Rokeby Park Primary School ‘set the wheels in motion’ for active travel 4th July 2025 Children at Rokeby Park Primary School have been learning vital skills to be able to make their own way to school on two-wheels thanks to several council-funded initiatives. On Monday 30 June, Bikeability training, which is part of the city’s active travel programme to get more kids cycling, was delivered at the school, which is […] Read more Children and families News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelBikeabilityCouncillor Mark IeronimoFirst Step SportsHumberside PoliceR-evolutionRokeby Park Primary School
Submissions invited for the Young Artist Open exhibition 4th July 2025 Budding young artists are being encouraged to enter their artwork for an exhibition at the Ferens Art Gallery. The Young Artist Open exhibition, previously known as the Junior Open, has been held annually at the Ferens Art Gallery since 2004 and celebrates the creative talent of young people in Hull and the surrounding area. Artworks […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr Rob PritchardFerens Art GalleryMadeline BraceYoung artistsYoung Artists Open Exhibition
Council leaders issue updated statement 3rd July 2025 Vivergo Fuels – joint statement from Hull City and East Riding of Yorkshire Councils Council Leaders Councillor Mike Ross and Councillor Anne Handley statement on Vivergo Fuels: “Hull and East Riding councils remain extremely concerned and disappointed that despite engagement with the government, Vivergo Fuels could still be forced to close its Saltend production facility. […] Read more Business Council Government and Democracy News Council leaderscouncil statementCouncillor Anne HandleyCouncillor mike rossGovernmentVivergo Fuels
Connect to Work to help thousands into employment 2nd July 2025 A voluntary programme aimed at helping thousands of people in Hull and the East Riding into employment will begin this autumn, with information sessions for businesses and providers to start next week. Connect to Work, a new Support Employment programme funded by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), will support disabled people and individuals […] Read more Adult social care Business News Regeneration Cllr Linda ChambersConnect to WorkDWP
Council to assess condition of King William III statue 1st July 2025 Hull City Council has announced plans to carry out a detailed condition survey of the iconic King William III statue – locally known as “King Billy”. This work forms an early step in the delivery of the council’s recently approved five-year infrastructure plan, which includes the preservation of Hull’s historic statues and monuments. The survey […] Read more News Statues and monuments Councillor Mark Ieronimofive-year infrastructure planKing William III statueLost Art
Investigation works scheduled for Hessle Road flyover 1st July 2025 As part of Hull City Council’s five-year investment in the city’s infrastructure, investigation works will be carried out on Hessle Road flyover to help inform future strengthening works. Following their appointment in May, Mason Clark Associates will begin detailed investigation works on the carriageway of Hessle Road flyover on behalf of the Hull City Council. […] Read more News Rivers and bridges Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoHessle Road flyoverMason Clark Associates
Drypool Bridge: Council to start fixing key city bridge 1st July 2025 Hull City Council has confirmed that repair and strengthening works on Drypool Bridge will begin this month (July), with Esh Construction and Mason Clark Associates leading the project. Following the receipt of a Marine Management Organisation (MMO) licence last week, the contractors will begin setting up the site compound on the former Rank Hovis site from Monday 7 July, […] Read more News Rivers and bridges contraflowCouncillor Mark IeronimoDrypool BridgeEsh Construction LimitedMason Clark Associates
Public engagement exercise to seek local views on roundabout improvements in Kingswood 30th June 2025 Hull City Council is seeking feedback on proposals for two roundabout improvement schemes at Ennerdale Leisure Centre and Wawne Road / Bude Road, as part of the Kingswood Area Action Plan. Obtaining the views of residents, businesses and community groups on the designs for these schemes is an important step and will help the council […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Bude RoadCouncillor Mark IeronimoEnnerdale Leisure CentrekingswoodKingswood AAPKingswood Area Action PlanWawne Road
Heat warning issued for Hull 30th June 2025 For the second time this summer, an amber heat health alert is in place for Hull. The alerts have four levels; green, yellow, amber and red, and are issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Amber means increased risk to people aged over 65, very young children and people with additional vulnerabilities. There is […] Read more News
Hull City Council team up with local sports clubs to champion new opportunities for care leavers 30th June 2025 Hull City Council’s Room 42 team have been working with the charitable foundations of two major sports clubs to develop exciting new opportunities for young care experienced people in the city. Room 42 have developed a close partnership with local charitable foundations, the Hull Kingston Rovers Foundation and the Tigers Trust, to develop and expand […] Read more Children and families News Care LeaversCare Leavers ForumEmploymentfootballHull CityHull Kingston RoversHull KRJobsLearning and skillsRoom 42RugbyRugby LeagueTiger TrustTraining
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 27 June 27th June 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 Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Chance for residents to raise antisocial behaviour issues 27th June 2025 Not Where I Live Week launches on Monday, to shine a spotlight on community issues and give residents the chance to raise problems. Pop-in sessions, patch walks, drop-in surgeries and more will be taking place over the course of the week. Council teams including Neighbourhood Nuisance, Neighbourhoods and Housing and Streetscene will be working with […] Read more News
