Hull City Council pays tribute to Lord Prescott 21st November 2024 Hull City Council is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Lord Prescott, who has died at the age of 86. The former Deputy Prime Minister represented the city as the MP for Hull East for 40 years following his election in 1970. In a statement announcing his death, his family said he died […] Read more News Cllr Daren HaleCllr Mike RossGuildhallMatt Jukes
Comic book fans rejoice as Hull Libraries adds new digital collection 21st October 2024 Hull Libraries have launched a new free e-comics and graphic novel collection for customers. The extensive collection includes over 4,000 titles from DC Comics, Marvel Entertainment, Image Comics, IDW, VIZ Media and many more. There are specific groups for children and teens as well as the titles for adults, with customers able to access the […] Read more News Comic bookse-comicsgraphic novelsLibby
Ferens Art Gallery shortlisted for national award 21st October 2024 Ferens Art Gallery has been shortlisted for a national award from the Museum Association’s (MA) Museums Change Lives Awards for the team’s work on the Jason Wilsher Mills: Are We there Yet? exhibition. The exhibition, which took place from February to June this year, is up for the Championing Social Justice Award, with winners announced […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News Are we there yet?Change Lives AwardsCllr Rob PritchardFerens Art GalleryJason Wilsher-MillsKerri OffordMuseum Association
Public opinion wanted on proposed conservation areas changes 21st October 2024 Hull City Council is seeking the views of residents, businesses, visitors and property owners within two conservation areas in west Hull to help shape their future. The proposed changes for Ella Street and Newland Park are part of the council’s commitment to review all its conservation areas and adopt management documents for each area. The […] Read more News Planning Regeneration Ella Street Conservation AreaHull Local Heritage ListNewland Park Conservation Area
Love Your Neighbourhood: Drypool area receives tidy-up treatment 21st August 2024 Drypool is the latest area to be supported by Hull City Council’s Love Your Neighbourhood project. Streets across the Drypool area are now basking in the glow of a much-welcomed makeover, thanks to Hull City Council’s ambitious Love Your Neighbourhood initiative. As part of the citywide project, several streets within the area underwent a comprehensive […] Read more News Waste Councillor Charles QuinnDrypoolLove Your NeighbourhoodLove Your Street
Council backs rat trail 21st August 2024 Hull City Council has announced it is supporting a major cultural trail to be held in 2025, as details of a commitment of funds to Puffins Galore Ltd have been released. A Mischief of Rats will bring up to 50 giant artist-decorated rat sculptures to Hull and East Yorkshire for Summer 2025. Standing 6ft tall, […] Read more Council Government and Democracy Leisure & Culture News What's on A Mischief of RatsCllr Mike RossDecision RecordRick Welton
Hull charities benefit from Lord Mayor’s fund 21st August 2024 The previous Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull has handed over cheques to the charities he supported during his year in the role. Councillor Kalvin Neal’s nominated charities were Dove House Hospice and Hull 4 Heroes. They will each benefit from £1,772.10. Money was raised during the various events held during Councillor Neal’s mayoral year, […] Read more Civic News Cllr Kalvin NealDove House HospiceHull 4 HeroesLGBT+Lord Mayor
Hull City Council making changes for local people with MND this MND Day 21st June 2024 Hull City Council is taking steps to better support people in Hull with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). They will also be lighting up civic buildings blue and orange on Friday 21 June to mark Global MND Awareness Day. It offers the chance to spotlight the challenges of motor neurone disease and express support for those […] Read more Adult social care News adult social careHousingLiz JamilMNDMotor Neurone DiseaseNeighbourhoods and housingOccupational therapy
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 21 June 21st June 2024 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
Free family fun as Armed Forces Day celebrated in Hull 21st June 2024 Hull city centre will turn red, white and blue next weekend as Armed Forces Day is celebrated. Queen Victoria Square will play host to this free event next Saturday (29 June) which promises to have something for the whole family. Free activities on offer include a climbing wall, Scrapstore craft activities, face painting and balloon […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Armed Forces DayArmed Forces Day 24Kath Wynne-HagueQueen Victoria Square
Hull’s vibrant street art and graffiti scene celebrated in summer exhibition 21st June 2024 A new exhibition at Humber Street Gallery, Live Like Legends, will showcase four decades of Hull’s vibrant street art and graffiti scene this summer. Spanning two floors, the show will explore the joys and complexities of this unique form of public expression, which has had a striking presence in Hull since the early 1980s. Live […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Absolutely CulturedCulture HullHumber Street GalleryLive Like Legends
Full Council approves final draft Order for Hull and East Yorkshire Devolution 21st June 2024 At the Full Council meeting of Hull City Council yesterday, approval was given to present before Parliament the final draft Order for the creation of Hull and East Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. East Riding of Yorkshire’s Full Council met on Thursday 16th May, when approval was also granted. In order to legally establish the Combined […] Read more Devolution News DevolutionFull Council
