Day: 6 November 2025

View article Tis the season to give: Hull City Council’s Christmas jumper donation drive returns 

Tis the season to give: Hull City Council’s Christmas jumper donation drive returns 

Hull City Council is once again appealing for residents to donate unwanted children’s Christmas jumpers, to support local families and reduce textile waste.  As the festive season approaches, the council is encouraging residents to spread some cheer by donating unwanted children’s Christmas jumpers.  For many families, Christmas is an added financial pressure, and this jumper collection is designed to help ensure all children can take […]

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View article Hull ready to welcome world-class rugby league event in 2026

Hull ready to welcome world-class rugby league event in 2026

Following the announcement that the Betfred World Club Challenge will be held in Hull, Councillor Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council said: “After interest from Qatar, Australia, and other UK Cities, we are delighted another world-class event is coming to Hull, with the prestigious Betfred World Club Challenge heading to the MKM Stadium. “When […]

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View article Hull resident prosecuted for fly-tipping large pile of construction waste 

Hull resident prosecuted for fly-tipping large pile of construction waste 

A Hull resident has been successfully prosecuted and fined following a serious fly-tipping incident investigated by Hull City Council.  In January 2025, a large quantity of construction waste was discovered behind D&S Specks on Wold Road. The council’s streetcare and grounds team swiftly cleared the site, and an environmental enforcement officer launched an investigation.  A […]

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View article Energy efficient and affordable – building begins on dozens of new Hull homes

Energy efficient and affordable – building begins on dozens of new Hull homes

Affordable homes that will be some of the most energy efficient in the city are now being built in the Orchard Park area of Hull. Construction has started at Isledane, where 34 new high-quality houses available for social rent from Hull City Council will boost the housing options available in a priority regeneration area of […]

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View article Council invests to improve 100 city bus stops

Council invests to improve 100 city bus stops

Hull City Council is investing more than £900,000 to improve around 100 bus stops across the city – making them safer, more accessible and more convenient for passengers while they wait for their bus. Following an audit of 1,108 bus stops and bus shelters in the city last year, the council, working alongside local bus […]

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View article Hull tops the table for cycle training for children in England

Hull tops the table for cycle training for children in England

Hull has been unveiled as the country’s top location for the delivery of cycle training to children, according to new figures from The Bikeability Trust. Between April 2024 and March 2025, 99% of Year 6 pupils in the city received either Level 1 and 2 or Level 2 Bikeability training (3,361 children, in total), putting […]

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View article Build begins at memorial garden as consultation feedback revealed

Build begins at memorial garden as consultation feedback revealed

Following a consultation earlier this year, Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council can confirm the final plans for memorial gardens to remember those affected by an incident at a funeral home will include a free offer of a named plaque, extra seating and bird baths. Construction has begun at the chosen site […]

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View article Scale Lane Bridge reopens to pedestrians and cyclists 

Scale Lane Bridge reopens to pedestrians and cyclists 

Hull City Council is pleased to announce that Scale Lane Bridge has reopened to pedestrians and cyclists this afternoon (Thursday 6 March).  During a routine inspection last year, it was identified that several of the structure’s bearings needed replacing. Consequently, the council decided to swing the bridge for the benefit of river traffic, which has priority by […]

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View article Families to gather a year on from start of funeral home investigation

Families to gather a year on from start of funeral home investigation

Families and loved ones who have been supported during an investigation into a funeral home will gather tonight at Hull Minster. The invite-only service will take place a year to the day since enquiries started. Relatives and friends have received support from a number of organisations, who are continuing their work on a daily basis. […]

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View article Council to engage with residents and businesses about safety improvements to Lowgate

Council to engage with residents and businesses about safety improvements to Lowgate

Hull City Council has launched a six-week engagement exercise to provide information and seek feedback from the public and other stakeholders about a series of changes to improve road safety in the Lowgate area of the city centre. As part of its highway’s capital programme, the council is looking to: In addition to these preventative […]

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View article What’s on in Hull – February 2025

What’s on in Hull – February 2025

With what always feels like the longest month of the year now in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to look forward to some fantastic things taking place in Hull this February. Mary and the Hyenas Hull Truck Theatre, Friday 7 February until Saturday 1 March Written by critically acclaimed Hull playwright Maureen Lennon, Mary and […]

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View article Meet the Employer event returns

Meet the Employer event returns

Following on from success in 2024, Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE) is hosting another Meet the Employer Apprenticeship open event this month. Those interested in a career within construction, engineering and business and management sectors are invited along to the free session. Being hosted as part of National Apprenticeship Week, it will give attendees […]

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