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
Cabinet approves new waste collection service 24th March 2025 Hull City Council’s Cabinet has approved a new brown waste collection service, addressing the statutory requirement for weekly food waste collections from April 2026. Today (Monday 24 March) Cabinet reviewed a comprehensive report detailing two options for the weekly collection of food waste from all households, including flats. The report also outlined the council’s statutory […] Read more News Waste Adam McArthurbrown binCabinetFood waste
New character appraisal adopted for Hessle Road Conservation Area 24th March 2025 A new conservation area character appraisal and management plan for Hessle Road Conservation Area was adopted this month following public consultation. Following feedback, 270 Hessle Road (Henry Hird Jewellers) has also been added to the Hull Local Heritage List. A re-survey of the Hessle Road Conservation Area was undertaken in 2024 as part of Hull […] Read more News Planning Regeneration Chris JacksonHenry Hird JewellersHessle Road Conservation AreaHull Local Heritage List
Cabinet to consider options for new waste collection service 21st March 2025 Hull City Council’s Cabinet is set to review options for a new brown waste collection service, addressing the statutory requirement for weekly food waste collections from April 2026. The comprehensive report details options for the weekly collection of food waste from all households, including flats, and outlines the council’s statutory obligations regarding commercial waste collection […] Read more News Waste Adam McArthurbrown binCabinetFood wastewaste
Love Your Neighbourhood: Marfleet area receives tidy-up treatment 21st March 2025 Marfleet is the latest area to be supported by Hull City Council’s Love Your Neighbourhood project. Streets within the Marfleet area of East Hull are now basking in the glow of a much-welcomed makeover, thanks to the council’s ambitious Love Your Neighbourhood initiative. As part of the citywide project, several streets within the area underwent […] Read more Community and Living News Transport & Streets Elizabeth DillonLove Your NeighbourhoodLove Your StreetMarfleet
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 21 March 21st 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 updateRoadworkstraffic and travel
Cultural Tides conference grows 21st March 2025 Friday’s (14 March) culture conference ‘Cultural Tides’ has been hailed as a resounding success, generating significant momentum for the region’s cultural landscape. The second edition of the conference, linked to the new science and arts festival, Colliderfest, brought together over 250 delegates at Hull Truck Theatre, almost a 50 per cent increase on 2024’s event. […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Chris Jacksoncultural conferenceCultural TidesEilish McGuinessHull City CouncilThe National Lottery Heritage Fund
Hull social workers recognised as some of the country’s ‘Amazing Social Workers’ this Social Work Week 20th March 2025 Social workers across Hull City Council’s Children and Family Services have been honoured as some of the ‘Amazing Social Workers’ being celebrated for World Social Work Week. Many individuals, as well as one of the teams, have been profiled as part of the British Association of Social Worker’s (BASW) annual celebrations. The BASW is the […] Read more Children and families News child friendly cityChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleChildren Social ServicesPauline Turnersocial workSocial Work Academysocial work week
Ferens Art Gallery exhibition shortlisted for global award 20th March 2025 An exhibition at the Ferens Art Gallery has been shortlisted for a Museum and Heritage Award. The global awards celebrate the very best in the world of museums, galleries, and cultural and heritage visitor attractions. 51,623 people visited the Jason Wilsher-Mills: Are We there Yet Exhibition, displayed at the gallery in 2024. Visitors were taken […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News Esther HallbergFerens Art GalleryJason Wilsher-MillsMuseum and Heritage Award
