approved to demolish Broadacre Primary School and replace with new facility 25th February 2019 Plans have been approved to demolish Broadacre Primary School and replace it with a purpose-build primary school. It will provide an additional 210 pupil places for children in the North Carr area of the city. The plans include remodelling and expanding a number of schools to create a further 1,110 school pupil places within the […] Read more Education and Learning News Planning
10 family events in Hull for less than £1 25th February 2019 1. East Hull Community Farm Barham Road, Bilton Grange Monday-Friday 9am-4pm Free (small charge for groups) See lambs being born in the springtime or sheep sheared in June and don’t miss the shop selling fresh produce from the farm. Get more details here or call 01482 783990. 2. Toddler Time Hull Central Library Mondays 10am […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Ferens Art GalleryHull Central LibraryStreetlife Museum
