The Turner Prize, armed Italian police escorts and thousands of people painting themselves blue all in the name of art – Kirsten Simister looks back on an incredible 17 years as curator at Ferens Art Gallery When Kirsten Simister arrived in Hull in 2003 to take up the role of curator at Ferens Art Gallery, she couldn’t have imagined what was […] 24th November 2020
ReFresh Hull goes online to support city’s young people Drug and alcohol service Refresh Hull has created a space online to better help the city’s young people. Refresh is a confidential support service that […] 23rd November 2020
Hull buildings light up green in statement against abuse of vulnerable adults Hull buildings have been lit up green tonight to support the safeguarding of vulnerable adults. Buildings in Hull have been illuminated green this evening in […] 20th November 2020
City leaders issue joint statement following Covid-19 emergency talks with Government Senior representatives from Hull held a meeting today with the national Covid-19 Task Force, in response to recent letters to the Health Secretary and Prime […] 20th November 2020
Work to refresh cycle lanes in Beverley Road will begin next week Work to refresh the cycle lanes in Beverley Road will begin on Monday 23 November. Work will include rebranding the bus lanes and incorporating visible […] 20th November 2020
Council leader writes to every resident as city faces ‘health emergency’ Councillor Stephen Brady, Leader, Hull City Council, has written to all residents in Hull about the current health emergency facing the city. The correspondence comes […] 20th November 2020
Historic cobbles restored as part of repair programme A programme of works to repair and restore historic cobbles in Hull’s Old Town is taking place. The work will ensure that the surface is […] 20th November 2020
Hull Ice Arena set for £1.1m investment Plans are being put forward that would see Hull Ice Arena benefit from a £1.1m investment. The improvements would deliver essential maintenance work to the […] 20th November 2020
Hull’s 108th Lord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber is elected The new Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber, Councillor Lynn Petrini, has been officially installed in office following a Full […] 19th November 2020
Long-serving Lord Mayor reflects on a bumper reign As Hull’s 107th Lord Mayor prepares to hand over the chains and robes to his successor, Councillor Steve Wilson has reflected on his extended time […] 18th November 2020
Hull City Council announces further support for businesses impacted by lockdown restrictions Businesses that have been adversely affected by national lockdown restrictions, but which are not required to close, can now apply for financial support. One-off business […] 17th November 2020
Chair sought for new-look Local Enterprise Partnership The new Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership is looking for its first Chair. This high profile role requires a dynamic and experience business […] 17th November 2020
