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Consultations open for West Docklands Masterplan

A six-week public consultation on the West Docklands Masterplan has begun today (Monday 6 February).

Hull City Council’s Cabinet last month gave its backing to the masterplan, which suggests a … More


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Weekly roadworks update – 3 February

Hull becomes Hullywood again over the next couple of weeks as cameras begin rolling on an Apple TV production.

The details of the production are still being kept under wraps, … More




The Hull Big Swim aims to motivate more adults to get active.

Free adult swimming is back!

Free adult swimming sessions are back for residents as part of the Hull Big Swim campaign which aims to help adults get active.

The free sessions will be on offer … More




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Hull litterbugs ordered to pay almost £7,000

Litterbugs in Hull have been ordered to cough up almost £7,000 after failing to pay fixed penalties.

Twenty-three people who were caught littering in the city did not pay the … More


Elsa Gidlow

LGBTQ+ History Month: Elsa Gidlow

February is LGBTQ+ History month and this year we are shining the spotlight on poet and journalist, Elsa Gidlow.

Born in Hull in 1898, Elsa Gidlow lived at 183 Clumber … More


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Event to mark Children’s Mental Health Week

Organisations around the city will come together next week for an open-invite event to mark Children’s Mental Health Week. Stalls will take over the ground floor of St Stephen’s shopping … More


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Urgent call out for food bank donations

As the cost of living crisis continues to affect families locally and nationally, Hull food banks are in desperate need of donations. Every week foodbanks help hundreds of people across … More



Close-up of a roadworks sign on a pavement

Weekly roadworks update – 27 January

LocationStart dateDue dateSummary of worksUtility/HCC
A63 improvement scheme – St James Street to Market Place01-May-2001-May-25Lane closures and local diversions until completion of scheme.
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Have your say on PlayZones in Hull

Hull City Council is seeking the views of residents to understand the community need and requirements for PlayZones in the city.

The PlayZone Programme is a new, exciting investment programme … More




Close-up of a roadworks sign on a pavement

Weekly roadworks update – January 20

LocationStart dateDue dateSummary of worksUtility/HCC
A63 improvement scheme – St James Street to Market Place01-May-2001-May-25Lane closures and local diversions until completion of scheme.
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Counterfeit tobacco worth thousands seized

Illegal tobacco and vapes worth thousands of pounds have been seized following a joint operation involving Hull City Council’s Trading Standards team, Hull Central Neighbourhood Policing Team and detection dog … More




Mayor of Futaba-machi visits Hull

The Mayor of Futaba-machi in Japan, Mr Shiro Izawa, along with former Hull English teacher, Anthony Ballard, have visited Hull to talk about how a natural disaster in their country … More



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