New community woodland takes root in Hull 22nd March 2018 A community woodland is to take root in Hull this week, creating a new green space for residents of the city. 2,500 trees will be planted by volunteers, community groups and local school children at Dane Park Playing Fields, north of Orchard Park. Amongst the species to find a new home in the new woodland […] Read more Environment
Council commits to future of Tourist Information Centre 22nd March 2018 The council has shown further commitment to the future of culture and tourism in Hull with funding for the Visitor Welcome & Information Facility Pod to remain open and continue to provide a quality visitor experience. The popular pod, which has been open and welcoming visitors to the city since September 2016 will be staffed […] Read more Leisure & Culture
National recognition for the condition of Hulls pavements and footpaths 22nd November 2017 Hull has been named as the Most Improved Authority 2016 2017 for achieving the biggest year-on-year improvement with its continued investment in pavements and footpaths across the city. The National Highways & Transport (NHT) Public Satisfaction Survey recognised that the biggest improvements for Hull arise from the provision, condition, cleanliness and direction signposting of […] Read more Transport & Streets
Free parking in city centre multi-storeys this Christmas 22nd November 2017 Hull City Council is offering free parking in its two multi-storey car parks on Saturdays and Sundays, and extended opening during late night shopping on Thursdays leading up to Christmas and the New Year. Shoppers and visitors will be able to park in George Street and Pryme Street multi-storey car parks for free every weekend […] Read more Transport & Streets
Hull born civil servant and Chairman and Chief Executive of Post Office to have plaque unveiled in his honour 22nd September 2017 Councillor Mary Glew, Lords Prescott and Baker unveiled a Lord Mayor Centenary plaque to honour Lord Ron Dearing at the citys first University Technical College. Lord Ron Dearing was born and educated in the city and went on to become a senior civil servant and Chairman of the Post Office. Lord Dearing was best known […] Read more Education and Learning
Have you had your say on litter enforcement in Hull? 22nd August 2017 With just under two weeks to go until the vote closes on whether you would support litter enforcement, have you had your say? So far, 88 per cent of the public are in favour of the Council engaging with an external company to enforce action against those who litter. Litter blights our city centre and […] Read more Community and Living