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View article Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – including Hull Fair road closures

Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – including Hull Fair road closures

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: Hull Fair A number of road closures and parking restrictions are in place for Hull Fair. They can be found here. Limited parking is available within the […]

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View article Originator of Afrobeat celebrated at Hull Museums

Originator of Afrobeat celebrated at Hull Museums

A new exhibition exploring the influence of Nigerian music legend, activist and originator of Afrobeat, Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti, has opened at the Wilberforce House Museum. The Underground Spiritual Game is a visual storytelling exhibition exploring Fela Kuti’s global influence through photography, art and archival material. The exhibition features works by Nigerian artist Abolore Sobayo, including […]

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View article Traffic calming measures announced for west Hull streets 

Traffic calming measures announced for west Hull streets 

In a bid to enhance road safety, Hull City Council has announced that work to install additional traffic calming measures on two west Hull streets will start next week.  The work will include the installation of three new speed tables on Selby Street, as well as widening the footpaths and the installation of three road […]

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View article Council’s Streetscene services recognised for delivering high standards across Hull 

Council’s Streetscene services recognised for delivering high standards across Hull 

Hull City Council’s Streetscene services have been formally recognised for meeting high standards of quality and performance.   Streetscene has successfully extended its ISO 9001 certification, awarded by NQA, to now include highway operations, grounds maintenance, and parking services, while retaining the standard for Civic One.  ISO 9001 is the international recognised standard for Quality Management […]

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View article Hull fly-tippers prosecuted and ordered to pay almost £4,000  

Hull fly-tippers prosecuted and ordered to pay almost £4,000  

Hull City Council continues to warn residents to dispose of their waste legally to avoid facing enforcement action.    The warning follows five recent fly-tipping prosecutions. These individuals were ordered to pay a combined total of £3,950 in fines and costs to the council.    Councillor Charles Quinn, portfolio holder for environment, said: “Fly-tipping is a crime […]

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View article Clifton Primary School: ‘Recycle Me a City’ project empowers schoolchildren to tackle waste

Clifton Primary School: ‘Recycle Me a City’ project empowers schoolchildren to tackle waste

Pupils from Clifton Primary School recently joined Hull City Council’s recycling officers to  ‘Recycle Me a City’, a hands-on session designed to raise awareness about waste, recycling, and environmental responsibility.  Held earlier this month, the session began with an engaging presentation from the council’s recycling officers.   The presentation introduced the pupils to the impact of […]

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View article Hull residents prosecuted and fined over £3,000 for littering 

Hull residents prosecuted and fined over £3,000 for littering 

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 seven residents, who failed to pay fines issued by the council, were recently convicted in Hull Magistrates’ Court after littering in Mount Pleasant, Goodhart Road, Hessle Road, Holderness Road, Beverley […]

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View article Major upgrades underway at Costello Playing Fields

Major upgrades underway at Costello Playing Fields

Significant regeneration works at Costello Playing Fields are now underway. The major upgrades will include a purpose-built 3G all-weather pitch with a dedicated changing facility, additional parking and an EV charging point. The improvements will complement Costello Playing Fields’ existing offer, including the recently reopened running track at Costello Stadium following capital investment. This will […]

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View article Footpath improvement works planned for East Park 

Footpath improvement works planned for East Park 

Essential improvement work is set to begin in East Park later this month, bringing much-needed upgrades to the park’s footpaths.   The improvements will involve resurfacing and reconstructing areas of the footpaths which have deteriorated, whilst also improving existing drainage.  Once finished, the newly improved footpaths will provide a safe and even surface for everyone who […]

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View article Council to host civic reception to celebrate Hull KR’s treble win

Council to host civic reception to celebrate Hull KR’s treble win

Hull City Council will host a civic reception for Hull KR as they celebrate their Betfred Super League Grand Final 2025 win – and completion of an unprecedented treble – with a parade on Sunday 12 October. Open-top buses will make their way from Sewell Group Craven Park to the city centre, culminating with thousands […]

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