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
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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
Increasing opportunities for young people to earn whilst learning
Businesses in Hull are being urged to show their support in a drive to increase the number of young people in securing part-time work whilst in full-time education.
Hull City … More
Recognition for young entrepreneurs and their supporters
After more than 50 nominations for individuals and organisations were submitted for the Hull Youth Enterprise Awards 2017, the winners have been chosen.
The awards are organised Hull City Council, … More
Christmas Waste
As Christmas fast approaches, we have a few things we need to remind you of so that you can keep yon top of your waste this year.
For one week … More
2017 volunteers officially recognised by the city of Hull
We all love seeing the blue jackets and uniforms around the city, that are increasingly recognised by all, and to celebrate their huge and valuable contribution the citys 2,500 blue … More
Hull Museums Learning Team Receives Top Award
Hulls very own Heritage Learning picked up a prestigious Sandford Award for excellence in museums education for their work at the Hull and East Riding Museum.
Presented by writer, historian … More
Fly-tipping prosecutions
Four residents have been successfully prosecuted for a number of environmental crimes across the city.
Shaun Doherty of Selby Street, Hull was prosecuted and ordered to pay a total of … More
Lord Line building and Hydraulic Tower and Pump House
Today, Wednesday 6 December, Hull City Council’s Planning Committee refused planning applications to demolish both the Lord Line building and Hydraulic Tower and Pump House.
The locally listed Lord Line … More
Four residents prosecuted for waste offences
Four residents have been successfully prosecuted for a number of environmental crimes across the city.
Tip It (Hull) Limited of East Park Avenue, Hull have been prosecuted and ordered to … More
Ferens Art Gallery gets ready for Turner Prize winner announcement
Advance Notice of Temporary Closure: Tuesday 5 December
The Ferens Art Gallery will temporarily close to the public on Tuesday 5 December as Hull prepares for the announcement of the … More
Hulls young writers and illustrators make their mark
Eight talented young writers and illustrators have been announced as winners of the J Venn Young Writers Competition by Hull Libraries this week.
The youngsters, who range from seven-14 years-old, … More
Leading learning provider gains top endorsement for health and social care training
Hull Training and Adult Education has been awarded the skills for care endorsement and is one of the first health and social care providers in the area to achieve this … More
Students to benefit from domestic violence awareness training
From Monday 27 November a newly branded White Ribbon fire engine and police car will be taken into 19 schools across the city to raise awareness around domestic abuse.
Children … More
Hulls Bee Lady, and Pride of Britain winner, given Freedom of the City honour
Hull City Council is to present Hulls Bee Lady, Jean Bishop, the Freedom of the City honour at its Full Council meeting today.
The Lord Mayor of Kingston Upon Hull, … More
Gym membership for emerging local talent
Hull Culture and Leisure has awarded its first annual membership to a local talented athlete, as part of a new scheme to support the citys future sporting stars reach world-class … More
Festive lights switch-on: Thursday 23 November:
Spectators will be treated to a new-look celebration to kick-off the festive season. There will be:
From 5pm, this new-look celebration to mark the start of the winter season … More
National recognition for the condition of Hulls pavements and footpaths
Hull has been named as the Most Improved Authority 2016 2017 for achieving the biggest year-on-year improvement with its continued investment in pavements and footpaths across the city.
The … More
Powerful commemoration of Hull soldiers who fought in the Great War
A dramatic performance of combined arts, multi-media production involving poetry, music, and visual arts will commemorate citizen soldiers of Hull who fought in the Great War.
Made possible with support … More
Goldie to present this year’s Turner Prize in Hull
The winner of Turner Prize 2017 is to be announced by acclaimed DJ, producer and artist Goldie at an awards ceremony in Hull on Tuesday 5 December.
Goldie, who has … More
Society of Chief Librarians Launch of Culture Offer
The Society of Chief Librarians (SCL) launches the Universal Culture Offer today (Thursday 26 October) at the Central Library in Hull, UK City of Culture 2017. This new offer seeks … More