Art Installations Set To Feature As Part Of Queens Gardens Refurbishment

Art Installations Set To Feature As Part Of Queens Gardens Refurbishment
December 11, 2020

The £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment is set to feature a number of permanent art installations that will celebrate and bring to life Hull’s rich maritime past.

The installations, from internationally-renowned and award-winning artists Katayoun Dowlatshahi and Heinrich & Palmer, will include a new seating area in the Peace Garden, integrated artworks on new amphitheatre-style seating, as well as maritime-inspired installations and lighting along the boundary of the gardens.

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All Set To Make This Christmas A Cracker

All Set To Make This Christmas A Cracker
December 11, 2020

Save the date for the hottest ticket in town as Hull Truck Theatre’s Christmas performance gets set to spread joy to residents across Hull and East Yorkshire.

This is thanks to an innovative partnership with Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

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Remembrance Day Parade Cancelled For 2020

Remembrance Day Parade Cancelled For 2020
November 5, 2020

The Remembrance Day Parade, due to take place on Sunday 8 November, has been cancelled.

The event is unable to take place in its usual format due to the Covid-19 lockdown, however, Hull City Council is working with the Royal British Legion to ensure that the millions who lost their lives in the First World War and subsequent conflicts are honoured.

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Hull Successful In A Bid For Social Workers In Schools

Hull Successful In A Bid For Social Workers In Schools
October 30, 2020

Hull City Council is one of 20 local authorities across the country to be successful in a bid to be part of research funded by the Department for Education into how children’s social care support, offered through the school setting, could enable safer outcomes for children at risk of harm.

The council has been awarded £252,864 to deliver the Social Workers in Schools (SWIS) programme, part of the What Works for Children’s Social Care research.

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Hull City Council Awarded £798K For Supported Housing Work

Hull City Council Awarded £798K For Supported Housing Work
October 27, 2020

Hull City Council has been successful in its bid to become one of five local councils in England participating in a review of the quality and value for money of non-commissioned supported housing.

Non-commissioned supported housing is market-led accommodation for vulnerable people where the support and accommodation are overseen by a private landlord and funded through housing benefits.

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Discover The Magic And Wonder Of Whitefriargate This Half-Term

Discover The Magic And Wonder Of Whitefriargate This Half-Term
October 23, 2020

The rich history of Whitefriargate, Hull’s most famous thoroughfare, can be explored this half-term thanks to a new family-friendly trail.

The trail, which can be downloaded from the Visit Hull website, includes fun facts and information about the historic street’s medieval past and its stunning architecture.

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