Bonfire Night: Remember, remember to keep your bins safe this November 3rd November 2025 As Bonfire Night approaches, Hull City Council is working in partnership with Humberside Fire and Rescue to remind residents to take extra precautions to keep their bins safe from theft and arson. The increased activity around November fifth can unfortunately lead to higher risk for unattended bins. To highlight the dangers, Hull City Council, in […] Read more News Waste Bonfire night
Public opinion wanted on Coltman Street Conservation Area proposals 3rd November 2025 Hull City Council is welcoming public opinion on proposed alterations to Coltman Street Conservation Area. Adoption of a new character appraisal and management plan is suggested for the area which is characterised by Victorian buildings. Coltman Street Conservation Area also features several listed buildings and any updated plans would take into consideration how best to […] Read more News Planning Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisColtman Street Conservation AreaWestern Library
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 31 October 31st 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
Hull Nature Trail pilot launches to reconnect communities with nature 30th October 2025 Hull City Council is proud to announce the launch of the first section of the Hull Nature Trail, a scenic route along the Holderness Drain. The pilot trail was developed in partnership with The Environment Agency, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, Living with Water, and Groundwork, and marks the beginning of a wider plan to link green […] Read more Environment News Councillor Charles QuinnEnvironment AgencyGroundworkHolderness DrainHull Nature TrailLiving With WaterYorkshire Wildlife Trust
Council urges residents to dispose of Halloween pumpkins responsibly 29th October 2025 With Halloween just around the corner, Hull City Council is reminding residents how to dispose of their Halloween pumpkins responsibly. Whilst many people enjoy the tradition of pumpkin picking and carving, every year millions of pumpkins are incorrectly discarded, contributing to significant food waste and environmental harm. Once Halloween is over, you may be wondering […] Read more Environment News Waste brown bincompostCouncillor Charles QuinnFood wasteHalloween
Hull City Council welcomes Young People’s Parliament 29th October 2025 Hull City Council hosted the annual Hull Young People’s Parliament event at the Guildhall on 23 October, bringing together more than 100 young people aged between 11 and 18 from across the city. The event offered a dynamic platform for young voices to be heard on the issues that matter most to them. The young […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockHull Young People's ParliamentMatt Jukes
Multi-million-pound private investment to develop brownfield land 29th October 2025 Almost £3 million of private funding is to be invested into Hull to develop brownfield sites, helping create news jobs in the city. Four Hull businesses – Rainbow Professional Limited, Robert Sanderson and Sons, Venture Business Space and Adventure Resources Limited – will invest a combined £2.85 million. This is being made possible through an […] Read more News Regeneration Brownfield Land Grant SchemeCllr Jackie DadHull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority
Chapman Street Bridge: Council takes new steps to progress restoration 28th October 2025 Hull City Council has appointed Mason Clark Associates, a Hull-based engineering consultancy, to start the next phase of restoration works on the Grade II-listed Sculcoates Bridge, known locally as Chapman Street Bridge. Originally opened in 1874, the bridge has been closed to motorists since March 2020, after an inspection found that its condition had deteriorated […] Read more News Transport & Streets Chapman StreetCouncillor Mark IeronimoMason Clark AssociatesRestorationSculcoates Bridge
Hull City Psychological Service hosts training day for children support assistants 28th October 2025 Hull City Psychological Service recently hosted its first Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) Continued Professional Development (CPD) Day. On Tuesday 14 October, 25 ELSAs from 20 schools in the city attended the session at the Albemarle Music Centre, including representatives from primary, secondary, post-16 years education, specialist SEND and alternative provision. The milestone event aimed […] Read more Children and families News children's servicesCouncillor Linda TockELSA
Discover how you can become more flood resilient 28th October 2025 Greater awareness of Hull’s current and future flood risk will be on the way for everyone after Hull City Council appointed a team to update Hull’s Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA). Ove Arup & Partners Limited will assess the current SRFA which helps to inform planning decisions to ensure new development considers flood risk management […] Read more Environment Flooding Housing Living With Water News Regeneration Cllr Charles QuinnDerringhamHull’s Strategic Flood Risk AssessmentLiving With WaterOrchard Park
Humber Forest launches 25-year strategy to improve local environments, tackle climate change, and help local communities 27th October 2025 Humber Forest, the community forest for Hull, East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire, has launched a new strategy for its work for the next 25 years. It is committed to ensuring that it plants the ‘right tree in the right place for the right reason,’ and to working with communities, landowners and external agencies to increase […] Read more Environment News Climate changeCouncillor Charles QuinnDefraenvironmentHumber Forest
Free activities for parents and children as National Baby Week returns to Hull 27th October 2025 Hull City Council, as part of Hull’s Early Help Partnership, is proud to be taking part in the second year of Baby Week. A whole host of free events and activities across the city will be taking place. The collaboration supports parents, carers and families working with other partners, including midwives, health visitors, the voluntary sector, nurseries […] Read more Children and families News