Hull resident prosecuted for littering 19th December 2023 Hull City Council is continuing to warn residents to dispose of their litter responsibly, to avoid a substantial fine or prosecution. The warning comes after a resident was convicted in Hull Magistrates’ Court after littering from their vehicle on Lothian Way, Hull. The individual, Miss Faye Holmes of Dulverton Close, Hull, who failed to attend […] Read more News Waste Councillor Julia ConnerLitteringprosecution
7 places to grab some food or drink in Hull this Christmas 19th December 2023 The Christmas season is in full swing with plenty of office parties completed (and a few sore heads as a result), mince pies consumed and maybe even the odd Christmas present already unwrapped. Christmas is a fantastic time to unwind, recharge and find time to spend time with friends and family. Hull has a host […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Hull ChristmasHull drinkHull food
Family Hubs launch new website to showcase the wide range of free support on offer to Hull families 19th December 2023 A new website for Hull’s Family Hubs has been launched. Hull’s 12 Children’s Centres were officially rebranded as Family Hubs earlier this year, offering a wide range of services to support local children, young people and families. The Family Hubs offer support to families in their local communities from conception, through the first 1,001 days […] Read more Children and families News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleFamily hubsPriory Family Hub
Hull City Councils’ Household Waste and Recycle Centres – when will they be open over Christmas? 19th December 2023 As Christmas fast approaches, Hull City Council wants to remind residents that the Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs) will be changing their opening times over the festive period. The centres – which are located in Burma Dive, Whiltshire Road, and Amsterdam Road – will be closed on Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 December, and […] Read more News Waste Christmas 2023Councillor Julia ConnerHousehold waste and recycling centres
1000th member joins Albert Ave Pools and Fitness 19th December 2023 Albert Ave has gained its 1000th member since reopening in the summer. New member Andy Lee was presented with a goodie bag and a month’s free membership by council Leader Cllr Mike Ross, upon receiving the accolade. Cllr Ross said: “1000 members in such a short space of time is a major milestone for this […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport 1000th memberAlbert Ave Pools and FitnessAndy Lee
Levelling Up Funding supports large-scale city centre project 18th December 2023 A heritage building in Hull city centre will be brought back to life with support from Levelling Up Funding. Castle Buildings LLP has been awarded £162,081.60 from Hull City Council’s government-backed fund towards bringing back into use Castle Buildings. The Grade II listed building on Waterhouse Lane will be restored to support the future occupation […] Read more Business News Regeneration Castle BuildingsCllr Paul Drake DavisEarl De GreyLevelling Up FundingWykeland
Cabinet approves bigger fines for environmental offences 18th December 2023 Hull City Council will now issue bigger fines for environmental offences following approval from Cabinet. In July 2023 the Government amended legislation to allow all Local Authorities in England to increase the maximum fixed penalty fines that may be imposed for certain environmental crimes. In response, proposals to increase the maximum level of fixed penalty […] Read more News Waste CabinetCouncillor Julia ConnerFly-tippingGraffitilitter enforcementwaste enforcement
Cabinet agrees to progress with Devolution public consultation 18th December 2023 Hull and East Riding Devolution (HEY Devolution) will be heard at an extraordinary Full Council meeting this week following Hull City Council’s Cabinet choosing to progress to a full public consultation on the proposed deal. The detailed report setting out the case for the devolution of powers and funding from the government and Hull and […] Read more Civic Council Government and Democracy News Regeneration CabinetCllr Mike RossDevolutionFull Council
Hull Bus Alliance secures Government approval for ‘enhanced partnership’ to deliver better services 18th December 2023 The Hull Bus Alliance has welcomed the Department for Transport’s (DfT) decision to approve its plans for an enhanced partnership to deliver better bus services for the city and for passengers. In 2019, the UK Government set out how it would launch a revolution in bus services, delivering a better deal for bus users and committing to […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoDepartment for Transporteast yorkshire busesHull Bus AllianceStagecoach East Midlands
Ferens announces first exhibition of 2024 15th December 2023 A new exhibition celebrating disability will open at Ferens Art Gallery in February 2024. The forthcoming exhibition ‘Are we there yet?’ has been designed in collaboration with Yorkshire-born artist Jason Wilsher-Mills. Jason’s work details his life as a disabled person, through theatrical self-portraits, which reflect aspects of his personality, memory, illness, and disability. Using iPads and […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on 2024 exhibitionAre we there yet?Cllr Rob PritchardFerens Art Gallery
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 15 December 15th December 2023 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: Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Hull schoolchildren debut new Song for Hull at the annual Festival of Carols 14th December 2023 Hundreds of primary school children across Hull put on a fantastic festive show at Hull City Hall this week. The Festival of Carols saw around 400 primary school pupils from 15 schools in Hull, alongside the Hull NHS Choir, join voices in a celebration of Christmas music. Six of the schools are currently participating in […] Read more Children and families News A Song for HullAlbemarle Music CentreChoral HumberChristmasChristmas 2023Councillor Linda TockHull City HallHull MinsterHull Music ServiceHull UK City of CultureNHS Choir
