Spook-tacular line-up for HTAE’s Halloween workshops 7th October 2025 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 […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Regeneration What's on Cllr Linda TockHalloweenHTAEHull Training and Adult EducationThe Avenues Adult Education Centre
Council unveils first 100% electric food waste collection vehicle 7th October 2025 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 […] Read more Environment News Transport & Streets Waste Climate changeCouncillor Charles QuinnCouncillor Mark Ieronimoelectric vehiclesFood wasteNet Zerosimpler recycling
Love Your Street: Community garden blossoms on Melbourne Street 7th August 2025 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 […] Read more Environment News Waste communityCouncillor Jack HainesLove Your StreetMelbourne street
Hull’s Young MPs help set direction for UK Youth Parliament 7th August 2025 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 […] Read more Children and families Civic Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Cllr Linda TockHull Young People's ParliamentUK Youth Parliament
Cabinet approves new Repairs and Maintenance Policy 7th August 2025 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 […] Read more Housing News Cllr Paul Drake DavisHousingNeighbourhoods and housing
Hull gears up for Coldplay: Free cycle parking boosts sustainable gig for one of the world’s biggest bands 7th August 2025 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 […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Transport & Streets What's on bike cloakroomBike Lights for Dark NightsbusCllr Mike RossColdplaycycle parkingFergal McCulloughPark n rideR-evolutionSewell Group Craven ParkSoccer SensationsStagecoachsustainable travelTravelUNESCO City of MusicVHEY
Srebrenica victims remembered 30 years on 7th July 2025 Srebrenica Memorial Day is to be marked once again in Hull, with this year’s annual event at the Guildhall taking place 30 years on since the atrocities committed in the town in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Thousands of people were killed in the genocide in the country, with 8,000 Bosnian Muslim people murdered on a single […] Read more Civic News Cllr Mike RossCouncillor Cheryl PayneGuildhallLord MayorSrebrenica
Hull KR Parade to celebrate Challenge Cup Final win 7th June 2025 Hull KR will celebrate their Betfred Challenge Cup Final 2025 win with a parade on Sunday 8 June, as requested by the club. Open-top buses will make their way from Sewell Group Craven Park to the city centre, culminating with thousands of fans witnessing their heroes with the famous trophy on the balcony of Hull […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport What's on celebrationchampionshomecoming paradeHull City HallHull Kingston RoversHull KRSewell Group Craven Park
Council appoints Mason Clark Associates to investigate Hessle Road Flyover 7th May 2025 Hull City Council has selected Mason Clark Associates to progress comprehensive investigations on Hessle Road Flyover. Over the next 12 months, Mason Clark Associates will undertake detailed investigations on the flyover’s deck. These works will provide crucial information to help the council determine the feasibility of future strengthening works to ensure the structure’s long-term resilience. […] Read more News Rivers and bridges Councillor Mark IeronimoHessle Road flyoverMason Clark Associates
Council announces essential carriageway maintenance scheme on Boulevard 7th April 2025 Hull City Council has announced that essential carriageway maintenance work will be carried out on Boulevard, from the junction of Witty Street to Hessle Road. This scheme aims to renew the failed section of the carriageway, to ensure the road provides a safe and even surface for traffic, with adequate grip and skid resistance. The […] Read more News Transport & Streets BoulevardGillian OsgerbyRoad closureRoadworks
Partners, employers and learners celebrated at Skills Bootcamps awards 7th April 2025 Skills Bootcamps Hull & East Riding celebrated its recent successes at its first awards ceremony. Hull Minster played host to the event which saw awards handed out to delivery partners, employers and learners from Waves 4 and 5 of the Skills Bootcamps. Delivery partner awards included tutor of the year and collaborative partnership of the […] Read more Education and Learning News Regeneration Alex CoddHTAESkills Bootcamps
Exciting new children’s book project coming to schools with free public launch event this Easter 7th April 2025 A ground-breaking city-wide literacy project for all year six pupils, the first of its kind in Hull, will begin this summer. ‘One Hull of a Read’ is run in partnership with the publisher Scholastic, Hull Libraries, Hull Schools’ Library Service and previous James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award winning author, Helen Rutter. Helen’s new ‘choose […] Read more Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Helen RutterJames Reckitt Hull Childrens Book AwardMakerspaceMichelle AlfordOne Hull of a Readprimary school projectSchools Library ServiceThe Boy with Big Decisions
