East Park splash pad reopens for summer of fun 29th April 2022 The splash pad at East Park reopens this Saturday (30 April). The facility will be 10am to 6pm on weekends and through school holidays, until the last weekend in September. The splash pad has 43 water jets providing a mixture of different play features that include rooster tails, geysers, ground gushers and spray caps for […] Read more Children and families News East park splash pad
Weekly roadworks update – April 29 29th April 2022 Below is a breakdown of roadworks taking place across Hull over the next few weeks. All works are subject to change. For the latest updates: Follow @hullccnews on Twitter Follow the Hull City Council Facebook page Check one.network before travelling. Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks update
About Us: All you need to know about the spectacular open-air event 28th April 2022 Hull city centre is preparing to explore 13.8 billion years of history as About Us – part of UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK – rolls into town this weekend. The free open-air event combines live performances and multimedia installations to celebrate the entire history of the universe, from Big Bang to the present day. Every […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on About UsQueen Victoria Square HullUNBOXED: Creativity in the UK
Littering warning as fines of over £9,000 handed out 28th April 2022 People in Hull are being urged to dispose of their litter responsibly after 25 people who failed to pay fixed penalties were issued with fines and costs totalling £9,445 in addition to having received a criminal record. Residents are asked to take their litter home or dispose of litter responsibly, within litter bins provided by […] Read more Community and Living Environment News
New creatives directory launched in Hull 27th April 2022 Local not-for-profit arts magazine and artist collective, The Critical Fish, has launched a free-to-use, community-led directory for artists, creatives and cultural producers living and working in the city. With funding from the Arts Development Team at Hull City Council, the platform operates much like any other online listings site, except that it specifically lists skilled, […] Read more Leisure & Culture News ArtsArts DevelopmentculturedirectoryThe Critical Fish
“Tree-mendous” news as Hull is announced as Tree City of the World 27th April 2022 Hull has been recognised as one of only 138 Tree Cities of the World for its continued efforts to grow and maintain green spaces. Tree Cities of the World is an accreditation provided by the Arbour Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. It recognises cities globally that have demonstrated […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Regeneration carbon neutralClimate changeenvironmentHull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyOh Yes! Net Zero
Investment announced to increase school places and improve provision for pupils with SEND 25th April 2022 Hull City Council has announced additional funding for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), which will see an increase in the number of school places in the city. This will include increased provision at: Rise Academy; £450,000 to create additional places, subject to approval from the Regional Schools Commissioner, and expand the age range […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Hull Learning PartnershipHull SEND strategyMulti-academy trustsschool place planning boardSEND sufficiencyspecial educational needs or disabilities
Maritime characters selected for international competition 22nd April 2022 Going Dutch – could ‘Three in a Boat’ sail to victory? Hull’s maritime living statues have been shortlisted to compete in an international competition. The three living statues created for Hull Maritime, the £30.3m project funded by Hull City Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, have been selected to compete in the World Living […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration Hull MaritimeHull Maritime MuseumHull Maritime ProjectHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime Cityliving statuesMaritime charactersThree in a boat
Hull residents fined for fly-tipping 22nd April 2022 Hull City Council is urging residents to make use of the multiple schemes and services available in Hull, to dispose of waste items correctly and prevent instances of fly tipping or letting land become unsafe. This comes after a string of prosecutions for illegal fly tipping and people failing to maintain the cleanliness of their […] Read more News Waste
Weekly roadworks update – April 22 22nd April 2022 Major regeneration works at Brunswick Arcade are ahead of schedule. The protective hoardings and traffic cones on the short stretch of Beverley Road between Norfolk Street and Trafalgar Street have been moved back towards the kerb, allowing the road to return to two lanes southbound. There remains only one lane northbound at this stage. Below […] Read more News Transport & Streets Brunswick ArcadeHull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Community cycle hubs now open across Hull 22nd April 2022 Five cycle hubs have opened this week within three communities in Hull. Local cycling charity R-evolution has teamed up with Hull City Council to provide the new cycle hubs, offering: free safety checks on bicycles; free bicycle repairs on site (punctures, brakes, gears and adjustments); free demonstrations on how to fix minor repairs; free confidence-building […] Read more News Transport & Streets active travelCycle hubR-evolution
First 30,000 Hull residents paid £150 energy rebate 20th April 2022 Today, Wednesday 20 April, 30,000 Hull residents will receive their £150 energy rebate as Hull City Council has begun processing payments. 30,000 residents who pay their Council Tax by direct debit will have the money into their bank accounts today and the remaining payments to direct debit payers will continue during April and May, after […] Read more Community and Living News council taxEnergy rebate
