More than 1,500 local people involved in Hull’s first-ever ‘Our City’ celebration 4th March 2026 More than 1,500 local people have helped shape and create Hull’s first-ever ‘Our City’ celebration on Saturday 14 March. The free event will transform the city centre with two large-scale community processions, followed by a spectacular open-air evening performance in Queen Victoria Square and ending with a short, low-noise fireworks finale – and a few […] Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News What's on Back to OursCllr Rob PritchardfreeLouise Yatesneed to knowOur City
New chapter for HEY! Volunteers as they head into communities 4th March 2026 HEY! Volunteering is growing its work across Hull’s neighbourhoods, bringing creative support into local venues. Community hubs across Hull will benefit from having HEY! Volunteers on site, establishing venues with regular creative workshops, coffee mornings, as well as getting involved in improving community spaces. Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News Cllr Rob PritchardCommunity HubsCulture & Heritage StrategyHEY! Volunteering
Hull team in line for national award for work to tackle illegal tobacco 4th March 2026 The team tasked with taking illicit tobacco off Hull’s streets is in the running for a national award. Hull City Council’s Tobacco Control Team, made up of members of the Public Protection Team, along with colleagues in Legal Services, have been shortlisted for Medium Team of the Year at the national Local Government Chronicle (LGC) […] Read more News
Grants to Arts funding reopens for creatives in Hull 4th February 2026 Hull City Council’s annual fund for arts organisations has reopened, with the application details now live on the council’s website. The Grants to Arts Organisational Fund is available to organisations whose primary focus is culture and who are within the Hull boundary. Read more Leisure & Culture News applications open 2026arts organisationsCllr Rob PritchardGrants to Arts
Crime Prevention Fund grants boost security and privacy in city’s communities – including at football pitches 4th December 2025 The latest organisations and communities across Hull that have successfully applied for grants from the Crime Prevention Fund have been announced. Set up by Hull City Council in 2022, the Crime Prevention Fund makes money available to support community organisations with their projects to prevent crime and antisocial behaviour (ASB), helping to ensure feelings of […] Read more Community and Living Housing News Cllr Ted DolmanCrime Prevention Fund
Remembrance Sunday: Full list of road closures 4th November 2025 Temporary road closures will be in effect in Hull on Sunday 9 November, from 6am to 1pm, to maintain safety, and support the remembrance parade and service. To keep up-to-date with the latest traffic updates follow @hullccnews on X or Facebook. Alternatively, visit one.network. For weekly traffic and travel updates, visit Hull weekly roadworks update – Hull CC News. Read more News Transport & Streets Remembrance Sundayroad closures
Standard bearers to receive Lord Mayor’s Award 4th November 2025 Standard bearers who proudly represent Hull at events such as Remembrance Sunday are to receive the Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber Award. Twenty standard bearers will be granted with the courtesy title of Honorary Burgess during a reception at the Guildhall this Friday, 7 November, which is 2 days […] Read more Civic News Councillor Cheryl PayneLord Mayorremembrance
Marvel at Hull Youth Centre’s musical collaboration with My Pockets 4th November 2025 Young people at Hull’s Andrew Marvell Youth Centre have worked with Yorkshire production company My Pockets to create two new songs. ‘How Far?’ and ‘Have Fun’ are the latest creations by My Pockets, a Yorkshire-based production company and arts organisation that has worked with Hull City Council many times. Previous notable projects include the award-winning […] Read more News
Free festivities return to Trinity Market – with a Grinchy twist 4th November 2025 Hull’s favourite Christmas tradition is back – and this year it comes with a twist! The Santa Claus Showtime returns to Trinity Market for 2025, bringing families together for free festive fun every Saturday in the run-up to Christmas. And just around the corner in Hepworth’s Arcade, a new neighbour is moving in…The Grinch Grotto! […] Read more Christmas Leisure & Culture News What's on Christmas 2025Cllr Rob PritchardHepworth ArcadeSanta Claus ShowtimeThe Grinch GrottoTrinity Market
Hull bus operator prepares for arrival of electric buses 4th November 2025 East Yorkshire Buses has announced the successful completion of phase one of its electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure programme, as the operator prepares for the arrival of 21 new electric Wrightbus vehicles later this year. The infrastructure programme has been made possible thanks to an allocation of capital funding from Hull City Council to support the […] Read more Business Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoDepartment for Transporteast yorkshire busesElectric busesHull City Councilsustainable transportZEBRA2
National Archives accreditation for Hull History Centre 4th September 2025 Hull History Centre has once again been awarded Archive Service Accreditation by The National Archives. The award is the UK quality standard in recognising good performance in all areas of archive service delivery, and shows that Hull History Centre has met national standards in the care of its unique collections. An official certificate will be […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Cllr Rob PritchardHistory Centre
Preparation for 2026 water play starts now 4th September 2025 Works to refurbish Pickering Park and repair East Park water play areas have started, allowing ample time to be ready for the 2026 summer season. Pickering Park paddling pool will receive a full refurbishment with improvements including new jets and water features, as well as a new plant room with an upgraded filtration system. East […] Read more Community and Living News Parks Regeneration Cllr Rob PritchardEast ParkPickering Park Paddling Pool
