Record breaking visitor figures for Ferens Art Gallery
Ferens Art Gallery looks ahead to 2018s programme
More than 519,000 people have visited Ferens Art Gallery in 2017, as Hull celebrated being UK City of Culture and has been … More
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Essential works to take place on Beverley Road
Essential maintenance works on Beverley Road will take place on Monday 8 until Tuesday 16 January.
The works will be split into two phases and are being undertaken off-peak and … More
New courses on offer for jobseekers
Free courses are on offer at Hull Central Library to support people who are looking for work and enhance their job seeking opportunities.
Hull Libraries is offering four-week courses to … More
Getting a head start on Time to Talk Day
Hull City Council and HeadStart Hull are supporting Time to Talk Day, taking place on Thursday 1 February, as part of a nationwide push to get people talking more openly … More
Hull selected for core group of cities working to develop Global Water Resilience Framework
Hull has been selected to contribute to the development of a new City Water Resilience Framework (CWRF). Developed by Arup with support from The Rockefeller Foundation, the CWRF will help … More
Hull wins £4.8 million in EU funding
Hull is to receive almost £5 million to run a programme that will help people find work and support business growth.
The Community Led Local Development (CLLD) programme for Hull … More
Hull migrants share their journeys through artwork
Learners who have moved to Hull from other countries have created an art instillation to represent their unique journeys to the city.
The Homelands project invited people who had moved … More
Connecting children with nature work begins on a major new schools tree planting campaign in Hull
A major new schools tree planting campaign has got underway in Hull, providing opportunities for children to connect with nature while improving their school grounds.
The work is part of … More
Introduction to YouTube and Instagram
An introduction to YouTube and Instagram is taking place at Hull Central Library on Tuesday 16 January 2018.
Between 2 – 4pm, people will learn the basics of setting up … More
Make the most of your library
One-day courses are available for library users wanting to make the most of their library membership.
The course will show participants the many benefits of being a library how to … More
Statement from Hull City Council: Banksy work on Scott Street Bridge
To prevent further damage staff will be on the site of the Scott Street Bridge this morning applying a protective layer to the Banksy artwork. This temporary measure will help … More
Learn how to use e-books at Hull Central Library
Hull Central Library users can learn how to make better use of e-books and audiobooks at a demonstration of digital publications.
A representative from Borrowbox, one of the librarys digital … More
Gallery favourites return
Advance notice of temporary closure: Monday 22 and Friday 26 January 2018
Many of the gallery favourites will return to Ferens Art Gallery following the hugely popular Turner Prize 2017 … More
Regular singing sessions for blokes, chaps & other men
A series of regular a capella singing workshops for male voices will start tomorrow, Thursday 11 January.
Building on the hugely successful singing workshop led by UK member of the … More
Get active in your local library! Sessions for the over 50s
Sessions for the over 50s are available in one of the citys libraries.
The free weekly sessions are aimed for people aged 50 and over who will have the chance … More
Hopewell Road resurfacing
Hull City Council is undertaking essential carriageway resurfacing works in Hopewell Road and Amethyst Road from Monday 8 January Friday 16 February.
The work will be split into three … More
Kingswood extension appeal dismissed
The Planning Inspectorate today published its report and appeal decision regarding the land at Ashcombe Road and Barnes Way, Kingswood.
Hull City Councils Planning Committee has twice rejected applications for … More
Young dancers to display skills at Hull College
Young performers and choreographers from Hull will show off their talents at a dance performance taking place in the city.
Groups from across the city will perform street and contemporary … More
Holocaust Memorial Day
Residents and community groups are invited to attend the annual Hull Holocaust Memorial Day to honour and remember victims of the Holocaust.
The national Holocaust Memorial Day will be marked … More
BANKSIDE CLOSURE FOR ESSENTIAL REPAIRS TO FLOOD DEFENCES
Nearly 200 metres of flood defences will be improved as part of a £36.5 million project by the Environment Agency.
The Environment Agency will begin essential work to repair damaged … More
Gallery favourites return
Advance notice of temporary closure: Monday 22 and Friday 26 January 2018
Many of the gallery favourites will return to Ferens Art Gallery following the hugely popular Turner Prize 2017 … More
Sing Out – with Gay Abandon and The Sunday Boys
Free singing workshop for members of LGBT+ community takes place on Saturday 20 January, 11am – 5pm, at Albemarle Music Centre, Ferensway in Hull.
Members of the amazing Gay Abandon … More
Hull one of top UK cities for economic growth
Hull has been named as one of three Local Authority areas leading the way as the fastest growing economies in Yorkshire.
The UK Powerhouse study, produced by Irwin Mitchell and … More
Two Hull schools receive national heritage learning award
Two Hull primary schools have become the first in the city to gain national recognition for their commitment to providing heritage-focused learning opportunities to their pupils.
Ings Primary School and … More
Hull and East Riding residents prosecuted for waste offences
An East Riding resident has been prosecuted for a littering offence on Holderness Road in Hull. Deniz Yeter of Southwood Avenue, Cottingham was prosecuted and ordered to pay a total … More
CREATIVE CLUB – Its what it says on the tin!
An exhibition with work produced by young people with learning disabilities is now on display at Hull Central Library.
With support from the Bransholme Community Arts Enterprise emerging young artists … More
Boost for business as Ron Dearing UTC launches unique virtual reality facility
Hulls employer-led school has launched a unique virtual reality facility that will give businesses across the region a major digital edge.
Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) said the Green … More
Council statement: rough sleepers at former BHS building
Hull City Council statement:
“We have a duty to keep the city centre in a sanitary condition for all residents and visitors and, earlier today, we carried out a deep … More
Hull has been named the top city in the country for its recycling rate
Hull has been named as the best performing city council in England for its recycling rates.
Figures published by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) show that … More
Best ever Key Stage 2 results for Hull primary schools
Hull City Council is today celebrating the citys best ever Key Stage 2 results, topping the league table in Yorkshire and the Humber.
The results released today by the Department … More