Answer these questions on paying for social care 6th September 2019 Hull residents are being asked about paying for social care both now and in the future. The latest People’s Panel survey from Hull City Council is now live. It also allows residents to give their opinions on what stops residents from being self-employed. It also asks how much people know about the Hull History Centre […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care News Hull City CouncilHull History CentreNational Picture TheatrePeople’s Panel
Hull’s biggest haul of illegal tobacco seized 4th September 2019 Hull’s biggest haul of illicit tobacco has been discovered in a flat above a shop in Beverley Road, Hull, and in a nearby van. More than 145,000 cigarettes and 283 pouches of tobacco – with a value of more than £40,000 and a tax revenue loss of around the same amount – were found and […] Read more News Public Health Beverley RoadHull City CouncilHumberside PoliceTrading Standards
Huge Mick Ronson mural created in Hull to commemorate rock legend 3rd September 2019 The late great rock musician Mick Ronson has been immortalised in a huge mural in Bilton Grange. The artwork is the result of a collaboration between residents, arts company Back to Ours and Hull City Council. Overwhelmingly, residents opted for a mural of the east Hull legend on the blank canvas – a bare brick […] Read more Community and Living News Back to OursBilton GrangeCouncillor Julia ConnorEast HullGreenwich AvenueHull City CouncilMick Ronson
Meet Freda – one of Hull City Council’s longest tenants 27th August 2019 At 89 year old, Freda Milson is one of Hull City Council’s longest tenants. Freda, of Bilton Grange estate, has lived in the same house for more than 60 years. Here, she shares her memories. “All my memories are in this house,” said Freda. “I moved here with my husband in 1955 or 1956, 63 […] Read more Housing News Bilton GrangeHolderness High RoadHull City CouncilNorth Hull estate
Plans submitted in £42m Hull flood defence scheme 20th August 2019 A planning application for flood defence work at Victoria Pier has been submitted to Hull City Council. The application submitted by the Environment Agency is part of the £42 million Humber: Hull Frontage Flood Defence Improvements scheme, which was granted permission in December 2018. Now permission is being sought to amend the scheme at Victoria […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Environment AgencyFlood defenceHull City CouncilHumber: Hull Frontage Flood Defence scheme
101-year-old Hull veteran in medal appeal for British Expeditionary Force 20th August 2019 A 101-year-old veteran is calling for the few remaining members of a British Army force who served in France in 1939-40 to be formally honoured. Hull City Council is supporting the petition to honour the British Expeditionary Force’s role in France in 1939-40 with a clasp to the 1939-45 War Star. Service personnel who went […] Read more News Armed ForcesBritish ArmyBritish Expeditionary ForceCouncillor Alan GardinerHull City CouncilSecond World War
‘Enchanterlands Avenue’: murals pop up around Hull railway bridge 19th August 2019 New artworks celebrating Hull have been created to liven up an area around a city railway bridge. The murals in Chanterlands Avenue were produced over the summer after artist Andy Pea and pupils from Thoresby Primary School were tasked by ward councillors to create an enchanting gateway to the avenue. Andy has spent the past few […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Chanterlands AvenueCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonHull City AFCHull City CouncilHull FCKCOM StadiumThoresby Primary SchoolWyke Area Committee
Free and low-cost family events in Hull this week 19th August 2019 This summer in Hull, lots of free and low-cost summer family events are taking place every week. Change4Life and Hull City Council have teamed up with youth centres, children’s centres, parks and volunteers across the city to give children in the city a healthy and fun summer that is packed with activities. Here are this week’s […] Read more Ice Arena Museums News What's on Astra Youth CentreChange4LifeEast ParkHull and East Riding MuseumHull City CouncilRSPBSt Michael’s Church Hall
A day in the life of … a residential care worker 17th August 2019 Catherine has been working at Park View, a residential care facility in Hull's County Road for 13 years. Read more Opinion A Day in the LifeHull City CouncilHull Connect to SupportPark Viewresidential care workers
Hull firm must pay £40,000 after employee loses arm in accident 16th August 2019 Hull firm Moss Tyres Ltd must pay more than £40,000 after an accident in which an employee lost an arm. The firm has been fined £17,000 and must pay Hull City Council’s prosecution costs of £24,638, plus a statutory court charge of £120 after pleading guilty to failing to ensure the health and safety of […] Read more News Public Health Councillor Mike ThompsonHealth and Safety ExecutiveHull City CouncilHull Crown CourtMoss TyresPublic ProtectionSangwin
Last properties to be demolished in Hawthorn Avenue regeneration area 14th August 2019 The demolition of the 29 remaining properties in the Newington and St Andrew’s Renewals Area has been given the go-ahead by Hull City Council. A milestone in the Hawthorn Avenue regeneration programme, it will complete the site clearance for redevelopment of the area. Once cleared, the land will be handed over to Keepmoat, which has […] Read more Housing News Hawthorne AvenueHull City CouncilKeepmoatNewington and St Andrew’s
Free and low-cost family events in Hull this week 12th August 2019 Even more free and low-cost summer family events are happening in Hull this week. Change4Life and Hull City Council have teamed up with youth centres, children’s centres, parks and volunteers across the city to give children in the city a healthy and fun summer that is packed with activities. Here are this week’s activities: Tuesday 13 […] Read more News What's on Change4LifeHull City CouncilKing George V Playing FieldsNoddle Hill Nature ReserveOctagon CafeSt Michael's Youth ProjectStonebridge ParkWaudby Centre
