Hull’s Fairtrade commitment recognised 1st August 2023 Hull has once again been recognised as a Fairtrade Community. Fairtrade ensures farmers and workers in developing countries around the world are paid a fair price for their goods, earn a living wage and their communities benefit from educational and medical provisions. The accolade was awarded by the UK Fairtrade Foundation and proves the city’s […] Read more News Regeneration Cllr Rob PritchardFairtradeHull Fairtrade Partnership
Essential work to begin on Ennerdale Bridge later this month 1st August 2023 Hull City Council has announced that essential maintenance work on Ennerdale Bridge will commence from Monday 14 August. The essential work will be carried out by the Hull City Council Bridges Team to the central reserve barriers on both approaches to the bridge on Raich Carter Way. This work is in preparation for the main […] Read more News Rivers and bridges BridgesCouncillor Mark Ieronimo
What’s on in Hull – August 2023 1st August 2023 Take a look at our top pick of things to do in Hull this August. Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Freedom FestivalHullBIDHumber Street SeshWhat's On Hull
Magic of moths examined during Healthy Holidays 31st July 2023 Children can find out more about moths during ‘Healthy Holidays’ in Hull later this summer. ‘Magical Moths’ takes place at the Animal Education Centre and Pickering Park Aviary. Children can share in a moth storytime before participating in some moth-themed craft activities. They can also learn more about our native moth inhabitants and be given […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Healthy HolidaysHull Culture and Leisure
Top tourism awards are back for 2023! 31st July 2023 Awards that reward the region’s best, brightest, most successful, and innovative tourism businesses will return in 2023 and will continue to be a route to national recognition. The 2023 Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards, the REYTAs, organised by tourism body Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY), culminate in a breath-taking awards ceremony on 9 November […] Read more News Councillor mike rossREYTAs
Three Hull residents successfully prosecuted for fly-tipping 31st July 2023 Hull City Council warns residents to dispose of their waste legally to avoid facing enforcement action, following three fly-tipping prosecutions this month. The council continues to recommend that residents dispose of their waste properly through legitimate services. Fly-tipping is defined as the ‘illegal deposit of any waste onto land that does not have a licence […] Read more News Waste bulky collectionsCouncillor Julia ConnerFly-tipping prosecutionsHousehold waste and recycling centresReuse shop
Hull litterbugs ordered to pay over £46k 28th July 2023 With litterbugs in Hull ordered to pay more than £46k this month, Hull City Council is urging residents to dispose of their litter responsibly. After failing to pay fixed penalties for littering, 100 residents in Hull have been ordered to pay fines and costs totaling £46,472 over the last 30 days. They each received a […] Read more News Waste Councillor Julia ConnerKeep Britain Tidylitter fines
World Cup event brings nations together in Hull 28th July 2023 As England go for glory at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, a global football event of a different kind has taken place in Hull. Teams from many different nations came together for the annual ‘HANA World Cup’, held at the Allam Pavilion at the University of Hull. The Humber All Nations Alliance (HANA) organised […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport Councillor mike rossHull Culture and LeisureWorld Cup
Myton Bridge closure plus weekly traffic and travel update – 28 July 28th July 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 updateHumber Street SeshMyton BridgePride in HullRoadworks
Hull City Council to support Love Parks 2023 28th July 2023 Hull City Council will be among hundreds of organisations across the country taking part in Love Parks Week 2023. Read more Environment News Regeneration Hull Parks
Public views sought on the enforcement of moving traffic offences 27th July 2023 Hull City Council is encouraging members of the public and key local stakeholders to have their say on the implementation of moving traffic enforcement powers across the city. As part of a new move by the Government, all Local Highway Authorities in England can now apply for moving traffic enforcement powers. To meet the October 2023 […] Read more News Transport & Streets consultationCouncillor Mark IeronimoDepartment for TransportGovernmenttraffic
Footpath resurfacing works to begin on three Hull streets next month 27th July 2023 Hardy Street, Haworth Street, and Bentley Grove will undergo essential resurfacing this summer, to provide much-needed improvements to the footpaths. The works are needed due to footpath deterioration and will provide a safe and even surface for residents. Works are scheduled to begin on Friday 25 August and are expected to take approximately 15 weeks […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Mark Ieronimoimprovementsstreetscene