Local contractor appointed to restore former National Picture Theatre 25th April 2024 Local contractor, Hobson and Porter, has been appointed to restore and preserve the last remaining WW2 civilian ruin in the UK, National Picture Theatre, on Beverley Road. Thanks to funding from Hull City Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the façade will be restored to its former period style, including its iconic windows and […] Read more News Regeneration Gillian OsgerbyHobson and PorterNational Lottery Heritage FundNational Picture Theatre
Hull Cultural Strategy needs you! 25th April 2024 Views from residents and businesses across Hull are being sought to further develop Hull’s Cultural Strategy. A month on from the city’s inaugural cultural conference, Cultural Tides, which 170 local cultural organisations and individuals attended, along with industry experts from across the UK and Europe, Hull City Council is now looking to progress the plans […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on Back to OursCultural Tides conferenceengagementHull Cultural StrategyLouise YatesMatt Jukes
Green light for state-of-the-art pet hospital 25th April 2024 A new state-of-the-art pet hospital will be built in Hull after plans were given the green light. Hull City Council’s planning committee granted approval, with conditions, for the facility at its meeting today, Wednesday 24 April. People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) submitted plans on land adjacent to Brunswick Avenue and Waterloo Street since its […] Read more News Planning Regeneration
Job Vacancies at Hull City Council – 25 April 25th April 2024 Want to make a difference in Hull? By joining our team, you will be making a tangible difference to the lives of people in Hull and working with people who are as passionate about our place and public services as you are. Join our team of passionate people and work on local projects that matter. Check out the […] Read more News Hull City Council JobsJobs in HullWorking for Hull City Council
Hull City Council announces micro-surfacing programme for 30 streets 22nd April 2024 Roads across Hull are about to receive a much-needed facelift as part of an annual micro-surfacing programme. The city-wide micro-surfacing programme is set to start on Monday 29 April, with 30 roads included, and is due to be completed on Friday 24 May – weather permitting. This programme aims to enhance the quality of the […] Read more News Transport & Streets Garry Taylorroad closures
Air raid memorial service to be held 22nd April 2024 A service will be held next month to remember those who died in Hull during the Second World War. The Citizens Air Raid Memorial Service commemorates all civilian life lost, as well as paying tribute to emergency service personnel. Hull suffered 82 major air attacks between 1939-45, with over 1,200 civilian fatalities. The service particularly […] Read more Civic News Air raid memorialNorthern Cemetery
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 19 April 19th 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: Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Open Space Community Network successfully launches in Hull 18th April 2024 A Community Network to shape the future of Hull’s green and open spaces launched in the Guildhall this week. Hull City Council is delighted to announce the successful launch of the Hull Open Space Community Network. This groundbreaking initiative was designed to foster collaboration, enhance community involvement, and champion the preservation and development of Hull’s […] Read more Environment News GuildhallParks and Open Spaces
Council to explore further options for district heat project 18th April 2024 Hull City Council is exploring the future expansion of the Hull District Heating Network (HDHN). A detailed Decision Record published today confirms the council has varied its existing contract with technical consultants Ove Arup and Partners. This will enable scope changes to the design of HDHN, including future connections to East Bank Urban Village, as […] Read more Environment News Regeneration East Bank Urban VillageGreat Thornton Street FlatsHull District Heat Network
Hull asylum seeker football team make history 18th April 2024 The Welcome House Football Club (Acorn FC) have this week made history by playing their first competitive Active Through Football fixture against another city. Acorn FC met Leeds United Foundation’s ATF team (Bridge FC) at the Tigers Trust Arena on Tuesday (16 April). It was the first match between the two Active Through Football teams, led by people seeking asylum and refugees. […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport Acorn FCActive Through FootballCarmen TaylorFootball FoundationSport EnglandWelcome House
Hull City Council launches new one-stop shop website for adult care and support 18th April 2024 A one-stop shop website for people to find information, advice and support for adults has been launched. Live Well Hull has replaced the former Hull Connect to Support website. The website has advice and information on how to: Live Well Hull is a joint initiative between Hull City Council’s Adult Social Care and Public Health teams, […] Read more Adult social care News adult social careConnect to SupportLive Well HullRichard CumbersThe Forum
Increase in number of Hull school pupils offered their first preference primary school 18th April 2024 Families across the city have received their children’s primary school place allocation for September. 96% of pupils were offered their first preference of school, up from 95% the year before. 2% of pupils were offered their second preference and 1% their third preference. This means 99% of pupils in total obtained one of their preferences, […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleEducationHull SchoolsPauline Turnerprimary school places
