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View article Hull City Council urges local residents to fight fly-tipping this November 

Hull City Council urges local residents to fight fly-tipping this November 

Hull City Council is teaming up with Keep Britain Tidy for ‘Fight Fly-Tipping Fortnight’, a new campaign to crack down on rogue ‘white van’ operators.  Fly-tipping costs councils across England millions of pounds every year in clean-up costs, draining money that could otherwise be spent on essential local services.   In Hull, the council cleared up a […]

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View article Brighton Street: A63 roundabout resurfacing works  

Brighton Street: A63 roundabout resurfacing works  

Hull City Council to commence emergency carriageway resurfacing works at the Brighton Street roundabout, located beneath the A63 – near St Andrews Quay Retail Park.  Providing a key access point to the A63, this scheme will address urgent repairs required on the carriageway and assist National Highways, who need to use the area for an upcoming diversion. This scheme will ensure the diversion is safe and reliable […]

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View article Hull gardener recognised by Friends of the Earth for work with Bransholme youth garden project

Hull gardener recognised by Friends of the Earth for work with Bransholme youth garden project

A gardener in Hull has been acknowledged for his work at Astra Youth Centre in Bransholme, where young people are connecting with nature, developing new skills, and improving their wellbeing through the centre’s innovative gardening project. Jon Pearson was presented with the prestigious Earthmovers Award at Friends of the Earth’s Yorkshire Summer Action Gathering. The […]

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View article Free school meals auto-enrolment pilot helps hundreds of Hull pupils

Free school meals auto-enrolment pilot helps hundreds of Hull pupils

A Hull City Council pilot scheme to automatically identify and register eligible children for free school meals has helped ensure 750 additional pupils are now receiving the support they are entitled to. The auto-enrolment pilot, launched earlier this year, was designed to make it easier for families to access free school meals without the need for a separate application. […]

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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 Step back in time for a Victorian Christmas in Hull

Step back in time for a Victorian Christmas in Hull

Residents and visitors of all ages are being invited to enjoy the magic of a Victorian Christmas at the Museums Quarter on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November, 11am-4pm. Hosted by Hull Museums, visitors will be able to experience the warmth and wonder of Christmas – a celebration steeped in history, charm and cheer. Wander […]

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