Council introduces Virtual Memory Boxes for children and young people in care 16th January 2026 Hull City Council is introducing a new digital platform to help children and young people in care safely record, store and reflect on their life stories. The council has approved the use of the Virtual Memory Box, a secure online system that allows care-experienced children and young people to capture important memories, milestones and experiences […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockHull City CouncilVirtual Memory Box
HEY! Volunteers are VisitEngland Tourism Superstar finalists 2026 16th December 2025 HEY Volunteers will go head to head with nine other finalists to be crowned VisitEngland Tourism Superstar in 2026. Read more Leisure & Culture News Andrew StokesChris BlacksellCllr Nick CoultishCllr Rob PritchardHEY! VolunteersTourism Superstar 2026Visit Hull & East YorkshireVisitEngland
Council CEO joins Humber Freeport Board to spearhead region’s growth ambition 16th December 2025 Matt Jukes, Hull City Council’s Chief Executive is one of several new faces welcomed onto Humber Freeport's Board of Directors. Read more Business News Regeneration Finbarr DowlingHumber FreeportMatt Jukes
Council’s Streetscene services recognised for delivering high standards across Hull 16th October 2025 Hull City Council’s Streetscene services have been formally recognised for meeting high standards of quality and performance. Streetscene has successfully extended its ISO 9001 certification, awarded by NQA, to now include highway operations, grounds maintenance, and parking services, while retaining the standard for Civic One. ISO 9001 is the international recognised standard for Quality Management […] Read more News civic oneCouncillor Charles QuinnCouncillor Mark IeronimoGrounds MaintenanceHighway OperationsISO 9001parkingstreetscene
Hull fly-tippers prosecuted and ordered to pay almost £4,000 16th October 2025 Hull City Council continues to warn residents to dispose of their waste legally to avoid facing enforcement action. The warning follows five recent fly-tipping prosecutions. These individuals were ordered to pay a combined total of £3,950 in fines and costs to the council. Councillor Charles Quinn, portfolio holder for environment, said: “Fly-tipping is a crime […] Read more Environment News Waste Councillor Charles QuinnFly-tippingFly-tipping prosecutions
Six residents receive £1,000 fines for fly-tipping in Hull 16th July 2025 Hull City Council is urging residents to make use of the multiple authorised waste schemes and services available in the city, following six substantial fly-tipping fines last month (June). In the six separate incidents, the offenders were caught dumping waste in Bristol Road, Melwood Grove, Lambert Street, Airlee Street, Mayfield Street, and Grandale. Fly-tipping is […] Read more News Waste bulky collectionsCouncillor Charles QuinnfineFly-tippinghousehold waste and recycling centreReuse shop
Council launch summer campaign to boost free school meal uptake 16th July 2025 Hull City Council is launching a campaign this summer to ensure eligible families benefit from free school meals, potentially saving households up to £300 per year. As part of the campaign, 1,693 letters will be sent to parents and guardians during the school holidays. These letters will target families who, according to Council Tax Reduction […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockFree school meals
ResQ progress accelerated thanks to grant award 16th July 2025 In November 2021, Hull City Council was awarded £19.5m of government funding to ‘level up’ the city centre through supporting infrastructure, bringing vacant buildings back into and deliver a package of regeneration works. The council allocated a portion of this to create a new grant scheme which aimed to bring unused floorspace of any vacant […] Read more Business Feature News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisHammonds of HullLevelling UpResQ
Council to seek feedback on plan to support walking and cycling in the city 16th June 2025 Hull City Council has launched an eight-week engagement exercise to seek the feedback of residents, businesses and communities on its Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) 2025-2035. The plan identifies gaps in the city’s active travel network and proposes to invest in these over the next 10 years, as funding becomes available. The LCWIP […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoCyclingLocal Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP)Walking
Hull Minster to host annual Lord Mayor event 16th June 2025 The Lord Mayor’s Civic Service will take place at Hull Minster on Sunday 22 June. Councillor Cheryl Payne extends an invitation to all to attend the annual event, which will begin at 2pm. A civic procession, which will start at the Guildhall, will enter the church at 1.50pm, with the congregation asked to be seated […] Read more Civic News Civic ServiceCouncillor Cheryl PayneHull MinsterLord Mayor
Hull fashion designers pop-up for free event 16th June 2025 Local fashion designers will be showing off their skills in a pop-up sale in Hull city centre this weekend. The ‘Summer Fashion Designers sale’ will take place this Saturday (21 June) on the ground floor of Princes Quay. Alongside pop-up stalls with fashion designers displaying and selling their products, the event will also include live […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr Pritchardfree sale eventHOUSEOFTUYIHull fashionHull Fashion Week 26pop up eventSeguntuyi
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 16 May 16th May 2025 Here is the latest breakdown of scheduled and emergency works taking place across Hull over the next few weeks. All works are subject to change. For the latest updates: Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
