Day: 7 November 2025

View article Council launches leaf clearance programme to keep streets clear and safe 

Council launches leaf clearance programme to keep streets clear and safe 

Hull City Council has begun its leaf clearance programme, which runs from mid-October to mid-January, to tackle the seasonal increase in leaf fall across the city.   As autumn leaves blanket Hull’s streets, the council’s dedicated street cleansing team will be working hard to keep footpaths and public spaces clear and safe for residents.  A team of seven operatives will monitor leaf fall across […]

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View article Hull prepares for bumper festive weekend of Christmas cheer

Hull prepares for bumper festive weekend of Christmas cheer

Hull city centre will be flooded with festive cheer this November as a full Christmas weekend event fills the streets. A Christmas market will line King Edward St, brought to life with street entertainment, hot and cold food offers as well as covered seating with live music performances and festive panto on the main stage […]

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View article Thousands attend more than 1,600 Healthy Holidays activities

Thousands attend more than 1,600 Healthy Holidays activities

Thousands of children and young people enjoyed 1,653 completely free activity sessions over an action packed Healthy Holidays summer. Held across the city, the fun included sports, go-karting, musical theatre, arts and crafts, and so much more. In addition to activities, there were 11 events including beach days, fun days and two large-scale Play Days. […]

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View article Boundary amendments for conservation areas

Boundary amendments for conservation areas

Significant boundary amendments have been made to two conservation areas in Hull. Both Marfleet Village and Sculcoates conservation areas saw boundary changes come into effect last month following public consultation. A resurvey conducted in the spring by Hull City Council proposed alterations to both areas and public feedback was taken on board to update the […]

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View article Live music returns to Hull Libraries

Live music returns to Hull Libraries

In collaboration with Get It Loud In Libraries, musician Albertine Sarges will visit Hull Central Library this Sunday (9 November) for a matinee performance. Sarges will play this intimate gig with a heady blend of indie rock, blues and art pop from her current album ‘Girl Missing’. ‘Girl Missing’ is Sarges’ highly anticipated follow-up to […]

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View article Spook-tacular line-up for HTAE’s Halloween workshops

Spook-tacular line-up for HTAE’s Halloween workshops

Families looking for fright-tastically free Halloween events are invited to Hull Training and Adult Education’s (HTAE) seasonal activities this month. A spook-tacular line-up of family-friendly workshops and activities, perfect for children aged four to 11, is being hosted. Halloween family crafting workshops will begin at The Avenues Education Centre on Park Avenue this week, running […]

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View article Council unveils first 100% electric food waste collection vehicle

Council unveils first 100% electric food waste collection vehicle

Hull City Council has taken a further step towards its climate goals and improving air quality with the introduction of its first fully electric food waste collection vehicle.  The council’s waste management team is now operating its largest electric vehicle to date – a brand-new 12.5 tonne electric truck dedicated to food waste collection.  This […]

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View article Love Your Street: Community garden blossoms on Melbourne Street

Love Your Street: Community garden blossoms on Melbourne Street

A once-neglected patch of land on Melbourne Street has been transformed into a vibrant community garden, thanks to the dedication of local resident Maria Pearce and a team of volunteers.  Since February 2025, Maria has worked tirelessly to bring the space to life – laying grass seed, planting trees and flowers, and creating a colourful […]

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View article Hull’s Young MPs help set direction for UK Youth Parliament

Hull’s Young MPs help set direction for UK Youth Parliament

Two young people from Hull have represented the city at the annual conference of the UK Youth Parliament. The event at Sussex University in Brighton brought together Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) from across the UK to discuss issues related to young people, as they seek to shape public policy. It provided an opportunity for […]

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View article Cabinet approves new Repairs and Maintenance Policy

Cabinet approves new Repairs and Maintenance Policy

Senior councillors have approved a Repairs and Maintenance Policy which formally provides clarity and accountability for tenants and Hull City Council as their landlord. Whilst the policy continues existing and established Hull City Council practices and processes reflective of those detailed within the standard Tenancy Agreement, it will be kept under review, with several changes […]

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View article Hull gears up for Coldplay: Free cycle parking boosts sustainable gig for one of the world’s biggest bands

Hull gears up for Coldplay: Free cycle parking boosts sustainable gig for one of the world’s biggest bands

Free and secure cycle parking for up to 250 bikes will be offered for anyone lucky enough to have bagged Coldplay tickets at Sewell Group Craven Park next month. Working together with local charity R-evolution, people cycling will have the opportunity to leave their bikes at Soccer Sensations on route to the gig, next door […]

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