Hull’s famous National Picture Theatre to see stabilising work 5th March 2020 Work to stabilise the 106-year-old National Picture Theatre will begin this month. Hull contractors Hobson and Porter will arrive on site on Monday 16 March and spend around a month at the Beverley Road building to complete remedial work. The work is required to prepare the site for future conservation and repair works to the […] Read more News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHobson and PorterHull City CouncilNational Lottery Heritage FundNational Picture Theatre
Learn how Hull’s carbon neutral future could look 4th March 2020 Hull’s ambitions to lead the UK’s decarbonisation push will be explained next week. Experts from the University of Hull, Hull City Council and Marketing Humber will share their journeys to cutting down on emissions at the Hull Carbon Neutral 2030 event. It will focus on carbon neutral pledges made by both the university and city […] Read more Environment News Climate changeGuildhallHull City CouncilMarketing HumberUniversity of Hull
LGBT+ community urged to learn more about adoption 28th February 2020 Members of the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities in Hull are being invited to find out about adopting a child. The push is part of LGBT+ Adoption and Fostering week, from Monday 2 to Sunday 8 March, which is organised by national charity New Family Social One Adoption North and Humber, the regional adoption […] Read more Children and families News adoptionCity of York CouncilEast Riding CouncilHull City CouncilNorth East Lincolnshire CouncilNorth Yorkshire County CouncilOne Adoption North and Humber
Free dog microchipping session returns to Hull 28th February 2020 Dog-owners who missed microchipping their furry friends at a free event in February have another opportunity to get their pet chipped and checked. The free drop-in session takes place on Tuesday 3 March from 11am to 3pm at Unity In The Community in Endike Lane, north Hull. No appointment is needed. Dogs can be chipped […] Read more News Public Health Carr House Rescue CentreDogs TrustHull City CouncilUnity In The Community
Hull boxer Luke Campbell to open stylish health hub in city centre 28th February 2020 Olympic gold medal-winning boxer Luke Campbell is working with Hull City Council to create a new health and wellbeing hub in the city centre. The stylish facility is set to take up the vacant former Farm Foods building in Prospect Street. The hub, called It’s Everyone’s Fight, is designed to support the improvement of physical […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Public Health Regeneration BoxingCouncillor Daren HaleHealth and wellbeingHull City CouncilLuke CampbellOlympic GamesProspect Street
Hull care leavers thriving in roles with major Hull firm 27th February 2020 Two Hull care leavers are thriving after being offered work placements with a major Hull construction firm. Jimmy Green and Nathan Bray, both 21, have accepted paid training and development roles with The Ashcourt Group, a family-run company with more than 300 employees. Jimmy and Nathan had been working with Room 42, a care leavers’ […] Read more News Regeneration AshcourtCare LeaversHull City CouncilMark JonesRoom 42
Jean Bishop Care Centre in line for another high-profile award 26th February 2020 A Hull care facility is in line for a prestigious national planning award. The Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre has been shortlisted for this year’s RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence. It is in line for recognition in the Excellence in Planning for Health and Wellbeing category. Councillor Daren Hale, Hull City Council’s portfolio holder for […] Read more News Planning Public Health Bee LadyCouncillor Daren HaleHull City CouncilJean Bishop Integrated Care CentreNHS Hull Clinical Commissioning GroupRTPI Awards
Consultation on gypsy and traveller sites to take place in Hull 24th February 2020 Hull City Council has agreed at a meeting of its Cabinet to consult people in the city and the travelling community on its recommendations to expand provision of sites for gypsies and travellers. The decision will now go to a full council meeting on Thursday 27 February. Detailed consultations will be held with the residents […] Read more Housing News Councillor Mike ThompsonHull City CouncilLocal PlanTraveller sites
Glitter at the ready as Hull council worker competes for Strictly title 12th February 2020 On a normal day, Graham Paddock works on tackling antisocial behaviour across Hull’s neighbourhoods. Now he is donning sparkles and shining shoes as he joins 11 other amateur dancers to compete in this year’s Strictly Learn to Dance contest. The competition, hosted each year by charity Dove House Hospice, involves 24 members of the public […] Read more Housing Hull City Hall News Dove House HospiceHull City CouncilStrictly Come DancingStrictly Learn to Dance
Hull to explore free port status after Government announces plan 11th February 2020 Hull’s economy could receive a boost under Government plans to create up to 10 free ports across the UK. Sea ports and airports are being invited to apply for free port status, which will be issued after the UK leaves the EU. The free ports would allow firms to import goods into the chosen cities […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleFree portsHull City CouncilHumber LEP
Consultation on gypsy and traveller sites in Hull 5th February 2020 A report will ask Hull City Council’s Cabinet to consider proposals to consult residents and stakeholders on the provision of a gypsy and traveller stopping place in Hull and extension to the existing permanent provision. The Cabinet report recommends consultation is undertaken with residents and groups on the proposal to extend the existing Wilmington traveller […] Read more Housing News Hull City Council
Traders join forces to fight crime in Hull city centre 5th February 2020 Hull businesses are joining forces for a new city centre crime prevention initiative. The DISC project sees traders tracking offenders and sharing information to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour. It is operated by the new Hull City Centre Security Partnership, which includes HullBID, Hull City Council, Humberside Police and businesses in the city. The initiative […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHull City Centre Security PartnershipHull City CouncilHull Community Safety PartnershipHullBIDHumberside Police
