Day: 5 November 2025

View article Council progresses strengthening scheme on Sutton Road flyover 

Council progresses strengthening scheme on Sutton Road flyover 

Hull City Council has appointed Mason Clark Associates, a Hull-based engineering consultancy, to progress works on Sutton Road flyover.  A principal inspection carried out in October 2020 revealed extensive concrete spalling on the soffit and exposure of the deck’s main reinforcement.   Therefore, to maintain safety and reliability, the council needs to implement a comprehensive strengthening scheme on the structure – which crosses […]

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View article Private interment ceremony held at Northern Cemetery memorial garden

Private interment ceremony held at Northern Cemetery memorial garden

Ashes that emerged during an investigation into a funeral home have been laid to rest during a private interment ceremony at Hull’s Northern Cemetery. Families and loved ones gathered at the cemetery’s new memorial garden, where proceedings were led by the Bishop of Hull, The Right Reverend Dr Eleanor Sanderson. Over 100 sets of ashes […]

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View article August bus fare discount for families and groups travelling in Hull

August bus fare discount for families and groups travelling in Hull

The Hull Bus Alliance is encouraging families and groups of friends to travel by bus this August and save money with the launch of a discounted fare. Stagecoach East Midlands and East Yorkshire Buses will be offering the Hull Card Group ticket for just £11, perfect for days out or for those attending the range […]

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View article Applications open for 30 hours government-funded childcare provision

Applications open for 30 hours government-funded childcare provision

Working parents in Hull can now apply for 30 hours of funded childcare from September. All eligible working parents of children who will be nine months old before 1 September can apply to access up to 30 hours of funded childcare a week.  This follows the successful rollout of 15 funded hours for children from […]

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View article Cabinet to consider major investment programme for city’s infrastructure

Cabinet to consider major investment programme for city’s infrastructure

Hull City Council’s cabinet is set to review proposals for a five-year investment programme to improve and enhance Hull’s infrastructure, preserve its history and keep the city moving. A report, which represents a shift in the council’s approach by bringing capital spending, maintenance and inspections together to ensure the longevity and conservation of the city’s […]

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View article Hull to welcome Ukrainian Culture Minister

Hull to welcome Ukrainian Culture Minister

Hull City Council has today announced Galyna Grygorenko, First Deputy Minister for Culture and Strategic Communications, Ukraine, as the keynote speaker at the city’s Cultural Tides conference on Friday 14 March at Hull Truck Theatre. Supported by the British Council, Ms. Grygorenko will speak about and introduce a documentary, ‘Culture vs War’ by Serhiy Zhadan, […]

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View article Spring edition of Hull CC News landing on doorsteps

Spring edition of Hull CC News landing on doorsteps

This week, the spring edition of Hull CC News, the council’s newspaper, is being delivered to all homes across the city. The publication covers plenty of local news about your city, whilst it is also jam-packed with six pages of events and what’s on listings. You will also find details of the forthcoming Colliderfest, whilst […]

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View article Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority to begin work

Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority to begin work

The long-awaited Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority can now officially begin its work after the final steps were taken by the Government to create the new body. The signing of the relevant order by the minister moves the area closer to unlocking a £400 million investment fund, alongside powers that will move from Westminster […]

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View article Ground broken for high ropes course at Hull Adventure Centre

Ground broken for high ropes course at Hull Adventure Centre

Work is underway for the construction of an exhilarating high ropes course at Hull Adventure Centre Contractors High-Low Ropes Course Consulting Ltd broke ground this week on the latest offering at the multi-activity centre in east Hull. The first planned stage will see a unique 20-pole high ropes course that will be incorporated over the […]

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View article VHEY backing Hull and East Yorkshire’s visitor economy to thrive

VHEY backing Hull and East Yorkshire’s visitor economy to thrive

The region’s tourism partnership has set out a new master plan to support businesses in the sector, attract more visitors and drive economic growth. Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY) is aiming to help build a thriving, prosperous visitor economy through the delivery of its dedicated action plan. VHEY is funded by Hull City Council […]

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