Cabinet approves new plan to invest in Hull’s infrastructure 23rd June 2025 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, […] Read more News Rivers and bridges BridgesCouncillor mike rossInvestment
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 23 May 23rd May 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
Award-winning author Dame Jacqueline Wilson comes to Hull 23rd May 2025 Hull school children have been treated to a fantastic day as world-renowned children and adult’s author Dame Jacqueline Wilson came to town. Speaking at an ‘audience with’ event with 1,200 key stage two children from across Hull yesterday (Thursday 22 May), Jacqueline introduced her latest title, The Seaside Sleepover. She was joined by Rachael Dean, […] Read more News
Splash into summer this bank holiday weekend 23rd May 2025 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 […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Parks Cllr Rob PritchardEast park splash padPickering Park Paddling Pool
East Park to undergo improvements to enhance accessibility 23rd May 2025 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 […] Read more News Parks Councillor Mark IeronimoCouncillor Rob PritchardEast ParkimprovementsWright Civil Engineering
It’s time for you to help shape Hull’s City Centre Vision 23rd May 2025 Hull City Council is inviting residents, businesses and community groups to share their views on the future of Hull’s city centre, as the final phase of consultation on the Hull City Centre Vision gets underway. The City Centre Vision sets out a long-term framework to transform the heart of Hull by 2045, shaping a centre […] Read more Business Housing News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisHull City Centre VisionHull Guildhall
Hull and East Riding – Let’s Go Electric! 23rd May 2025 Organised by Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council, ‘Let’s Go Electric!’ will take place on Saturday 21 June, from 10am-3pm, and will showcase the growing range of EVs, both cars and commercial, that are now available and allow people from across Hull and East Yorkshire to explore some of the benefits of […] Read more Business Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilElectric buseselectric carsHull City CouncilLet's Experience Electric
Council confirms safe reopening of Queen Victoria Square fountains 23rd May 2025 Hull City Council is pleased to confirm that the fountains in Queen Victoria Square have reopened today (Friday 23 May) following a series of comprehensive water quality tests. This follows an extended period of closure, during which issues affecting the fountains’ operation were identified and addressed. Repairs have now been carried out, and the fountains […] Read more News Cllr Mike RossGillian OsgerbyQueen Victoria Square fountains
Traffic calming measures for Summergangs Road 23rd January 2025 Traffic calming measures will be installed on Summergangs Road in east Hull from next month. Hull City Council has appointed contractors MB Roche & Sons Limited to carry out the works near to Swinburne Street and James Reckitt Avenue. Two speed bumps will be installed to reduce vehicle speeds and provide a safe public highway […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Cllr Mark IeronimoJames Reckitt AvenueSummergangs Road
Blue Diamond Awards launch council’s events for National Care Leavers Week 23rd October 2024 Hull City Council is hosting its annual Blue Diamond Awards tomorrow night as it celebrates the successes and achievements of the city’s young people. The awards are being held ahead of National Care Leavers Week which this year runs from Monday 28 October until Sunday 3 November. On the back of previous success, the council […] Read more News
Help shape Hessle Road’s future 23rd October 2024 Residents, visitors and stakeholders in the Hessle Road Conservation Area are being urged to have their say on future plans for the area. The public are invited to give their views on the area’s heritage and how it moves forward through a Character Appraisal Survey. Hessle Road Conservation Area was adopted by Hull City Council […] Read more News Planning Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisGillett StreetHessle Road Conservation AreaHull Local Heritage List
Vision for Hull endorsed by Cabinet 23rd September 2024 UPDATE: Full Council voted to endorse the Council Plan at a meeting on Thursday 21 November 2024. Hull City Council’s priorities for the next four years have been set out, as Cabinet members have endorsed the proposed Council Plan. The Council Plan is the Council’s contribution towards the new Community Plan, which will shape the […] Read more Community and Living Council Government and Democracy News Cllr Mike RossCommunity PlanCouncil PlanMatt Jukes
