Inspirational messages to be placed on Hull Marina
The ‘You are not alone’ mental health campaign designed by HeadStart Hull’s young volunteers is to be extended.
To coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day on Monday 10 September the … More
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Historic maritime painting conservation framework to be introduced
A painting conservation framework is to be introduced to conserve over 30 historic maritime paintings from Hull Maritime Museum’s collection.
To support the design, development and delivery of the city’s … More
Repairs to Foredyke Bridge now complete
Essential repair works to Foredyke Bridge have now been completed.
Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for strategic highways, said:
“The completion of this vital scheme highlights our commitment to improving … More
Keeping labour local as school improvement works continue across the city
More than 95 per cent of local labour is being used to complete some of Hull City Council’s key education projects across the city.
Although schools are closed for the … More
Incredible artwork honouring Hull greats to go on display at the Bonus Arena
An extraordinary mural bursting with colour and honouring some of the most iconic people, places and institutions in Hull goes on display at the brand new £36m Bonus Arena today … More
Spurn Lightship temporarily moves
Hull’s historic Spurn Lightship is to be moved, for the first time in 30 years, on Wednesday 5 September by local marine specialists ahead of work to install a new … More
Council congratulates students on improved GCSE results
Thousands of young people across Hull collected their GCSE results yesterday (Thursday 23 August), with more options than ever before open to 16-year-olds.
Provisional results released by Hull City Council … More
Get a close up look at conservator at work for first time
Visitors to the Hull Maritime Museum can see how the conservation team take care of its collections for the very first time.
‘Conservation in Action’ sessions will take place fortnightly … More
Parenting courses to start
A number of free parenting courses to explore techniques and approaches to leading a healthy family lifestyle are taking place at venues across the city.
The HENRY (Health, Exercise and … More
New lease of life for city’s 220-year old cannons
Two cast-iron sea service cannons dating back to 1798 and originally used aboard ship Richard and Harriet who sent them to Garibaldi for his campaign to unite Italy will be … More
12 prosecuted for environmental crimes
12 Hull and East Yorkshire residents have been prosecuted for a number of environmental crimes across the city.
Mark Mason of Knightscourt, Hull was prosecuted and ordered to pay a … More
Hull bids to host Rugby League World Cup 2021 matches
Hull has put forward its bid to host matches at the Rugby League World Cup 2021.
The city, which boasts a rich rugby league heritage, has submitted a proposal to … More
Play day celebrates 250 years of the circus
Hulls popular Playday Festival returns to Queens Gardens on Wednesday 1 August.
The 15th festival in Hull gets underway from 11am until 3pm and Queens Gardens will become a huge … More
Dragon’s Den style competition aimed to improve young people’s mental health
Nine projects who successfully secured funding from HeadStart Hull, who held its very own Dragons Den style competition, to find new ideas to improving mental health in young people during … More
Hull’s Wilberforce House Museum to receive prestigious Sandford Award
Wilberforce House Museum has been chosen to receive the prestigious Sandford Award.
The award, which recognises excellent education programmes at museums and heritage sites across Britain, hails the museums outstanding … More
William Wilberforce to Return to Hull as Part of Major New Project Launched by National Portrait Gallery
National Portrait Gallery to lend most beloved portraits to hometowns across the UK
Sir Thomas Lawrences famous portrait of the person who led Britain’s campaign to abolish slavery and Yorkshire … More
Roll up, roll up and read this summer
This year’s fREADom Quest, encouraging children to read throughout the summer holidays, has launched at Hull Central Library.
Children in Hull are being encouraged to take part in a reading … More
Give your views on the future of Avenues library location
Residents and library users will have the chance to shape the future of Avenues library in Hull.
Hull City Council is working in partnership with Goodwin Development Trust and the … More
National Charity Serves Up Free Tennis Sessions In Hull
With Wimbledon still in our recent memories national sports charity Tennis For Free has served up an ace for Hull by investing in a year-long programme of free tennis sessions … More
Eleven offenders fined for littering offences
Eleven fined for littering offences
Hull City Council has successfully prosecuted eleven offenders for littering offences across the city.
Conor Walton of The Cotswold, Hull, was prosecuted and ordered to … More
Market microbrewery adds fizz to the menu
A microbrewery in Hull is adding a bit of fizz to the menu at Trinity Market.
Fellows and Vittle is developing a range of ales to compliment the wide range … More
Council appoints new head of Hull Music Service
Hull City Council is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Head for the award-winning Hull Music Service.
James Dickinson, currently the Head of Hertfordshire Music Service and Chair … More
Celebrate the past and the present at 13th Veterans Weekend
The popular Veterans Weekend will take place in Hulls East Park on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 July.
Now in its thirteenth year, the free family weekend will be a … More
Ferens Art Gallery sees 91% increase in visitor numbers
Visitor numbers for the first five months of the year at Ferens Art Gallery have shown a 91% increase from the same period prior to Hulls year as UK City … More
Council commits to securing future of Hulls Banksy as structural survey of Scott Street Bridge reveals it is a hazard to shipping
Plans to preserve an artwork by Banksy on Scott Street Bridge have been revealed after a structural survey has found the bridge to be a hazardous structure.
Whilst there is … More
Regional support for our Armed Forces and Armed Forces community to be showcased
The first regional Armed Forces and Veterans partnership event will take place later this month, bringing together military personnel, reservists, veterans, businesses, the voluntary and community sector and members of … More
Council to recruit new apprentices
Hull City Council has a number of new apprenticeship opportunities.
Each year the Council takes on a significant number of apprentices and recognises that employing them helps them to grow … More
Experts gather in Hull to address flooding issues
A workshop to address Hulls relationship with water will take place with representatives from a number of sectors including business, housing, environment and health and wellbeing.
Earlier this year, Hull … More
Hull Museums and Ferens Art Gallery to change Sunday opening hours
Hull Museums, including the award-winning Ferens Art Gallery, are to extend their opening hours on Sundays.
The move comes as part of an opening hours rethink designed to better reflect … More
Hull History Centre on hunt for historical Christmas cards
It might be months until the festive period begins, but archivists at Hull History Centre are asking people to think about Christmas cards early this year.
That’s because the centre … More