Hull’s waste vehicles have had a rebrand – and they’re reminding you to love your city 26th June 2019 Hull City Council’s fleet of 49 waste vehicles have had a rebrand – and they are encouraging residents to love Hull and recycle correctly. Last month, more than 80 per cent of household waste taken to the council’s three household waste recycling sites was recycled. And over 50 per cent of waste collected by the […] Read more Environment News Waste Councillor Anita Harrisonrecyclingstreetscenewaste
One of Ferens Art Gallery’s earliest pieces receives conservation award 26th June 2019 One of the first artworks gifted to Hull by Thomas Ferens has won a prestigious award that will allow it to be preserved and displayed for future generations. The Night School (1892) by Edgar Bundy (1862-1922) was first displayed in the Hull Autumn Exhibition in 1907. The Ferens Art Gallery is the recipient of £4,573 […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News ArtCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonEdgar BundyFerens Art GalleryHull Culture and LeisureThomas FerensWoodmansterne Art Conservation Awards
Hull’s Paul Jubb to play in Wimbledon men’s singles 25th June 2019 Hull’s Paul Jubb is tennis’s new star. The 19 year old, who grew up in a council house in Hull, will play in the men’s singles at Wimbledon for the first time after receiving a wildcard entry. Paul trained at Pelican Park in east Hull and attended Malet Lambert Secondary School before being selected for […] Read more News Sport council housingJimmy ConnorsJohn McEnroeMalet Lambert SchoolPaul JubbTennisWimbledon
Free bus travel for leisure users as Ennerdale closes its doors for refurbishment 25th June 2019 As Ennerdale Leisure Centre prepares to close its doors for a £1.76 million refurb, users are being offered free bus travel to its closest alternative, Woodford. The facility in Sutton Road will close on Sunday 30 June at 4.30pm for upgrades to electrical and mechanical services plus refurbishment to the reception, cafe gym, studio and […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor Daren HaleEnnerdaleStagecoachWoodford
Essential repairs to Preston Road 25th June 2019 Essential repair works will take place in Preston Road from Friday 28 June. The kerbing and carriageway works will take place between Marfleet Lane and Annandale Road. The road will remain open to motorists and temporary traffic lights will be in place to manage traffic flow. A five-day closure from 19-26 August will be in […] Read more News Transport & Streets Roadworks
Hull flies the flag for human rights 24th June 2019 Hull City Council is flying a specially designed flag at The Guildhall and Central Library to mark the 70th anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was created in 1948 in response to the global atrocities of war in the first half of the 20th century. After the […] Read more News
Hull City Council takes steps to control rise of HMOs in the city 24th June 2019 Hull City Council has moved a step closer to tackling problems arising from houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) across the city. The council’s Cabinet today supported a plan that would give the authority greater control over the creation of HMOs in three areas. The Article 4 directions would cover three areas of the city – […] Read more Housing News Planning CabinetCouncillor Daren HaleHMOsHull City Council
Latest generation of traders breathe new life and ideas into city 24th June 2019 Young traders and independent businesses are going to be celebrated on Saturday at Hull’s Trinity Market. Some of the city’s most creative, entrepreneurial and hard-working traders are going in front of a panel of judges – full of familiar faces – with the hope of being crowned the National Market Traders Federation’s (NMTF) Young Trader […] Read more Business News Regeneration Trinity Market
It’s National Picnic Week – check out the top five spots in our region for a picnic 21st June 2019 Not only does today mark the start of summer with the longest day of the year, it is also the start of National Picnic Week. We are fortunate to have some great outdoor spaces, both within and out of the city boundary so grab your blanket, sandwiches and frisbee and head down to one of […] Read more Leisure & Culture News
Six Hull residents prosecuted for waste offences 20th June 2019 Six Hull residents have been prosecuted for a number of environmental crimes including fly-tipping, untidy land, and littering, across the city. Kirk Horne of Torridge Grove, Hull, was prosecuted and ordered to pay £300 under Section 34(1)(a) Environmental Protection Act 1990, after he was paid to illegally dispose of household waste. Rachael Barley of Bridport […] Read more News Waste
Second phase of £3.8m Pearson Park restoration starts next week 19th June 2019 The second phase of the £3.8m restoration of Pearson Park will begin on Monday (June 24). In December the park’s iconic archway was removed. It is currently being restored by a specialist contractor before it will be returned to the park at the end of the summer. The second phase will include improvements to the […] Read more News Pearson Park
Different pasts, shared futures 18th June 2019 This week is Refugee Week; a week that celebrates different pasts, shared futures. Hull City Council is proud to support Refugee Week, the UK’s largest festival celebrating the contribution of refugees and promoting understanding of why people seek sanctuary. The theme for 2019 is ‘You, me and those who came before’, and is an invitation […] Read more News Refugee Week 2019
