Hull’s active and sustainable travel credentials showcased at national awards 3rd April 2025 Hull has been highlighted as an example of best practice, nationally, in promoting walking, wheeling, cycling and the use of public transport for everyday journeys after securing two awards at a summit in London. Representatives from Hull-headquartered business, Sewell Group, and from Hull City Council attended the event, organised by Modeshift, the not-for-profit sustainable travel […] Read more Business Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelHull City CouncilModeshift STARSSewell Groupsustainable transportTeam ModeshiftTravelWise Week
Legacy Independent Funeral Directors investigation update 2nd April 2025 Almost 13 months ago, on Wednesday, 6 March 2024, Humberside Police launched an investigation into Legacy Independent Funeral Directors. Today, Wednesday 2 April, following an extensive police inquiry and thorough Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) review, a 47-year-old man has been charged by Humberside Police with a combined total of 64 offences in connection to the […] Read more Legacy Funeral Directors Incident News Legacy Independent Funeral Directors
Pupils support Bude Park biodiversity with tree planting event 1st April 2025 Primary pupils have enjoyed a morning planting a variety of plant species at Bude Park Playing Fields. A selection of children from Bude Park Academy joined local contractor Houlton, supported by Landplan to plant species such as alder, aspen, birch, rowan, holly and willow. The trees will add to the biodiversity of the area which […] Read more News Regeneration Bude ParkBude Park AcademyCarmen TaylorFootball FoundationGeo Houlton & SonsHull EsteemLandplantree planting
Hull City Council and Northern Gas Networks announce essential works at key junction 1st April 2025 Hull City Council and Northern Gas Networks (NGN) are set to undertake essential works at the junction of Queens Road and Princes Avenue from next week. This collaborative effort will see NGN carrying out vital asset maintenance works, while Hull City Council will undertake an essential carriageway resurfacing scheme. The planned works are due to […] Read more News Transport & Streets Gillian OsgerbyNorthern Gas NetworksPrinces AvenueQueens Roadresurfacing
What’s on in Hull – April 2025 31st March 2025 Spring is here and there’s plenty going on in Hull this month. Here’s just a small selection of what’s on offer. Healthy Holidays Various dates and locations There is tonnes of stuff going on over the Easter Holidays as part of the Healthy Holidays programme. There are events and activities for all sorts of ages, […] Read more Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre News Theatre What's on Healthy Holidays HullLegally Blonde The MusicalNatural History MuseumOlly MursThe Gruffalo Live on StageWhat's On Hull
Your vote, your voice, your mayor – Hull & East Yorkshire residents urged to vote for region’s first elected mayor 31st March 2025 The campaign to encourage Hull and East Yorkshire residents to register and vote for the region’s first elected mayor has begun. Posters and large external advertising boards have this week began to appear across Hull and East Yorkshire, raising awareness of the chance to vote in the election on Thursday 1 May. The notice of […] Read more Council Government and Democracy Devolution News Alan MenziesCombined Authorityelected mayorelectionHull & East YorkshireMatt JukesNotice of Electionvote
Memorial gardens consultation events to take place 31st March 2025 UPDATE 24-04-25 – New consultation event to take place. Consultation events are to be held to enable people to have their say on plans for permanent memorials for those affected by an investigation into a funeral home. Memorial gardens will be built at the Northern Cemetery in Hull and at Lelley Fields Crematorium near Preston […] Read more Legacy Funeral Directors Incident News Northern Cemetery
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 28 March 28th March 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
Tickets now on sale as International Choir Competition returns to Hull 28th March 2025 Tickets are now available to the Hull International Choir Competition 2025 Gala Concert. Now in its second year and pitted as one of the most exciting choral events of the year, the competition will arrive in the city this May and promises to be the best yet. As part of the Hull International Choir Competition […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Chris JacksonGala concertHull International Choir Competition
Call for artists to submit work for Ferens Art Gallery’s 2025 Open Exhibition 26th March 2025 Artists are being given the opportunity to submit their artwork for the Ferens Art Gallery’s 2025 Open Exhibition. Having celebrated incredible artistic talent since 1967, the Open Exhibition is open to everyone – from new and emerging artists to established pros. It offers an opportunity for artists to display and sell their work, as well […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Community CuratorFerens Art GalleryOpen Exhibition 2025Steph Edwards
Hull says ‘Yes to Quit’ with new smoking campaign 25th March 2025 A new smoking campaign called Yes to Quit has launched in Hull, asking people ‘what will you miss?’. Smokers are asked to consider what they would miss if they died of a smoking related illness – weddings, births and quality time with loved ones – compared to missing cigarettes after quitting. Students at Malet Lambert […] Read more News
Council confirms further investment to improve bus connectivity and grow passenger numbers in Hull 24th March 2025 Hull City Council’s Cabinet has today (Monday 24 March) approved a funding allocation of over £7.6million from the Department for Transport (DfT) that will be used to deliver a number of proposals set out in its Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) for 2025/2026. The BSIP sets out how the council, working alongside local bus operators, […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP)Department for Transporteast yorkshire busesHull Bus AllianceHull City CouncilStagecoach East Midlandssustainable transport