Day: 23 January 2026

View article Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 23 January

Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 23 January

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/HCC A63 improvement scheme – St James Street to Market Place 01-May-20 31-May-26 Major A63 Improvement scheme – […]

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View article Council announces second phase of North Bridge footpath upgrades 

Council announces second phase of North Bridge footpath upgrades 

The replacement of the southern footpath on North Bridge will commence from next week.  Work to renew the southern footpath will start on Monday 26 January, following the successful completion of improvements to the northern footpath, which began in early January.   This work – which is due to take two weeks to complete – is part of a planned maintenance programme, which has been split into two phases […]

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View article Hull creative company awarded contract for new 2026 event 

Hull creative company awarded contract for new 2026 event 

Local cultural organisation ‘Back to Ours’ will deliver a brand-new event in 2026, following a contract award from Hull City Council.  ‘Our City’ will form part of a fantastic weekend in Hull, alongside the already successful event Colliderfest and established cultural conference Cultural Tides.  The event will bring a whole host of community groups and organisations […]

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View article Crematorium gets ‘Letters to Heaven’ post box

Crematorium gets ‘Letters to Heaven’ post box

A post box allowing bereaved families and friends to leave letters to their late loved ones is now available at Hull’s Chanterlands Crematorium. The white letter box, below, has been kindly donated by a local community group, which wanted those dealing with grief to have the chance to write to their dearly departed. ‘Creative Hands […]

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View article Queen Victoria Square fountains switched off after vandalism

Queen Victoria Square fountains switched off after vandalism

The fountains in Queen Victoria Square have been temporarily switched off after detergent was poured into the water, causing damage to the internal mechanisms.   The fountains were recently brought back into operation after the completion of scheduled maintenance and repair works earlier this year.  However, an additional fault affecting the internal mechanisms – critical to […]

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View article Cabinet approves new plan to invest in Hull’s infrastructure 

Cabinet approves new plan to invest in Hull’s infrastructure 

A five-year plan to significantly improve and enhance many of the city’s bridges, statues, monuments, and fountains has been given the green light by Hull City Council’s Cabinet today (Monday 23 June).   Approval for the investment marks a major shift in the council’s approach to preserving the city’s infrastructure by bringing together capital spending, inspections, […]

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View article Splash into summer this bank holiday weekend

Splash into summer this bank holiday weekend

Summer water fun begins in Hull this Spring Bank Holiday weekend. Families can splash their way into the half-term holidays at Alderman Kneeshaw, Bude Road and West Park splash pads from Saturday 24 May. All three splash pads will be open from 10am until 5pm on weekends, bank holidays and during school holidays until Sunday […]

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View article East Park to undergo improvements to enhance accessibility 

East Park to undergo improvements to enhance accessibility 

Hull City Council has confirmed that one of the city’s most cherished parks, East Park, will benefit from significant improvement works starting this month.   The project aims to enhance accessibility and increase parking spaces, ensuring the park remains a safe and enjoyable place for all visitors.      A key highlight of this scheme is the reopening […]

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