Hong Kong drainage delegates visit Hull’s flood defences 19th October 2023 Delegates from the drainage section of Hong Kong’s government visited the Guildhall in Hull last week to learn about the city’s resilient flood alleviation schemes. The visitors from Asia visited Hull’s tidal surge barrier and Humber Hull Frontage, as well as sharing ideas with Hull City Council’s partners Living With Water. This was followed by […] Read more Civic Environment Flooding Living With Water News Flood alleviation schemeHong KongLiving With Water
National Recycling Week 2023: What can and cannot go in your blue bin in Hull? 19th October 2023 Hull City Council reminds residents what can and cannot be recycled, as part of their participation in National Recycle Week 2023. The council’s waste and recycling team is encouraging residents across Hull to recycle as much as possible during the week-long event, which began on Monday (October 16). As part of this, the team also […] Read more News Waste blue binCouncillor Julia ConnerRecycling week
Job vacancies at Hull City Council – 19 October 19th October 2023 Want to make a difference in Hull? Join our team of passionate people and work on local projects that matter. Check out the latest job vacancies at Hull City Council this week: Social Work Academy Manager (Fixed Term) Salary details: £45495 – £48587 Closing date: 29 October 2023 We have an established social work academy in Hull with strong […] Read more Business News Hull JobsJobs Hull City CouncilJobs in Hull
Foster carers from Hull win prestigious Fostering Excellence Award 18th October 2023 Two foster carers from Hull who care for a boy with additional needs have won a prestigious Fostering Excellence Award, recognising their exceptional contributions to foster care. Pamela and her partner, who foster with Hull Fostering, were awarded The Fostering Network award for foster carers at The Fostering Excellence Awards, sponsored by The Mortgage Brain, […] Read more Children and families News childrenChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockFosteringHull Fostering
New Ancient Egyptian experience on offer for school pupils 18th October 2023 Hull’s Hands on History Museum is now offering a chance for Hull school pupils to experience Ancient Egypt. This follows a re-display of original artefacts and historically significant replicas of the objects found in Tutankhamun’s tomb, alongside new interpretation, and new immersive learning experiences. Many of the objects formed the centrepiece of the Tutankhamun: 100 […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Ancient EgyptCllr Rob PritchardDavid AlcockHands on History MuseumHeritage LearningHull MuseumsHull Schools
Trinity Market reveals plans for free festive family fun! 18th October 2023 With the festive season fast approaching, Trinity Market is set to gift a free exciting and magical event to the people of Hull. Working together with the council, Hull company Redland Events will present The Santa Claus Showtime! – a family show packed with songs, stories and an appearance by Santa himself. Starring Father Christmas, […] Read more Children and families Christmas Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr Rob PritchardDan WatsonfreeJack ManganRedland EventsThe Sanata Claus Showtime!Trinity Market
National Recycling Week 2023: Hull sets the standard for recycling 17th October 2023 Residents of Hull are leading the way in environmental sustainability this Recycle Week 2023, with an impressive 48% recycling rate for the city. According to the latest data (2021/2022) published by the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), the residents of Hull have helped the council achieve an impressive recycling rate of […] Read more News Waste bulky collectionsCouncillor Julia ConnerDefrahousehold waste and recycling centreRecycling weekReuse shop
South Blockhouse Project up for top award 17th October 2023 The South Blockhouse Project has been shortlisted for a prestigious award. The project’s community archaeology programme, led by Humber Field Archaeology, has been shortlisted for the Council for British Archaeology’s 2023 Archaeological Achievement Awards, in the Engagement and Participation category. Formerly the British Archaeology Awards, the awards are coordinated with the support of a judging panel […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Hull MaritimeSouth Blockhouse
Hull City Council announces major increase in footpath improvement schemes 17th October 2023 Hull City Council is proud to announce a significant increase in footpath resurfacing across the city. As part of the council’s investment in the city’s footpaths, 70 improvement schemes are expected to be delivered in this year’s Footway Programme, compared to an average of 47 delivered in the previous three years. Further, almost all areas […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Mark Ieronimoimprovements
Hull landmarks light up green for National Recycling Week 2023 16th October 2023 As part of the National Recycling Week 2023, some of Hull’s most popular features will be lighting up green. To celebrate the campaigns 20th year, Queen Victoria Square, The Guildhall, Hull Minster and the Spurn Lightship will be illuminated green from Monday 16 October to Sunday 22 October. In addition, Hull City Council’s waste and […] Read more News Waste Councillor Julia ConnerRecycling week
Hull Fair road closures plus weekly traffic and travel update – 13 October 13th October 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 Fair 2023Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Limited Liability Company sought to progress district heat project 13th October 2023 Hull City Council will seek approval from Cabinet to form a Limited Liability Company (LLC) to manage its district heating project. An LLC, which would be regulated by Ofgem, would be in place to ensure Hull District Heat Network (HDHN) moves forward, providing low price heat resource to consumers both within and outside of the […] Read more Civic Environment News Regeneration CabinetHull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyHull District Heat Network
