New parklets locations to boost city centre and hospitality economy 24th July 2026 Six parklets are being installed in new locations across Hull city centre to help support the local economy and hospitality sector. Read more Business News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisCouncillor Mark IeronimoEconomyparklets
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 24 July 24th July 2026 Here is the latest breakdown of scheduled and emergency works taking place across Hull over the next few weeks. Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Lloyds Tour of Britain Family Cycling Festival returns in 2026 to Blackpool and Hull 24th July 2026 The 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Family Cycling Festival will be hosted at two stages of this year’s prestigious event, in Blackpool and Hull. Read more News Sport What's on BlackpoolCllr Jackie DadEast ParkLloyds Tour of Britain Family Cycling Festival
Council continues to improve safety with new parallel crossings in east Hull 24th July 2026 Work to install two new parallel crossings in east Hull will begin next week, improving safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists. Read more News Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoEast HullMarfleet LanePBS Construction
Live music returns to Hull Central Library 24th April 2026 Get it Loud in Libraries will bring artist Moonchild Sanelly to Hull Central Library next month for a headline gig. A cross-genre artist who embraces South African homegrown genres from Amapiano and Gqom, to club ready beats and afro-punk-pop, Moonchild Sanelly’s recent album ‘Full Moon’ has garnered praise from the likes of Elton John, The […] Read more Leisure & Culture Libraries What's on Alex AshwellGet It Loud In LibrariesHull Central LibraryMoonchild Sanelly
Pet cremator construction works underway 24th February 2026 Construction has begun to create a pet cremator at Hull City Council’s Priory Woods Cemetery. It will allow grieving pet owners the opportunity to have their beloved pet carefully and respectfully dealt with by an experienced bereavement officer in a peaceful, local environment. Cremations are expected to be available from early spring, where owners will […] Read more Customer Services News Cllr Ted DolmanPriory Woods Cemetery
Hull resident receives a criminal record for failing to clean up after their dog 24th February 2026 Hull City Council is once again urging dog owners to clean up after their animals, to avoid being fined or prosecuted. The warning follows the recent prosecution of Miss Christine Carter of Rose Avenue, Airlie Street, who failed to attend Hull Magistrates’ Court on Friday 30 January 2026 and was convicted in her absence for failing to clean up after her dog. Subsequently, she was ordered to pay a £220 fine, £85 victim surcharge […] Read more News Waste Councillor Charles Quinndog foulingenvironmentHull Magistrates Courtprosecution
Council brings new life to former Bob Carver’s building 24th November 2025 Trinity Market will soon welcome a new addition with a vibrant new eatery agreeing a long-term lease with Hull City Council. Maytree Catering proposes a £150,000 refurbishment of Corporation Chambers, formerly Bob Carver’s fish and chip takeaway and restaurant, a council-owned freehold on Trinity House Lane. In addition to a ground-floor food offering, plans feature […] Read more Business News Regeneration Bob Carver'sCllr Jackie DadCorporation ChambersTrinity House LaneTrinity Market
Tributes paid to former Hull City Council Leader 24th November 2025 Tributes have been paid to Honorary Alderman Simone Butterworth, the first female Leader of Hull City Council, who has died at the age of 77 following a short illness. She was first elected as a councillor in the Avenue ward in 1994, and went on to lead the council from 2002 until 2003. Current Leader, […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Cllr Mike RossSimone Butterworth
Silver Award success for Hull! 24th November 2025 Hull has won a prestigious Sustainable Food Places Silver Award. The award recognises Hull Food Partnership’s work to promote healthy, sustainable and local food and to tackle some of today’s greatest social challenges; from food poverty and diet-related ill-health to the disappearance of family farms and the loss of independent food retailers. The Sustainable Food Places Award […] Read more Environment News Councillor Charles QuinnHull Food PartnershipRight to GrowSustainable Food Places Silver Award
Creativity, confidence and community spirit celebrated at Hull’s Youth Work Week 24th November 2025 Hull City Council marked Youth Work Week 2025 with a celebration of the creativity, confidence and community spirit shown by young people across the city. Held from 3–9 November and led nationally by the National Youth Agency, this year’s theme – Building Brighter Futures– highlighted the essential role youth workers play in helping young people feel supported and empowered. Throughout the […] Read more Children and families News Arts AwardCouncillor Linda TockCouncillor Mark CollinsonGet It Loud In LibrariesLifestyle 2025Youth Work Week
“Let’s make it the biggest one yet!” – Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival returns 24th October 2025 Businesses, community organisations and schools across Hull and the surrounding area are being invited to help make the 2025 Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival the biggest and best one yet. Hull Minster will once again host the annual tradition, which runs throughout most of the Christmas month of December, where admission is FREE. The Lord […] Read more Christmas Civic News ChristmasCouncillor Cheryl PayneHull MinsterLord Mayor
