Hull City Council to undertake proactive road maintenance across the city 18th July 2025 Hull City Council is set to launch its annual surface dressing programme, giving 12 key roads across the city a much-needed upgrade to improve safety and extend their lifespan. The city-wide programme will begin on Monday 21 July and is scheduled to be completed by Thursday 31 July, weather permitting. No work will take place […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoimprovementsSurface dressing
Council makes grants available to boost communities 18th July 2025 Hull City Council will boost the important work being done within the city’s communities by making grants available to local groups. The Cost of Living Community Grants will enable voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to provide support to households through the upcoming colder months, allow them to manage their spending on outgoings such […] Read more Community and Living News Cllr Mike Rosscost of livingHousehold Support FundWarm Spaces
Families invited to make history this summer with Hull Museums 18th July 2025 Hull Museums is inviting families to ‘make history this summer’ with an exciting new campaign designed to turn the summer holidays into an unforgettable adventure across the city’s most loved heritage venues. Running throughout the school break, the activities offers a rich mix of free and low-cost events, from hands-on archaeology sessions to vintage flair […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Cllr Rob PritchardfamiliesfreeHull City CouncilHull MuseumsJane Avisonmake history this summersummer activities
Pride in Hull kicks off summer of events in Hull city centre 17th July 2025 Summer is looking bright in Hull city centre with a whole host of events for all ages, starting with Pride in Hull. Hosted in a number of sites and venues, the event returns next Saturday (26 July) and promises to be a vibrant celebration, all under the inclusive banner of this year’s theme: “You’re Welcome.” […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr Rob PritchardColdplayFreedom FestivalHull city centreHumber Street SeshPride in Hull
Blooming wonderful display for Fairtrade City 17th July 2025 Hull Fairtrade Partnership has continued to mark Hull’s 20th year of maintaining Fairtrade City status with the unveiling of a redesigned flower bed in the city centre. The vibrant Fairtrade mark is now on display on the corner of Ferensway and Freetown Way, on the same day that Hull City Council reaffirmed its commitment to the […] Read more Business Council Government and Democracy News Regeneration Cllr Charles QuinnFairtrade CityFairtrade PartnershipflowersHull Fairtrade
Hull City Council’s Love Your Neighbourhood team leads community litter-pick event 17th July 2025 Hull City Council’s Love Your Neighbourhood team brought the community together earlier this month for a successful litter-picking event on Porter Street, off Anlaby Road. The event focused on clearing litter and refreshing the memorial site at the corner of William Street and Porter Street. The area was identified for attention following recent Love Your […] Read more Community and Living News Waste communityCouncillor Charles Quinnlitter-pickingLove Your NeighbourhoodSt Andrews and Docklands
Six residents receive £1,000 fines for fly-tipping in Hull 16th July 2025 Hull City Council is urging residents to make use of the multiple authorised waste schemes and services available in the city, following six substantial fly-tipping fines last month (June). In the six separate incidents, the offenders were caught dumping waste in Bristol Road, Melwood Grove, Lambert Street, Airlee Street, Mayfield Street, and Grandale. Fly-tipping is […] Read more News Waste bulky collectionsCouncillor Charles QuinnfineFly-tippinghousehold waste and recycling centreReuse shop
Council launch summer campaign to boost free school meal uptake 16th July 2025 Hull City Council is launching a campaign this summer to ensure eligible families benefit from free school meals, potentially saving households up to £300 per year. As part of the campaign, 1,693 letters will be sent to parents and guardians during the school holidays. These letters will target families who, according to Council Tax Reduction […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockFree school meals
ResQ progress accelerated thanks to grant award 16th July 2025 In November 2021, Hull City Council was awarded £19.5m of government funding to ‘level up’ the city centre through supporting infrastructure, bringing vacant buildings back into and deliver a package of regeneration works. The council allocated a portion of this to create a new grant scheme which aimed to bring unused floorspace of any vacant […] Read more Business Feature News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisHammonds of HullLevelling UpResQ
Council to begin bench improvements in Queen Victoria Square 15th July 2025 Hull City Council will begin the first phase of improvements around the Queen Victoria Square fountains, starting with the temporary removal of selected benches on Wednesday 16 July from 8.30am. Three benches closest to the fountains will be removed tomorrow and refurbished to provide a cleaner, safer, and more welcoming public space. The refurbishment and […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Councillor Mark IeronimoFairburnsQueen Victoria Square fountains
Sale of council-owned units opens door for city centre regeneration 15th July 2025 Plans to reinvigorate several units in Hull city centre have taken a step closer after a Decision Record agreeing to their sale was published today. Hull City Council has facilitated Prospect 2024 LTD’s purchase of 41-79 King Edward Street and 46-54 Jameson Street. The disposal of council property helps to unlock external capital funding to […] Read more Business Housing News Regeneration Cllr Jackie DadJameson StreetKing Edward StreetProspect Centre
My Bus Pass Portal – the easy way to apply or renew your bus pass 15th July 2025 Hull City Council has launched a new way for residents to apply or renew bus passes, making the process quicker and more convenient. ‘My Bus Pass Portal’ offers new applicants and those renewing an English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) pass, such as those for older persons and those with disabilities, with an easy-to-follow digital […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark Ieronimoeast yorkshire busesHull City CouncilMy Bus Pass PortalStagecoach East Midlands
