Precautionary measures in place at Pearson Park Pond 14th July 2025 Hull City Council has taken swift action following reports of a suspected infestation of blue-green algae in Pearson Park Pond. Although water samples have been sent for specialist testing, early assessments indicate a 95% likelihood that blue-green algae is present. This naturally occurring algae, which is caused by the bacteria Cyanobacteria, can pose risks to both people […] Read more News Parks Councillor Rob PritchardPearson Parksafety
Love Your Neighbourhood: Footpath improvements set to begin on Ventnor Street 14th July 2025 As part of Hull City Council’s ongoing Love Your Neighbourhood initiative, improvement works are set to begin on the footpaths along Ventnor Street. Following a recent ‘patch walk’ in the Newland Avenue area, the footpaths on Ventnor Street were identified as being in poor condition and in urgent need of repair. In response, the council will […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Charles QuinnCouncillor Mark IeronimoimprovementsLove Your NeighbourhoodPBS ConstructionresurfacingVentnor Street
Empty housing scheme to be brought back into use in Hull 11th July 2025 A former sheltered housing scheme in Hull is to be transformed into high-quality accommodation for people with learning disabilities. Charles Brady Court will offer 36 self-contained flats, including dedicated respite apartments, helping people live more independently with the right support. (Charles Brady Court. Picture: Google Earth) Portfolio holder for Adult Services at Hull City Council, […] Read more Adult social care Community and Living Health and Social Care Housing News Regeneration Cllr Linda Chamberscouncillor paul drake-davisHousing
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 11 July 11th July 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
New Hull Music Board launch will drive ambitious new music plan for the city 11th July 2025 Members of the new Hull Music Board have been revealed at the city’s first forum meeting. Taking place at Connexin Live, the new board was officially launched to oversee the delivery of the Hull Music Plan 2025–2030 – a bold and inclusive five-year strategy to elevate Hull’s music sector and support with the city’s wider […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Cllr Rob PritchardCulture & Heritage StrategyDamien GrecoElle DouglasforumGerard GibbonsHull Music BoardJames DickinsonJames MeadowsJenni HarrisonMusic PlanSam RyderSarah Shiels
Hull City Council launches its new vision for the future of children and young people 11th July 2025 Hull City Council has officially launched its new plan for children and young people. The Children and Young People Plan (CYPP) 2025-2030 is a strategic document which outlines how the local authority and its partners will work together to improve the lives and outcomes of children and young people in Hull. The plan was co-produced […] Read more Children and families News Abbee McLatchieChildren and young peopleChildren and Young People Plan (CYPP) 2025-2030cllr tockEuniceMKM StadiumNational Youth Agency (NYAYoung Mayor
1970s exhibition opens at Streetlife Museum 10th July 2025 An exhibition celebrating the 1970s has opened at the Streetlife Museum. Glam and Gloom: 1970s Britain explores the highs and hardships of life in the 1970s from seemingly endless strikes and power cuts to rising standards of living, holidaying on the Costa del Sol, glam rock and glitter pop and some of the greatest British […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Cllr Rob PritchardDr Gerardine Mulcahy-ParkerGlam and Gloom: 1970s BritainHull MuseumsStreetlife Museum
Thrive Hull hosts premiere event for new youth mental health support videos 10th July 2025 The Thrive Hull Partnership hosted a celebration event to premiere new ‘what to expect’ videos, which aim to help children and young people accessing emotional and mental health support. The Thrive Hull Partnership, led by Hull City Council and NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), works with over 80 organisations, services and […] Read more Children and families Health and Social Care News Councillor Linda TockMental HealthNHS HumberNorth Yorkshire Integrated Care BoardPrinces QuayThrive Hull
New character appraisal for Newland Park Conservation Area 10th July 2025 Newland Park is the latest conservation area to be reevaluated after a new character appraisal and management plan (CAMP) was published. Boundary amendments to remove modern properties which do not contribute towards the special interest of the conservation area have also been made. Formal notification is currently taking place, whilst notification on the adoption of […] Read more News Planning Regeneration Character Appraisal and Management PlanCllr Paul Drake DavisNewland Park Conservation Area
Urgent tree works on Victoria Avenue 9th July 2025 Due to safety concerns, Hull City Council will be carrying out the emergency felling of a sycamore tree located outside 110 Victoria Avenue on Thursday 10 July. The tree is unfortunately dying and showing clear signs of sooty bark disease – a condition caused by the fungus Cryptostroma corticale, which cannot be treated and leads to rapid tree […] Read more Environment News Cllr QuinnVictoria Avenue
New 20mph zone approved for Hull’s Old Town 9th July 2025 Work to implement a new 20mph zone in Hull’s Old Town area, as part of the safety improvement scheme for Lowgate, has been given the greenlight to progress by Hull City Council. The new 20mph zone aims to reduce the risk of accidents for all road users near Hull College and the retail and entertainment […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoHull Old TownLowgateLowgate Road Safety Improvement Scheme
Community garden to celebrate 27 years of support for local communities with special Open Day 9th July 2025 A thriving community garden in north Hull that has been supporting families for nearly three decades is opening its doors to showcase the vital role it plays in bringing people together and connecting them with nature. The free event at Rainbow Community Garden, Levisham Close (off Endike Lane), takes place on Monday 21 July. There […] Read more Community and Living News What's on Chiedu OrakaRainbow Community Garden
