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View article Crime Prevention Fund boosts safety measures for Hull residents – including deterring unauthorised encampments

Crime Prevention Fund boosts safety measures for Hull residents – including deterring unauthorised encampments

The latest organisations and communities across Hull that have secured grants from the Crime Prevention Fund (CPF) have been announced. Set up by Hull City Council in 2022, the Crime Prevention Fund makes money available to support community organisations with their projects to help prevent crime and antisocial behaviour (ASB), and to promote safer environments. […]

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View article Just Don’t campaign launched ahead of FIFA World Cup to challenge everyday harassment of women and girls

Just Don’t campaign launched ahead of FIFA World Cup to challenge everyday harassment of women and girls

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Humberside has launched the #JustDont campaign ahead of the start of FIFA Men’s World Cup. Working with the Humber Violence Prevention Partnership, of which Hull City Council is part of, the campaign aims to challenge everyday harassment and harmful behaviour faced by women and girls. […]

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View article Music Cities Convention 2026 arrives in Hull

Music Cities Convention 2026 arrives in Hull

The Hull Music Cities Convention has arrived in the city, with a line-up of over 60 voices from six continents, and more than 20 countries for the world’s leading gathering on music and cities. Speakers will come from the government, grassroots advocacy, major labels, international development, health and wellbeing, climate and the arts – united […]

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View article Hull fly-tippers prosecuted and ordered to almost £10,000

Hull fly-tippers prosecuted and ordered to almost £10,000

Hull City Council continues to warn residents to dispose of their waste legally to avoid facing enforcement action.       The warning follows six recent fly-tipping prosecutions. These individuals were ordered to pay a combined total of £9,434.18 in fines and costs to the council.       Councillor Charles Quinn, cabinet portfolio holder for environment at Hull City Council, said: “Fly-tipping is a crime and we do not […]

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View article Successful ‘Let’s Go Electric!’ event returns to Hull and the East Riding in June

Successful ‘Let’s Go Electric!’ event returns to Hull and the East Riding in June

Following a successful inaugural event last summer, residents of Hull and the East Riding will once again be able to find out more about electric vehicles (EV) and sustainable transport as the region hosts a second EV experience event.

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View article Rose Bowl Fountain in Queen’s Gardens vandalised

Rose Bowl Fountain in Queen’s Gardens vandalised

Hull City Council has confirmed that the city’s beloved Rose Bowl Fountain in Queen’s Gardens has been temporarily switched off following an act of vandalism.  Last month, during the late-May bank holiday, individuals forced entry into the fountain’s control room, causing significant damage to essential operating equipment.   As a result, the electronic system that controls the fountain requires reprogramming. Alongside this the fountain needs draining and cleaning before it can safely be […]

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