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View article Almost 30 Hull roads set for carriageway improvement works 

Almost 30 Hull roads set for carriageway improvement works 

Hull City Council is set to commence its annual micro-surfacing programme next month, which will see 27 roads rejuvenated across the city.  The city-wide micro-surfacing programme will begin on Tuesday 6 May and is expected to be completed by Saturday 31 May, weather permitting.   This programme aims to enhance the quality of the mainly residential […]

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View article Hull City Council’s Connexions service receives glowing report as it retains accreditation

Hull City Council’s Connexions service receives glowing report as it retains accreditation

Hull City Council’s Connexions service has retained the matrix accreditation for the quality of its information, advice and guidance services to young people in Hull. Connexions offer support for young people and adults up to 25 years into employment, education and training. The matrix Standard is the international quality standard for organisations that deliver information, […]

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View article What’s on in Hull – May 2025

What’s on in Hull – May 2025

With spring in full flow and summer just around the corner, here’s just a selection of things taking place in Hull this May. Hull Minster Beer Festival Hull Minster, Thursday 8 May until Saturday 10 May The annual Hull Minster Beer Festival returns this May, combining one of the city’s most iconic buildings with some […]

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View article Council appoints Mason Clark Associates to support Drypool Bridge repair scheme 

Council appoints Mason Clark Associates to support Drypool Bridge repair scheme 

Hull City Council has appointed Mason Clark Associates to support the delivery of a programme of works to futureproof and extend the lifespan of Drypool Bridge.  Alongside Esh Construction Limited (Cabinet approves appointment of contractor for Drypool Bridge investment – Hull CC News ), Mason Clark Associates have been appointed to support the repair and strengthening […]

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View article Move over, CBeebies stars – Hull’s young storytellers steal the spotlight at red carpet premiere

Move over, CBeebies stars – Hull’s young storytellers steal the spotlight at red carpet premiere

Hull’s newest screen stars lit up the red carpet last night at a special premiere event celebrating the magic of reading aloud and the power of performance. Hosted at Hull Central Library, the glamorous event marked the finale of ‘Hull’s Young Storytellers: Lights, Camera, Read!’, a creative literacy project that saw 36 year five pupils […]

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View article Update from Hull City Council: Queen Victoria Square fountains

Update from Hull City Council: Queen Victoria Square fountains

Statement from Gillian Osgerby, interim assistant director for major projects and infrastructure at Hull City Council:  “Following the completion of on-going maintenance and repair works to the fountains, further faults were discovered with the internal mechanisms, which are a key part of their operation and can affect water quality.   “Additional repairs have now been […]

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View article Council announces resurfacing scheme for key city roundabout 

Council announces resurfacing scheme for key city roundabout 

Hull City Council are set to undertake essential carriageway resurfacing works on the roundabout connecting Brighton Street, Witty Street and Freightliner Road.   The scheme aims to renew the failed area of the carriageway, ensuring the highway provides a safe and even surface for traffic with adequate grip and skid resistance.  The work will start on […]

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View article Ferens Art Gallery announces interactive family friendly art exhibition for the summer

Ferens Art Gallery announces interactive family friendly art exhibition for the summer

A new family-friendly exhibition will take place at Ferens Art Gallery for the summer season. It will see parts of the gallery transformed into an immersive space filled with large stunning technicolour digital art projections. This interactive digital art exhibition responds to visitors’ movements, inviting people to be creative. Microworld is a free family exhibition […]

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View article Council warning as over £3,000 in fines issued for littering 

Council warning as over £3,000 in fines issued for littering 

People in Hull are being urged to dispose of their litter responsibly to avoid prosecution.  The call comes after nine people were recently convicted for littering after failing to pay fixed penalty notices.   In total the individuals received criminal records and were ordered to pay £3,538 in fines and costs – an average of £393 […]

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