Council responds to winter weather 20th November 2025 Hull City Council is encouraging motorists and the travelling public to allow additional time for journeys and to drive to the conditions, following a flurry of winter weather overnight and with the forecast indicating subzero temperatures over the coming days. The council’s streetsence services have been gearing up for the prospect of icy conditions for […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoGrittingWinter Maintenance
60 tonnes of waste removed from Hull Fair 20th October 2025 Hull City Council has confirmed that a total of 60.6 tonnes of waste was successfully removed from Hull Fair this year. The council’s dedicated street cleansing and waste operative teams worked tirelessly throughout the event to ensure the site remained safe, welcoming, and clean for all visitors. In the lead-up to the fair, the team ensured the […] Read more News Waste Councillor Charles QuinnHull Fair 2025simpler recyclingstreet cleansingwaste operatives
Eight residents receive £1,000 fines for fly-tipping in Hull 20th October 2025 Hull City Council is urging residents to make use of the multiple authorised waste schemes and services available in the city, following eight substantial fly-tipping fines. In the eight separate incidents, the offenders were caught dumping waste in West Parade, Worthing Terrace, Stepney Lane, New George Street, Carrington Street, Worcester Road, and two instances in […] Read more Environment News Waste Councillor Charles QuinnfineFly-tipping
60s + 70s night to boost Lord Mayor’s Charity Appeal Fund 20th October 2025 A fantastic night of 60s + 70s music in Hull will raise money for the Lord Mayor’s chosen charities. It will take place at the New Walton Club on Walton Street on Thursday 13 November, with tickets costing just £5 per person. The fun will start at 7:30pm, where attendees can also enjoy bingo and […] Read more Civic News What's on Councillor Cheryl PayneLord Mayor
Hull marks Slavery Remembrance Day 20th August 2025 The Lord Mayor will help mark Slavery Remembrance Day by attending events in Hull on Saturday 23 August. The Hull Slavery Remembrance Day Partnership has organised a commemoration at Wilberforce House, which will take place in the museum’s Mandela Gardens. Meanwhile, the Lord Mayor will officially open a gathering at the Hull Afro Caribbean Community […] Read more Civic Education and Learning Museums News Councillor Cheryl PayneLord MayorModern day slaveryWilberforce House Museum
Summer fun still going strong 20th August 2025 As the summer holidays start to draw to a close, there’s still time to enjoy some of the amazing Healthy Holidays Hull activities on offer. Since schools closed for the break in July, dozens of activities and events have already taken place, from festivals and fun days to sports and drama sessions. Healthy Holidays Hull […] Read more Children and families News
Armed Forces Day celebrated in Hull 20th June 2025 Hull will turn red, white and blue next weekend as Armed Forces Day is celebrated in the city centre. Queen Victoria Square will play host to this free event next Saturday (28 June) which promises to have something for the whole family. As part of the 80th anniversary year the city will join the major […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Armed Forces DayCllr Rob PritchardHull city centreQueen Victoria Square
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 20 June 20th June 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
Council leader warns of renewable energy job losses without urgent government support 20th June 2025 Cllr Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, has warned that thousands of jobs in the renewable energy sector could be at risk, including hundreds locally, without urgent government backing. In a joint letter with Cllr Anne Handley, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, addressed to secretary of state for business and trade, Jonathan […] Read more Business Environment News Cllr Mike RossEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilVivergo Fuels
Chelsea Flower Show garden to find new home in Hull 20th May 2025 A stunning garden that debuts at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this week, will then take up permanent residence in Hull, as part of a collaboration with Visit Hull & East Yorkshire. The Songbird Survival Garden will captivate visitors in London, before being carefully relocated to Bransholme’s Neighbourhood Network Community Centre on Goodhart Road, where […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Parks BransholmeChris BlacksellNeighbourhood Network Community CentreNicola OakeyProject Giving BackRHS Chelsea Flower ShowSongbird Survival GardenVHEYVisit Hull & East Yorkshire
Ferens wins global museums award 20th May 2025 An exhibition at the Ferens Art Gallery has won a Museum and Heritage Award. The global awards celebrate the very best in the world of museums, galleries and cultural and heritage visitor attractions. Jason Wilsher-Mills: Are We there Yet exhibition won the Temporary or Touring Exhibition of the Year – budget less than £80k following its […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News Are we there yet?Cllr Rob PritchardFerens Art GalleryJason Wilsher-MillsMuseum and Heritage Award
ECF confirmed as East Bank lead developer partner at UKREiiF 20th May 2025 Hull City Council’s ambitious East Bank Urban Village project continues to take steps forward with ECF today being confirmed as lead developer partner. The council will sign a 15-year development agreement with ECF, a partnership between Homes England, L&G and Muse, for the master planning, development and construction of the site, which is expected to […] Read more Housing News Regeneration City PlanCllr Mike RossEast Bank Urban VillageLevelling Up PartnershipMuse
