See how Whitefriargate could look under new plans 13th February 2019 This is how one of Hull’s most popular shopping streets could look under new plans. Whitefriargate in the city’s Old Town is Hull City Council’s next major regeneration project. A working group made up of the local authority, the city’s private businesses, stakeholders and partners is being set up to revitalise this key pedestrian route […] Read more News Planning Regeneration Old TownWhitefriargate
Rugby League World Cup 2021: Hull to host most diverse matches in history 12th February 2019 Hull has been named as an official host city for the Rugby League World Cup in 2021. And the city is aiming to make its matches the most diversely attended in its history. RLWC2021 have announced that Hull will host a group game and a quarter-final game after a successful bid by Hull City Council. In 2021, […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Rugby League World Cup
2019 Open Exhibition celebrates incredible local talent 8th February 2019 It’s one of the highlights of the Ferens’ calendar, hundreds of local artists all displaying their talents at one of the region’s premier art galleries – and this year’s exhibition doesn’t disappoint. 321 artworks were chosen this year from more than 1,000 entries by a high-profile panel of judges consisting of Senior Curator at Humber Street […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Ferens Art GalleryHull Culture and Leisure
Vegan market a ‘huge success’ 6th February 2019 Hundreds of people descended upon Trinity Market earlier this month for a fantastic celebration of vegan food and products. The market was part of a Trinity After Dark event, where the Old Town’s Trinity Market stays open into the night. This time local independent vegan food and product retailers were invited to gather under one […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Atom BreweryVegan
Hull & East Riding Museum reopens to public 6th February 2019 One of the city’s most popular museums has reopened after weeks of closure due to heating failure. Hull & East Riding Museum in High Street shut in mid-December due to problems with its boiler and some aspects of the heating system. Now work has been carried out to allow the museum – which displays exhibitions […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Hull and East Riding MuseumHull Culture and Leisure
Employment in Hull at highest level on record 6th February 2019 Employment in Hull is once again at its highest level on record, new figures have revealed. The total number of employed residents in the city rose by 1,600 during the third quarter of 2018, when compared to the previous quarter, according to the latest Hull Data Observatory statistics. As a result, the total employment rate […] Read more Business News
Free adult swimming as part of Hull Big Swim 6th February 2019 Free adult swimming sessions are being offered to residents as part of the Hull Big Swim campaign. Hull Culture and Leisure is launching Hull Big Swim to motivate more adults to get active. The free adult swimming sessions will be on offer during February and March at Ennerdale Leisure Centre, Woodford Leisure Centre, Albert Avenue […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Hull Culture and Leisure
Here Be Whales exhibition at Hull Maritime Museum 6th February 2019 A new contemporary art exhibition on the past, present and future of whales opens at the Hull Maritime Museum this February. Here Be Whales, which brings together a selected group of national and international artists who explore the sea mammals, is on show from 5 February to 22 April at the museum. The exhibition features drawings, […] Read more News Hull Culture and LeisureHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
Young artists inspired by incredible club 6th February 2019 Masterclasses with world-renowned artists, visits to some of the country’s most prestigious art galleries and producing their own exhibitions – that’s just some of the experiences young artists in Hull are being given as they take part in an incredible Art & Design National Saturday Club. As part of the National Saturday Club network, Ferens […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News Ferens Art GalleryHull Museums
House style launched in Hull wins housing Oscar 3rd February 2019 Hull City Council’s development partner Home Group, part of the Hull’s City-wide Partnership (KCWP), has won the silver award in the Best House category in the recent What House Awards. The awards, often regarded as the “Housing Oscars”, are open to all levels of housing developer, from small housing associations to volume builders. The winning […] Read more News Housing
Hull housing growth plan given go-ahead 29th January 2019 A £4 million investment in housing renewal from the Local Growth Fund has been approved by the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership. Hull City Council confirmed the move in a decision record. It will allow the local authority to continue a city-wide housing regeneration plan to build up to 1,000 new homes, for sale and affordable rent in established renewal […] Read more Housing News HousingHull City CouncilHumber LEP
University of Hull in six-year partnership with Team GB 29th January 2019 The University of Hull has become the first university to be an official partner of Team GB. The exclusive six-year partnership will cover the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games. It includes opportunities for students, staff and communities, while creating the opportunity for joint research and enterprise […] Read more Education and Learning News University of Hull
