The Step in the Right Direction Hull Blog – Make May ‘a Month of Movement’ 1st May 2024 In his third post for ‘The Step in the Right Direction Hull Blog’, Paul Schofield, a tour guide in the city for more than 30 years, talks about how you can improve your health and wellbeing by taking a few small steps each day. May is very much the month of movement. With the weather […] Read more Education and Learning Health and Social Care News Opinion Public Health Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelThe Step in the Right Direction Hull BlogWalking
Hull parents can now register births at Longhill Family Hub 1st May 2024 Parents in Hull can now register the birth of their baby at the Longhill Family Hub in east Hull. Previously, parents have only been able to register a birth at the Hull Register Office, located in the Wilson Centre in Hull City Centre and the Priory Family Hub in west Hull. When a child is […] Read more Children and families News birth registrationChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleFamily hubsPauline TurnerWilson Centre
What’s on in Hull – May 2024 1st May 2024 There’s plenty going on in Hull this May, both indoor and out, here’s just a handful of things to consider putting in your diary. Elbow Connexin Live, Sunday 5 May, 7.30pm One of Britain’s biggest bands arrive in Hull for bank holiday weekend. Elbow’s extensive catalogue, spanning ten albums, includes hits such as One Day […] Read more News What's on Bluey's Big PlayConnexin LiveElbowHull BIDHull New TheatreSuperhero DayWhat's On Hull
Footpath resurfacing works commence in east Hull 30th April 2024 Essential resurfacing works began in east Hull yesterday (Monday 29 April), which aim to provide much-needed improvements to the footpaths. As part of the council’s investment in the city’s footpaths, improvements and resurfacing works will take place on Clare Grove, Oriel Grove, Exeter Grove, and St Johns Grove. The improvements will involve resurfacing and reconstructing […] Read more Closures News Transport & Streets East HullimprovementsInvestmentWright Civil Engineering
Hull City Council offering cash bonus to new childcare practitioners 30th April 2024 Hull City Council has been chosen to take part in a new pilot scheme that offers a cash incentive to newly qualified or returning childcare practitioners. Back in March 2023, the government announced transformative reforms in childcare for working parents, expanding the offer of free childcare to more working parents. As a result, all local […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News ChildcareChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleEducationNurseriesnursery places
Leon’s journey from Hull Karting to Silverstone 29th April 2024 Hull Karting recently celebrated its 20th anniversary as it launched the new Hull Adventure Centre. The facility on Poorhouse Lane, off Preston Road, has provided hours of fun and enjoyment for all ages, as well as hone the skills of talented young racers. One of those who first donned a helmet in east Hull almost […] Read more Feature News Regeneration GB4 ChampionshipHull KartingJohn HainesLeon Wilson
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 26 April 26th April 2024 Here is the latest breakdown of scheduled and emergency works taking place across Hull over the next few weeks. All works are subject to change. For the latest updates: For the latest update on Drypool Bridge, visit Drypool Bridge reopens after detailed investigations and surveys confirm safety – Hull CC News Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Home-grown heroes, bdrmm, headline Humber Street Sesh 2024 26th April 2024 The critically acclaimed 4-piece Hull band, bdrmm, hailed last year by NME as one of “Britain’s best kept musical secrets,” will headline the Main Stage at Humber Street Sesh this year. The annual, award-winning music festival, Humber Street Sesh will take place on August 3rd and is expected to attract around 20,000 people throughout the […] Read more Leisure & Culture News bdrmmHull artsHumber StreetHumber Street Sesh 2024
Drypool Bridge reopens after detailed investigations and surveys confirm safety 26th April 2024 Drypool Bridge has reopened today (Friday 26 April) following the completion of detailed investigations and surveys, which have concluded that the bridge is safe for use whilst major repair works are being planned. During these investigations, carried out on behalf of the Council by engineering specialists, Mason Clark Associates, detailed assessments were made of the […] Read more News Rivers and bridges Drypool BridgeGarry Taylor
New artist in residence announced for Ferens Art Gallery 25th April 2024 The Ferens Art Gallery has announced its next artist in residence as Sam Larter, an artist from East Yorkshire who makes sculptures, drawings and prints. Sam will be working as the Ferens artist in residence from April until 27 June at the gallery. She has been invited to create new work inspired by the Ferens’ […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Artist in ResidenceClaire LongriggFerens Art GallerySam Larter
Arco installs 2,300 solar panels in Hull 25th April 2024 Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, has installed more than 2,300 solar panels on the rooftop of its National Distribution Centre in Hull. The National Distribution Centre (NDC) is the first of several Arco sites across the UK that will benefit from rooftop solar energy, as the company moves away from a dependency on fossil […] Read more Environment News Regeneration ArcoRenewable energyRenewable Energy HullSolar energy
Walker Street to undergo essential carriageway repairs 25th April 2024 Hull City Council has announced that essential repairs to Walker Street will commence next month. The work will improve and repair the existing carriageway in Walker Street from Rawling Way to Quantock Close, for the benefit of road users and pedestrians. The intention of the work is to resurface and reconstruct where the carriageway is […] Read more Closures News Transport & Streets Road closureRoadworksWright Civil Engineering