Shared Lives carers recognised for their hard work 4th September 2019 Residents who have cared for vulnerable adults for almost 20 years have been recognised for their hard work. The Shared Lives scheme was launched in 2000, giving carers the opportunity to open up their homes to care and support some of the city’s most vulnerable people. But many residents were already providing this vital care […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care News Councillor Gwen LunnLord MayorShared Lives
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
Hull’s major maritime project is given go-ahead by Planning Committee 4th September 2019 Plans to transform some of Hull’s maritime treasures have been given the go-ahead by planners. The decision by Hull City Council’s Planning Committee now means if the £13.6m bid to the National Lottery Heritage Fund is successful, 800 years of Hull’s seafaring history would be protected and promoted by the creation the best maritime trail […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Arctic CorsairCouncillor Daren HaleDock Office ChambersHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNational Lottery Heritage FundNorth End ShipyardSpurn Lightship
£4.3m Queens Gardens plans go before councillors next week 4th September 2019 Plans that could lead to £4.3m improvements to one of Hull’s most popular green spaces are to be considered by councillors. The plans for Queens Gardens will next week go before Riverside Area Committee councillors, who will be given the opportunity to add comments before the designs are submitted to the council’s planning committee. The […] Read more News Regeneration Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityQueens Gardens
Here is how to get tickets for Sistine Chapel exhibition at Hull Minster 4th September 2019 Tickets for the Sistine Chapel exhibition at Hull Minster are now available. The Michelangelo – A Different View exhibition will be on show at the church from Tuesday 8 October to Monday 18 November. It is free to enter, but a ticketing system for specified time slots will apply to ensure an uncrowded experience for visitors. Arrangements […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Hull MinsterMichelangelo's Sistine Chapel: A Different ViewSistine Chapel