Lord Mayor’s chosen charities revealed 27th May 2025 The Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull’s chosen charities for the next year have been confirmed. At the 2025/26 installation ceremony at the Guildhall, the new Lord Mayor, Councillor Cheryl Payne, confirmed STAND and One Punch Hull & East Yorkshire would benefit as part of the Lord Mayor’s Charity Appeal Fund. STAND is the St. […] Read more Civic News Councillor Cheryl PayneLord Mayor
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 23 May 23rd May 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
Award-winning author Dame Jacqueline Wilson comes to Hull 23rd May 2025 Hull school children have been treated to a fantastic day as world-renowned children and adult’s author Dame Jacqueline Wilson came to town. Speaking at an ‘audience with’ event with 1,200 key stage two children from across Hull yesterday (Thursday 22 May), Jacqueline introduced her latest title, The Seaside Sleepover. She was joined by Rachael Dean, […] Read more News
Splash into summer this bank holiday weekend 23rd May 2025 Summer water fun begins in Hull this Spring Bank Holiday weekend. Families can splash their way into the half-term holidays at Alderman Kneeshaw, Bude Road and West Park splash pads from Saturday 24 May. All three splash pads will be open from 10am until 5pm on weekends, bank holidays and during school holidays until Sunday […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Parks Cllr Rob PritchardEast park splash padPickering Park Paddling Pool
East Park to undergo improvements to enhance accessibility 23rd May 2025 Hull City Council has confirmed that one of the city’s most cherished parks, East Park, will benefit from significant improvement works starting this month. The project aims to enhance accessibility and increase parking spaces, ensuring the park remains a safe and enjoyable place for all visitors. A key highlight of this scheme is the reopening […] Read more News Parks Councillor Mark IeronimoCouncillor Rob PritchardEast ParkimprovementsWright Civil Engineering
It’s time for you to help shape Hull’s City Centre Vision 23rd May 2025 Hull City Council is inviting residents, businesses and community groups to share their views on the future of Hull’s city centre, as the final phase of consultation on the Hull City Centre Vision gets underway. The City Centre Vision sets out a long-term framework to transform the heart of Hull by 2045, shaping a centre […] Read more Business Housing News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisHull City Centre VisionHull Guildhall
Hull and East Riding – Let’s Go Electric! 23rd May 2025 Organised by Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council, ‘Let’s Go Electric!’ will take place on Saturday 21 June, from 10am-3pm, and will showcase the growing range of EVs, both cars and commercial, that are now available and allow people from across Hull and East Yorkshire to explore some of the benefits of […] Read more Business Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilElectric buseselectric carsHull City CouncilLet's Experience Electric
Council confirms safe reopening of Queen Victoria Square fountains 23rd May 2025 Hull City Council is pleased to confirm that the fountains in Queen Victoria Square have reopened today (Friday 23 May) following a series of comprehensive water quality tests. This follows an extended period of closure, during which issues affecting the fountains’ operation were identified and addressed. Repairs have now been carried out, and the fountains […] Read more News Cllr Mike RossGillian OsgerbyQueen Victoria Square fountains
Classic car event comes to Hull Museums 22nd May 2025 A collection of vintage and classic motor vehicles will come to the Hull Museums Quarter for a free family event this weekend. The automobiles will be provided by the East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club, and visitors can find out the history of the vehicles. As well as admiring the cars, families can visit the Streetlife […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on
Council to regenerate Paragon station with new bar and WHSmith revamp 22nd May 2025 Hull City Council is to award two city centre grants as part of wider regeneration works at Hull Paragon Interchange. Hull Tap Ltd is to be awarded £315,000 for works to the former ticket office and hall in the station to be converted it into a high-quality bar. The ticket hall is currently vacant and […] Read more Business News Regeneration Transport & Streets Cllr Paul Drake DavisHull Paragon InterchangeHull TapWHSmith
Council boosts cost of living help for city’s residents 22nd May 2025 Schemes to help Hull’s most vulnerable residents deal with the cost-of-living crisis will continue after senior councillors agreed the distribution of the Household Support Fund (HSF). £5.3 million will be spent in the city over the next year on initiatives to help keep residents in need warm, clothed and fed. It will include continuing to […] Read more Community and Living News Cllr Mike Rosscost of livingHousehold Support Fund
112th Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull installed 22nd May 2025 The new Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber, Cheryl Payne, has been installed at a ceremony at the Guildhall today. Councillor Payne was elected at a Full Council meeting on Thursday 15 May as Lord Mayor for the city for the 2025/2026 civic year. The installation ceremony took place earlier […] Read more Civic News
