“There might just be a Coldplay question or two!” – Lord Mayor’s Music Quiz returns 22nd August 2025 After tens of thousands of people flocked to Hull for the two stunning Coldplay shows during August, the Lord Mayor’s annual Music Quiz might arguably provide September’s pick of the pops. Teams of up to 6 people will pit their musical wits against each other during the event at the Guildhall on Tuesday 30 September, […] Read more Civic News ColdplayCouncillor Cheryl PayneLord Mayor
Free summer fun with Healthy Holidays Hull 22nd July 2025 With schools across Hull out for summer (or about to be), the city’s school-age children and young people can look forward to exciting, totally free activities all summer long. There are plenty of opportunities to make the most of the outdoors and get active – as well as a wealth of indoor fun. Healthy Holidays […] Read more News
Have your say on how Hull City Council is doing 22nd July 2025 Everyone in Hull is invited to have their say on how well Hull City Council is doing on delivering for the city. In 2023 the residents of Hull were asked about their ambitions and aspirations for themselves, their neighbourhoods and the city. Thousands took part and the answers people gave were used to create the […] Read more News
Zebfest is back – Hull’s free festival event for young people turns three! 22nd July 2025 Hull’s free festival style event for ages 11 to 16 is back to kick off summer with a bang. Zebfest, which debuted in 2023, will take place in Zebedee’s Yard on Thursday July 24, 2.30-6.30pm. For no charge, young people will be able to enjoy live music, a silent disco, pizza making, a clothes swap, […] Read more News
Classic car event comes to Hull Museums 22nd May 2025 A collection of vintage and classic motor vehicles will come to the Hull Museums Quarter for a free family event this weekend. The automobiles will be provided by the East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club, and visitors can find out the history of the vehicles. As well as admiring the cars, families can visit the Streetlife […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on
Council to regenerate Paragon station with new bar and WHSmith revamp 22nd May 2025 Hull City Council is to award two city centre grants as part of wider regeneration works at Hull Paragon Interchange. Hull Tap Ltd is to be awarded £315,000 for works to the former ticket office and hall in the station to be converted it into a high-quality bar. The ticket hall is currently vacant and […] Read more Business News Regeneration Transport & Streets Cllr Paul Drake DavisHull Paragon InterchangeHull TapWHSmith
Council boosts cost of living help for city’s residents 22nd May 2025 Schemes to help Hull’s most vulnerable residents deal with the cost-of-living crisis will continue after senior councillors agreed the distribution of the Household Support Fund (HSF). £5.3 million will be spent in the city over the next year on initiatives to help keep residents in need warm, clothed and fed. It will include continuing to […] Read more Community and Living News Cllr Mike Rosscost of livingHousehold Support Fund
112th Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull installed 22nd May 2025 The new Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber, Cheryl Payne, has been installed at a ceremony at the Guildhall today. Councillor Payne was elected at a Full Council meeting on Thursday 15 May as Lord Mayor for the city for the 2025/2026 civic year. The installation ceremony took place earlier […] Read more Civic News
Council appoints contractor to investigate River Hull Walkway 22nd April 2025 Hull City Council has today appointed Mason Clark Associates to progress investigations on the River Hull Walkway, to determine its future. The River Hull Walkway (boardwalk) is an ageing structure, historically used to carry pedestrians over the west bank of the River Hull, between Myton Bridge and Drypool Bridge. Following a routine inspection in July […] Read more News Transport & Streets Gillian OsgerbyMason Clark AssociatesRiver Hull Boardwalk
Improvements for Costello running track 22nd April 2025 Costello Stadium’s running track will undergo several weeks of refurbishments from today, Tuesday 22 April. A surface respray and specialist deep clean of the current track will take place, whilst necessary repairs and installation of a new surface overspray are planned. The existing surface is in such a condition that major improvements are required to […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Sport Alison WalkerCostello StadiumHull Culture and Leisure
Gold standard reached for a third time for HEY! Volunteering 22nd January 2025 HEY! Volunteering has achieved top quality status for the third time in a row. Awarded every three years, the Investing in Volunteers renewal status ensures organisations are working to best practice and giving volunteers an excellent experience. The award follows a rigorous assessment process that looks closely at policies and procedures within an organisation. It […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Cllr Rob PritchardHEY! VolunteeringInvesting in Volunteers
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 22 November 22nd November 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: Location Start date Due date Summary of works Utility / Hull City Council A63 Improvement Scheme – St James Street to Market Place 01-May-20 01-May-25 […] Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
