What’s on in Hull – August 2023
Take a look at our top pick of things to do in Hull this August.
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Magic of moths examined during Healthy Holidays
Children can find out more about moths during ‘Healthy Holidays’ in Hull later this summer.
‘Magical Moths’ takes place at the Animal Education Centre and Pickering Park Aviary.
Children can … More
Top tourism awards are back for 2023!
Awards that reward the region’s best, brightest, most successful, and innovative tourism businesses will return in 2023 and will continue to be a route to national recognition.
The 2023 Remarkable … More
Three Hull residents successfully prosecuted for fly-tipping
Hull City Council warns residents to dispose of their waste legally to avoid facing enforcement action, following three fly-tipping prosecutions this month.
The council continues to recommend that residents dispose … More
Hull litterbugs ordered to pay over £46k
With litterbugs in Hull ordered to pay more than £46k this month, Hull City Council is urging residents to dispose of their litter responsibly.
After failing to pay fixed penalties … More
World Cup event brings nations together in Hull
As England go for glory at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, a global football event of a different kind has taken place in Hull.
Teams from many different nations … More
Myton Bridge closure plus weekly traffic and travel update – 28 July
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:
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Hull City Council to support Love Parks 2023
Hull City Council will be among hundreds of organisations across the country taking part in Love Parks Week 2023.
Public views sought on the enforcement of moving traffic offences
Hull City Council is encouraging members of the public and key local stakeholders to have their say on the implementation of moving traffic enforcement powers across the city.
As part … More
Footpath resurfacing works to begin on three Hull streets next month
Hardy Street, Haworth Street, and Bentley Grove will undergo essential resurfacing this summer, to provide much-needed improvements to the footpaths.
The works are needed due to footpath deterioration and will … More
Improvements to Queens Road/Sculcoates Lane junction to start on site
The final phase of a £1.1million project to improve pedestrian and cycling facilities along Beverley Road will start on Tuesday 1 August.
Hull City Council and its contractor, PBS Construction … More
Seven Hull residents receive £400 fines for fly-tipping
Hull City Council is urging residents to make use of the multiple waste schemes and services available in the city, following seven substantial fly-tipping fines this month.
In the separate … More
Job vacancies at Hull City Council – 27 July
Check out the latest job vacancies at Hull City Council this week.
Hull City Council backs extension of the Government’s £2 bus fare cap
Hull City Council has welcomed the Government’s announcement that the £2 bus fare cap will now run until October 2023.
Hull residents can now hop on board most East Yorkshire … More
Hull’s silversmithing industry honoured through new display
A new sculpture is honouring Hull’s important silversmithing industry.
‘A Charm Bracelet for Hull’ will be at Hepworth’s Arcade until Saturday 12 August.
It’s been created by sculptor and printmaker … More
Holiday camps return as part of Healthy Holidays
Holiday camps are back in Hull this summer as part of ‘Healthy Holidays’.
The free, fun schemes are being delivered by First Step Sports, with the first ones happening … More
East Park and Pearson Park celebrate prestigious Green Flag Award
Hull City Council is celebrating Green Flag Awards for East Park and Pearson Park, as they retain the coveted status for another year.
The news that the two iconic sites … More
Centuries of history brought ‘Back to Life’
The Festival of Archaeology returns to Hull for 2023 later this week, including the ‘Back to Life Festival’ at Hull Minster and Trinity Square.
On Saturday 29 July, 10am-3pm, Hull … More
Absolutely Cultured’s autumn season explores themes of identity and the environment
Absolutely Cultured’s autumn programme will offer a diverse look at our region, its people, heritage and the environment.
Humber Street Gallery’s exhibition programme begins with PERCHES AND FLYWAYS by Creative … More
Essential repairs to be carried out on Willerby Road
Hull City Council has announced that essential repairs to Willerby Road will commence next month for approximately four weeks.
The work will improve and repair the existing carriageway on Willerby … More
Festival feel for free young people’s event!
A first-ever free event just for young people will kick off a summer packed with activities and entertainment. Aimed at ages 11 to 16, Beat the Heat takes place in … More
Free swimming in Hull this summer
Free junior swimming returns to Hull this summer, as part of ‘Healthy Holidays’.
Sessions are available at Woodford Leisure Centre, Ennerdale Leisure Centre, and Beverley Road Baths.
Children aged … More
Discover life in Tudor Hull
The Festival of Archaeology returns later this week, with Hull’s Tudor History being celebrated.
On Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 July, 10am-3pm, ‘Telling Tales of Tudor Hull’ will be held … More
Council given authority to progress devolution plans
Hull City Council will formally progress plans for its devolution deal after it was given authority to do so by Cabinet.
Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire Councils were named … More
Liverpool Street to undergo essential repairs
Hull City Council has announced that essential works on Liverpool Street will get underway later this year, to provide much needed improvements to the road condition.
With the carriageway on … More
First Family Hub to offer even more support to Hull families
The Parks Children’s Centre is becoming the first children’s centre in Hull to be rebranded as one of the new Family Hubs, offering even more support to local children and … More
Cabinet considers road safety proposals in Old Town area
Hull City Council’s Cabinet has today considered new proposed safety measures for the Old Town area of the city centre.
This is in response to a request from the city’s … More
Consultation on operating times for Hull’s bus lanes closes soon – don’t forget to have your say
Residents, businesses and other stakeholders have a week left to have their say on proposals to alter the operating times of Hull’s bus lanes.
An online survey is available for … More
Moves for city centre living supported by Hull City Council Cabinet
Proposals for a project to bring around 1,000 new homes to Hull city centre have today been approved by Cabinet.
Schemes on three city centre brownfield sites will now move … More
Medieval Mayhem hits Museums Quarter!
The Festival of Archaeology returns to Hull’s Old Town later this week, with ‘Medieval Mayhem’ among the free, drop-in events.
On Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 July, from 11am to … More
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