Freetown Way takes big step towards the return of two lanes of traffic and off-road cycling 14th August 2025 Following the completion of detailed design work, Hull City Council has today (Thursday 14 August) published tender documents to secure a contractor to deliver a scheme for Freetown Way that would see a return to two lanes of traffic and a focus on off-road cycling. The council aims to appoint a contractor as soon as […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelActive Travel FundCouncillor Mark IeronimoFreetown Way
VJ Day to be marked in Hull 13th August 2025 The 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War is to be marked in Hull, including with a VJ Day remembrance event at The Cenotaph. The Lord Mayor, Councillor Cheryl Payne, will lay a wreath at the ceremony on Friday 15 August, which is organised by the Royal British Legion and starts at […] Read more News
Council progresses ambitious housing programme for Hull 13th August 2025 Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now being welcomed from delivery organisations which are interested in submitting tenders to work with Hull City Council to deliver its Housing Growth Plan, which will provide affordable homes across the city to support the ambitions within the Council’s Housing Strategy. The first new homes are planned for the Pickering […] Read more Housing News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisHousing
Significant strides for Stepney High Street Accelerator 13th August 2025 Stepney’s High Street Accelerator (HSA) Pilot Programme will take significant strides forward with several projects due to begin soon. Contractor PBS Construction Ltd will begin a transformative project in Sculcoates Park this month, which includes plans to refurbish the ‘Red Top’ basketball court, as well as green works for Stepney High Street. This began on […] Read more Community and Living News Parks Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisCllr Ted DolmanHigh Street Accelerator Pilot ProgrammePBS ConstructionStepney
Fake Labubu warning 11th August 2025 Parents have been warned of dangerous counterfeit collectibles which could pose a choking hazard for children. Genuine Labubus are toothy-grinned plush toys which have become a global sensation sparking queues at toy shops and sold out stock. Rogue traders are now cashing in on the popularity of the toothy elves, selling poorly-made fakes with small […] Read more News Public Health counterfeitdangerfakehazardlabuburecallTrading Standardsviralwarning
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update: Road closures announced for Coldplay concerts at Craven Park 8th August 2025 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: Read more News Transport & Streets ColdplayCraven ParkHull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
East Park gates reopen as part of major park improvements 8th August 2025 Significant improvement works to enhance accessibility at East Park have been completed, including the reopening on the main park gates on Holderness Road. East Park now features additional parking spaces, including accessible spaces, a new footpath, new signs and lines for a new road layout with a one-way system and added speed tables. Tactile paving, […] Read more Community and Living Environment Leisure & Culture News Parks Regeneration Cllr Rob PritchardEast Park GatesHolderness RoadWoodford Leisure Centre
Residents urged to dispose of litter responsibly to avoid prosecution 8th August 2025 Hull City Council is urging residents to dispose of their litter responsibly following the recent prosecution of four individuals who failed to pay fixed penalty notices for littering. The individuals each received criminal records and in total were ordered to pay £1,158 in fines and costs – an average of £289 per person. The offences […] Read more Environment News Waste Ciuncillor Mike RossKeep Britain TidyLA Support LtdLitteringprosecution
Love Your Street: Community garden blossoms on Melbourne Street 7th August 2025 A once-neglected patch of land on Melbourne Street has been transformed into a vibrant community garden, thanks to the dedication of local resident Maria Pearce and a team of volunteers. Since February 2025, Maria has worked tirelessly to bring the space to life – laying grass seed, planting trees and flowers, and creating a colourful […] Read more Environment News Waste communityCouncillor Jack HainesLove Your StreetMelbourne street
Hull’s Young MPs help set direction for UK Youth Parliament 7th August 2025 Two young people from Hull have represented the city at the annual conference of the UK Youth Parliament. The event at Sussex University in Brighton brought together Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) from across the UK to discuss issues related to young people, as they seek to shape public policy. It provided an opportunity for […] Read more Children and families Civic Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Cllr Linda TockHull Young People's ParliamentUK Youth Parliament
Cabinet approves new Repairs and Maintenance Policy 7th August 2025 Senior councillors have approved a Repairs and Maintenance Policy which formally provides clarity and accountability for tenants and Hull City Council as their landlord. Whilst the policy continues existing and established Hull City Council practices and processes reflective of those detailed within the standard Tenancy Agreement, it will be kept under review, with several changes […] Read more Housing News Cllr Paul Drake DavisHousingNeighbourhoods and housing
Hull gears up for Coldplay: Free cycle parking boosts sustainable gig for one of the world’s biggest bands 7th August 2025 Free and secure cycle parking for up to 250 bikes will be offered for anyone lucky enough to have bagged Coldplay tickets at Sewell Group Craven Park next month. Working together with local charity R-evolution, people cycling will have the opportunity to leave their bikes at Soccer Sensations on route to the gig, next door […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Transport & Streets What's on bike cloakroomBike Lights for Dark NightsbusCllr Mike RossColdplaycycle parkingFergal McCulloughPark n rideR-evolutionSewell Group Craven ParkSoccer SensationsStagecoachsustainable travelTravelUNESCO City of MusicVHEY
