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View article Hull City Council supports Knife Crime Awareness Week

Hull City Council supports Knife Crime Awareness Week

Hull City Council has joined with other organisations in the Humber Violence Prevention Partnership to support Knife Crime Awareness Week. Running until Sunday 24 May, the annual campaign is led by the Ben Kinsella Trust. The charity tackles knife crime through education and campaigning, and was set up following the death of 16-year-old Ben in […]

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View article Hull’s children’s services celebrate strongest ever Ofsted report

Hull’s children’s services celebrate strongest ever Ofsted report

Hull City Council’s children’s services have received their strongest Ofsted judgement ever, with inspectors highlighting sustained improvement and areas of outstanding practice.  Following an inspection in March, the council has been rated good overall for the first time ever, with outstanding  ratings for the impact of leaders on social work practice with children and families and for the experiences […]

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View article Over 30 Hull roads set for carriageway improvement works 

Over 30 Hull roads set for carriageway improvement works 

Hull City Council is set to commence its annual micro-surfacing programme next week, which will see 32 roads rejuvenated across the city.  The city-wide micro-surfacing programme, which will see over 39,000m2 of roads treated, will begin on Monday 18 May and is expected to be completed by Thursday 11 June, weather permitting.   Part of the council’s highways capital programme, these works aim to enhance the quality of the mainly residential roads, which are now […]

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View article Annual summit brings together organisations to combat antisocial behaviour

Annual summit brings together organisations to combat antisocial behaviour

Organisations from across the region, including Hull City Council, united to tackle antisocial behaviour (ASB) at the annual summit hosted by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Humberside. The event brought together representatives from Hull – as well as East Riding, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire councils – with Humberside […]

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View article Council confirms dates for Drypool Bridge closure

Council confirms dates for Drypool Bridge closure

After an initial announcement at the end of 2025, Hull City Council has now confirmed that Drypool Bridge will fully close to all vehicles and pedestrians for around eight weeks from Wednesday 27 May, as the major repair and strengthening programme enters a crucial phase.   The council, in partnership with local contractors Esh Construction and designers Mason Clark Associates, have been […]

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View article Hull Museums and Phoenix Families CIC nominated for regional award

Hull Museums and Phoenix Families CIC nominated for regional award

Hull Museums and Phoenix Families CIC have been nominated for the Partnership of the Year Award at the 2026 HEY Smile Awards. The nomination comes for their partnership programme, Tree Babies and Tots. Tree Babies and Tots (now named Together in Nature) has taken place in the Museums Gardens since 2021, making use of the […]

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View article Hull showcases emerging talent at The Great Escape as part of Northern Music Takeover

Hull showcases emerging talent at The Great Escape as part of Northern Music Takeover

Hull is set to shine on the national stage next week as bands and music industry delegates from the city head to Brighton to represent Hull as part of a Northern Music Takeover at The Great Escape Festival. This is the second year that Hull has had a presence at the festival which provides artists and […]

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View article Council to start enforcement of yellow box junctions on Ferensway

Council to start enforcement of yellow box junctions on Ferensway

Hull City Council is reminding drivers that enforcement of the yellow box junctions on Ferensway will commence tomorrow (13 May).  In December 2024, following cabinet approval, the council was granted the powers to enforce moving traffic offences by the Government. These include blocking a box junction, banned right or left turns, going the wrong way in a one-way street, or driving […]

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View article Tributes paid to former Lord Mayor Councillor Anita Harrison

Tributes paid to former Lord Mayor Councillor Anita Harrison

Hull City Council has paid tribute to Councillor Anita Harrison, former Lord Mayor of the city, who has died following a short illness. She served as a Hull City Councillor for 24 years, having first been elected in 2002 to the Bransholme East ward, and latterly representing the North Carr ward. Her time as Lord […]

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