Hull’s Santa Squad boosted by donation from Council 3rd September 2025 The new school term might just be starting, but Hull’s Santa Squad are already stepping up their work to ensure that no child goes without a Christmas present. The group are benefitting from a donation from Hull City Council, where £1,000 will go towards the purchase of gifts, toiletries and food items. Santa Squad, which […] Read more Children and families Christmas Community and Living Education and Learning News ChristmasCllr Mike RossSanta Squad
New Cosey Fanni Tutti exhibition to open at Humber Street Gallery 3rd September 2025 One of the most influential artists to come out of Hull is opening their new exhibition at Humber Street Gallery next month. Incognito is the embodiment of multiple identities originally constructed by Cosey Fanni Tutti to function within the glamour industry between 1973 and 1981. The industry comprised modelling agencies, soft porn magazine publishers and […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Cosey Fanni TuttiHumber Street GalleryIncognito
Council leaders issue updated statement 3rd July 2025 Vivergo Fuels – joint statement from Hull City and East Riding of Yorkshire Councils Council Leaders Councillor Mike Ross and Councillor Anne Handley statement on Vivergo Fuels: “Hull and East Riding councils remain extremely concerned and disappointed that despite engagement with the government, Vivergo Fuels could still be forced to close its Saltend production facility. […] Read more Business Council Government and Democracy News Council leaderscouncil statementCouncillor Anne HandleyCouncillor mike rossGovernmentVivergo Fuels
Council prepares for The Business Day 2025 3rd June 2025 Invest Hull and Skills Bootcamps Hull and East Riding are gearing up to attend The Business Day at Bridlington Spa on Friday 6 June. The Business Day offers a variety of engaging breakout sessions and inspiring keynote speakers with the chance to network with some of the region’s biggest business leaders and concludes Humber Business […] Read more Business News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossHumber Business WeekInvest HullSkills BootcampsThe Business Day 2025
Computer game to teach dangers of extremism 3rd June 2025 Children and young people in Hull will have the chance to play a bespoke computer game designed to teach them about the dangers of extremism and radicalisation. The interactive learning package, titled Pathways: Navigating Gaming, the Internet and Extremism is being made available to schools, education settings and community and youth organisations throughout the city. […] Read more News
Hull’s active and sustainable travel credentials showcased at national awards 3rd April 2025 Hull has been highlighted as an example of best practice, nationally, in promoting walking, wheeling, cycling and the use of public transport for everyday journeys after securing two awards at a summit in London. Representatives from Hull-headquartered business, Sewell Group, and from Hull City Council attended the event, organised by Modeshift, the not-for-profit sustainable travel […] Read more Business Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelHull City CouncilModeshift STARSSewell Groupsustainable transportTeam ModeshiftTravelWise Week
Invest Hull shortlisted for prestigious award 3rd March 2025 Hull City Council has been shortlisted for the prestigious Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards 2025. The council’s ‘Invest Hull – supporting business growth’ submission is a finalist in the Economic Development category. The council demonstrated the success of its UK Shared Prosperity Fund scheme in supporting local businesses to grow and was said to have […] Read more Business News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisInvest HullLGC AwardsUK Shared Prosperity Fund
Increase in first choice of school for Hull’s secondary allocation 3rd March 2025 Today, Monday 3 March, parents of children starting secondary school in Hull in September 2025 will be offered a school place. This year, over 85 per cent of pupils have received their first choice of school and 96 per cent have been offered one of their choices. These are both increases from the 2024-25 allocation, […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Cllr Linda TockOfstedSecondary allocationSeptember
Families consulted on designs for permanent memorials 3rd March 2025 Families affected by an investigation into a former funeral home business in East Yorkshire have been consulted on designs for permanent memorials. Memorial gardens will be built at the Northern Cemetery in Hull and at the Lelley Fields Crematorium near Preston in the East Riding of Yorkshire. They will provide peaceful and respectful settings, where […] Read more Legacy Funeral Directors Incident News Legacy Independent Funeral Directors
Love Your Neighbourhood: North Carr ward next in line for a tidy-up 3rd February 2025 Hull City Council’s Love Your Neighbourhood project has arrived in the North Carr ward today. As part of the citywide initiative, several streets within Hull’s North Carr ward will undergo a comprehensive tidy-up from today, Monday 3 February, until Friday 14 February, leaving streets transformed and residents with a renewed sense of pride in their community. […] Read more Community and Living News Transport & Streets Cllr Charles QuinnLove Your NeighbourhoodNorth Carr
Annual quiz night back at Hull Guildhall 3rd February 2025 A quiz night to benefit the Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull’s chosen charities is to be staged for the 31st time. Teams will compete for the Trevor Stark Memorial Trophy at the Guildhall on Tuesday 4 March, starting at 7:30pm. The always-popular event has limited availability, so entries are on a first come first […] Read more Civic News Cllr Mark CollinsonGuildhallLord Mayorquiz night
Public engagement launched to shape future of Hull city centre 3rd February 2025 Hull City Council is seeking views on a new plan for its city centre. The Hull City Centre Vision will help the council realise its ambition to deliver a more family-friendly, sustainable and prosperous city centre of the future – one that benefits residents, businesses and visitors alike. Led by urban design specialists, Planit, the […] Read more News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisHull City Centre VisionPlanitPrinces Quay
