Hull Playwriting Festival announces six new commissions for inaugural event 5th April 2024 Middle Child have announced the six writers commissioned for Fresh Ink, a new annual playwriting festival coming to Hull’s Fruit Market in July. Rosie Race, Hannah Scorer, Grace Waga Glevey, Marc Graham, Prince Kundai and Andrew Houghton were selected from 130 entrants, who responded to an open call for writers with “a meaningful connection to […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Fresh InkFruit MarketHull FestivalMiddle Child
Funeral director visits completed in Hull and East Riding 4th April 2024 Visits made to all funeral directors in Hull and the East Riding have now been completed, as a consequence of the on-going Humberside Police investigation into Legacy Independent Funeral Directors Ltd. Public protection teams from Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council have spent the past three weeks speaking to funeral directors and […] Read more Legacy Funeral Directors Incident News Bereavement ServicesFuneralsLegacy Independent Funeral DirectorsPublic Protection
Job Vacancies at Hull City Council – 4 April 4th 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 JobsHull JobsWorking at Hull City Council
Tributes paid to former Lord Mayor 3rd April 2024 Hull City Council pays tribute to former Lord Mayor and one of the masterminds behind The Deep, Honorary Alderman David Gemmell OBE, who has died at the age of 83. First elected in 1988, he served as a Councillor for 26 years, with his term as Lord Mayor occurring from 2010 to 2011. His wife, […] Read more Civic News Cllr Daren HaleCllr Mike RossHull History CentreLord MayorThe Deep
Young people with SEND invited to Preparation for Adulthood marketplace event 3rd April 2024 Hull City Council is hosting a marketplace event for Hull young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families to find out more about their options and support their preparation for adulthood. The event is aimed at young people age 14-25 and takes place on Thursday 11 April, from 11am-6.30pm on the […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleHull Local OfferPauline TurnerSEND
Council to acquire turn-key homes 2nd April 2024 A Decision Record published today, Tuesday 2 April, gives the go ahead for Hull City Council to buy nine brand new homes from James Reckitt Properties Limited at its Brambles Development (off James Reckitt Avenue) in east Hull, which will be for rent from the council. The council will fund the acquisition via the Housing Revenue […] Read more Housing News Affordable housingcouncillor paul drake-davisJames Reckitt
Love Your Neighbourhood: Central Ward gets tidy-up treatment 2nd April 2024 The Central area of Hull is the latest to be tidied up as part of Hull City Council’s Love Your Neighbourhood project. Streets within the Central Ward are now basking in the glow of a much-needed makeover, thanks to Hull City Council’s ambitious Love Your Neighbourhood initiative. As part of the citywide project, the Central […] Read more Environment News Doug SharpLove Your Neighbourhood
Overnight closures for routine inspections on North Bridge 2nd April 2024 Routine inspection works will take place on North Bridge this month (April), to ensure its continued safety and reliability. To allow the works to be carried out safely, overnight closures will be in place daily between midnight and 6am from Sunday 7 April to Friday 19 April. A short, signed diversion route will be in […] Read more Closures News Rivers and bridges Andy BurtonclosureNorth Bridge
Race karts around Princes Quay as part of Hull Business Expo 2nd April 2024 Businesses can discover a range of funding support whilst sampling the latest offer from Hull Adventure Centre at The Hull Business Expo next week. Hull City Council’s business support team will be available to discuss the assistance they can provide, such as through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Advisors can facilitate access to grants for […] Read more Business News Regeneration Alex CoddHull Adventure CentreHull Business ExpoPrinces QuayUK Shared Prosperity Fund
What’s on in Hull – April 2024 1st April 2024 Spring is here! And here’s just a handful of things going on in Hull this April – Trinity Live Trinity Market, every Thursday, 6pm until 9pm The fantastic Trinity Live is back with a Spring programme. Trinity Live mixes some of the region’s finest performers with delicious food and drink from the market. Baby, He […] Read more Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News Theatre What's on Baby He Loves YouCosì fan tutteHull New TheatreHull Truck TheatreMiddle ChildPhil EllisRumours of Fleetwood MacTrinity Live
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 29 March 29th March 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
Detection dog scores ‘rubbish’ find 28th March 2024 Thousands of counterfeit cigarettes, tobacco pouches and vapes have been recovered from a secret compartment in the bottom of an industrial bin. Officers form Hull City Council’s Public Protection team partnered with detection dog service BWY Canine and police for targeted visits to six locations in the city. Illegal products were found at five of […] Read more News
