Be extra vigilant over door-knockers, residents warned after burglary 1st August 2019 Residents are urged to be extra vigilant after a burglary following a door-knocking in Hull. Police are investigating after a person knocked on a door of a house in Hardy Street, saying they were doing a financial assessment on behalf of Hull City Council. The property was burgled soon after. Hull City Council is urging […] Read more News Hull City CouncilHumberside PoliceTrading Standards
Join hundreds of hopscotchers at Play Day in Queens Gardens 1st August 2019 A an attempt to set a city hopscotch record will take place in Hull next week. Play Day, a national celebration of play, returns to Hull next week – and this year’s event will see hopscotch grids laid all around the site at the Queens Gardens Rose Bowl. Every visitor will be encouraged to take […] Read more News Public Health Councillor Gwen LunnHopscotchHull City CouncilPlay DayQueens GardensRose Bowl
Road works to start in Holderness Road next week 1st August 2019 Essential road works are to get under way in Holderness Road from Monday 5 August. The repair and resurfacing work will take place between Stanhope Avenue and Summergangs Road westbound. Works will take place from 7.30am to 10am and are due to be completed by Sunday 18 August. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for highways, […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonHolderness RoadRoadworks
Humber Street Sesh: 6 acts not to miss this weekend 1st August 2019 Hull’s answer to Glastonbury takes place this weekend – and with no mud, no tents, flushing toilets, firm concrete underfoot and the bus to get you home at the end of the day, we’ll take Humber Street Sesh over a cow field any day. As the countdown begins to the urban festival’s early Friday start […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Back to OursBBC Radio 6BBC Radio HumbersideBurnsy ShowChiedu OrakaFruit MarketHumber StreetHumber Street Sesh
Yorkshire Day: 5 things Hull has given to God’s own country 1st August 2019 Hull is a proud, independent and creative city with culture in its DNA. And on Yorkshire day, we take a look at five things the city has given to God’s own country. Yorkshire’s Maritime City The Spurn Lightship. Over the next five years, the Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project will deliver the refurbishment and preservation […] Read more News Aunt Bessie’sHull Daily MailHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityHumber Street SeshUK City of CultureYorkshire Day
Residents urged to help protect flood defences 31st July 2019 Residents in Orchard Park are being urged to protect a newly built nature area designed to help alleviate flooding in the neighbourhood. The lake and fishing pond sits off Danepark Road and forms part of the Cottingham and Orchard Park Flood Alleviation Scheme. It will protect the area from flooding and will be stocked with […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Regeneration Flood protectionHumberside PoliceOrchard Park
Hull’s Chiedu Oraka: If you grew up on a council estate, you can relate to my music 31st July 2019 Meet a musician from North Hull estate whose music is challenging people’s perceptions of the city and inspiring the next generation. Chiedu Oraka, 31, is headlining on the Back To Ours Big Top stage at this weekend’s Humber Street Sesh. The rapper is tipped for big things on the UK’s rap and grime scene. His […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Chiedu OrakaHumber Street SeshKRS-OneSpotifyStormzy
Free family fun: your money-saving guide to summer holidays and beyond 31st July 2019 Keeping children entertained can be an expensive business. Here’s a round-up of just a few of the many free activities taking place in every corner of Hull that children of all ages – and parents and carers – will love. Queen Victoria Square’s fountains are irresistible to children of all ages on hot, sunny days. […] Read more Ferens Hull City Hall Museums News East ParkEnnerdaleFish TrailHull and East Riding MuseumHull Culture and LeisureHull Maritime MuseumHull Paragon InterchangePickering ParkQueen Victoria SquareWest ParkWoodford
George Street car park closed 31st July 2019 George Street car park is closed until further notice. The temporary closure is to allow for essential maintenance work to take place. There are a further five long-stay car parks available in the city centre for pass-holders, including Pryme Street, Osborne Street, Francis Street, Trippett Street and Ice Arena car park. Motorists currently parked in […] Read more News Transport & Streets George Street car parkHull City Council
Hull’s famous Arctic Corsair to be moved on Sunday 30th July 2019 Hull’s Arctic Corsair will move for the first time in 20 years on Sunday. The country’s last distant water side-winder trawler will leave its spot on the River Hull near to the Museums Quarter. Starting at 7am, LGSA Marine and Dean’s Tugs will undertake the complex operation to move the 693-tonne trawler down the river […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Arctic CorsairCouncillor Daren HaleHull City CouncilHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNational Lottery Heritage FundRiver HullVictoria Dock
Free Play Day festival is back at Queens Gardens in Hull 30th July 2019 Hull’s free Play Day festival returns to Queens Gardens next week. Queens Gardens will become a huge outdoor playground as children, young people and families take part in a celebration of the importance of play. The 16th annual festival in Hull takes place on Wednesday 7 August from 11am to 3pm. Activities include bike try-outs, […] Read more News Alison MurphyHull City CouncilPlay DayQueens Gardens
One Yorkshire leaders present devolution proposals to PM Boris Johnson 29th July 2019 One Yorkshire leaders have written to new Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a bid to “urgently unlock” the benefits of devolution. The proposals, signed by Yorkshire leaders including Councillor Stephen Brady, Leader of Hull City Council, are being published today ahead of Yorkshire Day on Thursday 1 August. They would see a series of interim […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Boris JohnsonCouncillor Stephen BradyHull City CouncilHumber LEPOne YorkshirePrime MinisterYorkshire Day
