Preparations begin for festive weekend in Hull 26th November 2025 Details of Hull’s bumper Christmas weekend have now been revealed as the build for this weekend’s event have started in the city centre. Performances on the main stage in Queen Victoria Square will delight audiences of all ages with short pantomime Jack & the Beanstalk (Saturday only) at 10.30am and 2pm, live singers, choirs and […] Read more Christmas Leisure & Culture News What's on ChristmasChristmas in HullChristmas marketCllr Rob PritchardKing Edward StPantoPrinces QuayQueen Victoria SquareTrinity Square
Hull joins UK Music Charter 26th November 2025 Hull City Council has become the latest city to sign up to the UK Music, Local Music Action Charter. The newly launched charter offers Hull a practical framework to amplify its music ecosystem, unlock investment, and deliver inclusive cultural impact. Being a part of the charter means that the council can now directly advance the […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Cllr Rob PritchardCommunity Plan 2024–2034Hull Culture & Heritage Strategy 2025–2030Local Music Action CharterMusic Plan 2025–2030UK MusicUK Music CharterUK Music Chief Executive Tom KiehlUNESCOUNESCO City of Music
Drypool Bridge: First phase of essential repairs successfully completed on time 26th November 2025 Drypool Bridge will reopen to two-way traffic and pedestrians from 8pm on Thursday 27 November, following the successful completion of the first phase of essential repair works. The council, in partnership with local contractors Esh Construction and designers Mason Clark Associates, is working to fix the bridge following inspections last year, which highlighted the need for major repairs to […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoDrypool BridgeEsh Construction LimitedMason Clark Associates
Council leader welcomes German ambassador to the region 25th November 2025 Cllr Mike Ross, leader of the council, met with the UK’s ambassador to Germany, Andrew Mitchell. Ambassador Mitchell was touring the state-of-the-art Siemens Mobility rail factory at Goole on Friday 21 November. Cllr Ross was one of several delegates who met with the ambassador whose visit was part of a ‘domestic roadshow’ launched by the […] Read more Business Civic News Regeneration Ambassador Andrew MitchellCllr Mike RossGreenport HullSiemens
HTAE Apprentice of the Year goes to… 25th November 2025 Hull Training and Adult Education’s (HTAE) Apprentice of the Year 2025 is Declan Lill. HTAE hosted its annual Learner Awards in Hull’s Guildhall to recognise the contributions and efforts of learners and businesses throughout the year. A total of 16 awards were handed out on the evening, with the main award, HTAE Apprentice of the […] Read more Business Education and Learning News Regeneration Cllr Linda TockDeclan LillHTAEHull Training and Adult Education
White Ribbon Day: schools focus for anti-violence campaign 25th November 2025 A campaign which engages men and boys to prevent violence against women and girls is the focus of work in Hull schools, including in both primary and secondary settings. Today – Tuesday 25 November – is White Ribbon Day and is the start of 16 days of activities where this year’s theme is ‘We Speak […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Education and Learning News Cllr Ted DolmanMatt JukesWhite Ribbon Day
Council brings new life to former Bob Carver’s building 24th November 2025 Trinity Market will soon welcome a new addition with a vibrant new eatery agreeing a long-term lease with Hull City Council. Maytree Catering proposes a £150,000 refurbishment of Corporation Chambers, formerly Bob Carver’s fish and chip takeaway and restaurant, a council-owned freehold on Trinity House Lane. In addition to a ground-floor food offering, plans feature […] Read more Business News Regeneration Bob Carver'sCllr Jackie DadCorporation ChambersTrinity House LaneTrinity Market
Tributes paid to former Hull City Council Leader 24th November 2025 Tributes have been paid to Honorary Alderman Simone Butterworth, the first female Leader of Hull City Council, who has died at the age of 77 following a short illness. She was first elected as a councillor in the Avenue ward in 1994, and went on to lead the council from 2002 until 2003. Current Leader, […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Cllr Mike RossSimone Butterworth
Silver Award success for Hull! 24th November 2025 Hull has won a prestigious Sustainable Food Places Silver Award. The award recognises Hull Food Partnership’s work to promote healthy, sustainable and local food and to tackle some of today’s greatest social challenges; from food poverty and diet-related ill-health to the disappearance of family farms and the loss of independent food retailers. The Sustainable Food Places Award […] Read more Environment News Councillor Charles QuinnHull Food PartnershipRight to GrowSustainable Food Places Silver Award
Creativity, confidence and community spirit celebrated at Hull’s Youth Work Week 24th November 2025 Hull City Council marked Youth Work Week 2025 with a celebration of the creativity, confidence and community spirit shown by young people across the city. Held from 3–9 November and led nationally by the National Youth Agency, this year’s theme – Building Brighter Futures– highlighted the essential role youth workers play in helping young people feel supported and empowered. Throughout the […] Read more Children and families News Arts AwardCouncillor Linda TockCouncillor Mark CollinsonGet It Loud In LibrariesLifestyle 2025Youth Work Week
Council responds to winter weather 20th November 2025 Hull City Council is encouraging motorists and the travelling public to allow additional time for journeys and to drive to the conditions, following a flurry of winter weather overnight and with the forecast indicating subzero temperatures over the coming days. The council’s streetsence services have been gearing up for the prospect of icy conditions for […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoGrittingWinter Maintenance
Public feedback wanted for Princes Avenue Conservation Area 19th November 2025 Residents, businesses and property owners of Princes Avenue Conservation Area are invited to help shape its future by taking part in a public consultation. Community feedback will be taken from today, Wednesday 19 November, following resurvey results which assessed how the conservation area has changed in the last 20 years. A new character appraisal and […] Read more News Planning Regeneration Character Appraisal and Management PlanCllr Paul Drake DavisPrinces Avenue
