Lumen Prize nominations include stunning Hull maritime art installation 9th August 2019 One of the highlights of last year’s spectacular Urban Legends: Northern Lights event, from Absolutely Cultured, has been nominated for a prestigious global art prize, the Lumen Prize. Ship of the Gods, by artists Anna Heinrich and Leon Palmer, saw Hull’s maritime history merge with stunning Norwegian landscapes to create a spellbinding installation in Hull […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Absolutely CulturedHeinrich & PalmerHeritage Lottery FundHull City CouncilHull Culture and LeisureHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityLumen PrizeShip of the GodsUrban Legends: Northern Lights
Paragon Interchange gate reopens after two-month closure 9th August 2019 TransPennine Express has reopened the gate at the Anlaby Road entrance of Hull Paragon Station following a two-month trial to try to tackle anti-social behaviour. Transport for the North last week agreed to support Hull City Council in an endeavour to keep the gate open for customers. Council representatives also met with Hull West and […] Read more News Transport & Streets British Transport PoliceCouncillor Daren HaleDiana Johnson MPEmma Hardy MPHull City CouncilHull Paragon InterchangeTransPennine Express
Man from Wakefield fined for littering in Hull 8th August 2019 A man from Wakefield has been fined for littering in Hull. John McDonagh, of Doncaster Road in Wakefield, was ordered to pay £400 after he was caught littering from his vehicle near St Andrew’s Quay. He was issued with a fixed penalty notice – which he refused to pay. The matter was then referred to […] Read more Environment News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonEnvironmental Protection Act 1990Hull City CouncilLittering
World told to eat less meat – and it seems Hull agrees 8th August 2019 We should all eat less meat – that is according to a UN climate change report released today. A special report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a UN body set up to assess climate change, recommends a reduction of meat consumption globally. The IPCC describes plant-based diets as a major opportunity to […] Read more Environment News Climate changeHull City CouncilIPCCPeople’s PanelUNVox Pop survey
Hopscotch target smashed at Hull’s Play Day 7th August 2019 A Hull hopscotch target has been smashed as hundreds hopped, skipped and jumped their way around Queens Gardens. A team from the Playing Out project led the event during the city’s Play Day event to try to set a city record, with the aim of attracting 400 participants. But the record attempt got off to […] Read more News Public Health Hull City CouncilPlay DayPlaying OutPolice and Crime Commissioner
A day in the life of … a Hull telecare coordinator 6th August 2019 JP Pretorius, who tells us how his job helps to give confidence to vulnerable adults by linking them to users through technology. Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care Opinion A Day in the LifeAssistive technologyHull City CouncilHull Connect to SupportKingston Care LifelineTelecare
Free and low-cost family events in Hull this week 5th August 2019 There are plenty of free and low-cost family events happening this summer. 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. Don’t miss out on Play Day at Queens […] Read more News Change4LifeCraven ParkEast ParkHull Central LibraryHull City CouncilHull Show
Answer these questions to help shape Hull’s climate change strategy 5th August 2019 Hull residents are being asked to help shape the city’s strategy on environment and climate change. The latest People’s Panel Vox Pop survey from Hull City Council is now live. The survey, developed in partnership with the University of Hull’s Cresting project, asks about the circular economy – which means to maximise the use made […] Read more Environment News Climate changeHull City CouncilPeople’s Panel
55 women breastfed their babies in Queens Gardens this morning – here’s why 2nd August 2019 A group of 55 women sat together in Queens Gardens at 10.30am this morning and all breastfed their babies at the same time. They were part of the Big Latch On, a global event where women come together and feed their babies in a bid to normalise breastfeeding. Organisers City Health Care Partnership, which works […] Read more News Public Health Big Latch OnCity Health Care PartnershipHull City CouncilLookPlayQueens GardensSaySing
Gallery and art shop joins Humber Street creative hub 2nd August 2019 A popular art shop, studio and gallery is relocating to become part of a new cultural and creative hub in Hull’s Fruit Market. Form Shop & Studio is moving into the ground floor of 61-63 Humber Street, which has undergone a £1.2m redevelopment to become a centre for the creative arts. Form, which sells affordable, […] Read more Leisure & Culture News ArtlinkFormFruit Markethttps://news.hull.gov.uk/tag/humber-street-sesh/Hull City CouncilHumber StreetWykeland Beal
Be extra vigilant over door-knockers, residents warned after burglary 1st August 2019 Residents are urged to be extra vigilant after a burglary following a door-knocking in Hull. Police are investigating after a person knocked on a door of a house in Hardy Street, saying they were doing a financial assessment on behalf of Hull City Council. The property was burgled soon after. Hull City Council is urging […] Read more News Hull City CouncilHumberside PoliceTrading Standards
Join hundreds of hopscotchers at Play Day in Queens Gardens 1st August 2019 A an attempt to set a city hopscotch record will take place in Hull next week. Play Day, a national celebration of play, returns to Hull next week – and this year’s event will see hopscotch grids laid all around the site at the Queens Gardens Rose Bowl. Every visitor will be encouraged to take […] Read more News Public Health Councillor Gwen LunnHopscotchHull City CouncilPlay DayQueens GardensRose Bowl
