International Choir Competition to return to Hull 19th July 2024 Following a successful event in 2023, Hull will again play host to INTERKULTUR’s prestigious International Choir Competition in 2025. Returning in May, the large-scale event is expected to, once again, attract over 1,000 individuals worldwide from participating choirs. The event will include an opening and closing ceremony, and throughout the five days multiple choir competitions, […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr Rob PricthardGünter TitschHull 2025INTERKULTURInternational Choir Competition
Visit from Chinese school connects Hull and Beijing 18th July 2024 Students and staff from a school in China have visited Hull. 110 students aged 9-15 and 20 staff from Fengtai District of Beijing in China have spent four days in the city. They spent three days at Winifred Holtby Academy in East Hull before spending time visiting some of Hull’s museums in the city centre. […] Read more Children and families News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockCouncillor mike rossHull MuseumsLord Mayor and Admiral of the HumberLord Mayor Cllr Mark CollinsonWinifred Holtby Academy
Tell us what Hull is like after dark 18th July 2024 A new survey is asking for people’s views on Hull at night. Focussing on the city centre, including old town, new town and the Fruit Market area, the survey is open to anyone aged over 18. It focusses on safety and personal experiences in the city, in venues, on the streets and using transport links. […] Read more Community and Living News City centrecllr tockFruit Marketnight outSurvey
Little Amal will bring message of hope to Hull 17th July 2024 Little Amal, the internationally acclaimed 12-foot puppet of a ten-year old refugee girl, will visit Hull this September as part of the Yorkshire Integration Festival celebrations, which aim to raise awareness of the experiences of refugees and celebrate the resilience of refugee communities. Little Amal’s Yorkshire journey will bring her to Hull on Sunday 22 […] Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News What's on Hull Lord MayorLittle AmalLittle Amal HullMigration YorkshirePearson ParkThe WalkYorkshire Integration Festival
Foster carers in Hull receive pay increase 17th July 2024 Hull City Council has increased fostering allowances by 4.5%. The council has also increased the retention payment paid to carers by £100 to £500, which will now be paid annually instead of every three years. Hull Fostering offer a generous weekly fostering allowance to cover the costs of caring for a child, ensuring its foster […] Read more Children and families News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockFosteringHull Fostering
Hull fly-tippers prosecuted and ordered to pay over £8,000 in fines 17th July 2024 Hull City Council warns residents to dispose of their waste legally to avoid facing enforcement action. The warning comes following the prosecution of 11 Hull residents last month (June). The individuals were fined a combined total of £8,120. Details of the successful prosecution cases are as follows: The above named people also received criminal records in addition […] Read more News Waste bulky collectionsCouncillor Charles QuinnFly-tipping prosecutionsHousehold waste and recycling centresHull Magistrates CourtReuse shop
State-of-the-art carbon-neutral home opens for children in Hull 16th July 2024 Work has completed on a new modern, fully adapted, energy efficient home for young people and their families, for disability short breaks. Limetree Short Breaks in East Hull is a state-of-the-art, carbon-neutral design, whilst providing an inviting and homely atmosphere for meeting the specialist needs of children in the city. The new build provision supports […] Read more Children and families News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleChildren's homesCouncillor Linda TockDepartment for EducationDFELimetree CourtOfstedSEND
Ewe are invited to a special sensory show this summer 16th July 2024 Hull’s youngest children are invited to snuggle up and get cosy at The Herd’s latest show, a sensory, musical adventure through the land of sleep. Counting Sheeps, created by local Theatre Company The Herd, follows the story of two sheep who can’t get to sleep in a relatable story for babies, toddlers and the (very […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Theatre What's on Counting SheepsHull TheatreThe Herd Theatre
Travel by bus and save this summer 16th July 2024 The Hull Bus Alliance is encouraging families, groups of friends and young people to travel by bus this summer and save money with the launch of two new discount ticket options. Stagecoach East Midlands and East Yorkshire Buses will be offering a ‘6 people for £6’ group travel ticket, perfect for days out or for […] Read more News Transport & Streets BusesCouncillor Mark Ieronimoeast yorkshire busesHull KAT CardStagecoach
Council supports local playwright in new project 16th July 2024 A new play will premiere at Hull Truck Theatre this summer, thanks to a match-funded Grant to Arts from Hull City Council. A Bitter Pill, by Hull-born Theatre Practitioner Ben McDonald, is a contemporary tragi-comic play exploring Fabricated or Induced Illness, (formerly known as Munchausen Syndrome) through stylised performance, audience participation, and improvised music. It […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Theatre What's on A Bitter PillBen McDonaldCllr Rob PritchardGrants to ArtsHull City ArtsHull Truck Theatre
Lord Mayor to play in British Chess Championships in Hull 16th July 2024 The Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull is to compete in the upcoming British Chess Championships, which will be held in the city. Councillor Mark Collinson is a competitive player in the sport, and has played in the tournament previously when it has been held in other towns and cities. It is returning to Hull […] Read more Civic Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News Sport What's on ChessCllr Mark CollinsonHull City HallLord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber
Council enhances road safety with essential resurfacing scheme 15th July 2024 Hull City Council has confirmed that essential resurfacing works on Gillshill Road and Ings Road will commence next week. The intention of the resurfacing scheme is to improve the deteriorated road surface on Gillshill Road and Ings Road, between Sutton Road and Tween Dykes Road, to ensure the highway is safe and even for all […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor IeronimoGillshill RoadimprovementsIngs RoadPBS Constructionresurfacing
