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Albert Avenue Pools main swimming pool reopens next week
The main pool at Albert Avenue Pools will reopen on Monday 10 August.
Swimmers will be able to pre-book hourly sessions and lifeguards will be on hand to assist visitors … More
Multi-million pound Whitefriargate regeneration takes shape
A new Safer Hull Pod has arrived in Queen Victoria Square
A new Safer Hull Pod has today arrived in Queen Victoria Square to provide people with support from a range of agencies.
Launched by the Hull Community Safety Partnership, it … More
Hull businesses urged to apply for Government financial support before funding ends
Businesses in Hull have until Friday 14 August to apply for the Government’s Covid-19 Small Business Support and Retail Hospitality Leisure Grant schemes.
Hull City Council has already issued grants … More
Heroic Hull catering staff feed city during Covid-19 pandemic
Hull catering staff, who have supplied thousands of meals to school children and the city’s most vulnerable throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, have been praised for their “heroic” efforts.
Over the … More
East Park pedestrian gates to close overnight from next month
The overnight closure of East Park pedestrian gates will begin again next month.
From Monday 14 September, all 14 gates will be closed from around 7pm and will reopen around … More
Work to install pop-up cycle lanes in Spring Bank and Ferensway begins tonight
Work to install pop-up cycle lanes in Spring Bank and Ferensway will begin this evening.
In Spring Bank, the left-hand lane in both directions will be converted into a combined … More
Coronavirus: how we’re managing local outbreaks
Hull’s Coronavirus Outbreak Prevention and Management Plan has been approved by Hull City Council. Cllr Stephen Brady is Leader of the Council, and chair of the elected-member led Hull Outbreak … More
Freedom Festival From Home 2020 programme announced
Hull’s annual Freedom Festival will bring a flavour of its international arts festival direct to homes this September, with a programme broadcast digitally and via the BBC.
Freedom Festival From … More
Council leader’s message to businesses: “We can only protect our city and residents by continuing to work together”
Hull City Council is contacting businesses explaining how it can help mitigate risks and offer support in response to cases of Covid-19.
Councillor Stephen Brady, leader of Hull City Council, … More
Hull History Centre archives reopen this week
Hull History Centre’s archives will reopen on Wednesday 5 August.
The History Centre, which houses city and University of Hull archives, as well as the local studies library, has been … More
Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull
The latest seven-day rate of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hull is 3.5 per 100,000 of the population.
That figure compares with a rate in England of 8.3 per 100,000 of … More
The Human League are coming to Hull next year
Iconic New Wave band The Human League will visit the Bonus Arena next year as part of their UK tour.
Tickets for this all-seater event go on sale today at … More
Lord Mayor to visit children’s activities on National Play Day
The Lord Mayor, Councillor Steve Wilson, will visit children’s centres across Hull on Wednesday 5 August as National Play Day takes a new form for 2020.
The UK-wide celebration of … More
Wilson Centre reopens next week
Hull’s flagship customer service centre will reopen to the public on Tuesday 4 August.
The city-centre based Wilson Centre will be available for residents who are unable to have queries … More
City leaders call for support for Hull’s cultural sector
The leader of Hull City Council and the portfolio holder for leisure and culture have written to government asking for support for the city’s cultural, arts and heritage industries.
In … More
Hull’s latest weekly coronavirus rate confirmed
The latest seven-day rate of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hull is 6.1 per 100,000 of the population.
That figure compares with a rate in England of 7.3 per 100,000 of … More
Hull businesses urged to apply for financial support before funding ends
Businesses in Hull hit by the effects of coronavirus are being urged to apply for financial support before funding ends.
The Hull Business Discretionary Grant Fund has so far seen … More
Ferens Open Exhibition 2020 celebrated with digital takeover day
Ferens Art Gallery will be revisiting and celebrating this year’s Open Exhibition with an all-day digital takeover on Friday.
On the Humber Museums Partnership website and through social media channels, … More
Pop superstar Craig David is coming to Hull
Pop superstar Craig David is to bring his UK arena tour to Hull next year.
The singer will perform at the Bonus Arena on Friday 9 April 2021.
Craig David … More
Ferens Art Gallery favourites to feature in special exhibition
Iconic and much-loved artworks from Ferens Art Gallery’s permanent collection will be the focus of a special celebratory exhibition later this year.
After months of closure due to the Coronavirus … More
Make the pledge to move more, people in Hull urged
A new campaign is asking people in Hull to make a simple pledge to move more.
Aimed at getting people to increase their activity levels, a new website gethullactive.co.uk lets … More
Pop-up cycle lanes in Hull seeing more get on their bikes
Pop-up cycle lanes are becoming a key feature of Hull’s transport infrastructure as more people opt to use this greener form of travel.
As a result of lockdown, cycling has … More
Shop offering low-cost electrical items for reuse opens in east Hull
A new shop aimed at boosting the reuse of unwanted but good quality domestic appliances has opened today in Marfleet Lane, Hull.
Every year, thousands of working fridges, freezers, washing … More
Free activities to help children in Hull get active this summer
A free project designed to help children and young people get more active, enjoy the outdoors and have fun launches in Hull this week.
Healthy Holidays is here to help … More
Warnings issued for overrun roadworks in Hull
Since April 2020 Hull City Council has issued 12 warning notices for overrun roadworks.
Since the authority introduced a robust permit scheme, utility companies and council schemes are required to … More
Hull’s leisure centres to reopen this weekend
Woodford Leisure Centre, Ennerdale Leisure Centre and Costello Stadium will reopen to the public on Saturday 25 July.
Facilities including gyms, pools, fitness classes and racquet sports will be accessible … More
Holiday clubs asked to inform Hull public health of coronavirus symptoms
Hull City Council is asking those providing holiday clubs and out of school activities to let the public health team know if a child or member of staff becomes unwell … More
Hull Street Race 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus
The Hull Street Race 2020 has been cancelled, its organisers have confirmed.
Greenpower Education Trust, the charity behind the electric racing event, confirmed in a statement that the 2020 … More