Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 24 October 24th October 2025 Here is the latest breakdown of scheduled and emergency works taking place across Hull over the next few weeks. All works are subject to change. For the latest updates: To learn more about the Drypool Bridge programme and the mitigation measures in place, visit Drypool Bridge | Programmes – Bridges | Hull Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Blue Diamond Awards return as National Care Leavers Week expands to a month 24th October 2025 Hull City Council hosts its annual Blue Diamond Awards on Thursday 13 November, celebrating the successes and achievements of the city’s young people. This year, the ceremony lands in the middle of National Care Leavers Month. Previously, National Care Leavers Week took place at the end of October. The week has now moved and expanded to run throughout November. […] Read more Children and families News Blue Diamond AwardsCouncillor Linda TockHull City Council
Hull City Council responds to Care Quality Commission’s Local Authority Assessment 24th October 2025 Hull City Council reaffirms its commitment to delivering high quality and inclusive adult social care services following the publication of the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) Local Authority Assessment. Although the report rates Hull as ‘Requires Improvement’, with two areas where significant shortfalls were identified, the assessment also recognised important areas of strength, including our strong […] Read more Adult social care News adult social careCouncillor Linda ChambersTracy Meyerhoff
Hull creative company awarded contract for new 2026 event 23rd October 2025 Local cultural organisation ‘Back to Ours’ will deliver a brand-new event in 2026, following a contract award from Hull City Council. ‘Our City’ will form part of a fantastic weekend in Hull, alongside the already successful event Colliderfest and established cultural conference Cultural Tides. The event will bring a whole host of community groups and organisations […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Back to OursCllr Rob PritchardColliderfestCultural TidesCulture & Heritage StrategyCulture HullLouise YatesOur City
Essential carriageway resurfacing work to commence on James Reckitt Avenue 22nd October 2025 Hull City Council will be undertaking essential carriageway maintenance work on the roundabout at the junction of James Reckitt Avenue and Gillshill Road, starting next week. The work will improve the existing carriageway, to ensure the road surface remains safe, even, and provides adequate grip and skid resistance for all road users. Work is due […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoCR Reynolds LtdimprovementsJames Reckitt AvenueRoad closureRoadworks
Life-saving equipment installed at Priory Woods Cemetery 21st October 2025 Priory Woods Cemetery has become the latest Hull City Council site to have a life-saving defibrillator installed. The heart-starting device adds to the one already available at Chanterlands Crematorium, as well as those at other council locations. This particular installation has been made possible by Hull Action for Neighbourhood Defibrillators (HANDS), a partnership where Hull […] Read more Community and Living Customer Services Health and Social Care News Public Health Bereavement ServicesCllr Ted DolmanPriory Woods Cemetery
Hull Family Hubs pass Stage One of UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative 21st October 2025 Hull’s Family Hubs successfully passed Stage One of the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation, on the first attempt. The Baby Friendly Initiative is a global programme transforming healthcare for babies, their mothers and families as part of a wider global partnership between UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO). Since 1994, the Baby Friendly […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockFamily hubsUNICEF
Hull school secures national travel plan award 21st October 2025 A Hull primary school is celebrating after being presented with a national certificate in recognition of its efforts to promote active and sustainable journeys to students and their families and encourage more walking, wheeling and cycling for the school commute. Chiltern Primary School has achieved a ‘Good Travel Plan’ award through the Modeshift STARS Education […] Read more News
60 tonnes of waste removed from Hull Fair 20th October 2025 Hull City Council has confirmed that a total of 60.6 tonnes of waste was successfully removed from Hull Fair this year. The council’s dedicated street cleansing and waste operative teams worked tirelessly throughout the event to ensure the site remained safe, welcoming, and clean for all visitors. In the lead-up to the fair, the team ensured the […] Read more News Waste Councillor Charles QuinnHull Fair 2025simpler recyclingstreet cleansingwaste operatives
Eight residents receive £1,000 fines for fly-tipping in Hull 20th October 2025 Hull City Council is urging residents to make use of the multiple authorised waste schemes and services available in the city, following eight substantial fly-tipping fines. In the eight separate incidents, the offenders were caught dumping waste in West Parade, Worthing Terrace, Stepney Lane, New George Street, Carrington Street, Worcester Road, and two instances in […] Read more Environment News Waste Councillor Charles QuinnfineFly-tipping
60s + 70s night to boost Lord Mayor’s Charity Appeal Fund 20th October 2025 A fantastic night of 60s + 70s music in Hull will raise money for the Lord Mayor’s chosen charities. It will take place at the New Walton Club on Walton Street on Thursday 13 November, with tickets costing just £5 per person. The fun will start at 7:30pm, where attendees can also enjoy bingo and […] Read more Civic News What's on Councillor Cheryl PayneLord Mayor
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – including Hull Fair road closures 17th October 2025 Here is the latest breakdown of scheduled and emergency works taking place across Hull over the next few weeks. All works are subject to change. For the latest updates: Hull Fair A number of road closures and parking restrictions are in place for Hull Fair. They can be found here. Limited parking is available within the […] Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
