Hull’s Low Ale Trail is Back! 20th December 2023 Hull’s Low Ale Trail is back – and it’s bigger than ever. The Old Town based trail now includes 17 bars and pubs, all of which offer a range of low- and no-alcohol options. The relaunch is just in time for anyone planning a no-hangover festive night out, or thinking ahead to both Dry January […] Read more Christmas News Public Health
Warning issued to manage waste responsibly following two environmental prosecutions 20th December 2023 Hull City Council is urging property owners and occupiers to maintain the cleanliness of their land, to avoid facing prosecution. This comes after the owners of two properties in Hull have been prosecuted by the Council under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, for failing to deal with waste that had accumulated on their land. In […] Read more News Waste Councillor Julia Connerhousehold waste and recycling centreprosecution
Jessica’s Hull-themed Christmas design chosen for Hull City Council’s Christmas card 20th December 2023 Hull City Council Leader, Councillor Mike Ross and Chief Executive, Matt Jukes, have picked the winning design for the council’s e-Christmas card. Primary school pupils from right across the city entered the annual competition. Jessica, age 8, from Stoneferry Primary School, submitted the winning design. Her design will be sent to hundreds of people […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News ChristmasChristmas 2023Councillor mike rossLord MayorLord Mayor Cllr Kalvin NealMatt JukesStoneferry Primary School
Hull businesses fail to lawfully manage waste disposal 20th December 2023 Hull City Council urges businesses to act responsibly when managing the disposal of waste, to avoid being fined or prosecuted. The warning comes after two businesses in Hull have failed to lawfully manage their waste removal, leading to a substantial fine, and in one case, prosecution. In the first case a business on Cottingham Road […] Read more News Waste Councillor Julia ConnerFly-tippingprosecution
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
